SSO Landmark Papers Series - Melanoma
The Society of Surgical Oncology has published The Landmark Series, an invaluable series of reviews that discuss the key papers of surgical oncology which shape our practice today. Dr. Kelly McMasters, Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Surgical Oncology, joins us today to introduce the Landmark Series, as well as walk us through the Landmark papers regarding the treatment of melanoma.
49m Sep 07, 2020
49m
Palliative Care and Surgery
Dr. Red Hoffman, Dr. Fabian Johnston, and Dr. Susan McCammon, each surgeons with unique expertise in palliative care, join us to discuss the difficult decisions and discussions we sometimes must make for those patients with the worst prognoses or who are suffering the most.
1hr 5m Aug 31, 2020
1hr 5m
BTK/AAS "How I Built It" Series - Dr. John Birkmeyer
Leaders in clinical and health services research discuss keys to success in this collaborative effort between BTK and The Association for Academic Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Karan Chhabra discussing building a strong health services research program from the bottom-up with Dr. John Birkmeyer.
25m Aug 24, 2020
25m
Adrenal Incidentaloma and Adrenalectomy with Dr. Travis McKenzie
Dr. Travis McKenzie from Mayo Clinic discusses his approach to the adrenal incidentaloma, and shares pearls of wisdom for shucking out those adrenal masses.
58m Aug 17, 2020
58m
Cerebrovascular Trauma with Dr. Todd Rasmussen
Kevin and Nicole discuss the management of ceberbrovascular trauma, primarily blunt and penetrating injuries to the carotid and vertebral arteries. Dr. Rasmussen is a Colonel in the United States Air Force and is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and an attending vascular surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Me...
59m Aug 10, 2020
59m
What Happened - American Board of Surgery 2020 Qualifying Exam Failure
American Board of Surgery FAQs regarding 2020 QE http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?faq_virtualgsqe2020   Guests on this podcast   Dr. Buyske President and CEO of The American Board of Surgery   Dr. Benjamin Jarman Gundersen Medical Foundation General Surgery Residency Program Director  President - Association of Program Directors in Surgery   Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall Trauma and Acute...
1hr 12m Aug 03, 2020
1hr 12m
BTK/ANNALS JOURNAL CLUB #17: RACIAL DISPARITIES IN THE COVID-19 ERA
In this 17th joint journal club with Annals of Surgery, we are joined by Dr. Sidra Bonner and Dr. Glenn Wakam, co-authors of the recently accepted paper "Covid-19 and Racial Disparities: Moving Toward Surgical Equity."   Our two guests are residents at the University of Michigan who lead an excellent discussion around their recent work in which they challenge the common belief among surgeons th...
41m Jul 30, 2020
41m
Systemic Bias and Structural Racism in Surgery and Medicine
The recent murder of George Floyd, among others, has once again brought to the forefront discourse on the deep-rooted, structural obstacles and mistreatment that black people face. Those roots have grown into our own profession as well, so join the BTK team this week as we discuss the serious topic of systemic racism in surgery and how we can begin to overcome it. Featuring our guests: Carla ...
55m Jul 27, 2020
55m
ECMO Basics Part 3 with Patrick Georgoff and Nicholas Teman
Thanks to Patrick Georgoff @georgoff and Nicholas Teman @nickteman for this fantastic 3 part series. Check out our new website designed by Michael Vu Check out our new YouTube series on bedside procedures. First video is how to place a chest tube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5HuiD51Su0
27m Jul 24, 2020
27m
ECMO Basics Part 2 with Patrick Georgoff and Nicholas Teman
A big thanks to Patrick Georgoff and Nicholas Teman for putting together this great mini-series. Have you seen our YouTube page? Everything from ABSITE review, to technical skills to landmark paper reviews. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkuV3bsUyp0q4mTFHFEoKg Our website has also been updated. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkuV3bsUyp0q4mTFHFEoKg
22m Jul 21, 2020
22m
ECMO Basics Part 1 with Patrick Georgoff and Nicholas Teman
Please enjoy this three part series on ECMO by Patrick Georgoff and Please check out our Journal Cast for quick breakdowns of landmark papers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tsRUhnVDCw
32m Jul 20, 2020
32m
Virtual Interviewing for Residency and Fellowship in the COVID Era
Join Dr. Scott Steele and Dr. Jason Bingham as they host our guests, Dr. Howard Ross and Dr. Ajita Prabhu to discuss interviewing in this new age of Zoom conferences. Prior BTK personality Dr. Woo Do also drops in to the show to discuss his own experiences interviewing for (and successfully matching in!) a Pediatric Surgery fellowship! Dr. Howard Ross - Chief of Colorectal Surgery and General ...
