BTK ABSITE 2023 - Stomach
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2023 - 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 ...
57m Dec 10, 2022
57m
BTK ABSITE 2023 - Esophagus
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2023 - 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 ...
47m Dec 09, 2022
47m
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Gun Violence
Join our Miami Trauma team including Drs. Urréchaga, Neeman, and Rattan as they dive into the literature regarding a topic that has become all too common to the US news cycle- gun violence. They will go over a recent paper from JAMA and include other important literature while trying to understand this complex problem that has been grappling US public policy. Quick Hits: 1.     Firearm injury...
21m Dec 08, 2022
21m
BTK ABSITE 2023 - Parathyroid
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2023 - 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 ...
30m Dec 07, 2022
30m
BTK ABSITE 2023 - Thyroid
Behind the Knife ABSITE 2023 - 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 06, 2022
31m
Clinical Challenges in Breast Surgery: Surgical Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer
De novo metastatic breast cancer represents 6% of all new breast cancer diagnoses. This figure has not changed at all over the past 20 years; however, systemic therapy options have evolved dramatically during this time and have significantly increased life expectancy for these patients. While surgical management of the primary tumor in the setting of metastatic disease has typically been reserv...
35m Dec 05, 2022
35m
Cardiac Surgery Crash Course Series - Episode 4: ICU Hemodynamics
The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery prior to or during a cardiac surgery rotation. In this episode join Dr. Aaron Williams and our education fellow Dr. J...
31m Dec 01, 2022
31m
Cardiac Surgery Crash Course Series - Episode 3: Basics of CABG Surgery
The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery prior to or during a cardiac surgery rotation. In this episode join Dr. Aaron Williams and our education fellow Dr. J...
27m Nov 28, 2022
27m
Cardiac Surgery Crash Course Series - Episode 2: Principles of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery prior to or during a cardiac surgery rotation. In this episode join Dr. Nick Teman and our education fellow Dr. Jessi...
22m Nov 24, 2022
22m
Cardiac Surgery Crash Course Series - Episode 1: Intro to the Cardiac OR
The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery prior to or during a cardiac surgery rotation.  We will cover several of the most frequently performed operations, po...
18m Nov 21, 2022
18m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Critical Care: Management of the Brain Dead Organ Donor
Historically, a paucity of data has existed in the most appropriate modality of critical care management of brain dead organ donors prior to organ harvest. In this episode, Drs. Bankhead, Dumas, and Park are joined by special guest Dr. Ashley McGinity, a director in the donor management unit the Center for Life at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, joins us to discuss modern and curre...
18m Nov 17, 2022
18m
Journal Review in Emergency General Surgery: Surgical Site Complications
The dreaded Surgical Site Complications! Join Drs. Ashlie Nadler, Jordan Nantais and Graham Skelhorne-Gross from our Emergency General Surgery Team as they discuss surgical site complications and prevention techniques. Paper 1: Arnold et. al. (2019) Not a Routine Case, Why Expect the Routine Outcome? Quantifying the Infectious Burden of Emergency General Surgery Using the NSQIP. American Surge...
25m Nov 14, 2022
25m
Clinical Challenges in Thoracic Surgery: Anterior Mediastinal Masses
In this episode, our team provides a comprehensive review of the differential diagnosis for mediastinal masses, their workup, and biopsy considerations. Listen as we dive deeper into the perioperative planning and operative approach for resection of these masses with special considerations for patients with thymoma. Learning Objectives: -Discuss the differential diagnosis of a mediastinal mas...
29m Nov 10, 2022
29m
Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: How Dr. Yeh Built It
In this episode from the Endocrine Surgery team at BTK we discuss how Dr. Yeh built the section of endocrine surgery at UCLA. From Sydney, Australia to Santa Monica, he discusses the risks and challenges involved in becoming a leader in academic endocrine surgery. In this podcast we answer the question “why endocrine surgery,” and mention tips for success at all level of training from medical s...
45m Nov 07, 2022
45m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Small Bowel Strictures in Crohn’s Disease
You have a young patient with longstanding Crohn’s disease with a history of small bowel resections presenting with recurrent obstructions from a stricture. The patient has exhausted all medical options and requires surgery. How should you work up this patient prior to surgery? Should you perform a bowel resection or perform a strictureplasty? Which strictureplasty do you choose and why? Join ...
36m Nov 03, 2022
36m
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 16 – Pelvic Fractures
On this episode of the BIG T Trauma series Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill discuss hemodynamically unstable pelvic fractures.  These patients are sick!!  Really sick.  Join us for a practical discussion about the best way to manage gnarly pelvic fractures.  From binders to angioembolization to pelvic packing to REBOA, we cover it all. Papers: Burlew et al, Preperitoneal pe...
