Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery III
Course Code
RNK_018
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
58.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurosurgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Rolfs Ozols
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide with and improve the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with requirements of neurosurgery speciality regulations in order to prepare the doctor for certification in neurosurgery speciality.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In accordance with the UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists) neurosurgeon teaching charter, the doctor has acquired treatment (both surgical and non-surgical) of all human nervous system part (including cortex, blood supply and bearing structures) pathologies, including prevention, diagnostics and treatment, as well as rehabilitation and pain treatment; independently prepared and submitted for publication no fewer than 2 clinical scientific articles.
Skills
1.The doctor is able independently to apply correctly the medical technologies necessary to provide prevention, diagnostics and treatment of human nervous system pathologies in accordance with the possibilities and available technical equipment in the field on neurosurgery; to apply correctly skills on nervous system pathology treatment options in other specialities acquired during disciplinary rotation, as well as fill in the medical documentation in accordance with the existing statutory requirements.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge and skills, the doctor is able to practice independently in the specialty of neurosurgeon, self-critically evaluate the results of his / her work, observe the doctor's ethics, conduct clinical research, participate in peer training and regularly improve his / her professional capacity through self-study.
Assessment
Individual work
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In addition to the workshops, residents carry out research and teaching, as well as visits to RSF organized lectures of medicine and other sciences interdisciplinary problems and the theory of the guidelines. The resident must independently review the literature, prepare presentations on the topics of the seminars.
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Examination
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Examination of knowledge after the study course, summary of the study program.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Methodology for evaluating the effectiveness of surgery in the scientific literature
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Surgical treatment of intervertebral disc herniation of the cervical spine
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Surgical treatment of intervertebral disc herniation of the thoracic spine
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Magazine club
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Surgical treatment of lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
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Causes of failed discectomy
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Invasive treatment options for chronic pain
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Invasive treatment options for neuralgic pain
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The latest in glioma therapy
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Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus
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The role of endoscopy in neurosurgery
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Neurosurgical treatment of movement disorders
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Neurosurgical treatment of epilepsy
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Etiology, prognosis and surgical treatment of arachnoidal cysts
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Operative approaches for VII nerve neurinomas
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Monitoring of VII nerve integrity during neurinoma evacuation
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Diagnosis of r. tuberculum sellae tumors
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Treatment of r. tuberculum sellae tumors
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Types of chiari malformations and surgical treatment
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Types of cerebrospinal fluid dynamics disorders and surgical treatment options
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Treatment of spinal canal stenosis in the cervical spine
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Treatment of spinal canal stenosis in the thoracic spine
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Treatment of spinal canal stenosis in the lumbar-lumbar spine, Cauda equina lesion syndrome: diagnosis and surgical tactics
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
58.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
44
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Greenberg M.S. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 9th Edition – G. Thieme Verlag. Stuttgart. New York, 2019.
2.
Ellenbogen R.G., Sekhar L.N., Kitchen N.D. Principles of Neurological Surgery. 4th Edition – Elsevier, 2018.
3.
Jonathan S.Cikow, R.Loch Macdonald, Daniel Refai. Comprehensive Neurosurgery. Board Review, 2nd Edition, Thieme, 2009.
4.
Schmidek and Sweet. Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: Indications, Methods, and Results, 2 – Volume Set, Sanders, 2005.
Additional Reading
1.
Daroff R.B., Jankovic J., Mazziotta J.C.,Pomeroy S.L. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 2-Volume Set, 7th Edition, 8th Edition – Elsevier, 2021.
2.
WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board. Central Nervous System Tumours: WHO Classification of Tumours. 5th Edition, 2021.
3.
Gārša I. Ievads neiroķirurģijā. – Nacionālais apgāds. Rīga, 2008.
4.
Mitchel S.Berger, Michael D. Prados, Textbook of Neuro – Oncology. Eisevier Sounders. Philadelphia, 2005.
5.
Ellison D., Love S., Chimelli L., Harding B. N., Lowe J., Vinters H. V. Neuropathology. 2nd Edition. – Mosby, 2004.
Other Information Sources
1.
www.eans.org
2.
www.aans.org