Clinical Challenges in Burn Surgery: Burn Resuscitation - Titrating and Troubleshooting - Part 2 of 2
A patient with a large TBSA burn injury is transferred to a regional burn center. You are faced with some difficult clinical decisions as the resuscitation proves to be challenging. Join Drs. Tam Pham, Rob Cartotto, Julie Rizzo, Alex Morzycki and Jamie Oh as they discuss the clinical challenges in titrating and troubleshooting during acute burn resuscitation. Hosts: ·  Dr. Tam Pham: UW Medicin...
27m Sep 09, 2024
27m
Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship - Sample Episodes: Thyroid and Melanoma
Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery?  Well let's go!  Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos.  Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters.  We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips.  Get the information you need to know FAST.  Whether it's l...
27m Sep 05, 2024
27m
Dominate Surgery: A High-Yield Guide to Your Surgery Clerkship - Sample Episodes: Small Bowel Obstruction and Appendicitis
Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery?  Well let's go!  Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos.  Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters.  We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips.  Get the information you need to know FAST.  Whether it's l...
44m Sep 02, 2024
44m
Association of Out Surgeons & Allies (AOSA) - Episode 5: After Gender Affirming Surgery, What You Need to Know
Join for the fifth episode in the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA) series for a comprehensive discussion of what the general surgeon needs to know prior to operating on a patient who has previously undergone gender affirming surgery. Host: Dan Scheese, MD Andrew Schlussel, DO, Colorectal and General Surgeon, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Guests: Dr. Megan Lane (She/her) megal...
50m Aug 29, 2024
50m
Journal Review in Surgical Palliative Care: 2023 Pediatric & Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Practice Guideline
Have you ever been confused about the concept of brain death, or struggled to explain brain death to a patient’s family or your fellow clinicians? Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Palliative Care team and our special guest, neurologist & neurointensivist Dr. Sarah Wahlster, as we explore the 2023 Pediatric & Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Practice Guideline and what ...
35m Aug 26, 2024
35m
BTK General Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 7 - Enteric Feeding Tube Troubles
Our oral board review course includes 100 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 ...
30m Aug 22, 2024
30m
Humanitarian Extraordinaire: An Interview with Dr. Ammar Darwish
Need a dose of inspiration?  You found it here.  This interview with Dr. Ammar Darwish will have you in awe.  Dr. Darwish is a general and trauma surgery at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and Medical Director at The David Nott Foundation (https://davidnottfoundation.com/).  Dr. Darwish volunteers for intensely dangerous but highly impactful surgical humanitarian missions in conflict...
54m Aug 19, 2024
54m
Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: Management of Duodenal Emergencies
Join our Emergency General Surgery team as we talk about the dreaded difficult duodenum. We discuss two cases on a common disease that has now become a rarity in surgical management. We cover principles of combined assessment and resuscitation, diagnosis and helpful adjuncts, and multidisciplinary and surgical management. Hosts: Drs. Ashlie Nadler, Jordan Nantais and Graham Skelhorne-Gross We...
33m Aug 15, 2024
33m
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Splenic Flexure Cancer
Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon as they discuss the controversial management of colon cancer of the splenic flexure. What procedure do you perform? Does it matter? Tune in to hear the discussion! Hosts: - Susan Galandiuk MD, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @DCREdInChief - Vladimir Bolshinsky MD, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia, @bolshinskyv - Sandy K...
36m Aug 12, 2024
36m
BTK Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Review- Sample Episode 3 - Ulcerative Colitis Surgery
Our Colorectal Surgery Oral Board Audio Review includes 51 high-yield scenarios designed for Colorectal Surgeons by Colorectal Surgeons. 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 oral exam with flying colors. The second part introduces high-yield commentary to ...
35m Aug 08, 2024
35m
BTK Surgical Oncology Oral Board Review - Sample Episode 3: Adrenal Mass
Our Surgical Oncology Oral Board Audio Review includes 46 high-yield scenarios that cover all of the SCORE CGSO topics designed for Surgical Oncology Surgeons by Surgical Oncology Surgeons. 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 oral exam with flying colors....
