Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery IV
Course Code
RTK_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
34.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Donats Breiva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Thoracic surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Donats Breiva
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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, give contribution to creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of scientific results or thoracic surgery.
Assessment
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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 the potential post-operative complications, their prevention and treatment, use practical skills in performance of diagnostic and medical manipulations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
34.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
24
Length (weeks):
26
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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ESTS Textbook of Thoracic Surgery, 2014
Additional Reading
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Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery, An Evidence-Based Approach. Mark K. Ferguson, 2014
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Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery. Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, William S. Walker FRCS, 2016
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Sugarbaker's Adult Chest Surgery. 3rd Edition. David Sugarbaker, Raphael Bueno, et.al. 2020
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Medical Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient. Michael I. Lewis, Robert J. McKenna, Jr., George E. Chaux, 2010