BTK ABSITE 2022 - Hematology
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
20m Jan 03, 2022
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Breast
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
44m Jan 02, 2022
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Vascular Part 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
42m Jan 01, 2022
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Vascular Part 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
42m Dec 31, 2021
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Colorectal Part 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
41m Dec 30, 2021
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Colorectal Part 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
43m Dec 29, 2021
43m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Pancreas
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
58m Dec 28, 2021
58m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Adrenal
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
33m Dec 27, 2021
33m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Hepatobiliary Part 2
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
31m Dec 26, 2021
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BTK ABSITE 2022 - Hepatobiliary Part 1
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
34m Dec 25, 2021
34m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Spleen
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
26m Dec 24, 2021
26m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Stomach
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
55m Dec 23, 2021
55m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Esophagus
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
44m Dec 22, 2021
44m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Parathyroid
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
28m Dec 21, 2021
28m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Thyroid
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2022 - high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don't forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Knife-ABSITE-Podcast-Companion/dp/0578802767/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=behind+the+knife+podcast&qid=1639489872&sr=8-2 If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you ...
28m Dec 20, 2021
28m
Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Preoperative Optimization for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Preoperative Optimization Recurrences and complications following abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair are common challenges for the general surgery. In this episode, the Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction team discusses evidence-based approaches to preoperative optimization and prehabilitation.  We review patient modifiable risk factors and multi-disciplinary strategies for r...
26m Dec 16, 2021
26m
Journal Review in Breast Surgery: Management of Residual Disease After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Why should a surgeon care about breast cancer chemotherapy trials? Join Drs. Michael Alvarado, Rita Mukhtar, and Alexa Glencer as they discuss the benefits of neoadjuvant chemotherapy over upfront surgery and the role of adjuvant chemotherapy for select patients who harbor residual disease at the time of surgery. Learning objectives: - Understand the benefits conferred by neoadjuvant chemother...
18m Dec 13, 2021
18m
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: The Pregnant Trauma Patient
Has anyone else ever felt the anxiety of hearing the EMS radio call in a pregnant trauma patient, knowing you will soon be getting two patients in one? How do we prioritize our assessment, diagnostic work up, and treatment options for our patient when we have a second patient growing in her uterus?  Join our Miami Trauma team including Drs. Urréchaga, Neeman, and Rattan as they discuss how to n...
26m Dec 09, 2021
26m
Journal Review in Surgical Palliative Care: Palliative Care in the Surgical ICU
Welcome to the first Surgical Palliative Care Journal Club, the second of a six-part series focused on the integration of palliative care into the practice of surgery.  Join us as we discuss the first study of how to best integrate palliative medicine principles into the care of trauma ICU patients.  We then tackle the question:  Why are surgeons often unwilling to discontinue life-sustaining t...
31m Dec 06, 2021
31m
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Operative Performance Assessment
5 years of General Surgery residency? Check. Case numbers? Check. Ready for independent practice? Hmmm. Join Drs. John D. Mellinger, Jeremy Lipman, Judith French, and Amy Han as we discuss the past, present and future of operative assessment. Learning objectives: In this episode, we discuss the current practices of operative assessment in surgical training and the opportunities for improveme...
35m Dec 02, 2021
35m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Critical Care: Arrhythmias
Cardiac arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation are common in any ICU. But, adequately addressing additional perioperative considerations is key in the surgical ICU. In this Critical Care episode of Behind the Knife, Drs. Bankhead, Dumas, & Park will address how to approach a critically ill patient who presents with an arrythmia. Hemodynamically stable vs. unstable patients are discussed, as we...
27m Nov 29, 2021
27m
Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: Adjuvant Therapy in Lung Adenocarcinoma
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and what better way is there to spend your time than getting to know the recent advances in adjuvant therapy for early-stage lung adenocarcinoma? Learning Objectives -        Review work-up and treatment of lung adenocarcinoma -        Review evidence behind Osimertinib as an adjuvant therapy in EGFR mutation positive disease -        Review recent adv...
