A Masterclass in Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Surgery
Advanced Abdominal Surgery for Real World Practice
Advance your confidence in complex abdominal surgery with this intensive 2 Day Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Surgery Workshop, led by specialist surgeon Dr Jayson Tuan.
This cadaver based course focuses on high risk gastrointestinal and pancreatic procedures frequently encountered in emergency, referral, and advanced general practice. Strong emphasis is placed on surgical decision making, tissue handling, anastomotic integrity, and complication management to ensure immediate clinical relevance.
What You’ll Master
Gastric and small intestinal surgery
• Exploratory laparotomy and systematic abdominal exploration • Gastrotomy and enterotomy techniques • Gastropexy techniques and indications • Intestinal resection and anastomosis • Intraoperative decision making in acute GI disease
Colonic and advanced GI procedures
• Colonic surgery principles and techniques • Total and subtotal colectomy • Colopexy • Abdominal lymph node biopsy
Pancreatic surgery
• Pancreatic anatomy and surgical considerations • Pancreatic biopsy techniques • Partial pancreatectomy • Management of pancreatic and GI complications
Why This Course Stands Out
✅ Cadaver based hands on training in a controlled environment ✅ Morning lectures followed by extended afternoon practicals ✅ Strong focus on complication avoidance and management ✅ Techniques immediately applicable to emergency and referral cases ✅ Up to 16 CPD points AVS Structured S1
Course Agenda
Day 1 Stomach Small Intestine and Pancreas
08:30–09:00 Registration and Coffee 09:00–09:30 Surgical Anatomy of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Pancreas 09:30–10:00 Decision Making in Acute GI and Pancreatic Disease 10:00–10:15 Morning Tea Break 10:15–10:45 Gastrotomy Gastropexy and Enterotomy 10:45–11:15 Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis 11:15–11:45 Pancreatic Surgery Fundamentals
11:45–12:30 Lunch
12:30–13:30 Demonstration Exploratory Laparotomy and GI and Pancreatic Handling 13:30–15:00 Practical Session Gastrotomy Gastropexy and Enterotomy 15:00–15:15 Afternoon Tea Break 15:15–17:00 Practical Session Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis 17:00–17:15 Day 1 Debrief
Day 2 Duodenum Colon and Advanced GI Techniques
08:30–09:00 Arrival and Coffee 09:00–10:00 Colonic Surgery 10:00–10:30 Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy 10:30–10:45 Morning Tea Break 10:45–11:15 Management of GI and Pancreatic Complications 11:15–11:45 Postoperative Management
11:45–12:30 Lunch
12:30–14:30 Practical Session Colectomy Total and Subtotal and Colopexy 14:30–15:30 Practical Session Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy 15:30–15:45 Afternoon Tea Break 15:45–17:00 Practical Session Pancreatic Biopsy and Partial Pancreatectomy 16:45–17:00 Certificates and Close
Sample agenda subject to refinement
Meet Your Instructor
Dr Jayson Tuan BSc BVMS MRCVS MANCVS Small Animal Surgery Dip ECVS
Dr Jayson Tuan is a Specialist in Small Animal Surgery with advanced training across soft tissue orthopaedics and neurosurgery. He graduated from Murdoch University in 2008 and developed his surgical foundation in busy small animal practice in Perth before obtaining Membership in Small Animal Surgery with the Australian and New Zealand College.
He subsequently trained at Fitzpatrick Referrals in the United Kingdom and later joined the Royal Veterinary College, working across both soft tissue and orthopaedic services at the Queen Mother Hospital. During this period, he attained Diplomate status with the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Dr Jayson has since returned to Singapore and is part of the multidisciplinary specialist team at VES, where he continues to manage complex surgical cases and mentor veterinarians in advanced surgical practice.
Key Takeaways
✔ Certificate of completion ✔ Confidence in complex hepato biliary and splenic procedures ✔ Clear surgical planning and decision making frameworks ✔ Practical strategies for managing intraoperative complications
Location Vetducate 9 Tagore Lane #03 01 Singapore 787472
All instruments and cadavers provided. Limited slots available. Early Bird ends 15 May 2026
