Led by distinguished experts Philip Lhermette , this intensive three-day short course offers a deep dive into the versatile world of veterinary rigid endoscopy.
Designed for practitioners looking to expand their minimally invasive surgical capabilities, the program seamlessly integrates comprehensive theoretical lectures with extensive ""dry-lab"" and ""wet-lab"" practical sessions. Throughout the week, you will master the selection, function, and meticulous care of rigid endoscopic instrumentation while gaining proficiency in a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The curriculum covers everything from the foundational principles of instrumentation and electrosurgery to advanced clinical applications, including rhinoscopy for complex nasal pathology, otoendoscopy and myringotomy, and detailed urogenital examinations such as urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy.
Modules
01 - Introduction to Endoscopy and Endosurgery: Instrumentation
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Describe and identify endoscopic instrumentation including rigid and flexible endoscopes, and compare the advantages and disadvantages of each
Explain how electrosurgery is used in minimally invasive surgery and how this differs from open surgical techniques
Explain how to clean and care for endoscopic equipment
Select instruments that are best suited to their individual practice and patients for a variety of endoscopic techniques including bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, urethrocystoscopy, video-otoscopy, arthroscopy, thoracoscopy and laparoscopy
Discuss the incorporation of endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery into a veterinary practice
02 - Rigid Endoscopy: Basic Principles of Rhinoscopy and other 'Oscopies'
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Identify the anatomy of the nasal meati and describe how to explore them endoscopically
List the range of rigid endoscopic equipment available for examination of the upper respiratory tract and choose which is best suited to your patient
List the indications for rigid rhinoscopy and any additional imaging techniques required.
Demonstrate general endoscopic techniques for examination of the upper respiratory tract using a rigid endoscope.
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of rigid vs flexible endoscopy in different areas of the upper respiratory tract.
Outline the importance of correct biopsy technique to get diagnostic samples
Demonstrate how to examine the frontal sinuses
Compare normal nasal appearance and common nasal pathology
Describe how to recognise, diagnose and treat nasal aspergillosis, nasopharyngeal stenosis and nasal tumours including laser ablation for palliation.
Discuss other ‘oscopies’ including exotics, tracheoscopy, exploration of pharyngeal stick injuries, fistulae and bite wounds.
Demonstrate general endoscopic techniques for examination of the upper respiratory tract using a rigid endoscope, including biopsies, effectively in a wet-lab environment
03 - Rigid Endoscopy: Otoendoscopy, Urethrocystoscopy and Vaginoscopy
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Otoendoscopy
Identify the anatomy of the ear and in particular the sensitive structures of the middle ear
Demonstrate proficiency at deep ear cleaning using video-otoscopy.
List the indications for otoendoscopy, and the advantages over traditional otoscopy
Demonstrate proficiency at myringotomy and examination of the middle ear
Describe possible complications of otoendoscopy and outline post-operative treatment
Urethrocystoscopy
Demonstrate proficiency in general endoscopic techniques for urogenital tract examination in the dog and cat
Compare the appearance of the urogenital tract in health and disease
Describe options for minimally invasive treatment of conditions such as ectopic ureters, paramesonephric remnants, urethral sphincter mechanism incompetence, strictures and transitional cell carcinoma.
Explain when to use the laparoscopic cystoscopy approach where transurethral access is not possible or adequate (i.e. for large stones, or in the dog or tom cat)
Vaginoscopy
Describe patient preparation for urethrocystoscopyDescribe
Describe the normal endoscopic appearance of the vestibule, vagina, urethra and bladder
Describe biopsy and sampling techniques and demonstrate these effectively in a wet lab environment
