Thanks to this intensive program you will learn how to correctly manage possible surgical and postoperative complications"  

This education addresses the most common surgical diseases of the liver and spleen, as well as the treatment indicated for the most common hernias in the small animal clinic. Due to the fragility of the liver, hemorrhage is one of the most frequent complications of liver surgery due to the possible alteration of hemostasis due to the underlying pathology and its vascular supply. In addition, the management of the liver is complicated due to the limited space and visibility as well as complex in its own and adjacent structures.  

Also shown are the major surgical diseases of the head and neck that are often considered challenging for most surgeons. The complex anatomy and characteristics of these diseases make it necessary to have an accurate clinical diagnosis, since an inadequate intervention could have a high cost for the patient.  

Finally, the student will learn about surgery of the thoracic cavity, since it is one of the specialties that usually requires the veterinary surgeon to perform. During this postgraduate diploma, it is intended that the student will broaden their understanding of the pathophysiology of the different diseases that can occur in the thoracic cavity.

After completing this postgraduate diploma, the student will have sufficient knowledge to deal with any surgery that may arise in these areas. They will know from the first moment everything that a surgery entails, from the specific material and instruments for each region or surgery, anesthetics and medications used, to the most specific details that make a surgery a success. 

If you want to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity. Study this Postgraduate Diploma with us in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals and increase your skills"

This  postgraduate diploma in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Latest developments in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to bring your knowledge of Advanced Surgery in Small Animals up to date"

It includes in its teaching staff, professionals belonging to the field of Veterinary Surgery, who pour into this education the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists of leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. To do so, the professional will be assisted by an innovative system of interactive videos made by leading experts in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals.

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Advanced Surgery in Small Animals is designed to facilitate the practice of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector.   

Learn about the main treatments to save the lives of pets, from professionals with years of experience in the sector"

General Objectives

• Examine the main surgically treatable diseases affecting the liver and spleen
• Establish the main endocrine principles that affect small animals
• Identify the main key points in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases
• Present the main surgically treatable diseases which affect the head and neck as well as diseases of the oral and nasal cavity, the ears, the salivary glands, the larynx and trachea
• Provide the student with the necessary knowledge to perform surgical techniques and minimize complications
• Implement knowledge to be able to decide which is the best treatment in each case
• Provide advanced surgical knowledge to minimize postoperative complications
• Integrate the student's knowledge which will allow them to gain confidence and a sense of security in the interventions
• Evaluate the most frequent complications and ensure the student acquires the knowledge to be able to confidently and successfully resolve them

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Liver and Biliary System Surgery Spleen Surgery. Endocrine System Surgery

• Analyze the liver anatomy and the principal surgical techniques and complications in the most common liver diseases affecting small animals
• Analyze the spleen anatomy, main surgical techniques and complications in the main splenic diseases affecting small animals. Specifically, an action protocol for dealing with a splenic mass will be developed
• Establish diagnostic and therapeutic plans for the different diseases that affect the liver and the spleen, based on evidence and with the aim of tailoring it to each individual patient and their owner
• Develop the most appropriate techniques and therapeutic plans to treat the most common diseases which affect the thyroid glands, such as thyroid tumors and hyperthyroidism in cats
• Develop the most appropriate techniques and therapeutic plans to treat the most common diseases which affect the adrenal gland, such as adrenal tumors
• Develop the most appropriate techniques and therapeutic plans to treat the most common diseases which affect the endocrine pancreas, such as pancreatic tumors
• Establish diagnostic and therapeutic plans for the different endocrine diseases, based on evidence and with the aim of tailoring it to each individual patient and their owner

Module 2. Head and Neck Surgery

• Revise the anatomy of the oral cavity, nasal cavity, ear, trachea and larynx, so that the student has the knowledge to adequately and safely perform surgical procedures
• Develop the main conditions of the oral cavity such as oral and labial tumors in the context of diagnosis, therapeutic approach, surgical techniques, complications and prognosis
• Develop understanding of the main ear problems such as otohematomas, tumors of the external auditory pavilion and external auditory canal, chronic recurrent otitis and nasopharyngeal polyps.
• This will be in the context of diagnosis, the therapeutic approach, surgical techniques, complications and prognosis
• Develop understanding of the main conditions of the pharynx such as laryngeal paralysis in the context of diagnosis, therapeutic approach surgical techniques, complications and prognosis
• Develop understanding of the main conditions of the salivary glands such as sialoceles in the context of diagnosis, therapeutic approach, surgical techniques, complications and prognosis
• Compile all the scientific literature on the subject to create a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol, with the most innovative techniques for the treatment of tracheal collapse
• Compile all the scientific literature on the subject to create a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol, with the most innovative techniques for the treatment of brachycephalic syndrome
• Define other less frequent diseases which affect the head and neck of small animals, such as nasopharyngeal stenosis, tracheal and laryngeal tumors and cricopharyngeal achalasia
• Establish different diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for the different head and neck diseases
• Generate up-to-date material, based on evidence from different surgical techniques of the oral cavity, nasal cavity, ears, trachea and larynx

Module 3. Thoracic Cavity Surgery.

• Provide knowledge of the anatomy to establish the basis for an appropriate surgical technique for procedures in the thoracic cavity
• Present the specific material needed to perform surgical interventions in this area
• Develop knowledge of the most advanced techniques, least common in daily practice due to their complexity, to make them easier to understand and more practical for the student
• Compile up-to-date information on the best surgical techniques for treating thoracic structures
• Propose diagnostic and therapeutic plans for the different diseases that affect the thoracic cavity
• Examine the unique tools used for the diagnosis of thoracic cavity diseases
• Teach the student how to identify and resolve the most common complications that could occur during thoracic cavity surgery