A Masterclass in Hepato Biliary & Splenic Surgery

Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery with High Clinical Impact

Elevate your soft tissue surgical confidence with this intensive 2 Day Hepato Biliary & Spleen Surgery Workshop, led by specialist surgeon Dr Jayson Tuan. This hands on cadaver based course focuses on high risk abdominal procedures commonly encountered in referral and advanced general practice, with strong emphasis on decision making, complication management, and surgical efficiency.

Designed for veterinarians looking to refine advanced techniques and translate them immediately into clinical practice.

What You’ll Master

Hepatic and biliary surgery

• Liver biopsy techniques and complication avoidance • Hepatic lobectomy step by step approaches • Surgical management of extrahepatic portosystemic shunts • Cholecystectomy and biliary tract exploration • Management of biliary complications

Splenic and pancreatic surgery

• Surgical planning for splenic disease and hemoabdomen • Splenectomy techniques and vascular control • Pancreatic biopsy and partial pancreatectomy • Intraoperative decision making in complex abdominal cases

Why This Course Stands Out

✅ Cadaver based hands on training in a controlled learning environment ✅ Strong focus on real world surgical decision making ✅ Morning lectures followed by extended afternoon practicals ✅ High yield techniques applicable to referral and advanced GP practice ✅ Up to 16 CPD points AVS Structured S1

Course Agenda

Day 1 Hepatic and Biliary Surgery

08:30–09:00 Registration and Coffee 09:00–09:15 Surgical Anatomy of the Liver and Biliary System 09:15–09:45 Diagnostic Approach and Preoperative Planning 09:45–10:15 Liver Biopsy Indications Techniques and Complications 10:15–10:30 Morning Tea Break 10:30–11:15 Hepatic Lobectomy Step by Step 11:15–12:00 Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts Surgical Overview

12:00–13:00 Lunch

13:00–13:30 Demonstration Exploratory Laparotomy and Liver Handling 13:30–15:00 Practical Session Liver Biopsy and Systematic Exploration 15:00–15:15 Afternoon Tea Break 15:15–17:00 Practical Session Hepatic Lobectomy Techniques 17:00–17:15 Day 1 Debrief

Day 2 Advanced Biliary Spleen and Pancreas Surgery

08:30–09:00 Arrival and Coffee 09:00–09:30 Cholecystectomy Indications and Surgical Technique 09:30–10:00 Biliary Tract Surgery and Complication Management 10:00–10:15 Morning Tea Break 10:15–11:15 Practical Session Cholecystectomy and Biliary Exploration

11:15–12:00 Splenic Diseases Hemoabdomen and Surgical Planning 12:00–12:45 Splenectomy Techniques and Preoperative Management

12:45–13:30 Lunch

13:30–14:30 Practical Session Splenectomy and Vascular Ligation 14:30–15:15 Pancreatic Biopsy and Partial Pancreatectomy 15:15–15:30 Afternoon Tea Break 15:30–17:00 Practical Session Pancreatic Surgery 16:50–17:00 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 Feb 2026