Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery
Course Code
RUR_022
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Urologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Vilnis Lietuvietis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in thoracic surgery, in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the urology specialty, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the urology specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Theoretical basics of thoracic surgery: • lung, pleura, bronchial system, esophagus and chest wall, anatomy, pathophysiology, • diagnostic methods, instrumentation, used in thoracic surgery • surgical tactics in acute cases, • emergency assistance when necessary indications for operative treatment of • Postoperative period driving characteristics.
Skills
1.• Properly assess the patient's overall condition. • Adequately investigate patients with thoracic pathology. • Able to take the pleural space puncture. • Be able to make the pleural cavity drainage.
Competences
1.• Theoretical knowledge of the anatomy, pathophysiology of the lungs, pleura, bronchial system, esophagus and chest wall, • Theoretical knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, indications for conservative and surgical treatment of acute surgical diseases of the chest, • Diagnostic methods and instruments used in thoracic surgery, • Post-operative care for a thoracic patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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• Pleural cavity punctures – 5
• Drainage of the pleural cavity - 5
• Assisted thoracic operations - 15
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Examination
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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.
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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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Topics
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Physical and special examination methods of the thoracic patient. Chest injuries.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Topics
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Purulent diseases of the lungs and pleura. Inflammation of the media. Lung, pleural and mediastinal tumors.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)