Practicals · GONC

Gynaecological Oncology

146 practical items from the NBEMS DrNB curriculum and the NMC DM/MCh guidelines, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

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146 items

Colposcopy

Colposcopy

Procedurehigh level of competency (DrNB); expert (NMC)

Colposcope and accessories

Instrument

Cryotherapy of cervix

Procedure

Cancer of the Lower Genital Tract

Radical vulvectomy

Procedureperform (DrNB); independently, 5 with groin dissection in 30 months (NMC)

Wide local excision of vulva

Procedureperform (DrNB)

Simple vulvectomy

Procedureperform (DrNB)

Inguinofemoral (groin) lymphadenectomy

Procedureperform (DrNB); independently (NMC)

Sentinel lymph node detection

Procedureperform (DrNB)

Radical vaginectomy

Procedureassist (DrNB)

Pelvic exenteration (anterior, posterior, total)

Procedureorganise and lead (DrNB); independently (NMC)

Preventive Oncology - Cervical screening

Diagnostic techniques and staging

Cone biopsy of cervix

Procedureexpert (NMC)

Endocervical curettage

Procedureexpert (NMC)

Endometrial biopsy and curettage

Procedureexpert (NMC)

Proctosigmoidoscopy

Procedureperform (NMC)

Colonoscopy

Procedureevaluation procedure (NMC)

Upper GI endoscopy

Procedureevaluation procedure (NMC)

Mammography interpretation

Interpretation

Pulmonary function test interpretation

Interpretation

Pre-Invasive Lesions of the Vulva and Vagina

Treatment of vulval dystrophies

Procedure

Urology

Ureteric dissection

Procedure12 complete ureteric dissections in 30 months (NMC)

Suprapubic catheter insertion

Procedure

Repair of bladder injury (cystotomy repair)

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Partial cystectomy

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Ureteroneocystostomy (ureteric reimplantation)

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Urethral / ureteric stenting

Procedurepatient selection (DrNB)

Ileal conduit

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Continent urinary conduit

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Repair of vesicovaginal fistula

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Bulbocavernosus (Martius) flap interposition

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Generic Surgical Skills

Hysteroscopy

Procedureperform (NMC)

Diagnostic laparoscopy

Procedureevaluation procedure (NMC)

Surgical staging and scoring tools

Interpretation

Choice of suture materials

Instrument

Programme goals and objectives

Central line placement and care

Procedure

Imaging

Pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound scan

Procedure

Image-guided procedures

Procedure

Plain X-ray interpretation

Interpretation

Ultrasound interpretation in gynaecological cancers

Interpretation

CT scan interpretation

Interpretation

MRI interpretation

Interpretation

PET-CT interpretation

Interpretation

Gestational Trophoblastic Disease and Neoplasia

Perioperative monitoring

Central venous pressure monitoring

Interpretation

Arterial line monitoring

Interpretation

Gastro-Intestinal Surgery

Surgical staplers

Instrument

Repair of bowel serosal and mucosal injury

Procedure

Intestinal bypass procedure

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Ileostomy

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Primary colonic anastomosis

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Appendicectomy

Procedure

Surgery for gynaecological cancers

Stoma site marking

Procedure

Vaginal hysterectomy

Procedureperform independently (NMC)

Fertility-sparing surgery for early gynaecological cancers

Procedureindependently; 5 in 30 months (NMC)

Laparoscopic lymph node dissection

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Feeding jejunostomy

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Feeding gastrostomy

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Vaginal reconstruction

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Cancer of the Uterine Cervix

Radical hysterectomy

Procedureperform (DrNB); independently, 12 in 30 months (NMC)

Pelvic lymphadenectomy

Procedureindependently; 15 pelvic + para-aortic in 30 months (NMC)

Para-aortic lymphadenectomy

Procedureindependently; 15 pelvic + para-aortic in 30 months (NMC)

Cancer of the Body of the Uterus

Cancer of the Ovary, Tube and Peritoneum

Hereditary Cancers

Principles of radiation therapy

Insertion of intracavitary brachytherapy applicators

Procedureunderstand place of (NMC)

Chemotherapy for gynaecological cancers

Intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Procedure

Chemotherapy planning, prescription and administration

Procedure

Oral examination

Breast Surgery

Clinical breast examination

Clinical examination

Basic Sciences

Specimen grossing in histopathology

Lab technique

Pathology of common gynaecological cancers

Vaginal pathology: adenosis, intraepithelial neoplasia, carcinoma, sarcoma

Specimen / spotter

Fallopian tube carcinoma

Specimen / spotter

Ovarian functional cysts

Specimen / spotter

Mucinous cystadenoma and carcinoma of ovary

Specimen / spotter

Brenner tumour

Specimen / spotter

Granulosa-theca cell tumour

Specimen / spotter

Sertoli-Leydig cell tumour

Specimen / spotter

Gynandroblastoma

Specimen / spotter

Cystic teratoma of ovary

Specimen / spotter

Embryonal carcinoma of ovary

Specimen / spotter

Endometrioid carcinoma of ovary

Specimen / spotter

Metastatic carcinoma of ovary (Krukenberg)

Specimen / spotter

Mesonephroma (clear cell carcinoma) of ovary

Specimen / spotter

Communication and Interview Skills

Breaking bad news

Communication / admin

Managing angry and aggressive patients

Communication / admin

Identifying suicide risk

Communication / admin

Identifying burnout in self and staff

Communication / admin

General Assessment of a Gynaecologic Oncology Patient

Pre and Postoperative Care

Palliative Care

End-of-life care counselling

Communication / admin

Clinical Audit and Research

Clinical audit

Communication / admin

Practical examination