28m Aug 05, 2024
28m
BTK Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 3 - Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis
Our Vascular Surgery Oral Board Audio Review includes 72 high-yield scenarios that cover the majority of the VSCORE topics designed for Vascular Surgeons by Vascular Surgeons. 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 oral exam with flying colors. The second pa...
18m Aug 01, 2024
18m
Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders in Pregnancy
Pregnancy leads to many physiologic changes, and thyroid and parathyroid disorders alter that physiology even more leading to complex laboratory interpretation and decision-making impacting both mother and fetus. In this episode, join endocrine surgeons Drs. Barb Miller, John Phay, Priya Dedhia, and Surgical Oncology Fellow Dr. Vennila Padmanaban from The Ohio State University. Hear about norma...
28m Jul 29, 2024
28m
Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: Health Consequences of Thymectomy in Adults
Does the adult thymus have a purpose and function? Are there any long-term health effects of thymectomy? Tune in to another Swedish Thoracic surgery journal review where we discuss the recent paper out of the NEJM which reports on the health consequences of thymus removal in adults. This paper has been widely picked up by the media and our patients frequently bring it into the office. Listen as...
26m Jul 25, 2024
26m
Big T Trauma Series Ep. 19 - Multimodal Pain Control
Did you know that 13% of trauma patients who go home with an opioid prescription will develop opioid dependence?  Multimodal pain regimens not only reduce opioid consumption, but also improve pain control.  On this episode of the BIG T TRAUMA series, we explore a multimodal approach to pain management...and tackle some surgical dogma along the way. Hosts: Patrick Georgoff, MD, Trauma Surgeon,...
29m Jul 22, 2024
29m
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Updates on Size Threshold for Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
A 70 year old healthy female is referred to you with a 5.7 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm. As an astute clinician you are aware that current guidelines support surgical repair for her AAA. What if there was new data to suggest this patient may not benefit from repair? What would be the optimal size threshold that she would benefit from AAA repair? Tune into this episode of Behind the Knife, where...
27m Jul 18, 2024
27m
Lung in a Box: The Present and Future of Lung Preservation for Transplant
Take a listen into the wild and fascinating world of lung transplantation! One of the biggest challenges for any transplant is organ preservation to provide the best possible recovery and outcome for recipients. That’s especially important for lung transplant, which remains one of the most complex and challenging areas in the field of transplantation. This episode takes a deep dive into the lun...
46m Jul 15, 2024
46m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Precision Surgical Education
As we move towards a model of Competency-Based Surgical Education, individualization of training may be needed. How can we get the right education to the right trainee at the right time? How can we link education to actual patient outcomes? Precision education aims to do just that, while leveraging technology, data, and analytics to decrease burden on assessors. While this approach offers a lot...
31m Jul 11, 2024
31m
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: What Defines a Hernia Center?
In this Journal Review episode, the Hernia Content Team from Carolinas Medical Center reviews the definition and meaning of a hernia center. In a subspecialty field that is in its relative infancy, the specialization of care at hernia centers is a relatively new concept. The team reviews two relevant publications on hernia centers that help to provide guidance on this topic for the hernia commu...
31m Jul 08, 2024
31m
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: VTE Prophylaxis
VTE prophylaxis is more than just some squeezy leg socks and a one-size fits all dose of enoxaparin!  Ever wonder how VTE prophylaxis is similar to constipation?  Have you or a loved one been hurt by a hospital administrator telling you that VTE is a never event?  Come with us, and our special guest Dr. Bryan Cotton, on this journey to the frontier of research attempting to debunk this myth and...
45m Jul 01, 2024
45m
Resident Involvement in Lawsuits
Most surgeons know about malpractice lawsuits, but did you know that residents and even medical students can be involved in them? Join us for a discussion of what happens when patients sue their treatment teams -- and what happens when those teams involve trainees. Host: Nina Clark, MD, MS Guests: Cindy Hamra, JD, MA is an associate dean in the GME Office at the University of Washington Schoo...
43m Jun 27, 2024
43m
Appendiceal Masses
Join Drs. Scott Steele and Dan Scheese as they engage in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Michael Valente about the intricate world of appendiceal masses, including carcinoid, adenocarcinoma, and mucinous neoplasms. Despite the complexity of the subject, this episode skillfully deconstructs the topic through the analysis of three distinct cases, illuminating the latest terminology, diagnostic ...
