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IVC: Abdominal Surgery Masterclass – Tackling The Tummy

Here’s your chance to build confidence in managing abdominal cases. This two-day Abdominal Surgery Masterclass from IVC Evidensia Ireland will cover everything from diagnosis and client communication to decision-making on when (and when not) to operate - and what to do once you’re in surgery.

If you can perform a routine spay, you already have the core skills to take on more complex abdominal procedures - this course will help you unlock that potential.

Cost per Delegate €895

Speaker: Ciaran Jones

CVE Pionts: Estimate 19.5 (May vary slightly depending on VCI Approval)

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IVC: Abdominal Surgery Masterclass – Tackling The Tummy

Level:Pending Approval by VCI

Day 1

09:00: Registration and introductions
09:30: Surgical principles and basic suturing techniques
10:00: Skin closure techniques
10:30: How to confidently perform an exploratory celiotomy and avoid a ‘Peek and Shriek’
11:30: Surgery of the bladder: cystotomy
12:00: Surgery of the spleen: splenectomy
12:30: Aseptic technique
13:00: Break for Lunch
14:00: Practical session
17:00: Close

Day 2

09:00: Surgery of the stomach: gastrotomy and gastropexy
09:30: Surgery of the small intestine: Enterotomy, enterectomy and anastomosis
10:00: How to confidently recommend surgery and avoid communication pitfalls
10:30: Complications: clinical approach to abdominal haemorrhage
11:00: Complications: clinical approach to Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
11:30: Complications: clinical approach to wound dehiscence
12:00: Complications: client communication and how to address adverse outcomes, inc Q&A
13:00: Break for lunch
14:00: Practical session
17:00: Close