Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Urology
Course Code
RTL_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Jušinskis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Transplantologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Jānis Jušinskis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that would correspond to the general knowledge of urological complications and manipulations related to kidney transplantation, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of transplantology, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Theoretical knowledge of urological problems in transplantation, basic knowledge and indications of urological operations, urinary tract reconstructions. Acute urological complications in kidney transplantation. Examination and diagnostic methods used in urology, used in transplantation (applied instruments, catheters, dilators, etc.).
Skills
1.Evaluation of urological condition of patients when planning kidney transplantation and determination of necessary examination algorithm; determine indications for urological manipulations / operations before and after kidney transplantation.
Competences
1.Determination of necessary investigation algorithm when planning a kidney transplant; determination of necessary urological manipulations / operations before and after kidney transplantation; determination of the extent and plan of surgical intervention required.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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The resident must acquire theoretical knowledge of urological problems, complications and manipulations (nephrectomy, cystoscopy, ureteral stenting and stent evacuation) related to kidney transplantation; diagnostic methods, instruments and equipment used in urology, practical skills of the most commonly used manipulations; the algorithm for treatment of graft urinary tract damage, obstruction, and reflux.
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Examination
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Grade
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Examination |
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Examination |
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A written test of the resident's theoretical knowledge, as well as an evaluation of the acquired practical skills in a 10-point system.
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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 and urgent urological situations, urinary tract infection.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Tumors of the urinary tract and male reproductive system and oncological diseases after kidney transplantation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Laparoscopic nephrectomy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rekomendācijas nieru transplantācijā. (autoru kolektīvs, R.Rozentāla vad.). Medicīnas Apgāds, Rīga, 2015.
2.
Textbook of organ transplantation, vol 1, 2. (edit. Allan D. Kirk). Willey Blackwell, Oxford, 2014.
3.
Guide to the quality and safety of organs for transplantation. 7th edition. EDQM, Strasbourg, 2018.
4.
Abhinav Humar, Mark L. Sturdevant. Atlas of Organ Transplantation, 2nd edition. 2015.
Additional Reading
1.
Nieru transplantācija (red. R.Rozentāls, I.Folkmane). Nacionālais Apgāds, Rīga, 2008.
2.
Handbook of Kidney Transplantation. 6th edition, 2017
Other Information Sources
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Transplant International, Transplantation, Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, Transplantation Proceedings, Transplant Newsletter, Organs Tissues and Cells, American Journal of Transplantation, cita transplantoloģijas periodika