--- title: "OCSG22-50: Neurosurgery II: Advanced Spinal Surgery Techniques" description: Neurosurgery Level I is designed for surgeons that are skilled at surgery and wish to expand their surgical repertoire to spinal surgery. --- [![logo-reverse-rgb](https://www.viticusgroup.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Viticus%20Site/logo-reverse-rgb.png?width=300&name=logo-reverse-rgb.png)](https://www.viticusgroup.org) [**](https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-academy/neuro-adv#test-popup) ** ** Back to Main Navigation #### Animal Health #### Human Health #### Rental Facilities ** Back to Main Navigation #### General #### Resources #### Let's Connect # **Neurosurgery II: Advanced Spinal Surgery Techniques** ### March 29 - 31, 2022 [![ENROLL NOW](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2197063/90201292-6a96-40cc-84f0-5214d87a7c52.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2197063/90201292-6a96-40cc-84f0-5214d87a7c52)   - ##### Date: March 29 - 31, 2022 - ##### Venue: Viticus Center, Oquendo Campus | Las Vegas, NV - ##### Category: Neurology - ##### Enrollment Capacity: 12 - ##### CE Hours: 20 - ##### Cost: $2,925 - About This Course - Learning Objectives - Sponsors - Hotel Partner - Quick Links The Advanced Neurosurgery Surgery Level II course 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 descriptions of the procedures followed by a demonstration of the procedure by an instructor on a cadaver. Participants 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. Hands-on training led by expert instructors equals enhanced proficiency and improved surgical skills. Build your confidence in performing procedures with accuracy and efficiency: - Update your knowledge on practical surgical techniques and procedures - Increase confidence levels when performing surgery procedures - Gain a better knowledge of the regional anatomy related to each surgical procedure - Better understand how to perform each surgical technique through extensive use of video case examples coupled with hands-on laboratory practice   **Course sponsored in part by**  ### [![orthomed](https://www.viticusgroup.org/hs-fs/hubfs/orthomed.png?width=150&name=orthomed.png)](https://www.orthomed.co.uk/us/) Viticus Group’s official lodging partner is Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley. 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 702.434.4700 and be sure to mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center. **[To make a reservation with our discounted rate, please click here](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1592421644179&key=CORP&app=resvlink). ** **[Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1592421644179&key=CORP&app=resvlink)** 2800 North Green Valley Pkwy Henderson, NV 89014 Toll-free: 702.434.4700   **Courtyard Lodging Includes: ** - Airport Pick up: Available on request, 7 days a week starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p - Guests will need to call the hotel upon arrival (702.434.4700) after they pick up their luggage. At that time, we will inform them of the area they will be picked up and we will send the shuttle driver. - Airport drop-off: All drop-offs are every two hours, starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p. Please sign up at the front desk at least 1 hour prior to departing. - Shuttle service to Las Vegas Strip: Pickups and drop-offs are outside the Mandalay Bay Tour and Trolley stop. **Drop-off Times:** 12:00p, 4:00p, 10:00p **Pick-up Times:** 12:30p, 4:30p, 10:30p - Please sign up at the front desk at least 1 hour prior. - Ground transportation to/from hotel and Viticus Center. - Be ready at the Courtyard hotel lobby 30 minutes in advance of course start time and board the van for the short ride to the Viticus Center. [View Map](https://www.viticusgroup.org/hubfs/Academy/Area%20Hotels.pdf). - Return to the hotel at the end of the instructional day. **TRANSPORTATION** Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited. If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, **[Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley](https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1592421644179&key=CORP&app=resvlink)**, 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](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/uber/id368677368?mt=8) and [Lyft](https://www.lyft.com/app-sms). **PACKING TIPS** 1. Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed. 2. Closed-toe shoes are required during labs. 3. A light sweater for indoor areas. 4. Plenty of sunscreen. 5. Electronic charging device to power up. 6. Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas. **FAQ/SUPPORT** Have a question or need technical support, we're here to help. Access the Technical Support Center at [support.viticusgroup.org](https://support.wvc.org/support/solutions/folders/29000016804?__hstc=208790413.3ef5ff73bbacf525d66d384379fe38b8.1595527128693.1600898218054.1600960711705.105&__hssc=208790413.11.1600960711705&__hsfp=1424341118) or submit a ticket to email [support@viticusgroup.org](mailto:support@viticusgroup.org) ** Instructors are subject to change* ## Meet the Instructors #### Karl Kraus DVM, MS, DACVS Kansas State University College Of Veterinary Medicine View Profile #### Peter Early DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) View Profile #### Robert Bergman DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) View Profile “ “I really think these are excellent courses. The instructors here are really invested in student learning, so you get a lot of learning in just a few days.” Dr. Maria Evola “ “The Oquendo Campus is a unique facility in the United States—I would actually say unique facility worldwide. The ability to laboratory exercises and the staff here at the Oquendo Campus is excellent.” Dr. Don Hulse “ “The information I’ve learned here at WVC Academy was awesome. I had the best time and met with so many people who I can network with, exchange ideas with. I can’t wait to get back home and show all my colleagues what I learned here.”  Dr. Michael Jones ![Surgical BW](https://www.viticusgroup.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Viticus%20Compress%20Image/Surgical-BW-_1_.webp?width=2000&height=1333&name=Surgical-BW-_1_.webp) # Experience State-of-the-Art Clinical Training at the Viticus Center ### Our courses take place at our full-service facilities located conveniently in the middle of the Las Vegas action! Enjoy over 140,000 square feet of meeting space devoted to practical, clinical, and knowledge-based learning distinctively designed for veterinary professionals to share, communicate, teach and learn. 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