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Soft Tissue Surgery I

2-5 November 2026 | Shanghai, China

General Overview

The ESAVS Soft Tissue Surgery courses are dedicated to veterinarians in practice or in the academic field who are willing to deepen their knowledge in soft tissue surgery. The comprehensive study program consists currently of 4 one-week modules. A fifth “advanced” module is being planned. Each course is composed of a mix of theory and practice on models and cadavers. Much time is dedicated to interactive and practical training under the supervision of course masters and instructors, who are all internationally recognized European or American specialists.

After attending the whole program, participants shall have acquired sufficient knowledge not only to face most of the current clinical situations but also to further progress by themselves and then recognize the cases that need to be referred to specialists.

STS 1 (Soft Tissue Surgery 1) is mandatory before continuing on to the next courses. STS 2, 3 and 4 can be taken in any order. It is recommended to take STS 5 only after completion of the previous courses.

Soft Tissue Surgery 1:

This course focuses on the basic principles of surgery, tissue handling, knotting techniques and general abdominal and gastro-intestinal surgery.

Language

All modules will be held in China, in English language with consecutive translation in Chinese.

REQUIREMENTS: Open to Newcomers

CPD Hours: 40

Tuition Fee: 2.450 - 3.150 Euro

Course Language: English with consecutive translation into chinese

This course is not a part of the ESAVS MAS/CAS program.

Preliminary Full Program (Click to Open)
Day 1

7 hours of Recorded Webinars on Surgical methods from STS I Panel course masters
Webinar: Surgical Site Infections: 1hour
Webinar: Instrument and Tissue Handling Techniques: 1 hour
Webinar: Patient, Surgeon, OP Room Preparation: 1 hour
Webinar: Desinfection/Sterilisation Methods: 45 ‘
Webinar: Hemostasis, Hemostatic Devices: 1 hour
Webinar: Suture Material and Suture Techniques: 1 hour

Day 2

08:30 – 09:00 Course introduction NK
09:00 – 10:00 Abdominal wall anatomy, approaches, and closure BVG
10:00 – 10:30 Abdominal biopsies NK
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30 Basic knowledge in gastrointestinal surgery: anatomy NK
11:30 – 12:00 Gastric surgery BVG
12:00 – 12:30 Small intestinal surgery NK
12:30 – 13:00 The omentum BVG
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:30 Large intestinal surgery BVG
14:30 – 15:00 Splenectomy RP
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Practical dry lab training - Suture techniques on Boards and foams based on the Sim-vivo videos, Surgeon and patients’ preparation and Suture techniques

Day 3

08:30 – 09:00 Course introduction NK
09:00 – 10:00 Abdominal wall anatomy, approaches, and closure BVG
10:00 – 10:30 Abdominal biopsies NK
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30 Basic knowledge in gastrointestinal surgery: anatomy NK
11:30 – 12:00 Gastric surgery BVG
12:00 – 12:30 Small intestinal surgery NK
12:30 – 13:00 The omentum BVG
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 14:30 Large intestinal surgery BVG
14:30 – 15:00 Splenectomy RP
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:00 Practical dry lab training - Suture techniques on Boards and foams based on the Sim-vivo videos, Surgeon and patients’ preparation and Suture techniques

Day 4

08:30 – 09:15 Abdominal congenital and traumatic hernias BVG
09:15 – 10:30 Nutritional needs of the surgical patient RP
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:00 Gastric dilatation volvulus BVG
12:00 – 12:30 Introduction to GI oncologic surgery NK
12:30 – 13:00 Casus work–up
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break
14:00 – 15:00 Septic peritonitis NK
15:00 – 15:30 Introduction to minimally–invasive GI surgery BVG
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:45 Debriefing casus case and wrap–up
18:00 – 22:00 Social evening with competition

Day 5

09:00 – 10:30 Practical wet lab training: feeding tubes placement / abdominal exploration advanced dissections (pancreas, adrenals, aorta…) / omentum lengthening
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 Practical wet lab training: serosal patch / enteroplication
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Practical wet lab training: splenectomy / gastropexy, jejunal grafts / colectomy
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 Group work and discussion
16:30 – 17:00 Debriefing and Farewell

Registration and Fees

Discount tuition fee for Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon and Vietnam: EURO 2.550,–

    Early registration: Euro 2.450,-

    (Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 15th September 2026)

Tuition fee for Japan, Macao, South Korea, Taiwan, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and USA: EURO 3.150,–

    Early registration: Euro 3.050,-

    (Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 15th September 2026)

Related Courses

Soft Tissue Surgery I, Shanghai/China, Dr. Katic & Dr. Van Goethem 02. - 05. Nov 2026

fully booked - Waiting List open

Soft Tissue Surgery II, Shanghai/China, Dr. Katic & Dr. Van Goethem 09. - 12. Nov 2026

coming soon - Interest List open

Soft Tissue Surgery I, Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia, Dr. Jiménez Peláez & Prof. Dr. Dupré 07. - 10. Dec 2026

fully booked - Waiting List open

Soft Tissue Surgery III, Shanghai/China, Dr. Brissot & Dr. Bismuth 14. - 18. Dec 2026

fully booked - Waiting List open

Soft Tissue Surgery I, Bangkok/Thailand, Dr. Van Goethem & Prof. Dr. Dupré 16. - 19. Dec 2026

fully booked - Waiting List open

Soft Tissue Surgery V, Shanghai/China, Dr. Findji 31. Dec 2026

coming soon - Interest List open

Soft Tissue Surgery I, Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Dupré & Univ. Prof. Dr. Chanoit 12. - 15. Apr 2027

coming soon - Interest List open

Soft Tissue Surgery I, Bangkok/Thailand, Prof. Dr. Dupré 06. - 09. Nov 2027

coming soon - Interest List open

Feline Orthopaedics, Bangkok/Thailand, Univ. Prof. Dr. Schnabl-Feichter 31. Dec 2027

in preparation

Soft Tissue Surgery II, Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia, Dr. Findji 31. Dec 2027

coming soon - Interest List open

Soft Tissue Surgery III, Bangkok/Thailand, Dr. Findji 31. Dec 2027

coming soon - Interest List open

If you have any questions regarding the registration or any other further details for the courses in Asia please contact the ESAVS Office for Asia: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.