58m Oct 31, 2022
58m
Innovations in Surgery: 3D Printing
In the second episode of the “Innovations in Surgery” series, Behind the Knife’s surgical education fellow, Dr. Dan Scheese, sits down with Dr. Michael Amendola and Dr. Diana Otoya to discuss 3D Printing and its role in medicine and surgery. They speak on the history of this technology and the current utility in preoperative planning and intraoperative application. Looking for information on g...
31m Oct 27, 2022
31m
Innovations in Surgery: Artificial Intelligence
Join our surgical education fellow, Dr. Dan Scheese as he kicks off a brand new BTK series titled “Innovations in Surgery.” This series will take a deeper look into past, present, and future innovations that have, or will, revolutionize the field of surgery. In this inaugural episode, Dr. Scheese and Dr. Patrick Georgoff sit down with a leader in the surgical artificial intelligence field, Dr. ...
30m Oct 24, 2022
30m
Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
You get called to the ED to evaluate a patient with abdominal pain who is in extreme pain but without any helpful physical exam findings. Time is gut in mesenteric ischemia, so how do you prioritize your workup, initial treatment, and what do you do once you’ve made the diagnosis? In this episode of Behind the Knife, the vascular surgery team discusses all this and more by walking through a rea...
37m Oct 20, 2022
37m
Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN)
What’s the one clinical scenario where you can really save a patient’s life with a pancreatectomy? An IPMN with high-grade dysplasia! Join the Behind the Knife HPB Team for a deep dive into the complex decision-making surgical management of IPMNs. Learning Objectives In this episode, we review the basics of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, how to evaluate patients with a cystic mass o...
44m Oct 17, 2022
44m
Difficult Gallbladders
Gallbladders – bread and butter cases or underestimated challenges? Join Dr. Patrick Georgoff and Dr. Shanaz Hossain as they sit down with Dr. Eric Knauer to discuss difficult gallbladders. In this episode, we discuss the SAGES Safe Cholecystectomy program that were created in an effort to decrease the incidence of bile duct injuries. The six strategies outlined in the program include: 1.    Us...
35m Oct 13, 2022
35m
Journal Review in Surgical Education: LGBTQ+ Experience in Surgery
Does surgery have a leaky pipeline problem?  What is it like for LGBTQ+ students, trainees, and faculty to be in the field of surgery?  In this Journal Club episode, we review recent research and calls to action that illuminate these and other questions in the field.  We’re joined by a panel of guests from all levels of training, including Eric Pillado MD MS, Christopher Digesu MD, Jessica Hale...
33m Oct 10, 2022
33m
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Traumatic Rib Fractures
In this episode, our team discusses the management of traumatic rib fractures including pearls and pitfalls. Join as we discuss the current standards of treatment as well as controversies in how to manage these patients! Hosts: Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD, a senior, nationally recognized name in trauma and acute care surgery at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Haut is a past president of The Eastern...
22m Oct 06, 2022
22m
Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: The Cost of Robotic Surgery
On the University of Washington Minimally Invasive Surgery team’s search for value no piggy bank is safe and no couch cushion will be left unturned. Tune in to hear Drs. Mike Weykamp, Nicole White, Nick Cetrulo, and Andrew Wright discuss the state of the literature regarding the cost-effectiveness of robot assisted surgery. Referenced Articles: 1.     Ye L, Childers CP, de Vigilio M, Shenoy R,...
22m Oct 03, 2022
22m
Dominate the Match - Episode 3: “The Interview”
You’ve finally submitted your ERAS application! As residency programs start to review your application, it’s time to start preparing for the next step- the interview. Join our education fellow, Dr. Jessica Millar, and Dr. Jeremy Lipman as they go over all the ways to start preparing to dominate your interviews. Guests: Jeremy Lipman, MD, MHPE- Professor of Colorectal Surgery, Designated Instit...
37m Sep 26, 2022
37m
Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Revisional Bariatric Surgery
The number of patients seeking evaluation for revisional bariatric surgery is increasing. Wondering how to approach the work-up for these patients and what surgical options may be best for them? An introduction to the work-up and potential revisional bariatric surgery options are included in this episode from your bariatric surgery team at UNMC! Hosts: Ivy Haskins, MD Corrigan McBride, MD Tiff...
33m Sep 22, 2022
33m
Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Heart & Liver Transplant
In this episode we discuss two interesting cases in transplant surgery. In the first, we review a case in which a renal cell carcinoma was discovered during the backbench portion of a deceased donor kidney transplant procedure. In the second, we examine the unique challenges that are presented by simultaneous heart-liver transplantation. Learning Objectives: - Discuss renal cell carcinoma in t...
