Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Thoracic Surgery IV
Course Code
RTK_030
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
38.00
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.To be 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 - theoretical foundations of thoracic surgery: - anatomy, pathophysiology of the lungs, pleura, bronchial system, oesophagus and chest wall, - diagnostic methods, instrumentation used in thoracic surgery, - surgical tactics in acute cases, - emergency care in cases of necessity, indications for operative treatment, - specific features of post-operative management.
Skills
1.Able to apply theory, methods and problem-solving skills independently to perform highly skilled professional functions - To accurately assess the general condition of the patient. - To examine the patient adequately. - Be able to puncture the pleural space. - Be able to drain the pleural cavity.
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 scientific result or potential impact of professional activity.
Assessment
Individual work
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Creating presentations on relevant topics; compilation of current literature and scientific articles.
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Examination
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To be successfully assessed, a medical student must be able to:
• provide emergency surgical treatment in acute cases of patients with thoracic pathology,
• establish a proper diagnostic scheme and treatment tactics for patients with thoracic pathology,
• study possible postoperative complications, their prevention and treatment, to use practical skills in diagnosis and medical manipulation.
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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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Specialized room
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Pleural diseases. Pleural empyema.
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Specialized room
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Malignant pleurites.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pre- and post-operative examination and treatment of the patient undergoing thoracic surgery.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Postoperative complications
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Benign lung tumours.
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Specialized room
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Lung cancer resectability and operability. Operative therapy, radiotherapy and chemotherapy
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Specialized room
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Lung cancer screening
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Specialized room
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Carcinoid. Bronchoalveolar cancer.
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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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Specialized room
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Mediastinal disorders. Mediastinitis.
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Specialized room
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Myasthenia gravis
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Surgical treatment of mediastinal disorders - operative technique
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Specialized room
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Chest emergencies. Chest injury.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Penetrating cardiac injury
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Abnormalities of the diaphragm.
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Diseases of the oesophagus. Benign tumours of the oesophagus.
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On site
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Specialized room
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Oesophageal cancer.
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On site
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Specialized room
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Oesophageal injuries: iatrogenic, burns, spontaneous rupture.
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Reconstruction surgery of the oesophagus.
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Possibilities of video-assisted thoracoscopy in thoracic surgery.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Tracheal diseases and their surgical treatment options
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Topics
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Lung transplantation
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Seminar
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Topics
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Deformations of the chest wall
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Seminar
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Topics
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Chest wall. Operative technique.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
38.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
24
Length (weeks):
28
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. Mark K. Ferguson, 2014
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Key Questions in Thoracic Surgery. Narain Moorjani, Nicola Viola, William S. Walker FRCS, 2016
3.
Sugarbaker's Adult Chest Surgery. 3rd Edition. David Sugarbaker, Raphael Bueno, et.al. 2020
4.
Medical Management of the Thoracic Surgery Patient. Michael I. Lewis, Robert J. McKenna, Jr., George E. Chaux, 2010