Resident Curriculum Unit 5: Renal Replacement Therapy

Unit Objectives

I. Understand and describe the surgical anatomy of the liver and biliary tract.
II. Understand the physiology and function of the liver and biliary tract
III. Understand the use of radiologic imaging of the liver and biliary tree
IV. Describe the preoperative assessment of hepatobiliary patients
V. Understand the indications and contraindications for liver biopsy
VI. Understand the pathophysiology and management of common hepatobiliary diseases
VII. Describe the postoperative management of a patient undergoing hepatobiliary surgery
VIII. Gain experience with specific operative skills necessary in hepatobiliary surgery
IX. Residents will have an opportunity to be exposed to the following operative procedures

 

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  • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    James Whiting, MD

    Author: James Whiting, MD

    Learning Objectives: 

    1. Name the 3 components of the peritoneal membrane and outline the pore theory of transperitoneal transport
    2. Compare and contrast the approaches for peritoneal catheter placement
    3. List the common complications of peritoneal catheter placement and approaches for their treatment.

  • Vascular Access for Hemodialysis: An Update: Part II
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Joseph R. Leventhal, MD, PhD

    Joseph R. Leventhal, MD, PhD

    Learning Objectives

    1. Understand the considerations and objectives when deciding on type of dialysis access
    2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various sites and types of dialysis access
    3. Understand the general medical considerations:
    4. Be familiar with operative site evaluation:
    5. Be familiar with potential anesthetic approaches

  • Vascular Access for Hemodialysis: An Update: Part I
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Joseph R. Leventhal, MD, PhD

    Joseph R. Leventhal, MD, PhD

    Learning Objectives

    1. Understand the goals of dialysis access
    2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of various types of access
    3. Appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of various types of access for a patient depending on their co-morbidities
    4. Understand the challenges in providing patients with optimal access
    5. Be familiar with the DOCI guidelines for dialysis access