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