Neurology II

March 25-27, 2026

The Advanced Neurosurgery Level II course is for experienced neurosurgeons aiming to learn more technical procedures and spinal stabilizations, including cervical stabilization, AA stabilization, lumbar and thoracic stabilization, lumbosacral stabilization, corpectomy, and foraminotomy, with sessions featuring theoretical instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice on cadavers using specialized spinal instrumentation and SOP systems.

Date: March 25-27, 2026
Venue: Viticus Group, Oquendo Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Neurosurgery
Enrollment Capacity: 24*
CE Hours: 24
Cost: $3,200
Instructors:
Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS
Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology)
Sean Sanders, DVM, Ph.D, ACVIM (Neurology)

*Note: Neurosurgery I and II labs have a total capacity of 24.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The Advanced Neurosurgery Surgery Level II is designed for surgeons that are skilled at neurosurgery including laminectomies and ventral slot decompression and wish to expand their surgical repertoire to more technical procedures and spinal stabilizations. The skills taught will be SOP instrumentation, cervical stabilization with specialized SOP cervical plates, AA stabilization, lumbar and thoracic stabilization with SOP and pedicle screws, lumbosacral stabilization with SOP and pedicle screws, corpectomy and foraminotomy. There will be five sessions beginning with theory and detailed step by step description of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedure by an instructor on a cadaver. The attendees will then perform the procedures on cadavers and can repeat the procedures as needed. Instrumentation will include standard surgical instrumentation, specialized spinal instrumentation, high speed burr, drills, and SOP instrumentation and screws, specialized cervical SOP, and pedicle screw system.

Learning Objectives

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Course Instructors

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Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS

Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, ACVIM (Neurology)

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Sean Sanders, DVM, Ph.D, ACVIM (Neurology)

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 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.