30m Jun 24, 2024
30m
Surgical M&M: Can We Do Better?
M&M - we all do it, but what is its purpose? Join Jason and Nina as they talk to two experts about why we present at all, and what we can do to better reach the educational and quality improvement goals of morbidity and mortality conference. Hosts: Jason Bingham, Nina Clark Panelists Keith Lillemoe, MD Chief of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital Professor of Surgery at the Harvard Medic...
44m Jun 20, 2024
44m
Dominate the Match - Episode 7: Applying to Residency as an International Medical Graduate - Part 2 of 2
It’s that time of year (again!)- when medical students- both US and International- are preparing their residency applications. This year, we have been focusing on the special challenges International Medical Graduates face when applying to US surgical residency positions. In our previous episode, we discussed how residents can make their applications stand out to program directors. Today, we wi...
35m Jun 17, 2024
35m
Dominate the Match - Episode 6: Applying to Residency as an International Medical Graduate - Part 1 of 2
It’s that time of year (again!)- when medical students- both US and International- are preparing their residency applications. In this episode, we will focus on the special challenges International Medical Graduates face when applying to US surgical residency positions and discuss tips and tricks for making IMG residency applicants standout to program directors in the US. Guests: David Hughes,...
31m Jun 13, 2024
31m
Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Robotic Cholecystectomy and Bile Duct Injury
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was introduced approximately 30 years ago and quickly became the gold standard due to multiple benefits over open cholecystectomy. It ushered in the laparoscopic revolution but also increased the number of bile duct injuries. Through the dedicated efforts of many the rate of bile duct injury has been reduced, now mirroring open cholecystectomy. The robotic surgery r...
32m Jun 10, 2024
32m
Association of Out Surgeons & Allies (AOSA) - Episode 4: Gender Affirming Care and Gender Affirming Surgery
Join for the forth episode in the Association of Out Surgeons & Allies (AOSA) series for a discussion on gender affirming care and gender affirming surgery. Host: Dan Scheese, MD Andrew Schlussel, DO, Colorectal and General Surgeon, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Guests: 1. Dr. Megan Lane (She/her) megalane@med.umich.edu Dr. Lane is a Plastic Surgery resident at the University of Michigan ...
44m Jun 06, 2024
44m
So, You Want to be a Cardiac Surgeon?: Training Paradigms
Interested in cardiac surgery? The training paradigm for cardiac surgery has changed significantly over the past decade and we know may students often struggle when deciding what pathway is best for them. For this episode, we assembled a robust team of attendings, fellows, and residents to discuss their journey as well as some of the research that has been conducted about these different pathwa...
35m Jun 03, 2024
35m
Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Are Less Anastomoses Better?
Bariatric surgery is an evolving field with new procedures, or variations of old ones, being developed to meet the needs of patients with obesity. The single anastomosis duodenoileal bypass (SADI) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) are two such procedures which have recently entered the mainstream conversation. In this episode we will give a brief overview of the SADI and OAGB, go over s...
32m May 30, 2024
32m
Are we failing our patients? Ventral hernia recurrence with Drs. Todd Heniford and Michael Rosen
Join Drs. Jason Bingham (@BinghamMd) and Patrick Georgoff (@georgoff) for a thought-provoking discussion with titans of hernia surgery Drs. Todd Heniford (@THeniford) and Michael Rosen (@MikeRosenMD).  You don't want to miss this one!  This episode goes deep, touching on some of the most vexing questions in the world of abdominal wall reconstruction. Highlights: Hernia is chronic disease proc...
1hr 10m May 27, 2024
1hr 10m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Gastric Cancer
Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the presentation, work-up, and management of gastric cancer. Hosts: - Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS (@vreelant) is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Surgical Oncologist at Brooke Army Medical Center - Connor Chick, MD (@connor_chick) is a Surgical Oncology fellow at Ohio ...