24m Nov 22, 2021
24m
cT2N0 Middle Rectal CA: Neoadjuvant Therapy or Resect?
Join Behind the Knife's very own Dr. Scott Steele, Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, for a high-level talk on the treatment of T2N0 rectal cancer. There is an associated video that goes along with this episode.  Check it out at behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) or YouTube. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access ...
18m Nov 18, 2021
18m
Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: Cancer Emergencies
Join Drs. Ashlie Nadler, Jordan Nantais and Graham Skelhorne-Gross as they tackle Cancer Emergencies. Case 1 - Learning Points: These are complex patients and multidisciplinary care should be provided with input from oncology. A step-up approach should be used, starting with medical management prior to considering surgery in appropriate patients. Highly selected patients may benefit from surg...
34m Nov 15, 2021
34m
Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Genetic Testing for Thyroid Cancer
In this episode from the Endocrine Surgery team at BTK we discuss the clinical applications of genetic testing for thyroid cancer. We walk through three cases of thyroid nodules and discuss why and how genetic testing can guide surgical and medical management. As usual we review key points such as imaging criteria for thyroid nodules, the Bethesda system for thyroid cytopathology, and MEN syndr...
56m Nov 11, 2021
56m
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer
Adjuvant?  Neoadjuvant?  Short course?  Long course?  The treatment of rectal cancer treatment has come a long way.  Tune in to learn more about Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) and the mysterious HOLY PLANE. Learning Objectives: 1.    Describe the rationale for Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for rectal cancer 2.    Review the history of chemo and radiation therapy in treatment of rectal canc...
32m Nov 08, 2021
32m
Family Leave During Surgical Training: A Discussion with ABS President Dr. Jo Buyske
The American Board of Surgery has a new family leave policy for surgery trainees: https://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?policygsleave.  What's new?  Is it enough?  And what does competency-based training have to do with it?  Join Drs. Patrick Georgoff and Shanaz Hossain as they discuss the details with ABS president Dr. Jo Buyske. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to...
28m Nov 04, 2021
28m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Pregnancy and Parenthood
Tick tock tick tock, 5 min is up! There is a plus sign on the testing stick. And you are…. Pregnant! Congratulations??? Join Drs. Erika Rangel, Eugene Kim, Yue-yung Hu, and Debbie Li as they discuss the challenges surgeons and trainees face as they navigate through pregnancy and parenthood. Learning objectives: In this episode, we learn about the personal experiences including the good, the ba...
38m Nov 01, 2021
38m
Clinical Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Post-Inguinal Hernia Repair Chronic Pain
Post-operative pain is a challenging topic most surgeons would prefer not to have to think about, and post-inguinal hernia repair pain can be a particular pain in the…groin. Drs. Mike Weykamp, Andrew Wright, and Nick Cetrulo from the University of Washington provide a framework for approaching these challenging patients to help clarify when and how to best evaluate post-inguinal hernia repair p...
38m Oct 28, 2021
38m
CODA Long-Term Trial Results: Antibiotics versus Surgery for Appendicitis
The CODA trial is back – this time to shed light on long-term outcomes for antibiotics versus surgery for appendicitis! Dr. David Flum, lead investigator of the CODA trial, and Dr. Lillian Kao join us today to discuss the results after at least 1 year of follow-up in their patients. Read the full update here in the New England Journal of Medicine: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2116...
25m Oct 25, 2021
25m
Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and COVID: A Reckoning
It’s a brave new world people!  There has been an extraordinary and historic change in the way society interacts with information.  With the COVID pandemic raging misinformation and conspiracy theories have taken off like wildfire.  But why?  And what can we as providers do about it?  Join Drs. Patrick Georgoff and Brian Southwell for this timely discussion. Dr. Southwell is Senior Director of...
