Surgical approach of the thyroid gland
| Title | Χειρουργική Αντιμετώπιση του Θυρεοειδούς Αδένα / Surgical approach of the thyroid gland |
| Code | ΜΙΧΕΑ005 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Ioannis Koutelidakis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019902 |
Programme of Study: PPS Endocrine Surgery
Registered students: 14
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory Course | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600266875
|
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600266875
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will understand the surgical approaches to any type of thyroid cancer. The training will be based on the surgical anatomy of the thyroid gland and the neck and the techniques of thyroidectomy and lymph node cleansing will be analyzed with video projection. Indications to look for in order to choose the appropriate surgical method will be analyzed. In addition, the complications of the surgery and the ways to deal with them will be analyzed
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
Course Content (Syllabus)
Methods of surgical approach to any type of thyroid cancer.
Surgical anatomy of the thyroid gland and neck
Techniques of thyroidectomy and lymph node cleansing.
Selection of the appropriate surgical method.
Complications of surgery and how to deal with them
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 80 | 3.1 | |||
| Seminars | 30 | 1.2 | |||
| Exams | 40 | 1.5 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5.8 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
09-01-2024
