Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Reconstruction - HYBRID

Open to ACVS and ECVS Diplomates and residents

During this wet lab, participants learn the standard techniques to reconstruct the upper gastrointestinal tract: Y-U pyloroplasty, Billroth I, and Billroth II. Then, participants are exposed to the Roux-en-Y principles that are used to replace the Billroth II to reconstruct the upper gastrointestinal tract and /or to avoid cholecystoduodenostomy in dogs and cats. Lectures will be online, and a brief review of each procedure will be done during the lab. Stapling equipment is available in the lab.

Learning Objectives:
- Understand the indications for upper GI reconstruction in dogs and cats
- Understand the standard procedures to reconstruct the upper GI
- Understand the complications and limitations of the standard procedures
- Exposure to the roux-en-y principles used to reconstruct the upper GI and avoid cholecystoduodenostomy in dogs and cats

This hybrid laboratory includes two hours of virtual lectures to be viewed in advance of the on-site laboratory.

This laboratory includes the use of cadavers.