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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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Behind the Knife is the world’s #1 surgery podcast.  From high-yield educational topics to interviews with leaders in the field, Behind the Knife delivers the information you need to know.  Tune in for timely, relevant, and engaging content designed to help you DOMINATE THE DAY! Behind the Knife is more than a podcast.  Visit http://www.behindtheknife.org to learn more.

Episodes

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Hematology

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 **Specialty team application link - https://forms.gle/DwrRcMYDaP3a3LaQA Please email hello@behindtheknife.org with any questions. If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing pleas...

Dec 22, 202220 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Colorectal Part 3

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/0 **Specialty team application link - https://forms.gle/DwrRcMYDaP3a3LaQA Please email hello@behindtheknife.org with any questions. If you like the work that Behind the Knife is doing please leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindthek...

Dec 21, 202237 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Colorectal Part 2

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 20, 202243 min

The Mattox Maneuver and Much More with Dr. Kenneth Mattox

Join us for the BTK Throwback episode! Dr. Kenneth Mattox, a US legend in Trauma surgery, discusses retroperitoneal hematomas and the ever changing field of surgery. **Specialty team application link - https://forms.gle/DwrRcMYDaP3a3LaQA Please email hello@behindtheknife.org with any questions. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out other trauma episodes here : https://behindtheknife.or...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 4 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Colorectal Part 1

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 18, 202245 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Pancreas

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 17, 20221 hr

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Adrenal

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 16, 202235 min

Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Decision Making for Abdominal Wall Emergencies

Emergency abdominal wall surgery is a common scenario for all general surgeons. Decision making with regard to operative approach and mesh utilization can be confusing. This podcast will review the common circumstances and highlight advanced decision making. · Dr. Vahagn Nikolian is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, focused on abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair. · Dr. Sean Orenstein is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Oregon Health &amp...

Dec 15, 202233 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Hepatobiliary Part 2

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 14, 202233 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Hepatobiliary Part 1

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 13, 202236 min

Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: KeyLIME Podcast Crossover

Dipping your toes in the water of surgical education research can be a daunting task if you have no prior experience, even if you have done basic or clinical research before. How do you create a good surgical education research project? How can clinicians get involved in and find mentors for surgical education research? Is formal postgraduate training becoming necessary for a career in surgical education? Luckily, we invite Dr. Jon Sherbino and Dr. Lara Varpio, hosts of the successful KeyLIME (K...

Dec 12, 202231 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Spleen

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 11, 202228 min

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 10, 202257 min

BTK ABSITE 2023 - Esophagus

This episode of Behind the Knife reviews high-yield information about the esophagus for the ABSITE exam. The hosts discuss anatomy, perforations, motility disorders like achalasia, diverticula, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal cancer, including staging and management. They cover surgical approaches, adjuvant therapy, and quick-hit review questions to help listeners dominate the ABSITE.

Dec 09, 202247 min

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 is the leading cause death in the US among ages 1-19 2. For every person killed violently by someone else wi...

Dec 08, 202221 min

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 07, 202230 min

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 listen to podcasts. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical e...

Dec 06, 202231 min

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 reserved for palliative indications, surgeons are now being asked to consider resecting the primary tumor to ...

Dec 05, 202235 min

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. Jessica Millar as they break down ICU monitoring and hemodynamics of post-op cardiac surgery patients. I...

Dec 01, 202231 min

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. Jessica Millar as they break down the principles of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). If you have ...

Nov 28, 202227 min

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. Jessica Millar as they break down the principles of cardiopulmonary bypass. If you have any suggestions or r...

Nov 24, 202222 min

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, post-operative management, common consults, and other topics to help you ace your cardiac rotation. In thi...

Nov 21, 202218 min

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 current practices in the management of these patients to maximize the gift for patients and families. Refere...

Nov 17, 202218 min

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 Surgeon - NSQIP database 2005-2016 (>800,000 patients) including open/laparoscopic cholecystectomies, vent...

Nov 14, 202225 min

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 mass -Review the workup of a mediastinal mass -Outline indications for biopsy and describe the various appro...

Nov 10, 202229 min

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 students to early faculty. Finally, we take a moment to honor and remember Dr. Orlo Clark. Dr. Michael Y...

Nov 07, 202245 min

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 Drs. Peter Marcello, Jonathan Abelson, Tess Aulet and special guest Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi as they disc...

Nov 03, 202236 min

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 pelvic packing reduces mortality in patients with life-threatening hemorrhage due to unstable pelvic fractures....

Oct 31, 202258 min

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 getting involved in 3D Printing? Link to the VHA Office of Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.innovation...

Oct 27, 202231 min

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. Daniel Hashimoto. They cover what surgical artificial intelligence is, go over some common terminology ...

Oct 24, 202230 min