22m Sep 19, 2022
22m
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Kono-S Anastomosis and Stem Cells in Crohn’s Disease
You are faced with a young patient with ileal Crohn’s disease. He requires an ileocolic resection. Which type of anastomosis do you perform? You also see another patient with complex perianal fistulas and the patient asks about the safety and efficacy of stem cells for fistula closure. What do you tell the patient? Join Dr. Carole Richard, Dr. François Dagbert and Dr. Maher Al Khaldi in their ...
35m Sep 15, 2022
35m
Clinical Challenges in Pediatric Surgery: Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Please join Drs. Brian Gray, Amanda Jensen and Manisha Bhatia from Indiana University as they discuss  management of congenital diaphragmatic hernia in pediatric surgery. Journal Article links: Jancelewicz T, Brindle ME. Prediction tools in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Semin Perinatol 2020;44(1):151165. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31676044/ Deprest JA, Benachi A, Gratacos E, Nicolaides...
29m Sep 12, 2022
29m
Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Completion Dissection or Observation for Sentinel-Node Metastasis in Melanoma
What is the value of completion lymph node dissection for patients with melanoma with sentinel-node metastases? The Multicenter Selective Lymphadenectomy Trial-1 (MSLT-1) confirmed that SLNB is an important part in the treatment of patients with melanoma, but what needed to be done beyond that in managing the axilla? Learning Objectives: In this episode, we review perioperative chemotherapy r...
16m Sep 08, 2022
16m
Coding and Billing: What, Why, and How
Join BTK's Dr. Scott Steele and Dr. Jason Bingham as they discuss coding and billing with Dr. Sarah Vogler. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org (https://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our Financial Principles for Surgeons series here (https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-series/financial-prin...
29m Sep 05, 2022
29m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 6 - Hyperparathyroidism
Our oral board review course includes 92 scenarios that meticulously cover 115 SCORE core topics. Each scenario includes two parts. The first part is a perfectly executed oral board scenario that mimics the real thing. Scenarios are 5 to 7 minutes long and include a variety of tactics and styles. If you are able to achieve this level of performance in your preparation you are sure to pass the o...
22m Sep 01, 2022
22m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 5 - Rectal Cancer
Our oral board review course includes 92 scenarios that meticulously cover 115 SCORE core topics. Each scenario includes two parts. The first part is a perfectly executed oral board scenario that mimics the real thing. Scenarios are 5 to 7 minutes long and include a variety of tactics and styles. If you are able to achieve this level of performance in your preparation you are sure to pass the o...
23m Aug 29, 2022
23m
Journal Review in Surgical Palliative Care: Advance Care Planning, Serious Illness Conversations and Perioperative Decision Making
Welcome to the second Surgical Palliative Care Journal Club, number four of a six-part series focused on the integration of palliative care into the practice of surgery.  Join us as we discuss the value of utilizing an advance care planning video during surgical oncologic care and define the similarities and differences between advance care planning and serious illness communication.  We then e...
30m Aug 25, 2022
30m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Competency-Based Education
Surgical training is evolving, and with advancing surgical techniques, the traditional “time-served” model of residency may not best serve the needs of our learners or patients.  In this episode, we discuss recent efforts at the Indiana University surgical education program to implement a comprehensive laparoscopic cholecystectomy that utilizes all of the best practices of competency-based educ...
40m Aug 22, 2022
40m
Journal Review in Breast Surgery: Evolution of DCIS Management
Ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, is a precursor lesion to invasive breast cancer; however, not all DCIS becomes invasive cancer. Given our inability to accurately determine which DCIS lesions will progress, current clinical management consists of surgical resection for everyone with the possible additions of radiation and endocrine therapy. Multiple clinical trials and leaders in the field of...
37m Aug 18, 2022
37m
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Penetrating Great Vessel Injury
We are facing a difficult case tonight: stab wound to the base of the left neck. Hope you know your anatomy well and are ready for a ride. Let’s see how one manages a patient whose injury is life threatening, a challenge to correctly diagnose, approach and repair. Join Drs. Urréchaga, Neeman, and Rattan from Ryder Trauma Center in Miami as they go through a real case trying to save a life and ...
25m Aug 15, 2022
25m
Dominate the Match - Episode 2: "Choose Me"
Personal Statements and Letters of Recommendations- two things that can make or break any residency or fellowship application. Join our education fellow, Dr. Jessica Millar, Dr. David Hughes, and Dr. Gifty Kwakye as they discuss what makes a truly great personal statement and how to compile a strong team for your letters of recommendation. Guests: David Hughes, MD- Clinical Associate Professor...
27m Aug 11, 2022
27m
Dominate the Match - Episode 1: Meet the Match
It’s that time of year- when medical students across the country are preparing their residency applications. The process can be a bit daunting, and there have been a number of changes to process over the past few years. Join our education fellow, Dr. Jessica Millar, and Dr. David Hughes as they review the “nuts and bolts” of this year’s residency application cycle. Guests: David Hughes, MD- Cl...
