Key Learning Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology of diseases of the stomach including hypertrophic pylorogastropathy and gastric neoplasia

Describe causes of and treatment options for gastric perforation

Be familiar with the indications, maintenance and complications associated with placement of gastrostomy and enterostomy tubes

Outline the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of hiatal hernia

Includes a practical session where gastrostomy and enterostomy tube placement, pyloroplasty techniques, gastrectomy, diaphragmatic myotomy, caudal median sternotomy and oesophagopexy can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

• Explain the physiology of the colon and rectum
• Be familiar with specific diseases of the colon including megacolon, volvulus and neoplasia
• Outline techniques available for resection of the colon and rectum and the associated peri-operative, long-term complications and prognosis
• Describe the pathophysiology of rectal disease including neoplasia, perforation and anorectal strictures
• Discuss the medical and surgical options for treatment of anal sac neoplasia and prognosis for patients with this condition

Includes a practical session where typhlectomy, colonic resection and anastomosis, subtotal colectomy, anal sacculectomy, rectal pull through and the abdominal approach for dissection of metastatic sub-lumbar lymph nodes can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Describe the clinical presentation and treatment options for uterine prolapse, rupture and dystocia

Explain the pathophysiology of specific conditions such as vestibulovaginal stenosis, recessed vulva, vaginal oedema and prolapse, neoplasia of vagina, vestibule and vulva

Be familiar with a variety of laparoscopic ovariectomy techniques

Outline the pathophysiology and clinical signs associated with specific penile disorders such as hypospadia, paraphimosis, penile wounds and tumours

Includes a practical session where vulvoplasty, episiotomy, partial vaginal resection, laparoscopic ovariectomy, partial penile amputation, phallopexy and preputial advancement can be practised

Key Learning Objectives

Summarise the pathophysiology and classification of peritonitis

Explain the pathophysiology associated with penetrating peritoneal injuries, haemoabdomen, uroabdomen, chylous peritonitis, biliary peritonitis and intra-abdominal abscesses

Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical findings associated with hepatic vascular abnormalities such as PSS and hepatic arteriovenous malformations

Outline the medical, surgical and interventional options for treatment of hepatic vascular abnormalities

Includes a practical session where Jackson Pratt abdominal draining, partial cystectomy, biliary stent placement, practical review of hepatic vascular anatomy, vascular dissection and vessel attenuation by placement of an ameroid constrictor and cellophane banding can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Summarise wound classification and types of management available

Be familiar with wound healing

Describe the different types of subdermal plexus flaps

Discuss the most reliable axial pattern and myocutaneous flaps and their most common complications

Explain the classification and healing process of free skin grafts

Outline the theory behind negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and how it can be used with success

Includes a practical session where free skin grafts, subdermal plexus, axial pattern and myocutaneous flaps can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical presentation on specific conditions of the nasopharynx

Describe the surgical options for treatment of nasopharyngeal polyps

Be familiar with the causes of and management of nasopharyngeal stenosis

Outline available treatment options for neoplasia of the nasal planum and nasal cavity

Explain the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of specific conditions affecting the ear canal and middle ear

Includes a practical session where ventral and dorsal rhinotomy, ventral approach to nasopharynx, Total ear canal ablation-lateral bulla osteotomy and ventral bulla osteotomy will be performed.

Key Learning Objectives

Describe how animals in respiratory distress can best be managed to reduce morbidity/mortality and improve surgical outcomes

Discuss the aetiology and clinical findings associated with laryngeal paralysis

Explain the pathophysiology of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome

List indications for temporary and permanent tracheostomy and be able to select an appropriate tube

Outline the indications and considerations for tracheal resection and anastomosis

Includes a practical session where arytenoid lateralisation, staphlectomy and folding palatoplasty, wedge rhinoplasty, resected of everted laryngeal saccules, partial arytenoidectomy, temporary/permanent tracheostomy and tracheal resection/anastomosis can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Be familiar with the challenges encountered treating thoracic trauma and stabilising patients with severe injuries

Discuss the aetiology and clinical findings associated with conditions that might require lung lobectomy such as cysts, bullae, lung abscessation, laceration, torsion and pulmonary neoplasia

