Neurosurgery

Recommended Prerequisites

Neurology. Knowledge on Infectious diseases, ENT and Trauma Surgery may be useful in some issues. 

Teaching Methods

Theoretical classes (11x 45´), theoretical-practical classes (11x1h; on the subject of the previous theoretical one), and practical classes (3x4h at the emergency department and at the operating room, for oriented observation of neurosurgical interventions and emergent pathology, upon schedulling by the student). 

Learning Outcomes

The student should, at the end of the learning period, be able to:

1. To develop a comprehensive clinical note and a detailed neurological examination, focusing on the relevant aspects of both.

2. Identify abnormal findings in the neurological examination

3. To formulate a diagnostic hypothesis in the context of Neurosurgery.

4. To develop adequate strategies in order to explore formulated hypothesis (exams, differential diagnosis)

5. To implement a clinical plan to adequately deal with the identified problems (treatment, prognosis).

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Introduction. Definition of Neurosurgery and genereal context. Relationship with other specialities. Technology and  Neurosurgery. The future of Neurosurgery.

2. Intracranial hypertension and edema

3. Traumatic brain injury

4. Spine and spinal cord innjury

5. Degenerative spine disease

6. Malignant tumoral pathology

7. Benign tumoral pathology

8. Vascular pathology

9. Functional Neurosurgery

10. Hydrocephalus and infections

11. Surgical technique and Operating Room in Neurosurgery.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Luís Monteiro Alves

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Other: 100.0%

Bibliography

Handbook of Neurosurgery

9ª edição Mark S. Grennberg

Thieme 2020

 

Aplicações informáticas:

NeuroMind on the App Store - iTunes - Apple

Neuro toolkit on the App Stores - iTunes - Apple

Medscape on the App Store - iTunes - Apple

NSG Pocket Edition - Neurosurgery Survival Guide.