Oncological Surgical Principles and Reconstruction (Two day)
Fact file
| Dates |
5 and 6 November 2026 |
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| Duration |
16 hours |
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| Speakers |
Jon Hall MA VetMB CertSAS DipECVS SFHEA FRCVS |
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| Location |
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science |
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| Cost |
£1950
25% discount for booking online before 31 March 2026
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Overview
This two-day course will review the principles of oncological surgery with an engaging combination of seminars and practical procedures. Day 1 will introduce the language of oncological surgery and consider the appropriate application of surgery depending on tumour type, location and animal / owner factors. Biopsy and surgical treatment of common abdominal visceral masses will be practiced.
Day 2 will focus on reconstruction following excision of superficial masses, considering the core principles of skin flap procedures to maximise the chance of a successful outcome, with the inclusion of challenging locations on the head and distal limb. Techniques to simplify reconstruction and reduce complications following surgery will be emphasised and there will be the opportunity to practice more complex reconstructive procedures to help in these awkward locations.
Topics to be covered
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The principles of oncological surgery, including the pragmatic approach to mast cell tumours and sarcoma
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Practical surgical procedures to include abdominal mass removal (splenectomy, hepatica lobectomy, enterectomy and neprhectomy)
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Reconstruction principles and options for challenging locations
- Practical surgical procedures of skin flaps
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Improved understanding of the terminology and approach to oncological surgery
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Increased confidence in managing intra-abdominal neoplasia
- Recognition of the importance of different neoplasia biological behaviours with relevance to surgery
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Understand and practice skin flaps to minimise complications and recognise when they are, or maybe more importantly, are not indicated.
Required delegate attributes
Anyone wanting to develop a better logical approach to oncological surgery and make well informed decisions regarding the relevance and application of surgery for different tumours in different anatomical locations.