Sylabus
* First week: theoretical lectures
Introduction to urology and its content; basic genitourinary anatomy; basic examination techniques in urology, urine examination, ultrasound in urology, X-ray investigations, urologic endoscopy; basic instruments and types of catheters in urology; benign prostatic hyperplasia - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Urologic endoscopy.
Urinary stone disease - etiology, diagnosis and management (ESWL, endoscopy, open procedures), metaphylaxis, renal colic; laparoscopy in urology; urethral strictures - etiology, diagnosis, management; basic andrology and sexology.
Urinary tract infections - etiology, diagnosis and treatment; urologic complications of gynecologic diseases; adrenal tumors - the role of urologist, symptoms, diagnosis, management; trauma and emergencies in urology. Intensive and postoperative care in urological patients.
Pediatric urology - genitourinary tract anomalies, symptoms, diagnosis, management, reconstructive surgeries and voiding dysfunctions; pediatric andrology; voiding disorders and incontinence - types, diagnosis, conservative and surgical management. Urodynamic investigation, pediatric urology.
Urologic oncology - symptoms, diagnosis and management (bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular and penile cancer); urinary diversion after cystectomy. Taking history and clinical examination.
* Second week: practical - attending inpatients, outpatients, operating rooms, lithotripsy suite, X-ray department (including ultrasound), prostate biopsies and urodynamics.
Anotace
An overview of the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of urological diseases, targeted information on acute conditions of the most common diseases such as benign prostatic hyperplasia or urolithiasis. Basics of urooncology and pediatric urology, evaluation of laboratory findings, X-ray documentation, ultrasonographic findings.
Indications for conservative and surgical treatment in urology.