Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neurosurgery
Course Code
RNL_004
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
4.05
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Rolfs Ozols
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure theoretical knowledge of surgical treatment of neurological diseases. And to ensure the practical skills to perform medical blockades in patients with various neurological diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of neurosurgery. Define etiology, pathology, clinical features and treatment of various syndromes that can be treated with neurosurgery. Indications and results imaging studies in neurosurgery.
Skills
1.The use of neurosurgical solving skills to perform as certified professional in neurosurgery. Prophylaxis, diagnostics, treatment and approach considerations of specific neurological diseases that can be treated with neurosurgery. Perform the manipulations required in the programme.
Competences
1.Formulate and analyse clinical neurosurgical problems and integrate the acquired knowledge of neurosurgery in neurologist’s clinical praxis. Evaluate clinical trials in science of neurosurgery, to justify clinical approach considerations.
Assessment
Individual work
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Self-dependently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Multi choice test or oral questions or theoretical questions.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Neurosurgical treatment of neurovascular compression syndrome and pain syndromes. Surgical treatment of functional disorders.
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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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Indications for neurosurgical treatment of cerebrovascular diseases (spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, ruptured and intact arterial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations e.t.c.).
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Neurosurgical treatment methods of tumors of nervous system. Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus, epilepsy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.05
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Mark Greenberg. “Handbook of Neurosurgery”. 9th edition, 2019, Thieme.
Additional Reading
1.
Gārša I. Ievads neiroķirurģijā. Nac. medicīnas apgāds, 2000, 2008