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Neurosurgery 1

22 - 26 June 2026 | Shanghai, China

Registration Open

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.  

Study Program in Veterinary Neurology

Language

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

REQUIREMENT: Experience in small animal surgery and be familiar with soft tissue handling

CPD Hours: 40

Tuition Fee: 2.000 - 3.550 EUR

Course Language: English with consecutive translation into Chinese

Preliminary Full Program (Click to Open)
Day 1 

09:00-09:45 Surgical principles and hemostasis (Dr Gradner)
09:45–10:30 Instrumentation and handling of instruments (Dr Siedenburg)
10:30–11:00 Coffee Break
11:00–12:00 Neurosurgical anatomy and physiology, spine biomechanics (Dr Siedenburg)
12:00–13:00 Neurological examination (Dr Gradner)
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Differential diagnosis in the neuropatient (Dr Gradner)
15:30–15:45 Coffee Break
15:45–16:45 Pathophysiology of urination, defecation (Dr Gradner)

Day 2

09:00–10:00 Clinic of lumbar spine involvement (Dr Gradner)
10:00–10:45 Surgical approaches-dorsal, dorsolateral and lateral (Dr Siedenburg)
10:45–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–12:15 Hemilaminectomy versus Minihemilaminectomy (Dr Siedenburg)
12:30–13:00 Corpectomy-indication and techniques (Dr Siedenburg)
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:30 Lumbosacral stenosis: clinical signs and differentials (Dr Siedenburg)
15:30–16:00 Coffee Break
16:00–16:30 Discectomy - what is the evidence (Dr Gradner)

Day 3

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

Day 4

09:00–10:00 Clinic of cervical spinal cord involvement (Dr Siedenburg)
10:00–10:45 Surgical approaches ventral slot (Dr Siedenburg)
10:45–11:15 Coffee Break
11:15–12:00 Lateral approach (Dr Siedenburg)
12:00–13:00 Dorsal approach (Dr Gradner)
13:00–14:00 Lunch Break
14:00–15:00 Tumors of the spine (Dr Gradner)
15:00–16:00 Tail avulsion injuries - will sensory recovery? (Dr Gradner)
16:00–16:30 Coffee Break
16:30–17:00 Aftercare and physiotherapy of the neuropatient (Dr Gradner)

Day 5

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

Instructor

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: 22nd April 2026)

Discount tuition fee for Japan, Macao, South Korea and Taiwan: EURO 2.760,–

    Early registration: Euro 2.660,-

    (Deadline for FULL early registration payment: 22nd April 2026)

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: 22nd April 2026)

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