TECAD Cirurgia Digestiva study plan

Map the full TECAD Cirurgia Digestiva syllabus into a one-page checklist of subtopics, marking each as known, shaky, or unknown

Define the core anatomy and embryology of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum from memory by drawing labeled diagrams

List the diagnostic workup sequence for dysphagia and for upper GI bleeding, including which exam comes first and why

Build a spaced-repetition deck covering surgical anatomy and basic semiology of the upper GI tract, capped at 120 cards

Explain the indications, contraindications, and technical steps of the main esophageal and gastric operations (fundoplication, Heller myotomy, gastrectomy types)

Compare Billroth I, Billroth II, and Roux-en-Y reconstruction in terms of anatomy, complications, and nutritional consequences

Summarize postoperative complication patterns after esophagectomy and gastrectomy, including anastomotic leak presentation and timing

Write out the TNM staging logic for esophageal and gastric cancer and how stage changes management

Trace the anatomy of the liver, biliary tree, and pancreas with emphasis on surgical landmarks and danger zones

Outline the workup and management pathway for acute cholecystitis, choledocholithiasis, and acute pancreatitis

State the indications and timing for cholecystectomy, ERCP, and pancreatic drainage in each of the above scenarios

List complications of hepatobiliary surgery and their typical postoperative day of onset

Review the entire first-half material (upper GI plus hepatobiliary and pancreas) and rank weak areas by error rate

Complete a timed block of at least 40 mixed questions and categorize every miss by subtopic

Re-teach the three weakest subtopics aloud or in writing as if explaining to a colleague

Update the spaced-repetition deck by suspending mastered cards and adding missed concepts

Describe the anatomy, blood supply, and surgical diseases of the small bowel, colon, and rectum, including obstruction and ischemia

Differentiate the clinical presentation and management of acute appendicitis, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease surgical indications

Explain the principles of colorectal cancer staging, surgical margins, and neoadjuvant versus adjuvant therapy

Outline stoma types, indications, and common complications

Summarize the surgical approach to abdominal wall hernias, including classification, repair options, and recurrence risk factors

Outline the management of acute abdomen, peritonitis, and abdominal trauma using a systematic primary survey framework

Explain the indications for damage-control surgery and the rationale behind each step

Review fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional support principles relevant to the postoperative digestive surgery patient

Consolidate all subtopics into a single high-yield review document limited to the 50 facts most likely to be tested

Run two timed mixed blocks of at least 50 questions each and record accuracy by subtopic

Revisit every item still marked shaky on the week 1 checklist and close or escalate each one

Practice rapid recall of operative indications and complication timelines under a five-minute drill

Simulate full exam conditions with at least two complete timed practice sessions and no reference material

Audit remaining weak subtopics and limit review to those only, avoiding broad re-reading

Rehearse the high-yield sheet and spaced-repetition deck for final consolidation

Plan exam-day logistics and a final 48-hour light review schedule