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VELVET
INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES
Mini-invasive European Week Training
Trainers
Dr. Eric MONNET
Dr Jean-Guillaume GRAND
Pr Nguyen TRAN
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23th to 27th March 2026
Price
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Location
Ecole de Chirurgie de Nancy - Hopital Virtuel de Lorraine
Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, Lorraine, FRANCE.
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Velvet Innovative Technologies offers three training courses over the span of one week, designed to help you explore or deepen your skills in three minimally invasive surgical techniques: laparoscopy (3-day course), robot-assisted surgery (1-day introductory course), and arthroscopy (2-day course).
You’ll find detailed course programmes below. Please note: as some sessions run simultaneously, it is not possible to register for all courses.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Lecturer : Dr. Eric MONNET (Colorado State University, USA)
In this course you will learn the basic techniques for abdominal laparoscopy and thoracoscopy (such as suturing, hernia repair, organ removal, etc.)
Hands-on session will be conducted on simulators and canine cadavers.
Dr. Eric MONNET is a french veterinarian who has been working in the United States for over three decades.
He specializes in minimally invasive and soft tissue surgery for small animal. He is currently a professor at CSU and an internationally recognized speaker.
Price for resident : 1 800 € (taxes included)
Price for non resident : 3 600 € (taxes included)
Arthroscopic Surgery
Lecturer : Dr. Jean-Guillaume GRAND (Bordeaux, France)
In this course, you will learn how to set up and explore the three major canine joints : the elbow, shoulder and stifle. The last afternoon will be dedicated to clinical cases and the management of complications.
Hands-on sessions will be contucted on canine cadavers.
For beginners : It is possible to attend a half-day refresher session on simulators before the course (Wednesday afternoon). There will be no extra charge. However, places are very limited (maximum of 6 or 8), so please do not choose this option if you already have some experience in arthroscopy.
Dr. Jean-Guillaume GRAND is a specialsit orthopedist surgeon and ECVS diplomate since 2012.
Since 2004, he has worked across Europe (France, Belgium, Ireland and the UK), refining his techniques - particularly in traumatology, minimally invasive surgery, and the correction of bone deformities using 3D printing.
Price for resident : 1 200 € (taxes included)
Price for non-resident : 2 400 € (taxes included)
Robot Assisted Surgery
Lecturer : Pr. Nguyen TRAN (University of Lorraine, France)
During this introductury day, discover the fundamentals of robot-assisted surgery and how it is set to integrate into veterinary practice in the near futur.
The morning will be dedicated to general knowledge and clinical cases, while the afternoon will feature hands-on sessions using digital simulators and Da Vinci robots.
Pr. Nguyen TRAN is the founder and co-director of the Human School of Surgery at the University of Lorraine in Nancy, France.
The SoS is reknown for its University Diploma in Robotic Surgery for human surgeons, and for being one of the first institution in France to introduce simulators in surgical training decades ago.
Price for resident : 600 € (taxes included)
Price for non-resident : 1 200 € (taxes included)
Informations
Who is this training for?
These courses are intended for veterinarians and veterinary residents who already have some experience in surgery.
If it's your first time with us, proof of your professional status is required at the time of registration: a copy of your veterinary degree or your registration certificate with the veterinary board of your country of practice.
Residents must also provide a signed residency confirmation letter from their programme director or supervisor in order to benefit from the reduced rate.
Can I register for more than one course?
Yes, you can register for either a single course or for multiple courses offered during the week.
However, due to overlapping schedules, not all combinations are possible. The following combinations are allowed:
Laparoscopy + Robot-assisted surgery
Laparoscopy + Arthroscopy
Do i get a certification?
This training does not provide a certification recognised at European level. However, all instructors are highly qualified and hold the ECVS diploma, ensuring internationally acknowledged expertise.
Special dietary requirements
Lunch is included each day of the course.
If you follow a specific diet (vegetarian, food intolerances, no pork, etc.), please let us know either at the time of registration or by replying to the email that will be sent to you 1 to 2 months before the course begins.
It would be a shame to spend a week in France without being able to enjoy its cuisine!