Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Urology V

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RUR_037
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
54.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in urology, in accordance with the requirements of the regulation 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.Know urological disease etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, indications for conservative and surgery; know urology used in diagnostic methods and tools.

Skills

1.Able to provide emergency assistance in acute cases to a patient with urological pathology; create and implement a correct diagnostic scheme and treatment tactics for a patient with urological pathology; perform diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations.

Competences

1.Provide detailed theoretical knowledge about the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis of congenital and acquired, acute and chronic urological diseases, as well as indications for conservative and urological treatment of urological diseases. The doctor must learn the diagnostic methods, instruments and equipment used in urology, practical skills of diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations, as well as the practical use of therapeutic methods (operations) for patients with a urological profile in the scope provided for in the program.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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Providing urological assistance is in accordance with the requirements of the Latvian Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry of Health and the Latvian Association of Urologists. The competence of the certified specialist is the diagnosis of urological pathology, conservative and operative treatment.

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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

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Importance of dietary factors in the etiology of urological diseases
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Urological care for spinal patients
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Erectile dysfunction, differential diagnosis, therapy.
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Premature ejaculation, definitions, drug therapy
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Erectile dysfunction, differential diagnosis, therapy.
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Percutaneous renal surgery
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Application of laparoscopy in urology.
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Botulinum toxin in urology
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Antegrade manipulations in urology
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Retrograde manipulation of the urinary tract
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Immunology in the diagnosis of urogenital pathology
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Immunology in the treatment of urogenital pathology
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Laser surgery in urology – technical basics
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Laser surgery in urology – options for various pathologies
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Pathology of the retroperitoneal space in urology, Ormond's disease
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Diseases of female urethra
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Schistosomiasis, its importance in the development of bladder cancer
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Nocturnal urinary incontinence
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Renovascular hypertension
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Diseases of sex differentiation
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Sex reassignment surgeries
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Urinary tract tuberculosis
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Surgical correction of erectile dysfunction
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Long-term urinary tract diversion techniques. STENT type drainage.
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Chemotherapy of malignant tumors
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Radiotherapy of malignant tumors
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Possibilities of stem cell therapy in urology
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Manipulations and operations for penis enlargement and lengthening
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Importance of surgical sutures and materials in wound infection prevention
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Development trends of urology in the 21st century
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How to create a great presentation
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International Organizations in Urology. Their goals and operating principles.
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International Organizations in Urology. Their goals and operating principles.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
54.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
33
Length (weeks):
40
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)