Courses Overview

Surgical Oncology Principles:

lymph nodes, cutaneous tumors and plastic surgery

Dr. Maurizio Annoni

DMV, President of SIONCOV, VSSO, SCIVAC, SCVI

Prof. Marina Martano

DVM, PhD, Full Professor at the University of Parma, Head of the Surgery Section

June 15-18 2026 | Shanghai, China

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Course Overview

1. Build a Strong Surgical Foundation
Gain a systematic understanding of oncologic staging principles, biopsy techniques, tumor margin assessment, and multimodal treatment planning. This module strengthens clinical reasoning and establishes a standardized, evidence-based surgical approach.

2. Master Sentinel and Regional Lymph Node Mapping & Dissection
Learn the principles of sentinel and regional lymph node mapping, followed by practical training on head and neck, axillary, inguinal, and other key anatomical regions. Participants will develop confident, precise techniques for lymphadenectomy in oncologic patients.

3. Comprehensive Flap and Grafting Techniques
Deep dive into reconstructive options after tumor resection, including local flaps (transposition, rotation), axial pattern flaps, and full-thickness free grafts. Learn how to select and apply the right reconstructive strategy to successfully close challenging surgical defects.

4. High-Intensity, Fully Aligned Wet Lab Training
Hands-on sessions closely integrated with theory. Practice multiple biopsy methods, multi-site lymph node dissections, and various flap and graft reconstruction techniques, ensuring true skill acquisition and surgical confidence.

 

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Curriculum

*Course Details & Instructor Subject to Adjustments.

Please refer to the final official announcement for the most up-to-date information.

Day 1

● Staging in surgical oncology

● Biopsy techniques

● Excision modalities and margins

● Moltimodal approach

Day 2

● Regional and sentinel lymph nodes: rational and mapping

★ Wet Lab:

● Biopsy techniques: punch, tru cut, incisional, needle core bone

● Lymphadenectomy of of head&neck, cervical lymph nodes

● Lymphadenectomy of axillary, inguinal, popliteal and iliac lymph nodes

 

Day 3

● Cutaneous and subcutaneous tumors: biology and staging

● Local flap: transposition, rotation

● Distant flap: main axial pattern flaps   

● Free graft and tension release techniques

★ Day 4 - Wet Lab

● Local flap: head and legs      

● Axial pattern flap: thoracodorsal  and angularis oris 

● Axial pattern flap: caudal superficial epigastric and lateral caudal 

● Free graft

 

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Instructor

Dr. Maurizio Annoni

Clinical Director

President of the Italian Veterinary Oncology Society (SIONCOV）

Member of veterinary 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 ).

 

Prof. Marina Martano

DVM, PhD

Full Professor of Veterinary Surgery at the Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Parma, Italy; Head of the Surgery Section.

Specialist in Soft Tissue Surgery & Small Animal Oncology

PhD in Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, University of Turin

Advanced oncology training at Urbana-Champaign and Madison (USA)

20+ years in academic surgical oncology

Author of multiple international publications & contributor to major oncology textbooks

Experienced international speaker

Key interests: oncologic surgery (sarcomas, mandible/maxilla, mast cell tumors, osteosarcoma, feline nasal SCC), reconstructive surgery, and ear surgery

Payment Method

· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )

· Alipay

Course Fee

Four-module Combined Registration	36,000 CNY
Module 1 Surgical Oncology Principles, lymph nodes, cutaneous tumors and plastic surgery	13,999 CNY
Module 2 Head & neck, oral and G-I tumors	13,999 CNY
Module 3 Abdominal tumors: pancreas, adrenal, spleen, liver and uro-genital	13,999 CNY
Module 4 Surgery of thoracic and bone tumor, MIS and IR in oncology	13,999 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.