A Practical Approach To Perineal Hernias
University of Nottingham
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Date: Tuesday 24th November, 2026 - Thursday 24th December, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Duration: 8 hour(s)
Cost: £1095
**25% discount for bookings before 31st March 2026 ** This highly practical day offers vets in-depth training in the surgical management of perineal hernias. With step-by-step demonstrations and cadaver-based practice, participants will learn how to approach these challenging cases with confidence. The day will cover relevant anatomy, patient selection, peri and postoperative care and surgical repair techniques. This is ideal for general practitioners looking to strengthen their surgical skills and improve patient care in this complex condition.
Topics to be covered
Clinical signs, medical and surgical management of perineal hernias
Simple through to more complex hernia presentations
Surgical approach focusing on internal obturator flaps
Additional surgical techniques for complex cases (semitendinosus flaps, use of mesh)
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at confident intermediate and advanced level surgeons who have encountered perineal hernia cases in practice but have not attempted surgical management, or who would like to refine their technique with these cases.
The Speakers
Jackie Demetriou BVetMed CertSAS, DipECVS FRCVS
The Venue
School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. The University of Nottingham. Sutton Bonington Campus, Loughborough, LE12 5RD.
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is based at the Sutton Bonington Campus of the University of Nottingham.
The Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/vet/service-for-business/index.aspx
Number of CPD hours this event can be recorded as
8 hours
Registration and Booking
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