ACVS Small Animal Thoracoscopy, August 14–15, 2023
ACVS Small Animal Advanced Laparoscopy, August 15–17, 2023
ACVS Small Animal Thoracoscopy
Presented by ACVS
Translational Medicine Institute
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
August 14–15, 2023
Laboratory fee: $2,400
Available to ACVS and ECVS Diplomates and residents only.
Thoracoscopic procedures are described in the lectures, followed by a laboratory on ventilated canine cadavers. Anesthesia related to minimally invasive surgery (one lung ventilation) is presented by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Procedures described and performed in the laboratory include:
- Exploration of pleural space
- Lung lobectomy with one lung ventilation
- Pericardial window or subtotal pericardiectomy
- Thoracic duct ligation
The laboratory is designed for participants with experience in minimally invasive surgery. Size is limited to three people per cadaver. Technicians can attend lectures and observe the laboratory. (Please contact ce@acvs.org to request technician attendance.)
Instructors:
- Eric Monnet, DVM, PhD, DACVS, Colorado State University
- Brad Case, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), University of Florida
- Khursheed Mama, DVM, DACVA, Colorado State University
- Sarah Marvel, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), Colorado State University
- Valery Scharf, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), North Carolina State University
Monday, August 14, 2023
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
ACVS Small Animal Advanced Laparoscopy
Presented by ACVS
Translational Medicine Institute
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
August 15–17, 2023
Laboratory Fee: $2,550
Available to ACVS and ECVS Diplomates and residents only.
Laboratory Sponsors
An ACVS Premier Sponsor
Advanced laparoscopic procedures are described in the lectures, followed by a laboratory on canine cadavers. Simulators are used to learn intracorporeal suturing techniques. Procedures described and performed in the laboratory include:
- Laparoscopic
- Gastropexy
- Adrenalectomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Nephrectomy
- Splenectomy
- Hernia repair
- Lymph node exploration
The laboratory is designed for participants with experience in minimally invasive surgery. Size is limited to three people per cadaver. Technicians can attend lectures and observe the laboratory. (Please contact ce@acvs.org to request technician attendance.)
Instructors:
- Eric Monnet, DVM, PhD, DACVS, Colorado State University
- Brad Case, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), University of Florida
- Sarah Marvel, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), Colorado State University
- Valery Scharf, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal), North Carolina State University
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Thursday, August 17, 2023
CE Credit
ACVS has applied for continuing education credit for the Small Animal Thoracoscopy and Small Animal Advanced Laparoscopy Laboratories in jurisdictions which recognize the American Association of Veterinary State Boards’ (AAVSB) Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) and the State Education Department of New York.
Participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
Hotel and Travel Information
For Fort Collins travel information, please review the visitor’s guide. The Hilton Fort Collins is the closest hotel to TMI. Located just one mile from TMI, it is easily accessed by walking on a path or driving. Transportation information and additional hotel options are outlined on the visitor’s guide.
Payment and Refund Information
If paying by check
Make checks payable to American College of Veterinary Surgeons in US funds and drawn on a US bank. Checks must be received within 15 calendar days after online registration is submitted. Please mail checks to ACVS, 19785 Crystal Rock Dr., Suite 305, Germantown, MD 20874.
Refunds/changes
Partial refunds are available for meeting and laboratory registration fees if cancelled by July 10, 2023. Please note there will be a $75 administrative fee for each registration change or cancellation.
After July 10, 2023, refunds will be made only in cases of extenuating circumstances (e.g., death in the family, medical emergency) and must be supported by written documentation. Allow 30 days for processing refund requests.
All refunds must be requested in writing by email to ce@acvs.org.
Laboratory Cancellation Policy
ACVS reserves the right to cancel this laboratory if it does not meet minimum registrations by July 10, 2023. If the laboratory is cancelled by this date, registrants will be notified via email and only registration fees will be refunded.
ACVS does not endorse nor promote the use of any product or service of commercial entities. Equipment used in these laboratories are for demonstration and teaching purposes only with the intent to enhance the learning experience.
