Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 2: Investing and Buying a House with Dr. Mizell
Kevin Kniery and Jason Bingham interview Dr. Jason Mizell, a colorectal surgeon at University of Arkansas and pioneer in finance education for surgeons. He won the 2020 White Coat Investor Award for excellence in financial education. In this episode they discuss how to invest, and what to invest in, also cover topics regarding real estate, and biggest financial regrets. Links to articles disc...
34m Jun 28, 2022
34m
Financial Principles for Surgeons Ep. 1 with Dr. Jason Mizell
Kevin Kniery and Jason Bingham interview Dr. Jason Mizell, a colorectal surgeon at University of Arkansas and pioneer in finance education for surgeons. He won the 2020 White Coat Investor Award for excellence in financial education. In this episode they discuss his lecture "How to Resuscitate Your Critically Ill Finances". Dr. Mizell can be reached at jsmizell@uams.edu (mailto:jsmizell@uams....
32m Jun 27, 2022
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Behind the Knife Update 2022
Join the BTK leadership team for a quick update on what's happening at Behind the Knife! Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.
8m Jun 24, 2022
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Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Medullar Thyroid Cancer with Special Guest Dr. Kepal Patel
In this episode from the Endocrine Surgery team at BTK we invited Dr. Kepal Patel to join us to discuss two endocrine surgery cases while discussing pertinent literature. We discuss the work-up and surgical decision making for a case of medullary thyroid cancer and a Bethesda III thyroid nodule. Dr. Kepal Patel is the Chief of the Division of Endocrine Surgery and a Professor of Surgery, Otola...
42m Jun 20, 2022
42m
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Intersection of Leadership and Wellness in Education
The grind of surgical training has been celebrated in the past, but to what end? With mounting evidence that supports a high prevalence of burnout in the surgical community, surgical educators and leaders are often called to develop initiatives to address the detrimental and potentially irreversible effects on trainees’ wellness during surgical training. We invite Dr. David Rogers, who has pers...
35m Jun 16, 2022
35m
Journal Review in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Genomics of Colorectal Liver Metastasis
Colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) is a complex clinical situation requiring multidisciplinary management. In this episode from the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary team at Behind the Knife, we review the genomics of CRLM, discuss a journal article investigating the frequency and impact of these mutations on survival in patients with stage IV disease, and interview the senior author Dr. Jean-Nicholas V...
47m Jun 13, 2022
47m
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Acute Limb Ischemia – So Many Choices!?!
Acute limb ischemia is simultaneous one of the most fun but frustrating diseases to treat in vascular surgery. In this episode of Behind the Knife, the vascular surgery team gives a concise overview of the diagnosis/workup and treatment of patients with acute limb ischemia and talks about some of the difficult decision making regarding treatment modality given all the exciting technology availa...
26m Jun 09, 2022
26m
Clinical Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Acute Gastric Volvulus and Duodenal Perforation
It’s 1AM and the emergency department is calling about *insert terrifying foregut problem you haven’t seen since you were an intern here* and you wake up in a cold sweat to realize it was just a dream…this time. Tune in to this clinical challenge episode for some tips and tricks for managing foregut nightmares with Drs. Mike Weykamp, Nicole White, Andrew Wright, and Nick Cetrulo from the Univer...
34m Jun 06, 2022
34m
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Imaging for Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury (BCVI)
Determining when to order imaging for blunt cerebrovascular injury is a diagnostic quandary that has long engendered controversy. Today we discuss a paper that introduced universal CT angiogram of the neck to screen for BCVI in all blunt trauma patients and then compared the result to what would have happened if some of the current screening guidelines were utilized. Join us as we discuss their...
27m Jun 02, 2022
27m
Journal Review in Pediatric Surgery: TEF & Transanastomotic Feeding Tube
Please join Drs. Brian Gray, Amanda Jensen and Manisha Bhatia from Indiana University as they discuss TEF management and the use of a post-operative transanastomotic feeding tubes in pediatric surgery. Journal Article links: Wang, C., Feng, L., Li, Y., & Ji, Y. (2018). What is the impact of the use of transanastomotic feeding tube on patients with esophageal atresia: a systematic review and me...
16m May 30, 2022
16m
ASCRS 2022 Highlights 2
Join Shreya Gupta, MD and Jonathan Abelson, MD as they discuss highlights from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  Dr. Sharon Stein and Dr. Erin King-Mullins are the guest speakers. They are discussing female leadership, diversity and inclusion topics, and much more! This is episode 2 of 2. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield ...
