Learning objectives
The course of thoracic Surgery is part of the Integrated Course of Clinical Surgery.
The course aims to enable the student to know and to understand the essential elements of etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of major thoracic surgical diseases, also in order to allow the student the ability to use the knowledge and understanding gained in identifying the patient's problems related to the condition of the person affected by chest surgical diseases and to prepare an appropriate care plan.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The student at the end of the course, using the knowledge of anatomy, biology, physiology, pathology and general psychology previously acquired will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding about:
- The pathophysiologic phenomena that are the basis of events connected with the surgical thoracic diseases
- The most frequent complications that can meet the patient operated on the chest and the main risk factors for postoperative complications
- The causes and consequences of the main thoracic diseases of surgical interest
The student also applying the knowledge and understanding acquired, shall be able, even collaborating with other professionals, to
- Contribute to the prevention of complications that can meet the patient with thoracic surgical diseases
- Identify the problems related to the diseases from which the patient is suffering
- Prepare an appropriate care plan