40m Jul 13, 2020
40m
Abdominal Vascular Trauma - Venous with Dr. Todd Rasmussen
Abdominal Vascular Trauma – Venous with Dr. Todd Rasmussen. Episode 3 of 6 for our vascular trauma series. Kevin and Adham discuss the management of injuries to the vena cava and portomesenteric venous system with Dr. Rasmussen. Dr. Rasmussen is a Colonel in the United States Air Force and is a Professor of Surgery and Associate Dean of Research at the Uniformed Services University of Health ...
32m Jul 07, 2020
32m
"War Doctor" David Nott on Surgery in War Zones
Dr. David Nott has been a Consultant Surgeon at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for 23 years where he specializes in general surgery. Professor Nott also performs vascular and trauma surgery at St Mary’s Hospital and cancer surgery at the Royal Marsden Hospital. For the past twenty three years David has taken unpaid leave each year to work for the aid agencies Médecins Sans Frontières, the In...
1hr 2m Jul 01, 2020
1hr 2m
BTK/AAS "How I Built It" Series - Dr. Karl Bilimoria
Leaders in clinical and health services research discuss keys to success in this collaborative effort between BTK and The Association for Academic Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Fabian Johnston has an engaging conversation with Dr. Karl Bilimoria about establishing a world-class health services research program.
35m Jun 22, 2020
35m
BTK/ANNALS JOURNAL CLUB #16: GLOBAL SURGERY
Join us for our 16th joint Journal Club with Annals of Surgery! We discuss the hot topic of global surgery—specifically, how to advance your surgical career while pursuing interests in global surgery.   This episode's guest author is Dr. Sherry Wren, Director of Global Surgery and Professor of Surgery at Stanford University. She is also Vice Chair for Professional Development and Diversity, and...
35m May 31, 2020
35m
BTK/ANNALS JOURNAL CLUB #15: SAFE CHOLECYSTECTOMY ORAL BOARDS REVIEW
Join us for our 15th joint Journal Club with Annals of Surgery! We discuss a brand-new set of multisociety guidelines, putting together the latest evidence on preventing bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.   This episode's guest author is Dr. Michael Brunt, Professor and Chief of MIS at Wash U in St. Louis, and lead author of the new paper "Safe Cholecystectomy Multi-Soc...
38m May 24, 2020
38m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 11 - Solid Organ Injury
Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD and Jayne McCauley, MD In this episode (the last of the series) we cover the management of blunt injury to the solid organs…the liver, spleen, and kidney.  DOMINATE THE DAY. References: Nonoperative management of blunt hepatic injury: An Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guideline (https://www.east.org/education/practice-managemen...
40m May 20, 2020
40m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 10 - Rib Fractures
Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD and Jayne McCauley, MD This…episode….covers…rib…fractures…sorry, I am splinting.  Was that a fever?  Am I developing pneumonia?!  Could this have been avoided with regional anesthesia? Or surgical fixation?  Tune in to find out everything you need to know about the management of rib fractures. References: Kasotakis G, Hasenboehler EA, Streib EW, et al. Operative...
39m May 18, 2020
39m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 9 - Complex Case Discussion #2
Host: Patrick Georgoff, MD with special guest Bryan Cotton, MD, Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas in Houston, and Ethan Taub, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas in Houston. This is part 2 of complex case discussions.  In this episode, we discuss the management of complex trauma cases with Dr. Bryan C...
50m May 15, 2020
50m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 8 - Complex Case Discussion #1
Host: Patrick Georgoff, MD with special guest Bryan Cotton, MD, Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas in Houston and Ethan Taub, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas in Houston. This is part I of complex case discussions.  In this episode, we discuss the management of complex trauma cases with Dr. Bryan Co...
1hr 5m May 13, 2020
1hr 5m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 7 - Traumatic Brain Injury
This episode covers all things TBI.  It’s a perfect review for the non-neurosurgeon. References: ACS TQIP Best Practices in the Management of TBI (https://www.facs.org/-/media/files/quality-programs/trauma/tqip/tbi_guidelines.ashx) Brain Trauma Foundation guidelines (https://braintrauma.org/guidelines/guidelines-for-the-management-of-severe-tbi-4th-ed#/)
46m May 11, 2020
46m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 6 - Spinal Cord Injury
This episode covers spinal cord injury, including cervical spine clearance and pre-hospital, ED/trauma bay, and ICU management.  Guaranteed to give you the confidence you need to *appropriately* toss that ill-fitting cervical collar in the trash. References: NEXUS criteria: https://www.mdcalc.com/nexus-criteria-c-spine-imaging Canadian C-spine rule: https://www.mdcalc.com/canadian-c-spine-...
