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Training programmes
We offer training programmes under conditions that resemble real-life situations as much as possible (on live tissue).
| Course name | Short description | Number of days | Number of course participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic surgery | Practical manipulations: laparoscopic cholecystectomy, laparoscopic anterior rectosigmoidectomy, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, complications and their elimination. | 2 | 10–12 |
| Laparoscopic surgery | Inguinal hernia surgery | 1 | 8–16 |
| Paediatric Laparoscopic Surgery | Practical manipulations: cholecystectomy, intestinal anastomosis, diaphragmatic hernia, pyeloplasty, gastrostomy, hemisplenectomy / splenectomy, fundoplication, inguinal hernia, nephrectomy and procedures for vesicoureteral reflux. | 2 | 10–12 |
| Laparoscopic Gynaecology | Anatomy of the pelvis (uropoetic system and bowel anatomy for operating gynecologists). Practical training on laparoscopic suturing. Practical manipulations: the principles of urether dissection, bladder dissection; imitation, diagnostics and treatment of injuries, elimination of intestine damage. | 2 | 6–10 |
| Injury of thoracic and abdominal cavities | Care of polytrauma patients, bleeding control, haemostasis, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms, pneumothorax, hydrothorax, lung and diaphragm traumatic lesions. Gunshot and stab wounds. | 1 | 6–10 |
| Injury of parenchymal organs of the abdominal cavity with DSTC elements (defective surgical trauma care) | Practical manipulations: laparotomy, inspection of the abdomen in case of polytrauma, liver trauma, Pringle manoeuvre, suturing in case of liver damage, spleen injuries (tactics), visceral rotation according to Kocher’s manoeuvre, left-sided visceral rotation, intestine injuries. Mechanical staplers, haemostatic agents and fibrin glue. | 1 | 6–10 |
| Anaesthesiology | In their daily practice anaesthesiologists conduct high-risk procedures in the operating room, especially if it concerns critical and serious patients of the intensive care units. Complications due to such procedures may increase morbidity and mortality in patients. Therefore it is necessary to simulate high-risk procedures on live tissues in order to get the student adapted to the real situation (intubation, arterial and venous access, intubation, management of the anesthesia, thoracostomy, etc.). | 1 | 6–10 |
| Endoscopy of the digestive tract and bronchoscopy | Understanding the technique of manipulation and its essence requires theoretical and practical skills and practice. Initially, training is conducted on a special simulators and trainers which serve as a substitute for live tissues. However, in order to supplement the skills and to avoid complications of the procedure such as papillotomy, it is necessary to use simulation on live tissues. Classes are conducted under the guidance of an expert physician-endoscopist. Each participant is given an opportunity to independently and responsibly practice all the manipulations and methods of treatment and diagnostics described in the programme. | 1 | 15 |
| Pediatrics | The aim of the course is to master the techniques of various manipulations necessary to maintain minimal practical speciality skills: venipuncture and artery puncture, pleural puncture, direct cardiac massage, training on live tissues. | 1 | 6–10 |
| Surgery for general practitioners | Surgery in outpatient clinic. The programme is intended for general practitioners who are interested in surgical manipulations which can be performed in their ambulance or private practice. Program consists of theoretical and practical part on live tissues (peripheral vena puncture, suturing, local anesthesia, puncturing of pleural cavity, etc.). | 1 | 10 |
| Invasive radiology Treatment of endovascular stroke and aneurisms | Training is provided by a team of radiologists with operation experience over 10 years and 500 operations. Teaching of theoretical and practical aspects of the disease. Analysis of diagnostics and therapy. Practical thrombectomy and coiling of the aneurysms on live tissue. | 2 | 8 |
| Conventional abdominal surgery For 1st–2nd year residents | Operation room, surgeon's and patient's preparation for the operation, preparation of manipulations table, operation gowns and linen, hand scrub and skin antisepsis. Local anaesthesia. Various wounds, selection of operation incisions, sutures. Orientation in abdominal cavity. Bowel anastomosis, knotting and tying techniques, holecistectomy, splenectomy, fundoplication. Application of hemostatic materials for hemostasis. | 1 | 8 |
| Laparoscopic surgery For 1st–2nd year residents | Laparoscopical equipment, start of the operation, port insertion, visualization of abdominal cavity, knotting and tying techniques. Holecistectomy, splenectomy. Application of hemostatic materials for hemostasis. | 1 | 8 |
| Conventional abdominal surgery For 3rd–5th year residents | Surgeon's and patient's preparation for the operation, preparation of manipulations table. Selection of the proper operation incision. Orientation in abdominal cavity and organ inspection. Gastric and bowel resection, anastomosis. Holecistectomy, splenectomy, fundoplication. Iatrogenic blood vessel injury and suturing. | 1 | 8 |
| Laparoscopic surgery For 3rd–5th year residents | Holecistectomy, partial and total splenectomy. Bowel resection, anastomosis. Application of hemostatic materials for hemostasis. | 1 | 8 |
| Urology | Laparosocpic and conventional: nephrectomy, kidney resection, dissection of the urinary tract, damaged ureter closure, pyeloureteral anastomosis etc. | 1 | 8 |
| Traumatology For residents in traumatology and orthopedics | Bone external fixation | 1 | 8 |
| Basic course in surgery for students | Part 1 @ RSU Medical Education Technology Centre, 26a Anniņmuižas bulvāris, Rīga, is aimed at acquiring skills in surgery in order to get ready for the work in conditions equivalent to real life situation: Operating equipment, sterility, preparation of manipulations table, proper choice of surgical instruments, preparing patients to undergo surgery, patient's position on the operation table. Wounds and their closure. Local anaesthesia. Knotting and tying techniques. | 1 | 10 |
| Part 2, Classes on live tissues @ the Faculty of Veterinary in the University Life Sciences and Technologies, Kristapa Helmana Str. 8, Jelgava, is devoted to the subject of surgeon and patient's preparation for the operation, preparation of manipulations table, operation gowns and linen, hand scrub and skin antisepsis. Local anaesthesia. Various operation incisions and sutures. Knotting and tying techniques. | 1 | 10 | |
| Summer School in Surgery for students | We offer a possibility to acquire theoretical and practical skills under conditions equivalent to a real surgical procedure. During the course students will be able to get acquainted with proceedings in the operation room, perform various manipulations and understand the stages of surgery. Day 1: Suturing and knotting techniques Day 2: Wounds and their closure. Tying and knotting techniques Day 2: Various operation incisions and their closure Day 3: Tracheostomy, thoracostomy, orientation in abdominal cavity Day 4: Discussions and tour | 4 | 12 |
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