Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery II
Course Code
RTK_017
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
20.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Donats Breiva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Thoracic surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Donats Breiva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in thoracic surgery in order to prepare a physician for certification in a thoracic surgeon’s specialty in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge in thoracic surgery, as well as the knowledge of: - pulmonary, pleural, bronchial system, esophagus and chest wall anatomy, pathophysiology, - diagnostic methods, set of instruments used in thoracic surgery - surgical tactics in acute cases, - emergency assistance upon necessity, indications for surgical treatment - post-operative period management peculiarities.
Skills
1.Ability to use theory, as well as methods and problem solving skills independently in order to individually perform a highly qualified thoracic surgeon’s functions: To assess a patient’s general condition correctly. To examine a patient adequately. To perform pleural space puncture. To perform pleural cavity drainage.
Competences
1.Ability to explain and discuss complicated or systemic thoracic surgery aspects. Ability to independently advance improvement of one’s competence and specialisation. Ability to individually formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, substantiate decisions, as well as make additional analysis upon necessity. Ability to integrate knowledge of different fields, contribute to the formation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of thoracic surgery.
Assessment
Individual work
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Creating presentations on relevant topics.
Compilation of current literature and scientific articles.
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Examination
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To obtain a successful assessment, the medical resident has to be able to:
• ensure emergency surgical treatment in acute cases for a patient with chest pathology,
• develop a correct diagnostics scheme and treatment tactics for a patient with chest pathology,
• study potential postoperative complications, their prevention and treatment, use practical skills in performance of diagnostic and medical manipulations.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracocentesis. Pleural biopsy. Pneumoperitoneums.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Thoracostomy and pleural space drainage. Thoracoscopy.
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Specialized room
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Acute and chronic purulent lung diseases. Differential diagnosis of volume processes in the lungs.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pleural diseases.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pleural empyema.
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Specialized room
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Mesothelioma
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Specialized room
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Pleurisy. Differential diagnosis of exudate and transudate. Malignant pleural exudate. Pleurodesis.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Chest diseases. Pre- and post-operative examination and treatment of the patient in case of chest surgery.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Congenital lung malformations
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Benign lung tumors
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Specialized room
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Paraneoplastic syndromes
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Specialized room
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Lung cancer resectability and operability. Operative, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Treatment of small cell lung cancer
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Specialized room
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Carcinide. Bronchoalveolar cancer.
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Specialized room
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Manifestations of lymphoproliferative diseases in the lungs.
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Specialized room
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Environmental diseases.
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Specialized room
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Emergencies related to the chest
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Chest injury
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Transsthoracic lung puncture biopsy. Open lung biopsy. Mediastinoscopy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
20.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
19
Length (weeks):
28
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
ESTS Textbook of Thoracic Surgery, 2014
Additional Reading
1.
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2020
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Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery. 1st Edition, 2016
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Adult Chest Surgery. 2nd edition. David Sugarbaker, Raphael Bueno, et.al. 2015
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Medical Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient: Expert Consult. Michael I. Lewis, Robert J. McKenna Jr. MD, 2009