Publications by authors named "Ignacio Iturburu Belmonte"
The royal decree RD 639/2014 has been published, regulating among others, the core curriculum, and specific areas of training (SAT). It is of great interest for the specialty of General and Digestive Surgery (GS and DS). The aim is to expose and clarify the main provisions and reflect on their implications for the practical application of the core curriculum and SAT in the specialty of General and Digestive Surgery, to promote initiatives and regulations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and surgical treatment of patients with acute hypercalcaemia due to primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) and compare them with other patients with PHPT without associated acute hypercalcaemia.
Material And Methods: A prospective, observational study (1998-2010) was conducted on 158 patients with PHPT treated by parathyroidectomy. Those with acute hypercalcaemia (>14 mg/dl -3.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates the current state of surgical training in Spain to see if it aligns with the objectives of the training program, using data from surveys directed at surgical Residents and Tutors conducted by the Spanish Surgeons Association.
- - Surveys were sent to 626 Residents and 142 Tutors, yielding a response rate of 19% and 29%, respectively, with the majority being first-year Residents (32%) and high overall satisfaction with the training (76%) noted.
- - Findings indicate that surgical activity meets established program standards in terms of procedure numbers and progression, but there is a lack of uniformity; additionally, the roles and accreditation of Tutors need clearer regulations.