Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pediatric Abdominal Surgery and Oncology
Course Code
RBG_012
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Puķīte
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric gastroenterologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ieva Puķīte
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of paediatric abdominal surgery and oncology required for working in a multidisciplinary team of paediatric gastroenterologists and paediatric surgeons. Recognise and timely diagnose acute diseases of the abdominal organs in children, as well as familiarise themselves with the surgical aspects of the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Recognise the symptoms of acute abdominal surgical diseases and organize the necessary diagnostics and surgical assistance. Evaluate the possibilities and application of surgical methods for the treatment of acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases. Outline indications and prerequisites for diagnostic laparoscopy.
Skills
1.To be able to properly identify indications for diagnostic procedures and manipulations in paediatric abdominal surgery and in patients with gastrointestinal diseases, as well as to assess the risk factors for manipulation; communication with patients, parents and colleagues also in difficult and acute situations. Ability to attract paediatric surgeons in a timely manner to treat acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases.
Competences
1.Organise and plan interdisciplinary care for patients with gastrointestinal diseases together with paediatric surgeons.
Assessment
Individual work
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Prepare and discuss with the study course leader a clinical case of a patient with surgical diseases of the digestive organs.
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Examination
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1.
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Upon completion of the study course, the theoretical and practical knowledge of the resident shall be evaluated according to a 10-point grading system by the resident’s supervisor, making an entry in the resident’s book.
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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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Auditorium
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Topics
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Chalasia and achalasia. Hiatal and paraesophageal hernia. GERD from the viewpoint of the paediatric surgeon.
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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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Gastrointestinal bleeding. Portal hypertension.
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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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Chronic appendicitis. Intermittent abdominal pain. Algorithm for investigation. Abdominal disorders. Chronic retentive constipation.
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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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Oesophageal atresia. Tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Classification, diagnosis and treatment. Oesophageal stenosis.
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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 gastric obstruction. Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis. Congenital ileus (duodenal atresia, membrane, stenosis, malrotation, LADD syndrome).
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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 anomalies of the small intestine, colon and rectum.
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Seminar
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Modality
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital structural abnormalities of the colon. Hirschsprung’s disease. Neuronal intestinal dysplasia. Congenital anorectal anomalies
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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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Acquired ileus (invagination, volvulus, collapse disease, entrapped hernia). Meckel’s diverticulum, complications.
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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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Peritonitis, its microbiology and epidemiology. Appendicitis. Intraabdominal abscesses, abscesses in the small pelvis, retroperitoneals, spleenic and pancreatic abscesses. Ulcerative necrotising enterocolites.
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Seminar
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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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Foreign bodies of GI tract. Bezoar. Ingestion of caustic substances and complications.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
10
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
• www.jpedsurg.org
2.
• Aschraft`s Pediatric Surgery, 5th ed. G.W. Holcomb III, J.P. Murphy. Elsevier Saunders 2019;
3.
• Puri P., Hölwarth M. (ed). Pediatric surgery. Diagnosis and management. Springer, 2009, Germany; pp. 998.