36m May 08, 2020
36m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 5 - Gun Violence
In this episode, we talk about gun violence in America.  We cover gun violence statistics, the second amendment, current gun laws, the research conundrum, and gun policy with a focus on background checks, assault weapons, and public opinion.  We also discuss recommendations from the American College of Surgeons. References: Rand Corporation: The Science of Gun Policy (https://www.rand.org/pub...
42m May 06, 2020
42m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 4 - TEG and Anticoagulant Reversal
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 4 - TEG and Anticoagulant Reversal This is part II of trauma resuscitation.  In this episode we cover TEG and anticoagulant reversal.  We worked hard to keep things practical and clinically relevant  - perfect for listeners who want to dominate their next trauma resuscitation.
31m May 04, 2020
31m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 3 - Transfusion Medicine For The Trauma Surgeon
Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD and Jason Brill, MD This is part I of trauma resuscitation.  In this episode we cover transfusion medicine from a trauma surgery perspective.  Whole blood, 1:1:1, massive transfusion…it’s all here.
39m May 01, 2020
39m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 2 - REBOA
Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD and Teddy Puzio, MD This episode covers all things REBOA, including indications, practical tips and tricks, and complications.  Don’t be shy – have a listen. References: Joseph et al. Nationwide Analysis of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta in Civilian Trauma. JAMA Surgery 2019 (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30892574) Brenner et al. ...
30m Apr 29, 2020
30m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 1 - Neck Trauma
Neck trauma Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD and Jayne McCauley, MD The inaugural episode of the BIG T TRAUMA series!  This series will offer clinically oriented material that focuses on how best to care for traumatically injured and critically ill patients.  The information presented in this podcast is designed for surgical trainees but is appropriate for anyone with an interest in trauma surgery...
28m Apr 27, 2020
28m
BTK/AAS "How I Built It" Series - Dr. Clifford Ko
Leaders in clinical and health services research discuss keys to success in this collaborative effort between BTK and The Association for Academic Surgery. In this episode, Drs. Fabian Johnston and Stephanie Bonne have an engaging conversation with Dr. Clifford Ko about improving quality of surgical care through with a robust health services research program.
47m Apr 22, 2020
47m
COVID-19: Ethical Responsibility during a Pandemic with Dr. Angelos
Dr. Peter Angelos is an endocrine surgeon and medical ethicist at the University of Chicago. He answers our questions regarding the ethical and moral obligations and implications during the struggles of this pandemic.
26m Apr 16, 2020
26m
Special COVID19 Coverage: How to deal with anxiety and stress coming from this pandemic
Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike discusses the stress that the surgical residents and attending are facing in this unprecedented times. Listen in for techniques that can help you and your close ones navigate through emotions and manage stress in a productive manner.
27m Apr 06, 2020
27m
Critical Care Management of COVID-19 from the Front Lines - Dr. Mayur Narayan
Dr. Mayur Narayan associate professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center, describes his early experience managing a SICU full of COVID-19 + positive patients. Dr. Patrick Georgoff, critical care fellow, and frequent Behind The Knife contributor joins us to help break down the critical care aspects of COVID-19. Resources SCCM Covid guidelines: http://www.med.umich.edu/surgery/mcccn/do...
53m Apr 01, 2020
53m
Healthcare Leadership in Crisis - (COVID-19) with Dr. Scott Steele and Dr. Tom Hustead
Behind the Knife joins Cal Walters on his podcast "Intentional Living and Leadership" to discuss leading in a healthcare crisis with two veteran physicians that have served on multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. If you are interested in becoming a better leader or living a more intentional life, please check out Cal's podcast. Highly recommend. https://www.calwalters.me/ Intentio...
43m Mar 30, 2020
43m
COVID19 Special - Ventilator Management Refresher for Surgeons
Check out Dr. Patrick Georgoff's Youtube video that describes in more detail the basics of managing a ventilator. https://youtu.be/RHx-p5RFoaA Some great resources tagged below: ARDSnet ventilator protocols: http://www.ardsnet.org/files/ventilator_protocol_2008-07.pdf Caring for the COVID pt from JAMA https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2762996
47m Mar 19, 2020
47m
COVID-19 Essentials for Surgeons
Critical information on COVID-19 and how it impacts us as surgeons, and how we can help in the fight. Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike – Chair of the Texas Tech Department of Surgery -Discusses preparing her department of surgery for COVID Dr. Angela Hewlett – Medical Director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit -Breaks down the basics of this virus from an ID perspective Dr. Christian Jones – Dire...
