Introduction to the Program

Get updated in the surgical management of the most common childhood tumors with this complete TECH Postgraduate certificate"

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The Postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery focuses on providing specialists with the most up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge to address the management of tumors in different anatomical locations in children from newborn to the age of 18 years. This course will cover the advances and developments in pediatric oncologic surgery in the last decades, particularly regarding the improvement in the cure rates of childhood tumors. 

Likewise, the importance of multidisciplinary work and the need for pediatric surgeons to acquire specialized skills in the management of pediatric tumors in various anatomical areas, including neck, mediastinum, chest wall, retroperitoneum, solid organs, pelvis, among others, will also be discussed. Students will also learn about the most common tumors in pediatrics, such as nephroblastoma and neuroblastoma, and how survival rates have improved through research and worldwide cooperative studies. 

Particularly, special attention will be given to the importance of vascular surgery in pediatric oncologic surgery and how pediatric surgeons must be trained to manage potential operative risks and appropriately address tumors with vascular implications. Students will learn the latest surgical techniques and best practices for patient care in pediatric oncologic surgery. 
In summary, the Postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery will provide specialists with up-to-date knowledge and skills to face the challenges presented by the specialty and contribute to the improvement of patient care and quality of life. 

You will develop advanced surgical skills for the management of complex tumors in pediatric patients. Don't hesitate and enroll now”

This Postgraduate certificate  in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

  • The development of practical cases presented by experts in Pediatric Surgery
  • The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
  • The practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
  • Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments  
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

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The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.   

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

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Syllabus

The syllabus of the Postgraduate certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery covers areas such as the most frequent tumors in pediatrics, advanced surgical techniques and best practices for patient care. The course also focuses on the importance of multidisciplinary work in patient care and covers topics such as preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management and postoperative patient care. On the other hand, the use of advanced technology is addressed, including robotic surgery in the management of pediatric tumors. Students will have the opportunity to deepen in specific topics and acquire practical skills for their professional practice. 

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A rigorous university program with which you will delve into worldwide research and cooperative studies in pediatric oncologic surgery"

Module 1. Pediatric Oncologic Surgery

1.1. Tumors in Pediatric Patients

1.1.1. Epidemiology
1.1.2. Etiology
1.1.3. Diagnosis
1.1.4. Tumor Staging
1.1.5. Therapeutic Principles: Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy
1.1.6. Future Therapies and Challenges

1.2. Wilms Tumor. Other Renal Tumors

1.2.1. Wilms Tumor

1.2.1.1. Epidemiology
1.2.1.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.2.1.3. Diagnosis
1.2.1.4. Staging. Umbrella Protocol
1.2.1.5. Treatment
1.2.1.6. Prognosis

1.2.2. Other Renal Tumors

1.2.2.1. Clear Cell Sarcoma
1.2.2.2. Rhabdoid Tumor
1.2.2.3. Renal Cell Carcinoma
1.2.2.4. Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma
1.2.2.5. Cystic Nephroma
1.2.2.6. Partially Differentiated Cystic Nephroblastoma

1.3. Neuroblastoma

1.3.1. Epidemiology
1.3.2. Histopathology and Classification Molecular Biology
1.3.3. Clinical Presentation. Syndromes Associated
1.3.4. Diagnostics: Laboratory and Imaging Techniques
1.3.5. Staging and Risk Group
1.3.6. Multidisciplinary Treatment: Chemotherapy, Surgery, Radiotherapy, Immunotherapy. New Strategies
1.3.7. Response Evaluation
1.3.8. Prognosis

1.4. Benign and Malignant Liver Tumors

1.4.1. Diagnosis of Liver Masses
1.4.2. Benign Hepatic Tumors

1.4.2.1. Hepatic Hemangioma in Infancy
1.4.2.2. Mesenchymal Hamartoma
1.4.2.3. Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
1.4.2.4. Adenoma

1.4.3. Malignant Liver Tumors

1.4.3.1. Hepatoblastoma
1.4.3.2. Hepatocellular Carcinoma
1.4.3.3. Hepatic Angiosarcoma
1.4.3.4. Other Hepatic Sarcomas

1.5. Pediatric Sarcomas

1.5.1. Initial Classification
1.5.2. Rhabdomyosarcomas

1.5.2.1. Epidemiology
1.5.2.2. Risk Factors
1.5.2.3. Histopathology
1.5.2.4. Clinical Symptoms
1.5.2.5. Diagnosis
1.5.2.6. Staging
1.5.2.7. Treatment
1.5.2.8. Prognosis

1.5.3. Non-rhabdomyosarcoma

1.5.3.1. Synovial Sarcoma
1.5.3.2. Infantile fibrosarcoma
1.5.3.3. Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Malignant Schwannoma or Neurofibrosarcoma
1.5.3.4. Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
1.5.3.5. Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor
1.5.3.6. Liposarcomas
1.5.3.7. Leiomyosarcoma
1.5.3.8. Angiosarcoma
1.5.3.9. Solitary Fibrous Tumor
1.5.3.10. Undifferentiated Soft Tissue Sarcoma
1.5.3.11. Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Sarcoma
1.5.3.12. Others

1.5.4. Bone Sarcomas of Extraosseous Location

1.6. Gonadal Tumors

1.6.1. Testicular Tumors

1.6.1.1. Epidemiology
1.6.1.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.6.1.3. Diagnosis
1.6.1.4. Analytical Determinations Tumor Markers
1.6.1.5. Imaging Tests
1.6.1.6. Staging
1.6.1.7. Classification
1.6.1.8. Treatment
1.6.1.9. Prognosis
1.6.1.10. Histopathology
1.6.1.11. Germ Cell Tumors
1.6.1.12. Stromal Tumors
1.6.1.13. Metastatic Tumors
1.6.1.14. Paratesticular Tumors

