Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery IV
Course Code
RNK_036
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
57.00
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 ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in neurosurgery in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the specialty of neurosurgery.
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, perform clinical scientific 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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Diagnostics and surgical treatment tactics of lumbar-sacral nerve plexus damages
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Diagnostics and surgical treatment tactics of shoulder nerve plexus damage
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Tunnel neuropathy in arm
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Causalgia, amputation pain, phantom pain: causes, treatment
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Trigeminal neuralgia: etiology, invasive treatment options
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Possibilities of facial nerve reconstruction
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Possibilities of other nerve reconstruction
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Surgical tactics in case of evacuation of a large brain tumor
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Surgical tactics in case of severe cerebral edema
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Possibilities of congenital skull and brain pathology in adulthood
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Peculiarities of diagnosis and treatment of craniospinal trauma
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Use of implants for spinal axis reconstruction
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Vertebroplasty
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Brachiocephalic artery pathologies as risk factors for stroke
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Dissection of the brachiocephalic arteries
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Carotid endarterectomy
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Carotid artery angioplasty
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Dissection of intracranial arteries
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Intracranial artery angioplasty
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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
57.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
42
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.
5.
Setti Rengachary, Richard Ellenbogen. Principles of Neurosurgery. Mosby, 2nd Edition, 2004.
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.
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