22m Aug 08, 2022
22m
Common and Critical Intern Dilemmas Part 2 - Behind The Knife Medical Student and Intern Survival Guide
Bringing back an oldie but a goodie - Join Dr. Patrick Georgoff and Dr. Vahagn Nikolian as they discuss common and critical intern dilemmas.  This episode is Part 2 of 2. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org (https://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our entire Medical Student and Intern Surviv...
21m Aug 04, 2022
21m
Common and Critical Intern Dilemmas Part 1 - Behind The Knife Medical Student and Intern Survival Guide
Bringing back an oldie but a goodie - Join Dr. Patrick Georgoff and Dr. Vahagn Nikolian as they discuss common and critical intern dilemmas.  This episode is Part 1 of 2. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org (https://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our entire Medical Student and Intern Surviv...
28m Aug 01, 2022
28m
Pilonidal Disease - What You Need to Know
Pilonidal cysts – a simple disease or a sneaky nuanced problem? Drs. Shanaz Hossain,  Patrick Georgoff and Scott Steele sit down to discuss the difficulties encountered in the management of pilonidal cysts and the myriad of treatment options available, ranging from non-operative management to outpatient pit picking to major operations involving flaps. Dr. Steele dropped his “8 Key Principles f...
32m Jul 28, 2022
32m
Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections
Join our Emergency General Surgery team as they discuss Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections. Hosted by Drs. Jordan Nantais, Ashlie Nadler, Stephanie Mason and Graham Skelhorne-Gross. Necrotizing Soft-Tissue Infections: - Also known as “flesh eating disease”, gas gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis/myositis, Fournier’s gangrene. - Early findings are non-specific - Rapidly fatal - diagnostic delay ca...
35m Jul 25, 2022
35m
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Timing of Biologics and Surgery in the Setting of Crohn’s Disease
You get consulted on a 34-year-old with ileocolic Crohn’s disease on Humira. You determine he needs surgery for recurrent partial obstructions. When do you do the surgery? How long should he be off his biologic medication? When to restart it post op? Join Drs. Abelson, Marcello and Aulet as they take us through two articles to help us figure it out! Learning Objectives: 1.     Describe the com...
31m Jul 21, 2022
31m
Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: POEM vs. Heller Myotomy
Want to learn more about achalasia and its procedural management? Excited about the POEM procedure?  Learn what the current literature says when it comes to recommending POEM or the tried-and-true Heller myotomy from the Swedish Thoracic surgery team. Learning objectives -        Review basics of achalasia -        Discuss the current literature comparing POEM and Heller myotomy with fundoplic...
28m Jul 18, 2022
28m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Critical Care: Point-of-Care Ultrasound
The utilization of point-of-care ultrasound and other non-invasive cardiac output monitoring technologies varies because of knowledge, resource availability and cultural practices. In this  Clinical Challenge in Surgery episode from the Surgical Critical Care team at Behind the Knife, we provide a brief history of the use of cardiac-output monitoring in the ICU, introduce a few clinical scenari...
34m Jul 14, 2022
34m
Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 6: Real Estate Investing with Dr. Jordan Frey
Dr. Jordan Frey, a Plastic Surgeon in Buffalo NY, joins us to talk about how he uses investments in real estate to diversify his portfolio. We discuss: -Types of real estate investments and the pros and cons -Books to read on real estate investing -How to get started in real estate -Criteria he uses to choose a property and more Books recommended: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary ...
38m Jul 11, 2022
38m
Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 5: Contract Negotiations with Dr. Jill Streams
Dr. Jill Streams, Trauma Surgeon at Vanderbilt, takes us through the ins and outs of understanding your first contract and how and when to negotiate. In this episode we cover -When/how to apply for your first job -Break down each part of a contract -Why you should negotiate -What and how to negotiate -Salary expectations -Contract landmines and more! You can connect with Dr. Streams on Twitte...
56m Jul 07, 2022
56m
Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 4: Student Debt with Dr. Adam Tanious
Kevin interviews Dr. Adam Tanious a Vascular Surgeon at MUSC about the ins and outs of managing student debt. Adam is passionate about personal finance and student debt and is happy to discuss further with our listeners, please reach out at tanious@musc.edu (mailto:tanious@musc.edu) . Want to learn more at student debt? Check out White Coat Investor resources on student debt. https://www.whi...
43m Jul 04, 2022
43m
Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 3: Disability Insurance with Larry Keller
Kevin Kniery and Jason Bingham interview Larry Keller of Physician Financial Services on how and when to choose the right disability policy. You can reach Larry here Lkeller@physicianfinancialservices.com (mailto:Lkeller@physicianfinancialservices.com?subject=Question%20from%20a%20WCI%20reader) or at his website. https://www.physicianfinancialservices.com/ (https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/d...
43m Jun 30, 2022
43m