Laurencie Brunel

Dedicated registered specialist in small animal surgery with extensive experience in undergraduate and postgraduate surgical training. Accomplished author of multiple international publications, contributing to advancements in translational cardiovascular research. Proficient in complex soft tissue surgeries, with a focus on cardiovascular procedures and minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and interventional radiology. Committed to enhancing surgical outcomes through innovative practices and ongoing education in the field.

• Adjunct Professor, City University of Hong Kong (Jan 2022 – Jan 2024) – Delivered lectures in soft tissue surgery to DVM students.
• Curriculum Reviewer, Sydney University (Jul 2020 – Oct 2021) – Contributed to the DVM program curriculum review process.
• Unit of Study Coordinator, Sydney University (Jul 2018 – Oct 2021) – Coordinated DVM4 clinical rotations in Anaesthesia and Surgery.
• Lecturer, Sydney University (Jul 2018 – Oct 2021) – Delivered soft tissue surgery lectures and clinical foundations in DVM3.
• Resident Supervisor (Jul 2018 – Present) – Primary supervisor for residents in ECVS and ANZCVS surgical training programs.
• Master’s Student Supervisor, Sydney University (Jul 2015 – Oct 2021) – Supervised research and clinical master’s students.
• Surgical Skills Instructor, Sydney University (Jul 2015 – Oct 2021) – Led practical classes in gastrointestinal, urogenital, exploratory laparotomy, aseptic technique, and surgical instrumentation.

• 2022 – Heart Foundation Vanguard Grant (Award ID 107321)
  Preclinical study of a scalable off-the-shelf neovessel.
• 2021 – NHMRC Ideas Grant (Application ID: 2010544)
  A macropod model of Fontan physiology: novel pilot study in a large bipedal animal.
• 2018 – Adrienne Rose Haydon Bequest, University of Sydney
  Research funding of AUD 10,000 for surgical and translational research.
• 2017 – Research Start-up Project Grant, University of Sydney
  Research funding of AUD 10,000 for veterinary surgical innovation projects.
• 2016 – One Health Collaborative Projects Grant, University of Sydney
  Research funding of AUD 10,000 supporting interdisciplinary surgical research.

• Jan 2024 – TEER Training, Shanghai, China
• Nov 2023 – Advanced Neurosurgery Skills Lab, Sydney
• Feb 2019 – Advanced Endovascular Lab, Animal Medical Center, New York
• May 2017 – Advanced Endourology Lab, Animal Medical Center, New York
• Jul 2015 – C-LOX Cervical Intervertebral Fusion Implant Workshop, ECVS Meeting, Berlin
• Sep 2014 – Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical Laparoscopy & Thoracoscopy, University of Melbourne
• Aug 2014 – ACVS Arthroscopy Course for Diplomates & Residents, Las Vegas
• Apr 2014 – Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgical Laparoscopy & Thoracoscopy, Colorado State University
• May 2013 – Universal Total Hip Replacement Workshop, University of Liverpool
• Jul 2012 – Laparoscopic & Thoracoscopic Surgery Skills Lab, 21st Annual ECVS Meeting, Barcelona
• Jul 2011 – Treatment of Angular Limb Deformities, 20th Annual ECVS Meeting, Ghent

