Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery II
Course Code
RTK_025
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
40.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Donats Breiva
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Thoracic surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Donats Breiva
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in thoracic surgery according to the requirements of the thoracic surgery speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of thoracic surgery according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Able to demonstrate in-depth or extended knowledge and understanding, part of which are in line with the latest discoveries in the respective field of science or professional area and lay the foundation for creative thinking or research, including when working in-between different sectors - interpret US, CT and MRI pathology changes in the organs of the abdominal cavity - the clinical picture, treatment tactics and techniques of acute diseases of the abdominal cavity (acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, acute pancreatitis, complicated ulcer disease, incarcerated hernia) - possible complications in the remote post-operative period, their diagnosis and treatment.
Skills
1.Able to independently use the theory, methods and problem solving skills in order to conduct research or artistic work, and highly qualified professional functions. Able to reasonably explain and discuss complicated or systemic aspects of the respective field of science or professional area with both specialists and non-specialists. Able to independently drive the improvement of one’s competences and specialisation, to take responsibility for the performance and analysis of teams of staff, to do business, innovations in the respective field or profession, to work, do research or further learning in complicated and unpredictable conditions and to transform them using new approaches, when needed - to examine a patient with abdominal pathology (trauma and disease) - to provide first and emergency qualified aid to patients - to interpret the results of diagnostic methods used (clinical tests, radiology, etc.) and examinations.
Competences
1.Able to independently formulate and critically analyse complicated scientific and professional problems, to substantiate decisions, and to conduct additional analysis, if needed. Able to integrate knowledge from different fields, make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge, development of research or professional activity methods, to demonstrate understanding and ethical responsibility for the potential impact of scientific results or professional activity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Making presentations on relevant topics.
Collecting up-to-date literature and scientific articles.
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Examination
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Examination |
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After the first year, the resident takes a final examination on the practical work during the studies (Multiple-choice test questions. 540 questions have been prepared. Test of theoretical knowledge. Question papers - 2 theoretical questions each.)
Practical skills test/manipulations:
- the resident defends in the presence of the committee a scientific, clinical or
- applied research, which shall be submitted in writing in advance to the committee;
- submits to the examination committee a summary of the work carried out during the studies, indicating the operations which the resident has learned and carried out independently or has assisted with, as well as proof of participation in seminars and conferences.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracocentesis. Pleural biopsy. Pneumoperitoneum.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracostomy and pleural space drainage. Thoracoscopy.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Acute and chronic suppurative lung diseases. Differential diagnosis of pulmonary volume processes.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pleural diseases.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pleural empyema.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Mesothelioma
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pleuritis. Differential diagnosis of exudate and transudate. Malignant pleural exudate. Pleurodesis.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracic diseases. Pre- and post-operative examination and treatment of the patient undergoing thoracic surgery.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital lung malformations
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Benign lung tumors
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Paraneoplastic syndromes
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Lung cancer resectability and operability. Operative therapy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Treatment of small cell lung cancer
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Carcinide. Bronchoalveolar cancer.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Manifestations of lymphoproliferative diseases in the lungs.
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Mediastinal disorders.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracic emergencies
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Thoracic injury.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Transthoracic lung puncture biopsy. Open lung biopsy. Mediastinoscopy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
40.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
19
Length (weeks):
30
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
ESTS Textbook of Thoracic Surgery, 2014
Additional Reading
1.
Difficult Decisions in Thoracic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Approach, 2020
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Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery. 1st Edition, 2016
3.
Adult Chest Surgery. 2nd edition. David Sugarbaker, Raphael Bueno, et.al. 2015
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Medical Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient: Expert Consult. Michael I. Lewis, Robert J. McKenna Jr. MD, 2009