Urogynecology
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Medicine |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S (of 08-02-2021 to 31-07-2021)
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
Prepare the student to solve the most basic problems of a Urogynecology consultation, conveying knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor, the diagnosis and treatment of urogynecologic pathology and pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly genital prolapse and urinary incontinence.
Learning outcomes and competences
Demonstration of the syllabus coherence with the curricular unit’s intended learning outcomes:
The syllabus of the course was designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge and enhance their competencies to allow him to advise with confidence patients with urogynecological problems
.Working method
Presencial
Program
Syllabus:
Anatomy and Embryology Surgical anatomy of the pelvic floor and genitourinary organs.
Physiology and Function of the Pelvic Floor. Physiology and Prolapse of the Pelvic Organs and urinary incontinence
Factors influencing the normal and abnormal function of the pelvic floor and lower urinary tract.
Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Clinical history to identify the severity of pelvic dysfunction. Complete physical and urogynecological exam. Correlation with the results of ancillary diagnostic tests and formulation of a treatment plan. Most appropriate and effective ancillary diagnostic techniques: ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, urodynamics, cystoscopy and other diagnostic techniques.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Prolapse Organs. Surgical and Non Surgical Treatment
Study of surgical procedures and correction of different types of genital prolapse: anterior compartment prolapse (cystocele and urethrocystocele), middle compartment prolapse (uterine and vaginal vault prolapse), posterior compartment prolapse (rectocele and enterocele).
Study of medical procedures in the management of pelvic organ prolapse.
Prescription and application of behavioral methods of treatment or rehabilitation of the pelvic floor.
Treatment of Urinary Incontinence Study of surgical correction of stress incontinence and other procedures to restore urinary continence.
Prescription of pharmacological agents for the treatment of incontinence.
Prescription and application of behavioral methods of treatment or rehabilitation of the pelvic floor.
Mandatory literature
Abrams, P., Cardozo, L., Khoury, S. & Wein, A. ; Incontinence. 6th International Consultation on Incontinence, 2017
Mascarenhas T. ; Disfunções do pavimento pélvico: Incontinência urinária e prolapso dos órgãos pélvicos Secção VII – Uroginecologia., In Carlos Freire de Oliveira (Eds.), 2011
Teaching methods and learning activities
Demonstration of the teaching methodologies coherence with the curricular unit’s intended learning outcomes:
The course adopts a "hands on" learning methodology with direct involvement of the students, in groups, in hospital consultations, diagnostic examinations and medical and surgical therapies. Additionally, students receive training through seminars and theoretical-practical classes on relevant topics of urogynecology.
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation):
14 hours of contact distributed throughout 7 weeks: 10 hours in surgery, diagnostic exams, operating room; 2 hours of seminars and 2 hours of theoretical/practical classes.
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
Designation |
Weight (%) |
Participação presencial |
75,00 |
Prova oral |
10,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
15,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Designation |
Time (hours) |
Estudo autónomo |
26,50 |
Frequência das aulas |
4,00 |
Realização de Estágio |
10,00 |
Total: |
40,50 |
Eligibility for exams
Evaluation is done through class attendance (75%), oral examination (10%) and presentation / discussion of a written report.
Calculation formula of final grade
Evaluation continuous assessment of medical acts: 15 points (out of 20)
Discussion ( max 10 minutes) of an activity report, with a maximum of 4 pages: 3 points (out of 20 )
Oral test ( max 10 minutes) 2 points (out of 20)
Final Mark : Sum of partial marks with a max of 20 points.