58m May 26, 2022
58m
ASCRS 2022 Highlights 1
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** Join Shreya Gupta, MD and Jonathan Abelson, MD as they discuss highlights from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  This is episode 1 of 2. Please visit behindtheknife.org (http://behindtheknife.org/) to access other high-yield surgical education p...
35m May 23, 2022
35m
Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Worsening or De Novo GERD following Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** Subjective and objective GERD are common amongst bariatric surgery patients. Is weight loss alone enough to improve GERD symptoms? Is the vertical sleeve gastrectomy really associated with worsening GERD? What technical factors of the vertical sleeve gastrectomy l...
18m May 19, 2022
18m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Surgical Management for Borderline Resectable/Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** How do you decide if a pancreatic head mass is resectable? Does vascular involvement matter? What impacts survival? Join the Surgical Oncology team as they dive into operative considerations when operating on borderline resectable and locally advanced pancreatic c...
38m May 16, 2022
38m
Cardiac Xenotransplantation
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** In January 2022, the University of Maryland Medical Center performed the world’s first transplant involving a genetically modified animal heart. Join Behind the Knife as we discuss this significant transplant milestone with the 2 surgeons who led this historic cas...
30m May 12, 2022
30m
Journal Review in Transplant Surgery: History and Challenges of Xenotransplantation
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** Inspired by recent transplant surgery headlines, in this episode we briefly review the history and challenges of xenotransplantation. We discuss an article recently published in the American Journal of Transplantation describing the transplant of a porcine kidney ...
21m May 09, 2022
21m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Lynch Syndrome
*** FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkGQTz-rh5OfPJBBdyvVZ4Pq2R8NWgBUOC1dt8VQHtvawhw/viewform *** You are faced with a young patient with an advanced colon cancer. You suspect Lynch syndrome. He asks if he should undergo total colectomy as opposed to segmental colectomy. How do you approach such a patient? Join Dr. Carole Richard, Dr. François Dagbert and Dr....
44m May 05, 2022
44m
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Gender Representation in Surgery
The landscape of surgery is shifting, reflecting the diverse composition of graduating medical students and the efforts to recruit the most talented people into the field.  It is one thing to have a diverse group of people within surgery, but it is an entirely different thing to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for them.  In this Journal Club episode, we review these topics from the p...
46m May 02, 2022
46m
Mattox Vegas TCCACS 2022: Ep. 2
Mattox Vegas TCCACS 2022: Ep. 2 The Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery conference (aka the MATTOX conference, named after trauma surgery legend Kenneth L Mattox) is the longest running show in Las Vegas at 55 consecutive years.  The MATTOX conference is unique in its focus on clinical topics.  Every talk, every panel, and every case discussion is relevant and practical.  Join Behind...
56m Apr 28, 2022
56m
Mattox Vegas TCCACS 2022: Ep. 1
The Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery conference (aka the MATTOX conference, named after trauma surgery legend Kenneth L Mattox) is the longest running show in Las Vegas at 55 consecutive years.  The MATTOX conference is unique in its focus on clinical topics.  Every talk, every panel, and every case discussion is relevant and practical.  Join Behind the Knife as we use case-based d...
58m Apr 25, 2022
58m
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Managing Blunt Pelvic Hemorrhage
The mortality rate for unstable pelvic hemorrhage due to blunt trauma remains around 30 percent. However, technological advances promise to finally make a dent. But on the cutting edge, it’s not clear which treatments should be used when to maximize lives saved. With life-threatening pelvic exsanguination, time is critical. Do you know when to rush to pack the pelvis? Do you know when to deploy...
29m Apr 21, 2022
29m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
EPAs are coming in 2023. This isn’t about your carbon emissions, but it will dramatically impact surgery training programs. Join Drs. Karen Brasel, Jeremy Lipman, Judith French, and Amy Han as they discuss Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and how they will change the way we assess trainees. Learning Objectives 1.     Listeners will be able to define entrustable professional activitie...
35m Apr 18, 2022
35m
Biologic vs. Synthetic Mesh for Single-stage Repair of Contaminated Ventral Hernias with Special Guest Dr. Michael Rosen
Dr. Michael Rosen returns to Behind the Knife – this time to discuss his RCT investigating biologic vs. synthetic mesh for single-stage repair of contaminated ventral hernias. Read the full article here in JAMA Surgery: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/article-abstract/2788222 Dr. Rosen is the director for the Center of Abdominal Core Health at the Cleveland Clinic and has written ...
29m Apr 14, 2022
29m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Palliative Care: Malignant Bowel Obstruction
Welcome to the third of a six-part series focused on the integration of palliative care into the practice of surgery.  Malignant bowel obstructions occur in 5-43 percent of patients with a diagnosis of advanced primary or metastatic intra-abdominal malignancy and both acute care surgeons and surgical oncologists are called upon to manage this condition. Using the case of an elderly gentleman wi...
