Learning objectives
The student, at the end of the course, by integrating the his/her background of anatomy, and physiology, should be able to demonstrate full knowledge of major urologic diseases and syndromes
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology, general pathology
Course unit content
The Urology course is part of the integrated course on kidney and urinary tract diseases. The course gives the student the basic elements in order to understand etiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, diagnosis and therapy of the main urological diseases and syndromes
Full programme
- benign renal tumors and renal cell carcinoma
- urothelial cancer of the urinay system
- prostate cancer
- testicular cancer
- acute and non-acute scrotal conditions in the ault
- neurological bladder
- urinary incontinence
- male sexual dysfunction
- nephrolithiasis: urological aspects
- obstructive nephropathy, including benign prostate hyperplasia and vescico-ureteral reflux
Bibliography
Reference e-book: UpToDate (free from University or Hospital PCs)
Teaching methods
Lectures with slides
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exhamination
Other information
the slides of the lectures and seminars will be made available online