30m May 23, 2024
30m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: J Pouch Creation and Management of Postoperative Pouch Complications
Join Drs. Peter Marcello, Jonathan Abelson, Tess Aulet and special guest Dr. Philip Fleshner as they discuss the management of small bowel strictures in Crohn’s disease. Learning Objectives 1.    Discuss the role for J-pouch in a patient with inflammatory bowel disease 2.    Identify the key steps in creation of the J-pouch and technical considerations. 3.    Describe post operative complicati...
35m May 20, 2024
35m
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: Quantitative Tension on the Abdominal Wall in Posterior Components Separation With Transversus Abdominis Release
How is each release of the TAR contributing to the final tension on the anterior and posterior fascia? Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara Maskal, and Ryan C. Ellis as they discuss their group’s recent cohort study of tensiometry in 100 TARs. Hosts: - Michael Rosen, Cleveland Clinic - Benjamin T. Miller, Cleveland Clinic - Sara Maskal, Cleveland Clinic - Ryan C. Ellis, Cleveland ...
22m May 16, 2024
22m
HuMaNiSm + Surgery # 1
Welcome to Humanism in Surgery, a new series where we take a deep dive into the extremes of humanity within the field of surgery. As surgeons, there are times when we feel deeply human and times when we feel we have lost our humanity. These experiences impact us immensely and shape our careers in important ways. It's time these stories are told! For those of you who are fans of NPR, think of th...
23m May 13, 2024
23m
Clinical Challenges in Burn Surgery: Burn Resuscitation - Getting Things Started - Part 1 of 2
A patient with a large TBSA burn injury presents to a local emergency department and you are the only surgeon on duty that evening. With snow covered roads and poor visibility, the patient requires initial stabilization prior to transfer to the regional burn center. You are faced with some difficult clinical decisions as you begin their resuscitation. Join Drs. Tam Pham, Rob Cartotto, Julie Riz...
29m May 09, 2024
29m
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Palliative Care: Communication Skills for Difficult Conversations
Your patient was in a terrible car crash and is currently intubated with multiple traumatic injuries that will need surgery. Family has just arrived and all they’ve heard is that he has a broken leg. How do you share this serious news with family? What do you do when they become angry, cry or bombard you with questions that you don’t have answers to? Join the surgical palliative care team from ...
36m May 06, 2024
36m
Journal Review in Hepatobiliary Surgery: ctDNA & Colorectal Liver Metastasis
Circulating tumor DNA, more commonly referred to as ctDNA, has emerged as an attractive and potentially highly sensitive biomarker for patients with colorectal cancer. But what exactly is ctDNA, does it have any prognostic value for patients with colorectal liver metastasis, and how can it be incorporated into the management of said patients? In this episode from the HPB team at Behind the Knif...
35m May 02, 2024
35m
Is "Pump and Dump" Outdated? An Update on Lactating Patients
Taking a lactating patient the OR? Prescribing antibiotics? What about a CT scan with IV contrast? Pump and dump, right? WRONG. It's time to get educated! Today, we review the finer points of caring for our lactating patients. In this episode Dr. Patrick Georgoff is joined by Dr. Austin Eckhoff, general surgery resident at Duke University, Dr. Annie Dotson, family medicine and breastfeeding me...
25m Apr 29, 2024
25m
Scoring Changes to the ABSITE: The Trainee Perspective on Impact and Ramifications
The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination will officially be switching from reporting percentile scores by year level to percent of questions correct. What does this change mean for residents? Podcast hosts Dr. Ananya Anand, Dr. Joe L’Huillier, and Dr. Rebecca Moreci are joined by three fellow CoSEF members for this discussion: Dr. Gus Godley, Dr. Colleen McDermott, and Dr. Josh Ros...
44m Apr 25, 2024
44m
ABSITE Updates and the Future of Boards with Dr. Jo Buyske
The ABSITE score report is changing… what does it mean? CEO of the American Board of Surgery Dr. Jo Buyske discusses ABSITE and MUCH more. Hosts: Dr. Scott Steele, Dr. Nina Clark, Dr. Jessica Millar Guest: Dr. Jo Buyske, President/CEO of the American Board of Surgery Resources: Announcement - ABSITE Percentiles: https://www.absurgery.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ABSITE-Percentiles.pdf ABSI...
