Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Andrology
Course Code
RUR_029
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Urologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in andrology, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of urology, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of urology, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Describing the causes of infertility, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnostic principles • Name the principles of performing a spermogram, factors affecting its parameters • Describe the types of artificial insemination, indications for the use of these methods • Analyze the causes of testosterone deficiency, symptoms of hypogonadism, diagnostic principles • Explain the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, medicinal and surgical treatment principles of erectile dysfunction • To understand the etiopathogenesis of premature ejaculation, differential diagnosis, methods of treatment.
Skills
1.• Able to perform a physical examination of an infertile patient • interpret the results of spermogram and other laboratory tests • ultrasonoscopic examination of male reproductive organs • know the testicular biopsy technique, know how to perform it
Competences
1.• Is competent to carry out full-fledged examination and treatment of patients with erectile dysfunction • Able to determine the causes of infertility and recommend solutions to improve the fertility function • Able to examine and treat patients with premature ejaculation.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Testicular biopsy 1-3
TESA 1-2
Performing a spermogram 1-2
Vasectomy 1-2
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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 study course, a written examination of the resident's theoretical knowledge, as well as an assessment 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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Topics
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Epidemiology of infertility. Reasons for male infertility, patient examination methods. Conservative and surgical treatment methods.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Topics
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Late secondary hypogonadism. Etiology, clinical symptoms, treatment.
Erectin dysfunction. Epidemiology, investigation, conservative and surgical treatment methods.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
The ESSM Manual of Sexual Medicine. Amsterdam: Medix, Reisman, Y., Porst, H., Lowenstein, L. et al. 2015
2.
Andrology. In: Nieschlag E, Behre HM and Nieschlag S (eds). Male reproductive health and dysfunction. 3rd ed. Berlin: Springer Verlag, 2010
3.
Campbell-Walsh Urology, 9th ed. By Alan J. Wein, MD, PhD(hon), Louis R. Kavoussi, et.al. 2007
4.
World Health Organization. WHO Manual for the Standardized Investigation, Diagnosis and Management of the Infertile Male. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000
Other Information Sources
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www.scirus.com