38m Oct 21, 2021
38m
Journal Review in Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery: Surgical Outcomes of the SWOG S1505 Trial
Journal Review in HPB – Surgical Outcomes of the SWOG S1505 Trial Description: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy remains a controversial topic for resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma. This randomized trial examines surgical and clinical outcomes from peri-operative regimens, mFOLFIRNOX and gem-Abraxane. The HPB Behind the Knife team dives into the specifics of the trial design and findings, as well as...
59m Oct 18, 2021
59m
Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Bariatric Emergencies for the General Surgeon Part 2
Join BTK founders, Dr. Jason Bingham and Dr. John McClellan, as they discuss bariatric emergencies for the general surgeon.  This is Part 2 of 2. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.
31m Oct 14, 2021
31m
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Pigtail Catheters for Traumatic Hemothorax
Large diameter 26-32Fr chest tubes are the treatment of choice at many institutions for the treatment of traumatic hemothorax, but does the currently available data support that? Are there better options available? Join our team as we discuss the The Small 14-French (Fr) Percutaneous Catheter vs. Large (28-32Fr) Open Chest Tube for Traumatic Hemothorax (P-CAT): A Multi-center Randomized Clinica...
30m Oct 11, 2021
30m
Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Bariatric Emergencies for the General Surgeon Part 1
Join BTK founders, Dr. Jason Bingham and Dr. John McClellan, as they discuss bariatric emergencies for the general surgeon.  This is Part 1 of 2. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.
31m Oct 07, 2021
31m
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease – What the $#^% are we talking about? Peripheral Artery Disease is all about saving peoples legs and lives, but we often don’t talk about PAD lesions with a common clinical language. In this episode of Behind the Knife, the vascular surgery team introduces the Global Vascular Guidelines anddiscusses the WIfI, TASC, and GLASS classifications systems designed to standar...
25m Oct 04, 2021
25m
Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education Series: Mock Oral Exam Part 2
The Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education team is back with Mock Oral exams.  This is episode 2 of 2 and includes 2 high-yield cases. Also available in video format at www.behindtheknife.org (http://www.behindtheknife.org/) . For more information on the Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education initiative visit www.crsvirtualed.org (http://www.crsvirtualed.org/) .
35m Sep 30, 2021
35m
Journal Review in Transplant Surgery: New Topics in Liver Transplantation
Learning Objectives: ·       Describe the role of portal vein embolization and how it is currently utilized in the setting of metastatic colon cancer ·       Understand adequate functional volume and delineate different methods of increasing a future liver remnant ·       Identify the leading causes of drug-induced liver failure and recognize how these have changed over time Journal Articles: ...
28m Sep 27, 2021
28m
Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education Series: Mock Oral Exam Part 1
The Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education team is back with Mock Oral exams.  This is episode 1 of 2 and includes 2 high-yield cases. Also available in video format at www.behindtheknife.org. For more information on the Colorectal Surgery Virtual Education initiative visit www.crsvirtualed.org.
32m Sep 23, 2021
32m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Curative Options for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Description:  A patient being surveilled for untreated hepatitis C presents to your clinic for a newly identified liver mass. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for ~90% of new liver cancers and infection by hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are the main risk factors. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis associated with metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, however, have contributed to HCC ...
45m Sep 20, 2021
45m
Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Controversies Surrounding Extended VTE Prophylaxis
Ever wonder why some bariatric patients received extended VTE prophylaxis and others do not? Or what the ideal chemical VTE prophylaxis is for bariatric patients? All of your questions answered in this journal review discussion! Journal articles: A single-center comparison of extended and restricted thromboprophylaxis with LMWH after metabolic surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31641983...