1hr Mar 17, 2020
1hr
Arterial Abdominal Vascular Trauma with Dr. Todd Rasmussen
Episode 2 of 6 of our vascular trauma series collaboration with Audible Bleeding. Kevin and Adham discuss the management of abdominal arterial vascular injuries with Dr. Rasmussen If you want to read more about vascular trauma, please refer to Rich's Vascular Trauma https://www.elsevier.com/books/richs-vascular-trauma/9781455712618
54m Mar 11, 2020
54m
#14: Annals of Surgery Journal Club discussing the latest thyroid guidelines
Join us for our 14th joint Journal Club with Annals of Surgery! We discuss a brand-new set of guidelines from the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons to help keep us up-to-date on thyroid disease.   This episode's guest authors are Dr. Kepal Patel, the Director of Endocrine Surgery at NYU, and Dr Herb Chen, the Chair of Surgery at UAB. They are two of the authors of "Guidelines for the D...
29m Feb 23, 2020
29m
BTK ABSITE #28: DO NOT OPEN UNTIL ON YOUR WAY TO ABSITE
Recorded a few years ago for ABSITE and one of our first reviews, but these are truly your tips and tricks to get you those few extra points! Dominate the ABSITE! Check out our book: https://amzn.to/379rGtR
46m Jan 23, 2020
46m
BTK ABSITE #27: Surgical Potpourri
We review high-yield miscellaneous topics for the ABSITE, including: peritoneal dialysis catheters, sarcoma, and melanoma. Check out our book: https://amzn.to/379rGtR
29m Jan 22, 2020
29m
BTK ABSITE #26: Thoracic
We discuss a wide range of high-yield thoracic topics for the ABSITE and General Surgery Boards.  These include anatomy, benign/malignant pathology, and trauma. Thoracic is not currently part of our ABSITE review Podcast Companion, but will be added in future editions. Thanks for listening!
49m Jan 21, 2020
49m
BTK ABSITE #25: Transplant Surgery
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55m Jan 20, 2020
55m
BTK ABSITE #24: Pediatric Surgery
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57m Jan 19, 2020
57m
BTK ABSITE #23: Anesthesia
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34m Jan 19, 2020
34m
BTK ABSITE #22: Hernias
Quick hits for those ABSITE hernia questions.  Once again we apologize for the audio quality, but unfortunately we were recording 100s of miles apart! https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion-ebook/dp/B082MKW2VR
33m Jan 17, 2020
33m
BTK ABSITE #21: Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid/Base
Another great ABSITE Review!  Dr. Martin joins us once again to review Fluids, Electrolytes, and the terrifying Acid/Base! Quick hits and tips to get you through these questions! We do apologize for the overall audio quality!  We were spread out over a couple states and sometimes talk over one another. https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion-ebook/dp/B082MKW2VR
54m Jan 17, 2020
54m
BTK ABSITE #20: Critical Care, Part 2
Dr. Matthew Martin is back with Part 2 of high yield critical care.
34m Jan 16, 2020
34m
BTK ABSITE #19: Critical Care, Part 1
Dr. Matthew Martin takes through another thorough review of critical care. Part 2 up next. Make sure to download our ABSITE Podcast Companion and review the notes a few times before your exam!
37m Jan 16, 2020
37m
BTK ABSITE #18: Trauma, Part 2
Here it is one more complete hour of us getting quizzed by Dr. Martin on pertinent trauma topics on the ABSITE. -Pancreas, Vascular, Pelvis, Retroperitoneum, Pregnancy and Children + Quickfire If you don't know Dr. Matthew Martin. He is a trauma and critical care surgeon in both Tacoma WA and Portland OR. He is the director of Madigan trauma and also a co-moderator of the EAST Traumacast.
1hr 2m Jan 14, 2020
1hr 2m
BTK ABSITE #17: Trauma, Part 1
Dr. Matthew Martin joins us today to take us head to toe in the trauma patient and highlights key testable points. Be sure to join in next week for Part 2 where he takes us through a quick fire session to to sharpen your skills before the ABSITE. Additionally we recorded a fantastic critical care review with him that we will be releasing next week.
54m Jan 14, 2020
54m
BTK ABSITE #16: Hematology
We review high yield hematology, to include: acquired and congenital bleeding and clotting disorders, blood products, and anticoagulants. Make sure to download our ABSITE podcast companion here! (https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion-ebook/dp/B082MKW2VR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=251NNJ53SXEXH&keywords=behind+the+knife&qid=1578830075&sprefix=behind+the+knife%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1)
19m Jan 13, 2020
19m