Courses Overview
Surgery of thoracic and bone tumor, MIS and IR in oncology
Dr. Maurizio Annoni
DMV, President of SIONCOV, VSSO, SCIVAC, SCVI
Dr. Vincenzo Montinaro
DMV, MRCVS, MSc Oncologia, Dipl.ECVS, EBVS®European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Jan.12-15, 2027 | Shanghai, China
Course Overview
1. Master High-Complexity Thoracic and Bone Tumor Surgery
Comprehensive training in the surgical management and prognostic assessment of mediastinal, pulmonary, thoracic wall, and right atrial appendage tumors, as well as appendicular and pelvic bone tumors.
2. Essential Techniques in Thoracic Wall Reconstruction
Focused instruction on advanced reconstruction methods using musculocutaneous flaps and/or prosthetic mesh following thoracic wall tumor resection.
3. Complete Coverage of Amputation and Pelvic Tumor Surgery
Detailed guidance on indications and techniques for forelimb and hindlimb amputation, and partial and total hemipelvectomy, addressing some of the most challenging orthopedic oncology procedures.
4. Integrated, High-Level Hands-on Training
A robust wet lab experience featuring thoracic wall resection and reconstruction, sternotomy, thoracotomy, pericardiectomy, auriculectomy, lung lobectomy, and limb amputation—designed to build confidence and competency in advanced thoracic and orthopedic oncologic surgery.
Curriculum
*Course Details & Instructor Subject to Adjustments.
Please refer to the final official announcement for the most up-to-date information.
Day 1
● Mediastinal tumors: staging and surgical treatment
● Lung tumors: lobectomy and pneumectomy
● Thoracic wall tumors: staging, surgical treatment and prognosis
● Right auricole tumor: surgical treatment and prognosis
★ Day 2 - Wet Lab
● Thoracic wall resection
● Thoracic wall reconstruction with myocutaneous flap and/or mesh
● Thoracic wall reconstruction with myocutaneous flap and/or mesh
● Sternotomy
Day 3
● Appendicular bone tumors: clinical staging and prognostic factors
● Forelimb and hind limb amputation
● Partial and total Hemipelvectomy
● Digit tumors and surgical reconstruction
Day 4
★ Wet Lab
● Thoracotomy, pericardiectomy and right auricolectomy
● Lung lobectomy and tracheobronchial lymphadectomy
● Forelimb and hind limb amputation
● Partial and total Emipelvectomy
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 ).
Dr. Vincenzo Montinaro
DMV, MRCVS, MSc Oncologia, Dipl.ECVS, EBVS®European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Secretary of the Italian Society of Veterinary Surgery (SCVI)
Graduated from the University of Bari
Head of the Soft Tissue Surgery Department at Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, leading a team of 12, focusing on oncologic, minimally invasive, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgery.
Since 2021, Coordinator of the internal rotational and specialist internship training program at Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa.
Member of the Scientific Committee of AniCura Italy since 2022.
Consultant surgeon for MyLav Veterinary Laboratory since 2022.
National and international speaker at surgical education courses and conferences with SCIVAC (Italy) and IVET Formation (Spain).
Actively involved in scientific dissemination for several Italian veterinary associations since 2023.
Author of international publications and a regular speaker at national and international congresses.
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD )
· Alipay
Course Fee
| Four-module Combined Registration | 36,000 CNY
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| Module 1 Surgical Oncology Principles, lymph nodes, cutaneous tumors and plastic surgery | 13,999 CNY
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| 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.
