Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Surgery
Course Code
RTO_005
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andris Jumtiņš
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Trauma Doctor, Orthopaedist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Andris Jumtiņš
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure the acquisition and expansion of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in acute and chronic surgical diseases in order to provide qualified emergency care when needed.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Based on the acquired in-depth knowledge will be able to: a) name and characterize any nosological unit of abdominal pathology, b) describe the main principles of the treatment, c) evaluate the results of treatment, (d) to predict the course and outcome of the pathology and its possible side effects.
Skills
1.Will know: (a) to examine a patient with a surgical pathology, (b) to summarize the signs of clinical manifestations and to assess the severity of the patient's condition and to prescribe an additional examination plan and to choose the appropriate treatment, (c) to examine the patient "per rectum" in case of intolerance, d) in case of ascites of the growing abdominal cavity, perform an abdominal puncture, (e) to perform the simplest simple operations on surgical patients.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge, the student will be able to: a) interpret the obtained patient examination data and establish, formulate a diagnosis, b) perform differential diagnosis to specify the pathology, (c) develop an accurate treatment and rehabilitation plan in the event of any abdominal pathology; d) Reasoned choice of treatment plan in cases of "acute abdomen".
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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To expand the knowledge about abdominal injuries and diseases and their treatment methods by studying the latest literature and to prepare a presentation on the topic, to present it in the student environment or to clinicians. To strengthen some practical skills on the simulator in the Department of Surgery.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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At the end of the course the student answers in writing and two theoretical questions. Reports on the acquired practical skills, presenting a list of them and performing a certain manipulation on the simulator in the department.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Acute appendicitis. Acute cholecystitis. Acute pancreatitis.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Ileus. Gastric or duodenal ulcers.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Diseases of the rectum. Anal canal pathology.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Closed and open abdominal injuries.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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"Acute abdomen".
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Small and large intestine diseases and injuries.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
9.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ķirurģija. Jāņa Gardovska redakcijā. 2 izd., Rīga, RSU. 2013.
2.
Campbell's Operative Orthopaedics. 4-Volume Set, 14th Edition. Authors: Frederick M. Azar & S. Terry Canale & James H. Beaty. Date of Publication: 12/2020
Additional Reading
1.
Energency Abdominal Surgery Moshe Sehein. P.N. Rogers. 2nd ed., Springer Verlag. 2004, 785.
2.
Acute Care Surgery, Principles and Practice. Britt I.D.,etc. Springer verlag. 2007, 534.
3.
Surgery Principles and Practice. Douglas W., Wilmone I.I., Web M.D., Professional publishing. 2007, 382.