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State Examination in Gynaecology and Obstetrics - C5VL021
Title: Gynekologie a porodnictví
Guaranteed by: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics 3FM CU and UHKV (12-GYN)
Faculty: Third Faculty of Medicine
Actual: from 2024
Semester: both
Points: 0
E-Credits: 0
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 0/0, STEX [HS]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech, English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: prof. MUDr. Lukáš Rob, CSc.
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
The obstetrics and gynaecology state examination consists of three oral questions. The questions are chosen from the topics in gynaecology, obstetrics and differential diagnosis including general knowledge. Registration to state exam is possible only through SIS.
Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Aim of the course -

The aim is to acquire theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. Another aim is to become familiar with and deepen knowledge in the interdisciplinary overlap of diseases in oncogynecology, perinatology, urogynecology and reproductive medicine.

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Course completion requirements -

Completion of seminars and subsequent clinical practice.

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Literature -

Norwitz E, Schorge J. Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a Glance. 2nd ed. Blackwell Publishing 2006

Symonds EM, Symonds IM. Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone 2004

Norwitz E, Schorge J. Obstetrics & Gynaecology at a Glance. 2nd ed. Blackwell Publishing 2006

Symonds EM, Symonds IM. Essential Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone 2004

Comprehensive Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynecology Gupta,SJaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 2011

 Oxford Handbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Emergencies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Pack Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH Co and KG 2012

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Teaching methods -

State rigorous examamination - oral examination.

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Requirements to the exam -

Fulfilled credit conditions - confirmation of 4 weeks of practice. Questions for the state exam in Gynecology and Obstetrics. Dates in SIS.

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Syllabus -

 

OBSTETRICS

1. Definition and diagnostics of pregnancy, physiological changes related to pregnancy

2. Prenatal care in the Czech Republic, examination methods in obstetrics, maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity

3. Ultrasound examinations during pregnancy

4. Labour, mechanism of labour, lie, position and presentation of the foetus, medical management of labour

5. Stages of labour, uterine activity and its disorders

6. Physiology and pathology of the third and fourth stage of labour

7. Physiology and pathology of puerperium, lactation, obstetric trauma (short-term, long-term complications)

8. Disorders of the labour mechanismus, malpresentation of the foetus, shoulder dystocia

9. Pre-induction and induction of labour, postterm pregnancy

10. Premature labour, premature rupture of membranes

11. Placental disorders - placenta praevia, placenta accreta

12. Abnormal foetal growth - growth restriction (FGR), macrosomia

13. Caesarean section, pregnancy with a history of caesarean section

14. Peripartal foetal monitoring (intrapartal CTG - classification, indication, STAN, IFPO)

15. Operative vaginal delivery - forceps, vacuum extraction

16. Multiple pregnancy - diagnosis, pregnancy monitoring, labour management

17. Breech presentation - diagnosis, pregnancy monitoring, external cephalic version, labour management

18. Abortion vs. delivery of dead foetus, methods of termination of pregnancy in 2nd and 3rd trimester

19. Peripartal life-threating haemorrhage, DIC

20. Alloimmunization in pregnancy

21. Hypertension associated diseases in pregnancy - preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome

22. Gestational diabetes mellitus and other types of diabetes in pregnancy

23. Infectious disease in pregnancy, sepsis

24. Postpartum adaptation of the newborn, care for the newborn in the delivery room, resuscitation of the newborn

 

GYNAECOLOGY

1. Abdominal surgery - approaches, indications (hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, salpingectomy)

2. Vaginal surgery - indications - techniques (conisation, hysterectomy)

3. Laparoscopic surgery - indications, complications, relevant anatomy (laparoscopically assisted hysterectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, salpingectomy)

4. Curettage of cervix/body, hysteroscopy – indications, complications, relevant anatomy

5. Assisted reproduction techniques

6. Complications of assisted reproduction - OHSS

7. Endometriosis

8. Hyperandrogenic syndrome - PCOS

9. Amenorrhea - primary, secondary – definition, classification, most common disorders

10. Paediatric gynaecology -  development, inflammation, bleeding, congenital malformations of genitalia and their symptoms

