European Equine Coelioscopy workshop

• Benefit from the tips of experienced surgeons ;

• State of the art lectures given in this unique atmosphere will focus on general principles in coelioscopy, surgical techniques and tips, as well as common surgical procedures in equine practice ;

• Our goal is to go from «how to» to «can do» ;

• Our long standing partners ARTHREX and COVIDIEN will provide you with state of the art equipment.

Day 1

8h45 - 12h00 : theory

• Preparation, sedation and analgesia/anesthesia of the patient in laparoscopy (20') T.van Bergen
• Equipment and Instrumentation (25') T. van Bergen
• Specific laparoscopic instrumentation (25') M. Fancon (Covidien)
• Laparoscopic access and strategies. Prevention of complications (20') A.Martens
• Laparoscopic suturing and knot techniques (20') F.Rossignol
• Exploratory laparoscopy - standing horse and horse in dorsal decubitus (30') T. van Bergen
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13h30 - 14h30 : theory, including demonstration with videos and discussion

• Lapararoscopic cryptorchidectomy (15') A.Martens
• Laparoscopic ovariectomy (20') A. Martens
• Laparoscopic hernioplasty (20') F.Rossignol

15h30 - 18h30 : ex-vivo Lab, practical simulation exercises with anatomical specimens

• Orientation and manipulation of instruments and needle.
• Extracorporeal sliding knot techniques.
• Manipulation of the Ligasure, continuous suturing and sliding end-knot, use of barbed sutures.

Day 2 

8h30 - 11h30 : Lab 1 laparoscopic castration:

• 3 horses would be used in 3 lab places - 4 participants per lab place.
• In each room, 2 participants would work alternatively.
• Ex vivo lab will be available for additional training.

11h30 - 12h30 : Debriefing following the labs

14h00 - 16h30 : Labs 2 laparoscopic ovarietomy : 

• 3 horseswould be used in 3 lab places -4 participants per lab place. 
• In each room, 2 participants would work alternatively on Lab 2.
• Exvivolabwillbe available for additionnal training.

17h00 - 18h00 : Debriefing following the labs : 

• Discussion around clinical cases

Two days workshop with drinks and snacks provided.

Theory and Practice in laboratories.

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Ann Martens | Prof., DMV, PhD, Dipl. ECVS | University of Gent | BE

Céline Mespoulhès-Rivière | DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS | Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d'Alfort | FR

Fabrice Rossignol | DVM, Dipl. ECVS | Clinique de Grosbois | FR

Thomas van Bergen | DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECVS | Clinique Equine Acy-Romance | FR

Admission is based on prior registration, subject to availability of places. Validation of the registration is contingent upon the suitability of the candidate's profile with the training prerequisites.

Number of spots per session: 12

Waiting list registration after reaching the maximum number per session.

A special price can be applied (after the registration) according to your status: 

• 2148 € for residents
• 2515 € for diplomates
• 2830 € others