30m Apr 11, 2022
30m
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: Umbilical Hernias in Complex Patient Populations
Umbilical hernias a common diagnoses that general surgeons must manage. Though these hernias are considered relatively simple problems to resolve, certain populations of patients are prone to higher rates of complications. As abdominal wall surgery has advanced, so to have the options that exist in management of primary umbilical hernias. The session will review common clinical circumstances an...
49m Apr 07, 2022
49m
Clinical Challenges in Breast Surgery: Management of Axilla
Warning!  There is magic contained in this podcast.  Real magic.  The kind of magic that allows you to understand how to manage the axilla in breast cancer patients. The standard of care approach to management of the axilla in patients with breast cancer has evolved rapidly. While a complete axillary dissection was historically indicated following identification of any positive nodes, that is ...
37m Apr 04, 2022
37m
Journal Review in Emergency General Surgery: EGS in Patients > 65
Join our Emergency General Surgery Team as they discuss EGS in patients > 65. Introduction - > 65 = 40% of EGS admissions - In-hospital mortality for EGS in older adults is approximately 7-12% and the one-year mortality is around 30-38%. - High risk due to decreased reserve, poor nutritional status, and chronic medical conditions - Frailty correlates with poor post-operative outcomes Paper #1...
29m Mar 31, 2022
29m
Clinical Challenges in Thoracic Surgery: Esophageal Perforation
Thoughts of esophageal perforations keeping you up at night? Actual esophageal perforations keeping you up at night?  Drs. Brian Louie, Peter White, and Megan Lenihan discuss both the tried-and-true and the cutting-edge management of this challenging problem. Learning Objectives - Understand basic principles of management - Review differences in management based on different underlying patho...
41m Mar 28, 2022
41m
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 15 - ED Thoracotomy: The How
A trauma patient rolls into the bay.  CPR started 10 minutes ago.  They are pulseless, the entire trauma team is looking to you for leadership, and the thoracotomy tray is prepped and ready.  Do you pick up the knife and cut? Welcome back to the BIG T TRAUMA series.  Join Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill for a high-level discussion on the one surgical procedure that trumps t...
33m Mar 24, 2022
33m
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 14 - ED Thoracotomy: The Who
A trauma patient rolls into the bay.  CPR started 10 minutes ago.  They are pulseless, the entire trauma team is looking to you for leadership, and the thoracotomy tray is prepped and ready.  Do you pick up the knife and cut? Welcome back to the BIG T TRAUMA series.  Join Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill for a high-level discussion on the one surgical procedure that trumps t...
37m Mar 21, 2022
37m
Journal Review in Surgical Critical Care: Sepsis Update
In the episode we will cover the following learning objectives: ·       Listeners should be able to describe the evolution and changes in definitions sepsis over the past three decades ·       Listeners should be familiar with the three randomized controlled trials that studies early-goal directed therapy ·       Listeners should be able to describe the major changes in the new 2021 SCCM Sepsi...
24m Mar 17, 2022
24m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Rectal Prolapse
You are seeing a young female patient in the clinic with rectal prolapse. When do you offer surgery?  Does she get a perineal approach or a transabdominal approach?  Open or minimally invasive?  Mesh or no mesh?  Sigmoid resection or no resection?  Join Drs. Abelson, Marcello and Aulet as they take us through the wide world of rectal prolapse! Learning Objectives: 1.     Describe the differenc...
44m Mar 14, 2022
44m
Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: The Great Debate of UCLA Endocrine Surgery
In this episode from the Endocrine Surgery team at BTK we go through three controversial topics in endocrine surgery and cite pertinent articles during a lively debate format. We debate the role of four-gland exploration versus focused exploration for parathyroid disease. Indications for parathyroidectomy are hotly contested. And finally, we discuss the role and relevance of using a nerve monit...
47m Mar 10, 2022
47m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 4 - Mesenteric Ischemia
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...
21m Mar 07, 2022
21m
BTK Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Book - Sample Cases
The Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Book has 60 of the highest yield scenarios that cover the majority of the VSCORE topics in an easy-to-read question and answer format that highlights the most important clinical concepts, concise procedural descriptions, and common surgical complications that everyone should know about the field of Vascular Surgery. Whether you are looking to excel on the ...
