Neurosurgery 1

July 22-24, 2024

The Advanced Neurosurgery Level I course is designed for experienced surgeons to expand their skills in neurosurgery, covering procedures such as thoracolumbar hemi-laminectomy, lumbar stabilization, dorsal laminectomy, and cervical slot decompression, with sessions including theoretical instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice on cadavers using specialized spinal instrumentation.

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Date: July 22-24, 2024
Venue: Viticus Group, Eastern Center | Las Vegas, NV
Category: Neurosurgery
Enrollment Capacity: 12
CE Hours: 20
Cost: $3,025
Instructors: Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS, Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The Advanced Neurosurgery Level I is designed for surgeons that are skilled at surgery and wish to expand their surgical repertoire to neurosurgery. The skills taught will be SOP instrumentation, neurologic localization, thoracolumbar hemi-laminectomy, fenestration, stabilization of lumbar fractures with SOP locking spinal plates, dorsal laminectomy for lumbosacral decompression, L7 fracture fixation, cervical slot decompression. 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.

Learning Objectives

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Course Instructors

Hotel and Accomodations

Transportation

Karl Kraus, DVM, MS, DACVS

Robert Bergman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)

Peter Early, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Hotel Accommodations and Travel

Viticus Group’s official lodging partners are the Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements once you have purchased your course by calling either Courtyard at 702.434.4700, or Residence Inn at 702.434.2700, and mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center.

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.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL HERE

Courtyard by Marriott

2800 North Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89014
+1 702-434-4700

Courtyard by Marriott

2800 North Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89014
+1 702-434-4700

Residence Inn by Marriott

2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
+1 702-434-2700

Residence Inn by Marriott

2190 Olympic Avenue
Henderson, Nevada 89014
+1 702-434-2700

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.

Neurosurgery 1

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Learning Objectives

Questions? We're here to help

LAB INSTRUCTORS

Hotel Accommodations and Travel

Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott

Residence Inn by Marriott

Residence Inn by Marriott

TRANSPORTATION

Neurosurgery I

Animal Health

Human Health

Event Management

General