A one-day advanced neurology and brain course 

About this course: 

This comprehensive program introduces veterinary specialists to advanced intracranial surgical techniques, providing both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with various approaches for diagnosing and treating brain pathologies in veterinary patients

Learning Objectives:

• Master essential techniques for intracranial surgical interventions
• Understand indications and management protocols for common intracranial conditions
• Develop proficiency in selecting and executing appropriate surgical approaches
• Gain practical experience performing advanced neurosurgical procedures 

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Intracranial Pressure Management

- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement techniques
- Patient selection and pre-operative considerations
- Post-operative care and complication management 

Module 2: Cranial Approach Techniques

- Trans frontal approach: applications and technique
- Rostro tentorial approach: indications and execution
- Suboccipital approach: positioning and surgical landmarks

Module 3: Reconstructive Techniques

- Cranioplasty methods and materials
- Skull reconstruction following trauma or tumor resection
- Advanced fixation techniques

Module 4: Spinal Neurosurgery Integration

- Comparative approaches to cranial and spinal surgery
- Specialised spinal techniques relevant to intracranial pathology
- Craniocervical junction considerations

Each module includes hands-on laboratory sessions, case-based discussions, and surgical demonstrations by board-certified veterinary neurosurgeons.

Faculty:

Karl Kraus DVM, MS (Surg) DACVS
Peter Early DVM, DACVIM
Robert Bergman DVM, MS, DACVIM
Sean Sanders DVM, Phd. DACVIM