Dr. Roberto Bussadori
DVM, Msc, International Phd
Dr. Vincenzo Montinaro
DMV, MRCVS, MSc Oncologia, Dipl.ECVS, EBVS®European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
January 27–30, 2026 | Shanghai, China
Course Overview
The Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery Workshop offers an immersive learning experience designed for veterinarians aiming to refine their surgical techniques in complex thoracic and abdominal procedures. This program combines in-depth theoretical sessions with an intensive hands-on wet lab, ensuring participants gain both knowledge and confidence to perform advanced surgeries.
Led by internationally renowned surgeons Dr. Roberto Bussadori and Dr. Vincenzo Montinaro, the course provides expertise in minimally invasive and open surgical approaches, clinical decision-making, and postoperative management.
What You’ll Learn
· Stepwise surgical decision-making for complex abdominal and thoracic cases
· Comparative approaches: minimally invasive (MIS) vs open surgery
· Advanced techniques in biliary, ureteral, tracheal, and cardiac surgeries
· Management of emergency conditions such as hemoabdomen, pericardial diseases, and tracheal collapse
· Intensive wet lab training with live demonstrations and guided practice on advanced procedures
Course Highlights
1. Advanced Surgical Protocols
Covering complex cases across abdominal, thoracic, and airway surgeries, with clear decision-making frameworks for each scenario.
2. MIS vs Open Surgery
Learn how to select and execute the most appropriate technique based on patient condition and surgical objectives.
3. High-Intensity Wet Lab
One full day dedicated to supervised hands-on practice on advanced techniques, bridging theory to real-world surgical confidence.
4. Expert Faculty
Gain direct mentorship from globally respected surgeons with extensive teaching and clinical experience.
Curriculum
Day 1 · Hepatic, Ureteral & Biliary Surgery
● Porto system shunt in dogs and cats
● Emoabdomen: decision making depending on organs affected
● Brachicephalic surgery
● Ureteral surgery (SUB versus stent versus ureterotomy)
● Gall bladder procedures
Day 2 · Thoracic Surgery & Airway Interventions
● Pericardial diseases (MIS versus open surgery)
● Lungs tumor (MIS versus open surgery)
● Chest drain types and application for thoracic procedures
● Tracheal surgery
● Tracheal collapse
Day 3 · Vascular Anomalies & Complex Abdominal Cases
● PDA in dogs and cats
● Vascular ring anomalies and megaesopagus
● Abdominal drainages and application in advanced surgery
● Pyloric procedures
● Perineal Hernia: decision making
★ Day 4 · Intensive Wet Lab
● Hands-on Demonstration: Laparoscopic vs. Open Surgery – Cholecystectomy
● PSS attenuation simulation over renal vein in dogs
● Colecistoduodenostomy and then colecistecomy
● SUB placement
● Ureterotomy
● Pyloroplasty
● Pylorectomy
● Bill Roth 1
● Pericardiectomy
● Lungs lobectomy
● Thoracic duct identification and ligation
● Tracheal surgery
● Perineal Hernia reconstructions ( Internal obturator muscle flap, semitendinosus muscle flap)
● Brachicephalic surgery
Instructor
Dr. Roberto Bussadori
DVM, Msc, International Phd
President of SCVI (Italian Society of Veterinary Surgery)
Veterinary Medicine graduate, University of Milan (1996)
Specialist in thoracic, vascular, upper airway, and beating-heart surgery
Surgeon at Gran Sasso Veterinary Clinic (Milan) and international freelance practitioner
Author/co-author of scientific books and articles
Speaker at national and international veterinary conferences
Second-Level Master’s Degree in Microsurgery, Experimental Surgery, and Transplantation (2010)
International PhD with highest honors
Dr.Vincenzo Montinaro
DMV, MRCVS, MSc Oncologia, Dipl.ECVS, EBVS®European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Secretary of the Italian Society of Veterinary Surgery (SCVI)
Graduated from the University of Bari
Head of the Soft Tissue Surgery Department at Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa, leading a team of 12, focusing on oncologic, minimally invasive, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgery.
Since 2021, Coordinator of the internal rotational and specialist internship training program at Clinica Veterinaria Malpensa.
Member of the Scientific Committee of AniCura Italy since 2022.
Consultant surgeon for MyLav Veterinary Laboratory since 2022.
National and international speaker at surgical education courses and conferences with SCIVAC (Italy) and IVET Formation (Spain).
Actively involved in scientific dissemination for several Italian veterinary associations since 2023.
Author of international publications and a regular speaker at national and international congresses.
