Thoracic surgery (RUR_004)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide theoretical knowledge and practical skills and improvement in line with the specialty of urology the Terms of Reference for the doctor to prepare for certification urologist specialty, according to the Latvian Republic normative documents.
Learning outcomes
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.
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.
1.• Pleural cavity puncture - 5
• Pleural cavity drainage – 5
• Assisted Thoracic surgery - 15
