Dr Elena Zagainova

• Rotations: Blacktown ASU/ Westmead ASU/ Trauma/ Relief 
• Responsible for the assessment and formulation of comprehensive management plans for surgical patients in the Emergency Department and the ward, under the supervision of the consultant, ensuring timely and appropriate care, primary and secondary assessment of trauma patients .
• Provide clinical, administrative support and assist in the operating theatres
• Assist with follow up of patient's post-surgical procedures as directed, following all relevant protocols, to ensure effective follow up and continuity of care of patients after discharge
• Assist with and undertake surgical procedures in theatres, commensurate with competence and as approved by supervisors
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting all assessments, procedures, and treatments clearly and organised.
• Collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and patient-centred approach to care.
• Communicating clearly and concisely with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the treatment plans and addressing any concerns or questions.

• Was responsible for the assessment and formulation of comprehensive management plans for patients in the Acute Surgical Unit, under the supervision of the consultant, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
• Coordinated and arranged diagnostic investigations and consultations with other departments for patients in the Acute Surgical Unit, facilitating efficient and comprehensive treatment.
• Assisted in arranging and coordinating operative treatments, ensuring seamless and well-coordinated surgical interventions.
• Independently performed simple procedures, such as abscess drainage and wound debridement, with precision and adherence to best practices.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, documented all assessments, procedures, and treatments clearly and organised.
• Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams, fostered a collaborative and patient-centred approach to care.
• Communicated clearly and concisely with patients and their families, ensuring they understand the treatment plans and addressing any concerns or questions.

Completed IELTS and AMC Exams and RACS Skills Assessment

Irkutsk Regional Cancer Center is one of the leading medical establishments in the Siberian Federal region. The centre diagnoses and treats malignant tumours, including severe cases such as bone, soft tissue, pancreas, liver and brain, using sophisticated technologies.
More than 25 thousand are provided medical services every year, with over 20 000 operative interventions conducted.

• Diagnosed and treated patients with urogenital diseases, specializing in cancerous urological conditions such as prostate adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and urothelial carcinoma.
• Administered necessary treatment procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and recovery.
• Assisted in open and laparoscopic surgeries for various urological cancers, including those affecting the kidneys, bladder, prostate, UTUC, and adrenal glands.
• Performed surgeries for urogenital disorders, such as laparoscopic and open radical nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, open radical and partial cystectomy, partial nephrectomy, transurethral resection of bladder tumour, pelvic lymphadenectomy, transurethral resection of the prostate, circumcision, and partial and total penectomy.
• Managed postoperative care and effectively handled post-op complications, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Provided expert management for patients with urological disorders in the emergency department, offering timely and efficient care.
• Consulted with patients in other departments who presented with urogenital symptoms, providing comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans.
• Treated bladder dysfunction resulting from surgeries on pelvic organs, implementing appropriate interventions for improved patient outcomes.
• Prescribed and administered treatment for individuals suffering from urology-associated disorders, including acute and chronic prostatitis, orchitis, cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, leukoplakia, and erythroplakia of the penis.
• Managed emergencies such as urinary tract sepsis, urethral trauma, and renal trauma, ensuring prompt and effective interventions.
• Facilitated the transition of end-stage cancer patients to hospice care, offering compassionate support and guidance.
• Actively participated in multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive and integrated care.
• Provided direct supervision and mentorship to trainee and junior doctors, fostering their professional growth and development.

• Provided expert consultation to patients suffering from a range of urogenital diseases, including prostatitis, orchitis, acute and chronic cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, urolithiasis, and sexually transmitted diseases.
• Conducted cystoscopy, prostate massage, and swabs from the urethra, utilizing advanced medical techniques to diagnose and treat patients accurately.
• Developed personalized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and medical knowledge, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Conducted follow-up consultations to monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.

Rotations at:

• Regional Clinical Hospital.
• Irkutsk Regional Oncology Centre.
• Non-Governmental Health Care Institution "Road Clinical Hospital at the Station Irkutsk - Passenger JSC" Russian Railways .
• Regional State Autonomous Health Institution "Ivano-Matreninsky Children's City Clinical Hospital". 
• State Budgetary Health Care Institution Irkutsk Regional Tuberculosis Hospital. 

• Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from urogenital diseases, including various types of cancer such as prostate adenocarcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, and urothelial carcinoma.
• Administered necessary treatment procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and recovery.
• Assisted in open and laparoscopic surgeries for cancer of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, UTUC, and adrenal glands, contributing to successful surgical outcomes.
• Performed surgeries to treat urogenital disorders, such as open radical nephrectomy, open radical and partial cystectomy, partial nephrectomy, radiofrequency ablation of kidney tumors, transurethral resection of bladder tumors, circumcision, and partial and total penectomy.
• Managed postoperative care and effectively handled post-op complications, ensuring patient safety and well-being.
• Prescribed and administered appropriate treatment for individuals suffering from urology-associated disorders, including acute and chronic prostatitis, orchitis, acute and chronic cystitis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Managed emergencies such as urinary tract sepsis, urethral trauma, and renal trauma, providing timely and effective interventions.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring comprehensive documentation of patient care and treatment plans.

Rotations in: Urology, Mammology, Abdominal Surgery, Radiology, Chemotherapy, Gynaecology, Coloproctology, Medical Statistics.

Rotations at:

• Irkutsk Order "Badge of Honor" Regional Clinical Hospital.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Coloproctological Department.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Purulent Surgery Department. 
• Regional Clinical Hospital Surgical Thoracic Department. 
• Regional Clinical Hospital Department of Urology.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Vascular Surgery Department.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Cardiosurgical Department.
• Irkutsk Regional Oncology Centre.
• Irkutsk City Clinical Hospital №3 Traumatology Department.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Portal Hypertension Department.
• Regional Clinical Hospital Microsurgical Department. 

The Government-Funded Educational Institution of Further Professional Education “Irkutsk State Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education” of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Russia 

In Russia, Internship is conducted as part of medical school.