11. Urinary incontinence - definition, epidemiology, diagnostics

12. Diagnostics and therapy of stress and urge urinary incontinence

13. Descensus, prolaps of genitalia - risk factors, treatment options (cystocele, enterocele)

14. Planned parenthood – methods of contraception, risks, benefits

15. Artificial termination of pregnancy - techniques, procedures

16. Benign tumours and precancerous lesions of the vulva - Bartholin gland abscess, lichen sclerosus, lichen atrophicus, precancerous lesions

17. Malignant tumours of the vulva

18. Cervical precancerous lesions, pathogenesis, vaccination, treatment

19. Malignant cervical cancers - epidemiology, risk factors, staging, diagnosis, treatment

20. Precancerous lesions and malignancies of endometrium - epidemiology, risk factors, treatment

21. Benign lesions of endometrium and myometrium- myomas, polyps, endometrial hyperplasia – epidemiology, risk factors, treatment

22. Epithelial malignancies of fallopian tube / ovary - ethiopathogenesis, epidemiology, risk and protective factors, diagnosis, comprehensive treatment

23. Benign ovarian tumors – classification, treatment approach, borderline ovarian tumors

24. Non-epithelial ovarian malignancies

25. Gestational trophoblastic disease, molar pregnancy

26. Benign and precancerous breast disorders

27. Malignant breast neoplasms

28. Women’s life phases related to hormonal activity (newborn ... senium)

29. Hormone replacement therapy, indications, contraindications

30. Menopause, climacteric medicine - interdisciplinary issues (osteoporosis, urogynecological problems)

31. Menstrual cycle, ovulation cycle

32. Menstrual cycle disorders

33. Lower genital tract inflammation - vulvovaginal discomfort and discharge – differential diagnosis, therapy, symptoms

34. Sexually transmitted diseases - diagnosis, therapy - interdisciplinary co-operation

35. Inflammations of the uterus, adnexa, pelvis - diagnostics, therapy

 

 

 

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS – DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHM, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

1. Dif. dg. of bleeding in pregnancy, 1st, 2nd trimester

2. Dif. dg. of bleeding after delivery and in the puerperium (postpartum and puerperal bleeding)

3. Dif. dg. of vomiting, pruritus in pregnancy

4. Dif. dg. of hypertension and seizures in pregnancy

5. Dif. dg. of shock states in obstetrics

6. Dif. dg. of fever in pregnancy and puerperium

7. Dif. dg. of anaemia and thrombocytopenia in pregnancy

8. Dif. dg. of abdominal pain during pregnancy

9. Dif. dg. of vaginal discharge

10. Dif. dg. of acute pelvic pain

11. Dif. dg. of chronic pelvic pain

12. Dif. dg. of ovarian tumours

13. Dif. dg. of bleeding in children and adolescents

14. Dif. dg. of bleeding in perimenopause, postmenopause

15. Dif. dg. of abdominal discomfort, ascites

16. Vascular supply of pelvic organs and its clinical significance

17. Topographic anatomy of pelvis and its clinical significance

18. Lymphatic drainage of the vulva, vagina, uterine cervix, uterine body, fallopian tube, ovary and breast

19. Genetic predisposition to gynaecological malignant tumours

20. Primary prevention of cervical carcinomas - vaccination

21. Screening programs in oncology in the Czech Republic

22. Legislation relating to reproductive medicine

23. Artificial termination of pregnancy - legislation

24. Organization of prenatal care in Czech Republic + screening programs in pregnancy

25. Possibilities of congenital disorders detection, genetic counselling

 

 

 

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
Entry requirements -

The condition for taking the state exam is to obtain credits for previous studies in the field of gynecology and obstetrics. End of 4th grade.

Last update: Rob Lukáš, prof. MUDr., CSc. (19.09.2025)
 
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