37m Apr 22, 2024
37m
Clinical Challenges in Thoracic Surgery: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
In this episode our team dives into the diagnosis, workup and management of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Listen as we debate the pros and cons of surgical management of this disease with extrapleural pneumonectomy versus pleural decortication and discuss the nuances of choosing the right approach for the right patient. Learning Objectives - Describe the workup and staging of a patient with ...
38m Apr 18, 2024
38m
Journal Review in Emergency General Surgery: Appendicitis
Can appendicitis wait until the morning? Join Drs. Ashlie Nadler, Jordan Nantais, Graham Skelhorne-Gross, and Marika Sevigny from our Emergency General Surgery Team as they discuss the role of deferring appendectomies from overnight to the next morning. Paper 1: Patel SV, Zhang L, Mir ZM, Lemke M, Leeper WR, Allen LJ, Walser E, Vogt K. Delayed Versus Early Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Adult P...
22m Apr 15, 2024
22m
Cardiac Cowboys: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery
Before 1952, open heart surgery was considered science fiction. The heart was off limits to surgeons despite more than half a million Americans dying annually from heart disease. Doing nothing was the strategy. However, the status quo would soon change thanks to a few brave and imaginative surgeons who dared to break the most rigid of medical taboos: Do not touch the human heart. We sat down wi...
25m Apr 11, 2024
25m
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Advanced and Malignant Polyps
Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon as they discuss Management of Advanced and Malignant Polyps.  Come with us as we navigate through sessile serrated lesions, pathology reports, and rectal polyp nuances. Hosts: - Susan Galandiuk, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @DCREdInChief - Vladimir Bolshinsky, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia, @bolshinskyv - Sandy Ka...
35m Apr 08, 2024
35m
Association of Out Surgeons & Allies (AOSA) - Episode 3: LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Join for the third episodes in the Association of Out Surgeons & Allies (AOSA) series for a discussion on LGBTQIA+ healthcare providers and their patients. Host: Nina Clark, MD Guests: - Andrew Schlussel, DO, Colorectal and General Surgeon, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center - Dr. James Taylor, Assistant Professor of Colorectal Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center - Dr. Alex Bonte, General Sur...
49m Apr 04, 2024
49m
Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Open Preperitoneal Ventral Hernia Repair
Listen to another episode by the Hernia Team from Carolinas Medical Center as they discuss their approach to open preperitoneal ventral hernia repair. Although uncommonly performed, a preperitoneal approach offers several advantages including the ability to achieve large mesh overlap without the need for myofascial release. The team discusses their tips and tricks for utilizing the preperitonea...
21m Apr 01, 2024
21m
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Approach to Pancreatic Injury
Eat when you can, sleep when you can, and don’t F with the pancreas!  What happens when that third rule goes wrong, and why do people say pancreas injuries are like eating crawfish?  Whether you love the pancreas or just the mention of the P-word strikes fear in your heart, or if you just want the answer to the aforementioned questions, join Drs. Cobler-Lichter, Kwon, and Meizoso, as they guide...
26m Mar 28, 2024
26m
Global Surgery Episode 2: Trauma Care in Resource-Limited Settings
Join us for another episode of our Global Surgery series, where we have a special focus on trauma care in resource-limited settings. Traumatic injury remains one of the largest burdens of disease and causes of mortality internationally. The WHO estimates that 4.4 million lives are lost to traumatic injuries per year, accounting for approximately 8% of all deaths. Notably, traumatic injuries ar...
35m Mar 25, 2024
35m
Global Surgery Episode 1: How Health Infrastructure Interacts with Global Surgical Care
Join us for a new edition of our global surgery series! On this episode, Dr. Jon Williams is joined by Dr. Sudha Jayaraman and Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide to discuss how we define global surgery today and how health infrastructure interacts with global surgical care. Dr. Jayaraman is a trauma and acute care surgeon at University of Utah, and the director of the Center for Global Surgery. After at...
42m Mar 21, 2024
42m
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Artificial Intelligence
With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence, its uses are quickly becoming not only a part of everyday life, but also training in surgery. Those of us without much understanding of the technology might be intimidated by this nebulous topic, or worry that we won’t be able to comprehend the advancements to come to the field. Luckily, we’re joined by a leading expert in the use of AI...
32m Mar 18, 2024
32m