Courses Overview
International Neurosurgery Hands-on Course
Spinal Neurosurgery:
Surgical Techniques and Perioperative Management Strategies
Dr.Isidro Mateo
Lic. Vet. Dipl. ECVN, PhD.
Dr. Federica Del Ry
DVM, PhD
Nov 9-13, 2026 | Shanghai, China
Course Overview
The Spinal Neurosurgery: Surgical Techniques and Perioperative Management Strategies course is an intensive 5-day program designed for veterinarians seeking to advance their knowledge and practical skills in veterinary spinal surgery and neurosurgery.
Combining comprehensive lectures, surgical demonstrations, and extensive hands-on laboratory sessions, this course provides a structured approach to the diagnosis, surgical treatment, stabilization, and perioperative management of spinal disorders in dogs and cats.
Participants will learn how to accurately localize spinal cord lesions, interpret advanced diagnostic imaging, select appropriate surgical techniques, and manage patients before and after surgery to optimize clinical outcomes.
What You Will Learn
Neuroanatomical localization of cervical, thoracolumbar, brachial plexus, and lumbosacral lesions
Diagnostic imaging of the spine, including radiography, myelography, CT, and MRI
Preoperative and postoperative management of spinal surgery patients
Cervical ventral slot procedures
Hemilaminectomy, mini-hemilaminectomy, and corpectomy techniques
Atlantoaxial and thoracolumbar stabilization procedures
Cervical distraction-fusion surgery
Lumbosacral decompression and stabilization
Advanced surgical approaches to the thoracic and cervical spine
Extensive Hands-on Surgical Training
A key feature of this course is the large proportion of practical training. Participants will perform essential and advanced spinal procedures under expert supervision, gaining valuable experience with surgical instrumentation, decompression techniques, spinal stabilization methods, and complex reconstructive procedures.
Through step-by-step demonstrations and guided laboratory sessions, attendees will develop the confidence and technical proficiency required to manage challenging spinal surgery cases in clinical practice.
Curriculum
Day 1 - Theory Only
l Neuroanatomical localization of lesions affecting the cervical spinal cord.
l Neuroanatomical localization of lesions affecting the braquial plexus.
l Neuroanatomical localization of lesions affecting the toracolumbar spinal cord.
l Neuroanatomical localization of lesions affecting the lumbosacral plexus.
l Imaging of the spine: radiography and mielography
l Imaging of the spine: CT and MRI
l Preoperative management of patients undergoing spinal surgery
l Postoperative management of patients undergoing spinal surgery
★ Day 2 - Essential Spinal Surgeries
l Instrumentation for spinal surgery
l Description of cervical ventral decompression techniques.
l Demostration of ventral slot.
l Practical session on ventral slot
l Description of hemilaminectomy / minihemilaminectomy and corpectomy of thoracolumbar spine
l Demostration of hemilaminectomy / minihemilaminectomy and corpectomy of thoracolumbar spine.
l Practical session on hemilaminectomy / minihemilaminectomy and corpectomy of thoracolumbar spine.
★ Day 3 - Spine Stabilization
l Instrumentation for spine stabilization.
l Description of atlantoaxial stabilization techniques.
l Demostration of atlantoaxial stabilization.
l Practical session on atlantoaxial stabilization.
l Description of stabilization of thoracolumbar spine.
l Demostration of stabilization of thoracolumbar spine.
l Practical session on stabilization of thoracolumbar spine.
★ Day 4 - Advanced Techniques in Spinal Surgery I
l Advanced instrumentation in spinal surgery.
l Description of cervical distraction - fusion techniques.
l Demostration of cervical distraction - fusion techniques.
l Practical session on cervical distraction - fusion techniques.
l Description of decompression and stabilization of lumbosacral spine.
l Demostration of decompression and stabilization of lumbosacral spine.
l Practical session on decompression and stabilization of lumbosacral spine.
★ Day 5 - Advanced Techniques in Spinal Surgery II
l Advanced instrumentation in spinal surgery.
l Description of lateral approach to thoracic spine for correction of thoracic spinal deformities and fractures.
l Demostration of lateral approach to thoracic spine.
l Practical session on lateral approach to thoracic spine.
l Description of brachial plexus and lateral approach to cervical spine.
l Demostration of brachial plexus and lateral approach to cervical spine.
l Practical session on brachial plexus and lateral approach to cervical spine.
Instructor
Dr.Isidro Mateo
Lic. Vet. Dipl. ECVN, PhD.
2003. Lic. Vet. – Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
2013. Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Neurology
2024. PhD in Regenerative Biology and New Therapies, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio
Head of Neurology, Neurosurgery & MRI Service at Puchol Veterinary Hospital
and at Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Invited speaker at national and international scientific congresses
Over 20 years of experience in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery
Dr. Federica Del Ry
DVM, PhD
Small Animal Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist
Small Animal Neurology & Neurosurgery Specialist
ECVN Residency trained (2021–2024)
PhD Program in Regenerative Biology & New Therapies — UAX
DVM, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (UAX)
Neurology Service — Veterinary Hospital UAX
Neurology Service — Veterinary Hospital Ciudad de los Ángeles
Advanced experience in canine & feline neurology and spinal neurosurgery
Lecturer in Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Pathology, Medical Pathology & Nutrition and Emergency Medicine
Lecturer in Pathophysiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Pathology, Medical Pathology & Nutrition and Emergency Medicine
AMVAC 2020 Best Oral Presentation Award
Professional Memberships (AMVAC, Italian Society of Veterinary Neurology)
Payment Method
· Bank Transfer (CNY / EURO / USD / HKD)
· Alipay
Course Fee
Spinal Neurosurgery: Surgical Techniques and Perioperative Management Strategies | 19,000 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.
