Brachycephalic Upper Airway Surgery - Optimizing Outcomes

June 19-21, 2026

This course delivers hands-on training for managing brachycephalic patients requiring upper airway surgery. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is common, and careful perioperative assessment and management is essential for good outcomes. Anesthesia can be challenging and requires several peri-operative considerations and interventions. Concurrent and related aerodigestive disorders are also critical to understand and diagnose appropriately. Led by a world-renowned soft tissue surgeon, an internal medicine specialist focused on airway disease, an anesthesiologist and experienced resident, this team will guide you through their approach to brachycephalic patients, using a case-based scenarios and proven methods, so you leave with the confidence and tools for your next pug or bulldog surgery.

Date: June 19-21, 2026

Venue: Viticus Group, Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Surgery
Enrollment Capacity: 32
CE Hours: 24
Cost: $3,200
Instructors:
Bryden Stanley, BVMS, MSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, DACVS
Juliana Figueredo, MV, MS, DACVAA
Stephan Carey, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD
Jordan Pieczynski, DVM

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course delivers hands-on training for managing brachycephalic patients requiring upper airway surgery. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is common, and careful perioperative assessment and management is essential for good outcomes. Anesthesia can be challenging and requires several peri-operative considerations and interventions. Concurrent and related aerodigestive disorders are also critical to understand and diagnose appropriately. Led by a world-renowned soft tissue surgeon, an internal medicine specialist focused on airway disease, an anesthesiologist and experienced resident, this team will guide you through their approach to brachycephalic patients, using a case-based scenarios and proven methods, so you leave with the confidence and tools for your next pug or bulldog surgery.

Learning Objectives

Understand the components of Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).
Understand the respiratory system of brachycephalic dogs and how to recognize radiographic and endoscopic changes in the brachycephalic patient.

Appreciate the connection between upper GI conditions and BOAS.
Understand the risks and best practices to induce, maintain, and recover a brachycephalic dog under general anesthesia.

Realize the importance of preoperative interventions to minimize complications in the post-operative period.
Perform the techniques under supervision for BOAS surgery and sampling the airways in brachycephalic dogs.

Learn how to recognize complications and manage them.

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Course Instructors

Hotel and Accomodations

Bryden Stanley

Bryden Stanley, BVMS, MSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, DACVS

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Juliana Figueiredo, MV, MS, DACVAA

Stephan Carey

Stephan Carey, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD

jordan pieczynski

Jordan Pieczynski, DVM

Hotel Accommodations and Travel

You asked, we listened. Viticus Group has added NEW partner hotels for 2025, Hampton Inn - Las Vegas Strip South and Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South. Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements and add promo codes below to book your stay.

BOOKING YOUR HOTEL STAY

Hampton Inn - Las Vegas Strip South: To book with promotional rate, go to main hotel website, go to the page to book a room, click on "Special Rates" then enter 3458691 into the field titled "Corporate Account."
Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Strip South: To book with promotional rate, go to main hotel website, go to the page to book a room, click on "Special Rates" then enter 3458691 into the field titled "Corporate Account."

DINING

Our preferred partner hotels have a hot breakfast buffet starting at 6a. Viticus Group does not serve breakfast.
Hot and cold beverages + snacks are available in the lobby during the course.
Lunch will be provided during full lab days (8-hours).
If you have any dietary restrictions, please email Academy@viticusgroup.org so we can inform our catering team.

PACKING TIPS

Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.
Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.
A light sweater for indoor areas.
Plenty of sunscreen.
Electronic charging device to power up.
Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.

TRANSPORTATION DETAILS

Airport Pick up: Available on request, 24 hours, 7 days a week. Please contact the hotel at once you've retrieved your luggage, and your hotel will let you know where to wait for the shuttle.
Transportation from your hotel to the Harry Reid Airport: You will need to sign up at the front desk. These shuttles run once an hour. They will ask you to sign up no less than 2 hours before expected departure.

TRANSPORTATION

Viticus Group transportation includes shuttle pick-up at the Residence Inn 45 minutes prior to the start of your course start time and a short ride to the Viticus Center. At the close of each day, our shuttle will take you back to the Hotel.

Last Day Transportation: Shuttle provided both to the airport, and back to the Hotel. (Luggage storage available on campus)

If you are a Las Vegas local, or are driving yourself to the course, please arrive to the Oquendo Campus 30 minutes before the start time.

** Please refer to the agenda and email updates for transportation times.**

Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited.

If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.