Novelties in Surgery (KK_028)
About Study Course
Objective
To extend the students’ knowledge of: minimally invasive surgery options in different areas of surgery, treatment methods in weight loss surgery, proctology, colorectal surgery, pancreatology, breast surgery, current treatment options in hernia surgery, surgical treatment of constipations, hand surgery and basics of microsurgery, modern principles of treatment of trophic ulcers, necrosis, gangrene and pressure sores. Promote the acquisition of laparoscopic surgery skills.
Prerequisites
Study courses in anatomy, morphology, physiology, pathological physiology and surgery (1st – 8th semesters).
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students will have knowledge and will be able to:
• describe options of minimally invasive surgery in oncology;
• describe the principles of minimally invasive methods in surgery and their indications;
• name the indications for laparoscopic surgery and the application of laparoscopic surgery in clinical practice;
• describe the microsurgery treatment basis of various pathologies;
• describe the principles of pressure ulcer treatment;
• describe the principles of vacuum assisted closure (VAC) system;
• describe advanced treatment options in endocrine, colorectal surgery, breast surgery, proctology, pancreatology, hernia surgery, treatment of constipation.
Upon completion of the study course, students will be able to perform minimally invasive manipulations (on laparoscopic simulator), will be able to suture using various suturing techniques.
On completion of the study course, students will be able to evaluate indications and advantages of minimally invasive surgery methods in oncology and discuss treatment options in microsurgery. Students will be able to discuss treatment of pressure ulcers, application principles of VAC system in clinical practice, modern treatment methods in endocrine, colorectal surgery, proctology, pancreatology, hernia surgery and constipation surgery.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMF | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | Pāvils Plūme, Linda Kokaine, Kristīne Pavloviča, Rita Ničiporuka, Arturs Truškovs | |
| Medicine, MF | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | Linda Kokaine, Rita Ničiporuka, Arturs Truškovs, Pāvils Plūme, Kristīne Pavloviča |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMF | 10 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, MF | 10 | Master’s | Limited choice |