• Yastrebov K, Paterson H, Tian D, Brunel L, Schnitzler F, Partel L, Dennis M, Bannon G. Head-to-Head comparison of V-A ECMO, Impella and ECPELLA in normal ovine hearts. Scientific Reports. 2025 Jul 1;15(1):21368. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-06457-0.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Schnitzler F, Partel L, Paterson H, Bannon P. Pearls and Pitfalls of Epicardial Echocardiography for Implantation of Impella CP Devices in Ovine Models. J Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2025 Feb;18(1):70-78. doi: 10.1007/s12265-024-10555-1.
• Brunel L, Williams ZA, Yastrebov K, Robinson BM, Wise IK, Paterson HS, Bannon PG. Splitting the anterior mitral leaflet impairs left ventricular function in an ovine model. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Dec 2;63(1):539. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac539
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson HS, Williams ZA, Burrows CS, Wise IK, Robinson BM, Bannon PG. Analogue Mean Systemic Filling Pressure: a New Volume Management Approach During Percutaneous Left Ventricular Assist Device Therapy. Cardiovasc Transl Res. 2022 Dec;15(6):1455-1463. doi: 10.1007/s12265-022-10265-6.
• Valenzuela M, Duncan T, Mr Abey A, Johnson A, Boulamatsis C, Dalton M, Jacobson E, Brunel L, Child G, Simpson D, Buckland M, Lowe A, Siette J, Westbrook F, McGreevy P. Autologous skin-derived neural precursor cell therapy reverses canine Alzheimer dementia - like syndrome in a proof of concept veterinary trial. Stem Cell Res Ther. 2022 Jun 17;13(1):261. doi: 10.1186/s13287-022-02933-w.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson H, Williams Z, Wise I, Burrows C, Bannon P. Intracardiac echocardiography for point-of-care guided LVAD implantation – surgical implications for COVID-19. Surgical Innovation. 2022 Apr;29(2):292-294. doi: 10.1177/15533506211037787.
• Yu J, Lenord J, Lau M, Brunel L, Gray R, Donahoe S, Boland L. Gynaecomastia in a male neutered cat with an adrenal tumour and associated hyperprogesteronism, hypercortisolism and hyperaldosteronism. JFMS Open Rep. 2021 Sep 29;7(2):20551169211045640. doi: 10.1177/20551169211045640.
• Brunel L, Paterson H, Bannon P. Incorporating the anterior mitral leaflet to the annulus abolished leaflet movement, the diastolic baffle effect and shortens the long axis of the ventricle. JTCVS Open. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.07.009.
• Brunel L, Williams Z, Beijerink N, Robinson B, Wise I, Paterson H, Bannon P. Bioprosthetic inter-strut distance subtending the preserved anterior mitral leaflet mitigates left ventricular outflow tract obstruction, JTCVS Open. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.05.005.
• Brunel L, Williams Z, Yata M, Robinson B, Wise I, Paterson H, Bannon P. Incorporating the anterior mitral leaflet to the annulus impairs left ventricular function in an ovine model. JTCVS Open. 2021, doi: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.03.010.
• Hoon Q, Siow J, Jenkins E, So W, Krockenberger M, Makara M, Brunel L. Peripartum clinical manifestations of a mesentericorenocaval shunt in a Burmese cat. JFMS open. 2020; 6(2):2055116920961369.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson H, Williams Z, Wise I, Burrows C, Bannon P. Implantation of Impella CP left ventricular assist device under the guidance of three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography. Sci Rep. 2020; 10(1):17485
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Williams Z, Paterson H, Yata M, Wise I, Robinson B, Bannon P. Comparison of dynamic changes in stressed intravascular volume, mean systemic filling pressure and cardiovascular compliance: Pilot investigation and study protocol. PLoS One, 2020; 15(8): e0238045.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson H, Williams Z, Bannon P. Three-dimensional intracardiac echocardiography and pulmonary embolism. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 2020; 18(1):36.
• Joffe M, Parr W, Tan C, Walsh W, Brunel L. Development of a customized interbody fusion device for treatment of Canine Disc Associated Spondylomyelopathy. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol, 2019; 32(1): 79-86
• Kirkwood N, Boland L, Brunel L, Wardman A, Barrs V. Acute adrenal haemorrhage in two cats with aldosterone-secreting adenocarcinomas. J Feline Med Surg, 2019; 5(1).
• Boland L, Seyto L, Sangster C, Brunel L, Foo T, Bennett P. Colonic malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour in a cat. J Feline Med Surg, 2019; 5(1)
• Joffe M, Hall E, Tan C, Brunel L. Evaluation of different methods of securing cellophane bands for portosystemic shunt attenuation. Vet Surg, 2019; 48(10): 42-49
• Fawcett A, Barrs V, Awad M, Child G, Brunel L, Mooney E, Martinez-Taboada F, McDonald B, McGreevy P. Consequences and Management of Canine Brachycephaly in Veterinary Practice: perspectives from Australian veterinarians and veterinary specialists. Animals (Basel), 2018; 9(1)
• Crowley J, Bolland L, Foo T, Brunel L. Recanalisation of congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt previously attenuated with cellophane banding in a cat. J Feline Med Surg, 2018; 4(2)
• Rodrigo-Mocholi D, Brunel L. An emergency airway management system to improve fresh gas delivery in a dog undergoing tracheal resection. Vet Anaesth Analg. 2018; 45(2): 234-235
• Boland L, Lindsay S, Brunel L, Podadera J, Bennett P. Caecocolic intussusception associated with a caecal polyp and concurrent hepatocellular carcinoma in a cat. J Feline Med Surg. 2017; 3(1)
• Etchepareborde S, Barthélémy N, Brunel L, Claeys S, Balligand M. Biomechanical testing of a β-tricalcium phosphate wedge for advancement of the tibial tuberosity. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2013; 1 :14-19.
• Brunel L, Barthélémy N, Etchepareborde S, Balligand M. Mechanical testing of a new osteotomy design for tibial tuberosity advancement using the Modified Maquet Technique. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2012 ; 1 :47-53.
• Etchepareborde S, Brunel L, Bolen G., Balligand M. Preliminary experience of a Modified Maquet Technique for repair of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2011 ; 3:223-227
• Etchepareborde S, Mill J, Busoni V, Brunel L, Balligand M. Theoretical discrepancy between cage size and efficient tibial tuberosity advancement in dogs treated for cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2011 ; 1 :27-31
• Brunel L, Deturck A. Diagnosis and treatment of chylothorax in a dog. Le point Vétérinaire. 2009 ; 1:23-27

