Electrosurgery for the General Practitioner
Fact file
| Dates |
10 November 2026 |
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| Duration |
8 hours |
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| Speakers |
Rob White BSc BVetMed CertVA DSAS (Soft Tissue) DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS
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| Location |
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
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| Cost |
£495
25% discount for booking online before 31 March 2026
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Overview
This unique Veterinary Surgical Academy’s course covers the theory and clinical use of energy devices in veterinary surgery. It is a practical hands-on one-day workshop covering three main areas of energy use in surgery; monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery, tissue-sealing advanced bipolar electrosurgery and ultrasonic (harmonic) technologies. During the workshop the techniques and technologies will be explained and demonstrated before each delegate is able to use each device in a safe and controlled environment. Emphasis will be placed on the safe and reliable use of each device.
The course is generously support by Johnson & Johnson Animal Health and Veterinary Instrumentation
Topics to be covered
- Types and clinical use of energy in surgery
- Electrosurgery – monopolar and bipolar technologies
- Advanced bipolar – vessel sealing technologies
- Ultrasonic technologies
By the end of this course delegates should have an understanding of:
- Types and uses of energy devices in clinical veterinary surgery
- Principles and practice of monopolar and bipolar electrosurgery
- Principles and practice of advanced bipolar tissue-sealing electrosurgery
- Principles and practice of ultrasonic surgery
- Outcomes, risks and complications associated with each energy source
Required delegate attributes
The course is suitable for qualified veterinary surgeons at any level of training especially those with an active interest in surgery. The course would also be very applicable to veterinary surgeons undertaking a certificate in veterinary surgery. The course will be limited to a maximum of 12 delegates to ensure an unsurpassed learning experience. Ideally (but not essential), delegates will have already attended the VSTA Core Surgical Skills course.