22m Sep 16, 2021
22m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Colorectal Cancer with Synchronous Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis
You’re faced with a challenging case of a patient with rectal cancer and synchronous liver lesion. Where do you start: chemotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, upfront surgery, liver first, rectum first? Join Drs. Carole Richard, François Dagbert and Maher Al Khaldi as they discuss the management of a patient with rectal cancer with a synchronous hepatic metastasis. Learning objectives In this episod...
45m Sep 13, 2021
45m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 13 - Pitfalls in Trauma #2
"The eyes do not see what the mind does not know." Trauma surgery is riddled with pitfalls.  Take your guard down for a minute and BAM, you are eating humble pie.  Don't let this happen to you! Join Drs. Bryan Cotton, Teddy Puzio, Krislynn Mueck, and host Patrick Georgoff for a fun, high-yield review.  In this episode (2 of 2), we cover: Splenic pseudoaneurysm Compartment syndrome Urogenital...
34m Sep 09, 2021
34m
Journal Review in Pediatric Surgery: Pediatric Ovarian Mass
Please join Drs. Brian Gray, Amanda Jensen and Manisha Bhatia from Indiana University as they discuss ovarian mass in pediatric surgery. Journal Article links: Madenci AL, Vandewalle RJ, Dieffenbach BV, Laufer MR, Boyd TK, Voss SD, et al. Multicenter pre-operative assessment of pediatric ovarian malignancy. J Pediatr Surg 2019;54(9):1921-5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30867096/ Dasgupta ...
23m Sep 06, 2021
23m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 12 - Pitfalls in Trauma #1
"The eyes do not see what the mind does not know." Trauma surgery is riddled with pitfalls.  Take your guard down for a minute and BAM, you are eating humble pie.  Don't let this happen to you! Join Drs. Bryan Cotton, Teddy Puzio, Rushabh Dev, and host Patrick Georgoff for a fun, high-yield review.  In this episode (1 of 2), we cover: Extraperitoneal rectal injury Blunt cerebrovascular injur...
30m Sep 02, 2021
30m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Supporting the Struggling Resident
The chief residents in your program are at their wits end with some of their colleagues. Residents are yelling at nurses, skin closures look like they’re from a horror movie and a patient almost died because of a delay in being seen. How can the chiefs and program director help these struggling residents? Join Drs. Kyla Terhune, Jeremy Lipman, Judith French and Amy Han as they discuss how to i...
35m Aug 30, 2021
35m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Large Bowel Obstruction
Tune in to listen to two of the BTK original founders, Dr. Jason Bingham and Dr. Scott Steele, as they discuss clinical challenges in colorectal surgery, specifically large bowel obstruction. Want to win a free Behind the Knife ABSITE review book?  Simply leave us a review on Apple Podcasts before September 1st and you will be entered into the drawing.  Be sure to include your Twitter or Insta...
31m Aug 26, 2021
31m
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: Prophylactic Mesh Placement
Incisional hernia is one of the most common long-term complications associated with surgical interventions. In this episode from the Hernia and Abdominal Wall Reconstruction team at Behind the Knife, we discuss evidence-based decision making to reduce incisional hernia rates following laparotomy. We review preoperative factors associated with hernia occurrence, intraoperative decision making re...
26m Aug 23, 2021
26m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Palliative Care: The Family Meeting, Code Status and Goals of Care
Welcome to the first of a six-part series focused on the integration of palliative care into the practice of surgery.  Dr. Geoffrey Dunn defines Surgical Palliative Care as “the treatment of suffering and the promotion of quality of life for seriously ill or terminally ill patients under surgical care.”  He has proposed that the Family Meeting is like a surgical procedure in which we “Prepare, ...
36m Aug 16, 2021
36m
ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program
Behind the Knife – ACS Cancer Surgery Standards Program Host: Shreya Gupta, MD (@shreyaguptaMD) Guests: Mediget Teshome, MD, MPH, FACS (@drmediget) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Breast Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is the Chair of the Education Committee of the Cancer Surgery Standards Program (CSSP). Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS (...
29m Aug 12, 2021
29m