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

Vascular Surgery

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RUR_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in vascular surgery, 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 urologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Define the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis of the more common acute and chronic vascular surgical diseases Interpret US, CT, CT and MR angiography data in angiosurgery and phlebology To describe the diagnosis of non-invasive and invasive vascular pathology. Describing the possibilities of transluminal revascularization, stent implantation, embolization, cava filter implantation. Indications, contraindications, complications. To describe possible complications in the postoperative period, their diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

1.Must understand: - examine a patient with vascular pathology (injury and illness) - correctly choose transluminal revascularization or conventional surgical methods during the treatment of patients - correctly choose the treatment method for occlusive diseases of arteries and aortas. - prescribe adequate conservative treatment for patients with pathology of arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels. - to provide first and urgent qualified aid to patients with traumatic damage to blood vessels, thrombosis and embolism. - interpret the results of applied diagnostic methods (clinical analyses, radiological, etc.) and examinations. - learn the most common surgical approaches to blood vessels; - to learn the control of arterial bleeding, techniques and final stopping of bleeding, peculiarities of using vascular clamps; - end-to-end and end-to-side anastomosis of arteries; - intravasal use of a balloon-catheter;

Competences

1.Must learn: - Detailed theoretical knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis of more common acute and chronic vascular surgical diseases. - Diagnostic methods, instruments and equipment used in vascular surgery, practical skills for diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations, as well as the practical use of therapeutic methods (surgery) for patients with vascular pathology - Indications for conservative and surgical treatment of vascular diseases. - Draw up an examination and treatment plan for patients with vascular pathology - Provide qualified emergency care to patients with acute vascular diseases and traumatic injuries.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Manipulations Intra-arterial injections (3-5) Arterial suture (1-3) Arterial thrombectomy (1-2) Modern varicectomy (1-3)

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
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.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Acute and chronic arterial ischemia in the extremities. Indications for special investigation and operation. Conservative and operative treatment.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Primary and secondary varicose veins of the lower extremities. Acute thrombophlebitis. Acute phlebothrombosis. Diagnostics, treatment.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
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Topics

Aortic aneurysms. Clinic, diagnosis and treatment. Pathology of branchiocephalic aortic branches. Clinic, diagnosis, treatment.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

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