Philip Lhermette BSc (Hons) CBiol MIBiol BVetMed MRCVS

Philip gained an Honours degree in animal Physiology from the University of Nottingham in 1977, followed by his BVetMed from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1982. Having practised rigid and flexible endoscopy since 1995, Philip has extensive experience in endoscopy and endosurgery and has run a referral service since 2001. He has also pioneered laser surgery in veterinary medicine in the UK since 2001.

Appreciation of peri-operative pain has increased over recent years, together with drugs and techniques to minimise it. The advent of minimally invasive techniques revolutionised human surgery and is now doing the same in veterinary surgery. As well as providing better access and greatly improved visualisation, these techniques reduce pain, morbidity and recovery times and are readily accepted by clients. This course will cover procedures that can be performed routinely in general practice, with clinical case examples and practical tuition in a wet lab environment.

By the end of this course, delegates should have a thorough understanding of:

• The principles of rigid endoscopy

• Instrumentation – selection, purchase, care and sterilisation

• How to perform rhinoscopy and urethro-cystoscopy

• How to perform laparoscopy (including biopsies, bitch spay and cryptorchid castration)

• How to perform thoracoscopy (including biopsies and pericardectomy)

• The benefits for the patient, the client and the practice