• Yastrebov K, Paterson H, Brunel L, Dennis M, Tian D, Schnitzler F, Partel L, Bannon P. Effect of Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVRT) and Effective Arterial Elastance (Ea) on Stroke Work (SW) during Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS). Accepted for verbal presentation at Euro ELSO congress in Milan from 23-26 April 2025.
• Ng D, Schnitzler F, Robinson B, Brunel L, Yata M, Partel L. Measured strut neochords for repair of ischaemic mitral incompetence: An ovine study. Accepted for verbal presentation at the ANZSCTZ ASM 2025 in Noosa from 7-9 November 2024, DOI: 10.1016/j.ihc.2025.02.056
• Paterson H, Ng D, Schnitzler F, Brunel L, Yata M, Yastrebov K, Partel L, Robinson B, Bannon P. A Novel bioprosthetic mitral valve for valve augmentation – Ovine studies. Accepted for oral presentation at the Heart Valve Society meeting 2025 in Cairo.
• Paterson H, Ng D, Schnitzler F, Brunel L, Yata M, Yastrebov K, Partel L, Robinson B, Bannon P. Mitral subvalvular procedures alter ventricular geometry and haemodynamics in a normal ovine heart. Accepted for oral presentation at the Heart Valve Society meeting 2025 in Cairo.
• Brunel L, Paterson H, Yastrebov K, Schnitzler F, Partel L, Bannon P. Development of a novel mitral bioprosthetic mitral valve for improved ventricular function. Accepted for Verbal Presentation at the ANZSCTS ASM 2023 in Wellington from 9 - 11 November 2023.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Schnitzler F, Paterson H, Wise I, Partel L, Bannon P. Differences in myocardial oxygen consumption, coronary flow, and systemic blood pressure between Impella, ECMO, and combined Impella and ECMO on left ventricular support in an ovine model. Accepted for Verbal Presentation at the ANZSCTS ASM 2023 to be held in Wellington from 9 - 11 November 2023.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Schnitzler F, Paterson H, Wise I, Partel L, Bannon P. Comparative impact of Impella, central VA ECMO and Epella on myocardial oxygen consumption. 17th European Mechanical Circulatory support Summit – Paris 2023
• Brunel L, Williams ZA, Yastrebov K, Robinson BM, Wise IK, Paterson HS, Bannon PG. Splitting the anterior mitral leaflet impairs left ventricular function in an ovine model. Accepted for verbal presentation at the Heart Valve Society meeting 2022 in Miami.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson H, Williams Z, Burrows C, Wise I, Robinson B, Bannon P. Decrease of myocardial oxygen consumption with incremental increase in Impella CP support after mitral valve surgery – a translational investigation. 32nd ELSO Annual Scientific meeting.
• Yastrebov K, Brunel L, Paterson H, Williams Z, Burrows C, Wise I, Robinson B, Bannon P. Augmentation of coronary arterial flow with incremental increase in Impella CP support. 32nd ELSO Annual Scientific meeting.
• Parr W, Ng M, Wang T, Yan M, Ward J, Oliver R, Mobbs R, Brunel L, Walsh W. Successful cervical interbody fusion (ACDF) in canines using custom 3D printed titanium systems – 5 week and 36-month retrieval analyses. 2021 Spine Society of Australia 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting.
• Brunel L, Paterson H, Robinson B, William Z, Wise I, Bannon P. Reefing the anterior mitral leaflet impairs left ventricular function. Accepted for verbal presentation at the ANZSCTS ASM in Hobart from 7-10 November 2019
• Brunel L. Evaluation of different methods of securing cellophane bands for portosystemic shunt attenuation. Accepted for oral presentation at the ECVS meeting – Budapest – July 2019
• Brunel L, Paterson H, Beijerink N, Williams Z, Wise I, Bannon P. An ovine model of mitral bioprosthetic valve induced left ventricular outflow tract obstruction due to systolic anterior motion of the fully retained native anterior leaflet. Heart lung and circulation, 2019; 28 (3); S74
• Brunel L, Barthélémy N, Balligand M. Mechanical torsional properties of tibiae following Modified Maquet Technique or Tibial Tuberosity Advancement. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the ECVS. Roma, July 2013.
• Brunel L, Noël S, Peeters D, Hamaide A. Urodynamic findings following Hansen Type I Intervertebral disc extrusion and surgical decompression in dogs. Proceedings of the 19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the ECVS. Helsinki, July 2010.
• Brunel L, Cachon T, Jamonet X, Viguier E. Antebrachial angular limb deformity correction in a braque puppy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Meeting of the AFVAC (Association Française de Vétérinaires pour Animaux de Compagnie). Strasbourg, December 2008.

• Brunel L. Anterior mitral leaflet interventions and valvular-ventricular mechanoenergetics. Thesis conferred on 8 September 2025

• Brunel L. Urodynamic findings following Hansen Type I Intervertebral disc extrusion and surgical decompression in dogs. Thesis presented in June 2011.