Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy “Samit Style” – Lessons from a Human Surgeon - Webinar

Dr. Toshihide Aso, DVM
After graduating from Kitasato University in 1991, Dr. Aso opened the Aso Animal Hospital in 1998. Currently the director of Aso Animal Hospital and Animal Medical Center ALOHA. He is focusing on urology such as hemodialysis and urologic surgery. He has recently established the Animal Kidney Disease Center.

Dr. Ken Hagiwara, MD
Dr. Hagiwara is a board-certified surgeon in gastroenterology and qualified surgeon of the endoscopic surgical skills qualification system. He graduated from Nihon University in 1999, where he became an assistant professor in 2017. His focus is laparoscopic surgery for upper GI.

Dr. Hiroo Kanai, DVM
Dr. Kanai graduated from Gifu University in 1991 and established Kanai Animal Hospital in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1995. In endoscopic surgery, he is studying laparoscopic cholecystectomy and idiopathic chylothorax. Other areas of special interest include percutaneous laser disc decompression (PLDD), arthroscopic surgery, and microscopic surgery.

Dr. Motoki Kondo, DVM, PhD
Dr. Kondo graduated from Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University in 1991, obtained PhD in 1995, established Apple Tree Animal Hospital in 1998, and has been teaching endoscopic surgery at Gifu University since 2012. He started practicing MIS in 2007.

Dr. Aya Nukaya, DVM
Dr. Nukaya graduated from Gifu University in 1991 and established Aya Animal Hospital in Nara in 1995 and CAMIS (Center for Animal’s Minimally Invasive Surgery) in 2018. He is ISVPS GPCert of Small Animal Surgery and studying laparoscopic adrenalectomy and cholecystectomy In endoscopic surgery.

The Study Group of Small Animal Minimal Invasive Treatment (SAMIT) was launched in 2013, and has been investigating laparoscopic cholecystectomy in dogs, applying the expertise from human laparoscopic techniques. In this presentation, we will explain the current status of canine lap chole from the perspective of a human endoscopic surgeon and describe our basic techniques for safe laparoscopic cholecystectomy and present various cases.

The ENDOSCOPY Talks™ series brings together some of the most influential people in the field of endoscopy to discuss current best practices and emerging trends within the ever-expanding field. Each speaker will elaborate on a particular topic within Endoscopy. The talks will each be approximately one hour in length, with the time divided up between presentation and discussion.

Designed to benefit those performing endoscopic procedures as well as those interested in incorporating endoscopy into their practice, the Talks are free for everyone to view either the live or as recorded sessions. The Talks will be streamed live on the dates and times listed below.

ENDOSCOPY Talks™ is made possible through a grant by KARL STORZ and are produced and distributed through Colorado State University’s Veterinary Continuing Education Program.

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Eurovets is excited to have the speackers conducting this webinar and share their knowledge and broad experience with our customers here in the UAE.