Colic Surgery for the Colic Surgeon

About the Course

Our two day practical course takes place just before the 2021 Colic Symposium and will give you the opportunity to continue to develop your understanding of surgical techniques in colic surgery. The emphasis of the two days is on small intestinal resection and anastomsis. Topics will include:

• jejunocolostomy
• typhlotomy
• revision of jejunocaecostomy
• deep ileal resection or inversion
• large colon resection and anastomosis
• small colon resection and anastomosis
• correction of caecocolic intussusception
• gastrotomy
• small intestinal enterotomy
• epiploic foramen enlargement
• epiploic foramen closure with mesh
• repeat celiotomy complications
• complicated abdominal access, aftercare, and ultrasonographic examination

Following this course, also in Edinburgh, is the 13th International Equine Colic Research Symposium. This three day conference provides a unique opportunity for international equine clinicians and gastroenterology experts to share the latest research and scientific advances on the treatment and prevention of colic related diseases. Find out more.

Key Learning Objectives

• Improve your understanding of surgical techniques in colic surgery, including small intestinal anastomosis, and how to avoid complications.
• Refresh your knowledge on jejunocaecostomy and revision of jejunocaecostomies.
• Gain confidence in performing surgical procedures including large colon resection and anastomosis, small colon resection, epiploic foramen closure with mesh, repeat celiotomy, etc.
• Learn practical tips and tricks relating to colic surgery in order to minimise complications.
• Refresh your knowledge of abdominal ultrasonography and FLASH scanning in the colic patient.

Course Organisers

• Tim Mair BVSc PhD DEIM DESTS DipECEIM AssocECVDI FRCVS, Kent
• Padraig Kelly MVB DipECVS MRCVS, University of Edinburgh

Course Speakers

• Professor David Freeman MVB PhD Dipl. ACVS, University of Florida
• Padraig Kelly MVB MVM DipECVS MRCVS, Edinburgh
• April Lawson BSc BVSc MRCVS, Liverpool
• Tim Mair BVSc PhD DEIM DESTS DipECEIM AssocECVDI FRCVS, Kent

Course Fees

• BEVA members £575
• Non members £1150

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Coronavirus Update

This course was originally to be held in July 2020 but has been moved to July 2021 due to the Coronavirus.

We plan to hold all advertised courses provided they can fully comply with local Covid-19 guidelines. This will mean that a series of protective measures will be put in place; all attendees will be notified of these measures before attending the course.

We would like to reassure you, if we need to cancel or postpone one of our upcoming courses for any reason you will be entitled to a full refund. Please see further information in our terms and conditions below.

Who is the course for?

This is an advanced course, suitable for surgeons who perform colic surgery and surgical residents.

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Please note: you are required to make an online payment when booking via the website. If you would like to pay using a different method please contact us on +44 (0) 1638 723 555 or by email at events@beva.org.uk.

Covid-19 Terms and Conditions

• If you book a place on a BEVA CPD course and are unable to attend due to any Covid-19 related issue (e.g. as a result of showing symptoms or track and trace restrictions) you will receive a credit for the amount you paid. This credit can be used for any BEVA CPD and will be valid for a year from the date of issue. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend a course.
• If you need to cancel your place for a non-Covid-19 related reason our standard terms and conditions will apply.
• If BEVA are required to cancel or postpone a course for any reason, you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a credit for a future BEVA CPD course (valid for a year from the date of issue).

Standard Terms and Conditions

• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than 6 weeks before the start of the course
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge. 
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge. If the transferee is not a BEVA member he/she will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate.
• All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance. 
• Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
• BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
• All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

By registering for this event, you accept the above terms and conditions.