28m Mar 03, 2022
28m
Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Endoleaks
With more and more EVAR comes more and more endoleaks. But when do they matter and what can/should we do about them? In this episode, we present a case of a stubborn endoleak and use the course to illustrate a simple path towards the management of endoleaks following endovascular aneurysm repair. Dr. Nicholas Osborne is an Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery at the University of Michigan a...
20m Feb 28, 2022
20m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 3 - Thyroid Nodule
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...
21m Feb 24, 2022
21m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 2 - Esophageal Perforation
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 Feb 21, 2022
23m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 1 - Cardiac Trauma
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...
21m Feb 17, 2022
21m
Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Metachronous Colorectal Liver Metastasis
Description: Metachronous colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) is a complex clinical situation requiring multidisciplinary management. In this episode from the Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary team at Behind the Knife, we discuss a patient presenting with metachronous CRLM and how management may change with varying clinical scenarios. Learning Objectives: In this episode, we review the initial workup an...
51m Feb 14, 2022
51m
Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Reflux - Fundoplication vs. LINX
Few audiences appreciate the importance of a properly functioning sphincter like surgeons. Magnetic sphincter augmentation using the LINX device, however, is one area that is beyond the sphincter-related expertise of most surgeons and surgical trainees. Drs. Mike Weykamp, Nicole White, Andrew Wright, and Nick Cetrulo review the literature surrounding the use of the LINX device for gastroesophag...
38m Feb 10, 2022
38m
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Penetrating Liver Trauma
In this episode, our team discusses the management of penetrating liver trauma both before, during, and after surgery. Listen in for helpful tips such as how to perform an intraoperative air cholangiogram, creating an occlusion catheter from a red rubber and a Penrose, and much more! Hosts: Elliott R. Haut, MD, PhD, a senior, nationally recognized name in trauma and acute care surgery at Johns...
39m Feb 07, 2022
39m
BTK/ANNALS JOURNAL CLUB #19 - Empowering Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Obstetricians to Incorporate Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room
What is one of the most energy-intensive and waste-generating areas of the hospital? The operating room! In the new BTK/Annals of Surgery Journal Club, we talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yates and Dr. Louis Nguyen about their new article – “Empowering Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Obstetricians to Incorporate Environmental Sustainability in the Operating Room.” They review the impact ORs have on the e...
45m Jan 31, 2022
45m
Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Nutcracker Syndrome & Post-Op Liver Transplant Patient
In this episode we will explore two challenging transplant surgery cases. In the first, we discuss Nutcracker syndrome and the unique ethical questions that accompanied a living donor case. In the second, we examine a perplexing post-operative development in a complicated liver transplant patient. Learning Objectives ·       Understand the presentation and general treatment strategies for rena...
23m Jan 27, 2022
23m
Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Perioperative Chemotherapy for Locally Advanced, Resectable, Gastric Cancer
Chemotherapy or surgery first? What is the contemporary management for patients with locally advanced, resectable gastric cancer, and what does the data show? In this episode from the Surgical Oncology team at Behind the Knife, join the discussion on perioperative treatment of locally advanced gastric cancer and future advances that will benefit surgical patients. Learning Objectives: In this ...
24m Jan 24, 2022
24m
Clinical Challenges in Pediatric Surgery: Neuroblastoma Management
Please join Drs. Brian Gray, Amanda Jensen and Manisha Bhatia from Indiana University as they discuss neuroblastoma management in pediatric surgery. Journal Article links: Croteau N, Nuchtern J, LaQuaglia MP. Management of Neuroblastoma in Pediatric Patients. Surg Oncol Clin N Am 2021;30(2):291-304. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33706901/ Madonna MB, Newman E. Handbook for Children with Neur...
26m Jan 17, 2022
26m
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Watch and Wait Strategy for Distal Rectal Cancer
You are faced with a young patient with low rectal cancer who is a complete responder to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. He asks if he should undergo surgical resection despite the absence of visible tumour. How do you approach such a question? Join Dr. Carole Richard, Dr. François Dagbert and Dr. Maher Al Khaldi in their conversation about the Watch and Wait strategy for rectal cancer, also kn...
27m Jan 13, 2022
27m
Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Marginal Ulcers following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Marginal ulcers are a common cause of abdominal pain following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Ever wonder how bariatric surgeons triage abdominal pain in post-bariatric surgery patients? A simplified approach to the work-up of these patients as well as the long-term management of marginal ulcers is included in this episode from your bariatric surgery team at UNMC! Journal Articles discussed: 1.    ...
25m Jan 10, 2022
25m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - DO NOT OPEN UNTIL MORNING OF ABSITE
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 ...
47m Jan 09, 2022
47m
BTK ABSITE 2022 - Colorectal Bonus Episode
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 ...
36m Jan 09, 2022
36m