Surgical Oncology Specialty in the Czech Republic

Česká verzia

Authors: M. Duda; M. Ryska; J. Žaloudík
Authors place of work: Chirurgická klinika 2. LF UK a ÚVN, Praha-Střešovice, přednosta: prof. MUDr. Miroslav Ryska, CSc. ; Lékařská fakulta Masarykovy Univerzity, Brno ; II. chirurgická klinika LF a FN Olomouc, přednosta: doc. MUDr. Petr Bachleda, CSc.
Published in the journal: Rozhl. Chir., 2010, roč. 89, č. 10, s. 619-624.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Summary

Aim:
The aim of this work was to create a proposal design of the educational programme in surgical oncology (oncosurgery) in the Czech Republic, which would provide a recognized official specialty training for surgeons.

Material and Methodology:
The programme was designed based on experience with this specialty in Europe and USA, as well as on the authors’ own long-term practical experience in oncosurgery. The material was discussed by the Committee of the Czech Surgical Association and ammended based on the comments.

Outcomes:
The proposed surgical oncology (oncosurgery) educational programme is designed as a subspecialty of general surgery and its aim is to gain high qualification for the treatment of solid tumors. The course duration is 3 years and is aimed at theoretical and clinical knowledge on tumor disorders. The practical training includes the following modules: Melanomas and sarcomas, Gastrointestinal surgery, Endocrine surgery, Breast surgery and Thoracic surgery. The trained doctor must gain practical experience in at least one module.

Conclusion:
The surgical oncology (oncosurgery) educational programme proposal was submitted to the Czech Republic Ministry of Health at the end of 2008. The authors applied for the programme to be included in the postgradual training system.

Key words:
oncosurgery – specialty in oncosurgery

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