Courses Overview
Dr. Simone Borgonovo
Ph.D. Diagnosticimaging Specialist
Dr. Maurizio Annoni
DMV, President of the Italian Veterinary Oncology Society (SIONCOV）
October 27–30, 2025 | Shanghai, China
Course Overview
This four-day intensive course integrates advanced oncological imaging diagnostics with surgical strategies, guiding participants from precise tumor detection to effective surgical intervention.
Through a system-based, case-oriented approach, you will gain in-depth knowledge of interpreting imaging findings and translating them into optimal surgical plans for tumors in various anatomical regions.
Key Highlights
Comprehensive Coverage: From skin tumors to complex thoracic and abdominal cases, including head & neck, hepatic, splenic, pancreatic, renal, bladder, adrenal, mediastinal, cardiac, thoracic wall, and lung tumors.
Integrated Approach: Learn how imaging findings directly influence surgical decision-making.
Clinical Case Focus: Every session is illustrated with real-world examples to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and surgical planning.
Expert Guidance: Dr. Borgonovo and Dr. Annoni bring extensive experience in veterinary oncology, imaging, and advanced surgery.
Exclusive Offer – First 24 Registrants Only
★Optional Hands-On: Flap Rotation Techniques
● Time: 19:00–21:00, Day 3
● Format: Voluntary participation, separate from the core curriculum
● Focus: Practical exercises on defect reconstruction techniques following skin tumor excision
● Note: This complimentary session is an additional offer and does not affect the completeness of the main course. The emphasis is on experiencing the technique rather than achieving mastery.
Hands-On Content (using training models):
● Lateral shoulder advancement flap
● Caudal elbow advancement flap
● Lateral hindlimb axial pattern rotation flap
● Medial hindlimb axial pattern rotation flap
Curriculum
Day 1 - Theory Only
● Principles of surgical oncology
● Key Points in Oncological Imaging Diagnosis
● Imaging Diagnosis of Cutaneous Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Cutaneous Tumors: clinical cases
Day 2 - Theory Only
● Imaging Diagnosis of Head and Neck Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Head and Neck Tumors: clinical cases
● Imaging Diagnosis of Head and Neck Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Head and Neck Tumors: clinical cases
Day 3 - Theory Only
● Imaging Diagnosis and Prognostic Assessment Approach of Hepatic, Splenic and Pancreatic Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Hepatic, Splenic and Pancreatic Tumors: clinical cases
● Imaging Diagnosis of Kidney and Bladder Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Kidney and Bladder Tumors: clinical cases
● Imaging Diagnosis and surgical management of Adrenal Glands Tumors: clinical cases
Day 4 - Theory Only
● Imaging Diagnosis of Mediastinal and Heart Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Mediastinal and Heart Tumors: clinical cases
● Imaging Diagnosis and Prognostic Assessment Approach of Thoracic Wall and Lung Tumors: clinical cases
● Surgical management of Thoracic Wall and Lung Tumors: clinical cases
Instructor
Dr.Simone Borgonovo
Ph.D., Veterinary biotechnology , Milan University
Diagnosticimaging Specialist,
Veterinary clinic gran sasso, Milan
EAVDl member, SVlDl member
Speaker/instructorin national and international refresher courses.
Dr. Maurizio Annoni
President of the Italian Veterinary Oncology Society (SIONCOV）
eterinary Society Surgical Oncology (VSSO)
Italian Companion Animal Veterinary Association (SCIVAC)
Italian Veterinary Surgery Study Group (SCVI)
DVM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, College of Veterinary Medicine
International Externship in Tufts University, USA, Vienna University, Austria, Clinique Vétérinaire Frégis, Paris, France
PUBBLICATIONS:more than five SIONCOV Guidelines
First-authored or corresponding-authored papers in the past three years (in journals such as Vet Comp Onc and Front. Vet. Sci ).
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD)
· Alipay
Course Fee
Oncological Imaging Diagnosis and Surgical Approaches | 9,600 CNY |
Cancellation & Refund Policy
· More than 10 days before the course: 90% of the tuition will be refunded. Within 10 days before the course: Only 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Alternatively, your spot can be transferred to another participant.
· In case of course-related changes (e.g. rescheduling or venue change), a full refund can be requested. No additional compensation will be provided.
· Refunds are typically processed within one month. Thank you for your patience.
· If an invoice is required, please submit your request within 3 months after the course ends. Invoices must be issued within the same calendar year as the tuition payment. No refunds will be processed once an invoice has been issued.
