Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery V
Course Code
RNK_037
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
54.00
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 less than 2 clinical scientific articles.
Skills
1.The doctor is able to independently correctly apply 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 independently practice the specialty of neurosurgeon, self-critically evaluate the results of his / her work, observe the doctor's ethics, conduct clinical scientific research, fully develop his / her professional capacity through peer training and 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 CEF RS 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 study courses, summary of the study program implementation, defense of the research project, examination of knowledge with test questions and presentation of the research work in the state examination of residency.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Neurosurgical treatment and quality life expectancy: risk assessment
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Legislation affecting the activity of a neurosurgeon
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Work quality assessment: self-criticism and criticism
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Stereotactic, neuronavigation methods in neurosurgery
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Decompression trepanation: benefits and risks
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The latest neuroradiological diagnostic methods
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Endovascular cerebral artery aneurysm closure: pros and cons
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Closure of endovascular cerebral arteriovenous malformations
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Prevention and surgical treatment of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage
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Shot brain injuries
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Possibilities of neurosurgery in the treatment of mental illness
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The effect of neurosurgical treatment on the patient's personality
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Development of an approach to cranial base tumors
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Creating a safe work environment
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Factors influencing the professional development of a neurosurgeon
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Decision making in a complex clinical situation: key principles
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Cardiopulmonary reanimation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
54.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
40
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.
Benzel E. Spine surgery. – Churchill Livingstone. New York. 1999. – Vol. 1;2.
4.
Jonathan S.Cikow, R.Loch Macdonald, Daniel Refai. Comprehensive Neurosurgery. Board Review, 2nd Edition, Thieme, 2009.
5.
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
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www.eans.org
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www.aans.org