CLINICAL NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: ANTONIO LUIGI PASTORE

Module 1: GENERAL SURGERY

Activity type
Interdisciplinari e cliniche, Scienze medico - chirurgiche
SSD
MED/18, MED/18
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
3
Hours distribution
36 classroom hours
Lecturers
VALENTINA MINGARELLI

Module 2: SPECIAL SURGERY

Activity type
Interdisciplinari e cliniche
SSD
MED/22
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
GIOVANNI ENRICO CASCIARO

Module 3: UROLOGY

Activity type
Interdisciplinari e cliniche
SSD
MED/24
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
ANTONIO LUIGI PASTORE

Module 4: NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA

Activity type
Scienze infermieristiche
SSD
MED/45
Year
N/D
Semester
N/D
CFU
1
Hours distribution
12 classroom hours
Lecturers
STEFANO ADDESSI

Learning outcomes

Knowledge of topics related to the role of the professional nurse in urology

Prerequisites

None required

Programme

Module: GENERAL SURGERY
- Skin lesions (wounds, sores, necrosis, ulcers, gangrene).
- Functional diseases of the esophagus. Esophageal diverticula. Esophageal varices. Esophageal neoplasms.
-Hiatal hernia.Esophageal reflux disease.Peptic ulcer.Gastric neoplasms.
-Meckel diverticulum.
Segmental enteritis or Crohn's disease. Neoplasms of the small intestine.
-Diverticular disease.
- Polyps and polyposis of the large intestine.
-Ulcerative recto-colitis.
-haemorrhoidal pathology, rectal prolapse and anal fissure. Abscesses and fistulas.
-. Neoplasms of the large intestine.
-Obstructive jaundice. Lithiasis of the gallbladder and common bile duct. Liver abscess. Hydatidosis of the liver. Neoplasms of the liver and biliary tract.
-Pancreas: pancreatitis and neoplasms.
-Abdominal wall hernias: Epigastric hernias. Hernias of the inguinal region. Umbilical hernia. Incisional hernia.
-Lung and pleura: Lung abscess..Pleural effusions.Tuberculosis.Hydatidosis.Neoplasms.
-Mediastinitis. Mediastinal syndrome. Neoformations of the mediastinum.
- Breast: Mastitis. Developmental anomalies. Breast dysplasias. Neoplasms.
-Urinary stones. Neoplasms of the kidney and bladder.
- Hydrocele.Phimosis.Paraphimosis..Neoplasms of the testicle.
- benign prostatic hypertrophy. Prostate neoplasms.




Module: SPECIAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: UROLOGY
Overview of anatomy and physiology of the urogenital tract
The role of the nurse in urological diseases
Main urological diseases (prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, LUTS, macroscopic hematuria, urolithiasis, urinary tract infection, etc.)
Bladder catheterization (catheter types, their use, ...)
The urological surgical instrumentation
Cystoscope and ureteroscope (rigid and flexible), resectoscope for transurethral resection (mono and bipolar), nephroscope (rigid and flexible)
Nursing management of the urological patient during instrumental diagnostics (uroflowmetry, urodynamics, ultrasound, prostate biopsy, renal biopsy, etc.)
Nursing management of the urological patient undergoing endoscopic surgery of the lower urinary tract (post-TURP, post-TURB, post cystolitotomy, etc.)
Nursing management of the urological patient after major urological surgeries (nephrectomy, radical cystectomy with urinary derivation, radical prostatectomy, etc.)



Module: NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA
Knowing how to identify the concepts that form the scientific reason for every specific need of nursing care in surgery. Develop skills related to preventive, educational communities with respect to priority health problems. Perform emergency nursing interventions using pharmacological and clinical knowledge; identify the priorities for action to support the vital functions of patients in critical condition.Surgical training in the area, it must ensure the management of processes and care pathways, as part of general surgery, specialist, pediatric, and surgical unit, including the anesthesia care. Students will acquire the technical and professional skills necessary for the management of care processes, pre-, intra-and post-surgical treatment of patients of all ages in the context of general and specialized surgery. The training should encourage teamwork and multi-professional integration. 1) Surgical ambiance. Characteristics and peculiarity

a) operating room ( dirty and clean route - dressing)

b) surgical ambulatory (equipped carts and common use materials)

2) Assistence to surgical patient

a) pre-operating (assessment and documentation check)

b) intra-operating (surgical assistance)

c) post-operating (vital parameters check- electrolytical balance)

d) pain ascertainment and management

e) common post-surgical complications

f) surgical drains management

g) the bundle

h) dressings (procedures)


Books

Module: GENERAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: SPECIAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: UROLOGY
Patologia Medica (Zangara). Editore: Piccin
Chirurgia per infermieri (Mario Lise). Editore: Piccin



Module: NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA
Recommended books: Brunner Suddhart : Infermieristica medico chirurgica vol.1 e 2; Janice L. Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever. Edizione CEA ; 2017.

Professor’s slides: deepening of some particular program subjects

Bibliography

Module: GENERAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: SPECIAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: UROLOGY
N/D
Module: NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA
N/D

Lessons mode

Lectures on main urologic topics

Frequency

Mandatory attendance

Exam mode

Questions about topics during lectures

Example exam questions

What is PSA?

Arguments

Module: GENERAL SURGERY



Module: SPECIAL SURGERY
N/D
Module: UROLOGY

  • Overview of anatomy and physiology of the urogenital tractThe role of the nurse in urological diseasesMain urological diseases (prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, LUTS, macroscopic hematuria, urolithiasis, urinary tract infection, etc.)

  • Bladder catheterization (catheter types, their use, ...)The urological surgical instrumentationCystoscope and ureteroscope (rigid and flexible), resectoscope for transurethral resection (mono and bipolar), nephroscope (rigid and flexible)Nursing management of the urological patient during instrumental diagnostics (uroflowmetry, urodynamics, ultrasound, prostate biopsy, renal biopsy, etc.)

  • Nursing management of the urological patient undergoing endoscopic surgery of the lower urinary tract (post-TURP, post-TURB, post cystolitotomy, etc.)Nursing management of the urological patient after major urological surgeries (nephrectomy, radical cystectomy with urinary derivation, radical prostatectomy, etc.)



Module: NURSING IN THE SURGICAL AREA


Sustainability goals

  • Goal7
  • Goal8
  • Goal10
  • Academic year2026/2027
  • Degree program to which the course belongsNursing - Course W - ASL LATINA FORMIA - GAETA
  • Mandatory presenceNo
  • Languageita
  • CFU6 CFU, distributed among 4 integrated didactic modules
  • Total duration72 hours