1.6.2. Ovarian Tumors

1.6.2.1. Epidemiology
1.6.2.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.6.2.3. Diagnosis
1.6.2.4. Analytical Determinations Tumor Markers
1.6.2.5. Imaging Tests
1.6.2.6. Staging
1.6.2.7. Classification
1.6.2.8. Treatment
1.6.2.9. Prognosis
1.6.2.10. Histopathology
1.6.2.11. Mature Teratoma
1.6.2.12. Gonadoblastoma
1.6.2.13. Immature Teratoma
1.6.2.14. Endodermal sinus tumor
1.6.2.15. Choriocarcinoma
1.6.2.16. Embryonal Carcinoma
1.6.2.17. Dysgerminoma
1.6.2.18. Mixed Germ Cell Tumors

1.6.3. Fertility Preservation in Pediatric Oncology Patients

1.6.3.1. Gonadotoxic Treatments
1.6.3.2. Chemotherapy
1.6.3.3. Radiotherapy
1.6.3.4. Preservation Techniques
1.6.3.5. Ovarian Suppression
1.6.3.6. Oophoropexy or Ovarian Transposition
1.6.3.7. Ovarian Cryopreservation

1.6.4. Combined Technique

1.7. Surgical Assistance in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology

1.7.1. Pediatric Hematooncologic Diseases for the Pediatric Surgeon
1.7.2. Biopsies

1.7.2.1. Types
1.7.2.2. Incisional and Excisional Biopsy Techniques
1.7.2.3. Tru-cut
1.7.2.4. Coaxial Needle
1.7.2.5. Ultrasound for Biopsy in Pediatric Oncology

1.7.3. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition in the Oncology Patient
1.7.4. Vascular Access

1.7.4.1. Classification
1.7.4.2. Ultrasound-guided Placement Technique for Vascular Accesses
1.7.5. Surgical Emergencies in the Immunocompromised Patient: Neutropenic Enterocolitis. Hemorrhagic Cystitis

1.8. Bone Tumors

1.8.1. Classification

1.8.1.1. Benign Bone Tumors

1.8.1.1.1. Epidemiology
1.8.1.1.2. Clinical Manifestations
1.8.1.1.3. Histological Diagnosis and Classifications

1.8.1.1.3.1. Bone Tumors
1.8.1.1.3.2. Cartilaginous Tumors
1.8.1.1.3.3. Fibrous Tumors
1.8.1.1.3.4. Bone Cysts

1.8.1.2. Malignant Bone Tumors

1.8.1.2.1. Introduction
1.8.1.2.2. Ewing Sarcoma

1.8.1.2.2.1. Epidemiology
1.8.1.2.2.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.8.1.2.2.3. Diagnosis
1.8.1.2.2.4. Treatment
1.8.1.2.2.5. Prognosis

1.8.1.2.3. Osteosarcoma

1.8.1.2.3.1. Epidemiology
1.8.1.2.3.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.8.1.2.3.3. Diagnosis
1.8.1.2.3.4. Treatment
1.8.1.2.3.5. Prognosis

1.9. Teratoma

1.9.1. Extragonadal Germ Cell Tumors: General Information
1.9.2. Mediastinal Teratomas
1.9.3. Retroperitoneal Teratomas
1.9.4. Sacrococcygeal Teratomas
1.9.5. Other Locations

1.10. Endocrine Tumors

1.10.1. Adrenal Gland Tumors: Pheochromocytoma

1.10.1.1. Epidemiology
1.10.1.2. Genetics
1.10.1.3. Presentation and Assessment
1.10.1.4. Treatment
1.10.1.5. Prognosis

1.10.2. Thyroid tumors

1.10.2.1. Epidemiology
1.10.2.2. Genetics
1.10.2.3. Clinical Symptoms
1.10.2.4. Diagnosis. Imaging and Cytological
1.10.2.5. Preoperative Endocrinologic Management, Surgical Intervention, Postoperative Management and Adjuvant Treatments
1.10.2.6. Complications
1.10.2.7. Postoperative Staging and Categorization
1.10.2.8. Follow-up According to Staging 

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The program includes new approaches to preoperative evaluation, intraoperative management and postoperative care of pediatric patients"

Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery

Pediatric oncologic surgery is a specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tumors in children and adolescents. It is a complex branch of medicine that requires a rigorous and updated study by the professional who wishes to work in this field. The Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery that we offer at TECH Global University provides a solid academic foundation that will allow the professional to acquire the necessary knowledge to successfully address the different challenges that arise in the area of pediatric oncology. This program will deepen in the management of the most advanced surgical techniques for the treatment of tumors in children and adolescents, as well as in the understanding of the multidisciplinary treatment protocols necessary to provide comprehensive care to the patient.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery provides a solid academic foundation that will allow the professional to acquire the necessary knowledge to successfully address the different challenges presented in the area of pediatric oncology.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Pediatric Oncologic Surgery at TECH Global University is designed to provide solid training in the latest techniques and technologies related to pediatric oncologic surgery. The main objective is to provide the professional with the knowledge for the management of tools and protocols that allow him/her to perform complex surgical interventions in a safe and effective way. In addition, this course will deepen the understanding of the nature of pediatric tumors, as well as the identification of risk factors and the prevention of their occurrence. If you are interested in expanding your knowledge and skills in the field of pediatric oncologic surgery, do not hesitate to join our educational program and become part of a select group of professionals specialized in this important area of medicine.