General Overview
General Overview
The Neuro I Course provides a thorough introduction to the most common spinal surgical procedures. The first day emphasizes foundational knowledge, including surgical principles and the critical skills for examining neurological patients. This helps participants avoid being misled by conflicting information from diagnostic imaging. The surgical component of the Neuro I course will begin with the lumbar spine, as it is the region most frequently requiring surgery and is generally considered easier than the cervical spine. The lumbar spine surgeries provide a solid foundation in spinal surgical techniques. However, for participants seeking more advanced challenges, the course will also introduce complex procedures, such as ventral slot procedures and foraminotomies in the lumbosacral area.
Ideally, candidates should have some experience in small animal surgery and be familiar with soft tissue handling. As this is the basic course, we will try to teach an overall view of tissue handling, knotting technique, and handling of the instruments to perform a successful neurosurgical procedure.
Language
All modules will be held in China, in English language with consecutive translation in Chinese.
Monday, 21st July 2025, General Knowledge
09:00-09:45 Surgical principles and hemostasis
09:45–10:30 Instrumentation and handling of instruments
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break
11:00–12:00 Neurosurgical anatomy and physiology, spine biomechanics
12:00–13:00 Neurological examination
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Differential diagnosis in the neuropatient
15:30–15:45 Coffee Break
15:45–16:45 Pathophysiology of urination, defecation
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025, Lumbar Spine
09:00–10:00 Clinic of lumbar spine involvement
10:00–10:45 Surgical approaches-dorsal, dorsolateral and lateral
10:45–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–12:15 Hemilaminectomy versus Minihemilaminectomy
12:30–13:00 Corpectomy-indication and techniques
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Lumbosacral stenosis: clinical signs and differentials
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–16:30 Discectomy - what is the evidence
Wednesday, 23rd July 2025, Practicals, Lumbar Spine
09:00–09:15 Introduction goals of the day
09:15–10:00 Practical exercises with drill (eggs) and Kerrison Love
10:00–10:30 Coffee break
10:30–12:30 Lumbar: Hemilaminectomy and Minihemilaminectomy, Lateral fenestration
12:30–13:30 Lunch break
13:30–15:30 Lumbar: Corpectomy, foraminotomy, and discectomy
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–17:30 Lumbar Spine: Epidural injection
Lumbosacral: dorsal laminectomy / foraminotomy, partial discectomy (dorsal fenestration)
Placement urinary catheter
Thursday, 24th July 2025, Cervical spine
09:00–10:00 Clinic of cervical spinal cord involvement
10:00–10:45 Surgical approaches ventral slot
10:45–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–12:00 Lateral approach
12:00–13:00 Dorsal approach
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:00 Tumors of the spine
15:00–16:00 Tail avulsion injuries - will sensory recovery?
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break
16:30–17:00 Aftercare and physiotherapy of the neuropatient
Friday, 25th July 2025, Practicals, Cervical Spine
09:00–09:15 Introduction, goals of the day
09:15–10:30 Ventral slot/fenestration
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break
11:00–12:30 Ventral C1-C2 approach
12:30–13:30 Lunch Break
13:30–15:00 Dorsal cervical approach (C5-C7 ), dorsolateral C1/C2 approach
15:00–15:30 Coffee Break
15:30–17:00 Lumbosacral avulsion injury - approach for surgical repair
Course Masters
Dr. Gabriele Gradner
DVM, Dipl ECVS
Vienna, Austria
Prof. Dr. Björn Meij
Veterinary Surgeon, DVM, PhD, Dipl ECVS
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Course Location
Lectures (Days 1, 3 and 5): Jinjiang MetroPolo Hotel Classiq Shanghai Peoples' Square- 2F Conference, No.123 Xizang South Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200021 China
Practicals (Days 2 and 4): Birkenfeld Pet Hospital Shanghai, No.1745 South Xi Zang Rd., Huangpu District, Shanghai
Registration and Fees
Tuition fees correspond to the country where you are currently employed.
Discount tuition fee for Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon and Vietnam: EURO 2.100,–
Early registration: Euro 2.000,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 21st April 2025)
Discount tuition fee for Japan, Macao, South Korea and Taiwan: EURO 2.760,–
Early registration: Euro 2.660,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 21st April 2025)
Tuition fee for Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and USA: EURO 3.550,–
Early registration: Euro 3.450,-
(Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 21st April 2025)
Related Courses
| Neurosurgery 1, Shanghai/China, Dr. Gradner & Prof. Dr. Meij | 21. - 25. Jul 2025 |
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