Describe the clinical findings and surgical options for treatment of thoracic wall tumours

Outline pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment options associated with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Illustrate an understanding of the principles of thoracoscopically assisted thoracic surgery

Includes a practical session where intercostal and rib resection thoracotomy, lung lobectomy, location of PDA and thoracoscopy can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Be familiar with the challenges encountered treating thoracic trauma and stabilising patients with severe injuries

Discuss the aetiology and clinical findings associated with conditions that might require lung lobectomy such as cysts, bullae, lung abscessation, laceration, torsion and pulmonary neoplasia

Describe the clinical findings and surgical options for treatment of thoracic wall tumours

Outline pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment options associated with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Illustrate an understanding of the principles of thoracoscopically assisted thoracic surgery

Includes a practical session where intercostal and rib resection thoracotomy, lung lobectomy, location of PDA and thoracoscopy can be practised.

Learning objectives

- Explain the pathogenesis of congenital disorders affecting the lips in dogs including cleft palate, abnormal lip conformation, tight lip syndrome, lower lip redundancy and eversion

- Discuss management options and surgical principles for treatment of congenital disorders of the oral cavity

- List the main neoplasms affecting the nasal planum, premaxilla and oral cavity, including the tonsils and tongue

- Be familiar with surgical options for treatment of a variety of oral neoplasms and management of the possible associated post-operative complications

- Describe the options for surgical management of traumatic lesions affecting the oral cavity, lips and cheeks

Includes a practical session where mandibulectomy, maxillectomy, glossectomy, nasal planum reconstruction, palate and lip reconstruction can be practised

Key Learning Objectives

Describe the physiology of the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands

Outline appropriate staging of endocrine neoplasia using aspiration, biopsy and imaging

Discuss non-surgical options for the management of endocrine neoplasia

Be able to discuss the peri-operative management of patients undergoing adrenalectomy

Explain the options for managing surgical complications associated with endocrine surgery

Includes a practical session where thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, partial pancreatectomy, adrenalectomy and vena cava venotomy can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Explain the physiology of the liver and biliary system

Describe available surgical options for liver lobectomy and the prognosis associated with hepatic neoplasia in the dog and cat

Outline the pathophysiology of hepatic abscesses and cysts

Discuss the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of extrahepatic biliary obstruction and gallbladder mucocele

Be familiar with the clinical presentation of traumatic biliary rupture and the surgical procedures required to treat it

Includes a practical session where liver lobectomy (sutured and stapled), cholecystectomy and cholecystoduodenostomy (sutured and stapled) can be practised.

Learning objectives:

- Discuss the pathophysiology of abdominal hernias

- List the surgical options for repair of hernias using autologous or synthetic materials

- Describe emergency stabilisation and surgery for traumatic hernias including when incarceration and/or strangulation has occurred

- Outline the pathophysiology of traumatic and congenital diaphragmatic hernias such as pleuroperitoneal and peritoneopericardial hernias

- Explain the pathophysiology of perineal herniation and the decision-making process for selection of an appropriate surgical procedure for their repair in individual cases

Includes a practical session where abdominal wall reconstruction by external abdominal oblique myofascial flap and cranial sartorius muscle flap, use of polypropylene mesh, omentalisation, internal obturator transposition, semitendinosus muscle flap, cystopexy, vas deferens pexy and colopexy can be practised.

Key Learning Objectives

Discuss the pathophysiology of urolithiasis and treatment options for calculi within the kidney, ureter, bladder and/or urethra

Describe urinary tract neoplasia – types, treatment options and prognosis

Outline the pathophysiology and management of ureteral obstruction including the decision-making process for treatment of individual cases

Be familiar with available options for treatment of ureteral obstruction including surgery, lithotripsy and stenting

Discuss the pathophysiology of urinary incontinence

List the pros and cons of a variety of surgical treatments for urinary incontinence including laser ablation of ectopic ureters, hydraulic occluders, collagen injections and colposuspension

Includes a practical session where nephrotomy, nephrectomy, ureterotomy in dogs, ureteral reimplantation, colposuspension and cystopexy can be practised.