Welcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you can quickly get a good idea of the basic concepts involved. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. We are always keen to receive your feedback on our podcasts, and we are accepting suggestions for additional topics. New episodes are published every Friday.
'Surgery 101' was created by Dr Parveen Boora and Dr Jonathan White, and is supported by the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta. Our 2010 series of podcasts are brought to you by the Undergrad Surgery Mobile Podcasting Studio Team which is: Jonathan, Jenni and Tracy, with the assistance of the Surgery 101 Experts of Edmonton.
Note to experts: please note that these podcasts are only intended as brief introductions for medical students - we cannot delve into the more complex nuances of advanced surgery in a 10-minute podcast. We encourage all listeners to supplement their learning by seeing patients, assisting at surgeries and reading widely!
In this episode, Dr Stewart Hamilton discusses the topic of diverticular disease. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: outline the etiology and epidemiology of diverticular disease differentiate between asymptomatic, symptomatic and complicated diverticular disease describe the presentation of the patient with diverticular bleeding, diverticulitis, fistula formation and diverticular stricture describe the Hinchey classification scheme for diverticulitis describe the medic...
In this episode, Dr Allan Ho discusses his approach to the ear and to patients with hearing loss. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: • describe a simple framework for approaching patients with ear problems • outline the important features of the history in patients with hearing loss • list four important steps in examination of the ear Running time 13:38
In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of carotid stenosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: • describe the symptoms which are associated with carotid stenosis • describe the epidemiology of carotid stenosis and stroke • discriminate between a stroke and a transient ischemic attack • outline the management of patients with symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis • describe the medical and surgical management of patients with carotid stenosis Running t...
In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly covers the topic of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: list the risk factors for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. describe the typical presentation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. describe the prognosis of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. outline the management and investigation of the patient with a spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage. list the indications for ...
In this episode, Dr Cian O'Kelly discusses subarachnoid hemorrhage. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage and describe the mortality and morbidity of the condition describe the classical presentation of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage list the tests required to make the diagnosis outline the treatment of the patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage due to intra-cranial aneurysm list the complications associated with ...
In this episode, Dr Max Findlay discusses how to assess the patient in a coma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: describe the signs of life-threatening coma differentiate global causes of coma from focal causes of coma outline four essential steps in examining a comatose patient Running time 13:39
In this episode, Dr Darci Kiddoo addresses the topics of pediatric urinary incontinence and pediatric urinary tract infection. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list the causes of urinary incontinence in children describe how to assess the child with urinary incontinence outline features of the presentation which suggest a sinister cause of incontinence describe the treatment of urinary incontinence in children list factors predisposing to urinary tract infection in chil...
In this episode, Dr Darci Kiddoo addresses the topics of antenatal hydronephrosis & vesico-ureteric reflux. By the end of this podcast, learners will be able to: list the causes of antenatal hydronephrosis outline the investigation of the child with antenatal hydronephrosis describe the treatment of simple, unilateral antenatal hydronephrosis define vesico-ureteric reflux list the causes of vesico-ureteric reflux outline the investigation of the child with vesico-ureteric reflux describe the tre...
In this episode, Dr Steve Meyer reviews the role of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: define coronary artery disease describe the important outcomes of treatment for coronary artery disease list the recent important trials comparing the role of CABG to other interventional treatments list the groups of patients for whom CABG is the preferred treatment choice Running time 13:04
In this episode, Dr Roderick MacArthur discusses the condition of aortic dissection. Listen and learn about: the classical clinical picture of aortic dissection how to make the diagnosis pathophysiology of Type A and Type B dissections immediate management of the patient with a dissection principles of surgery for aortic dissection Running time 14:38 Note: there is some variation of volume in this recording, you may need to crank up the sound in places.
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses pancreatic cancer. Listen and learn: incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer types of pancreatic cancer molecular biology of pancreatic cancer common symptoms of the condition patient work-up in suspected pancreatic cancer management of resectable and non-resectable disease other pancreatic tumours: neuroendocrine tumours and cystic neoplasms Running time: 25:37
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses liver transplantation. Topics covered include: the history of transplantation indications for liver transplant including acute liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma selection of recipients and donors surgical approaches for liver transplantation post-operative complications immunosuppression after liver transplant long term outcomes Running time: 27:03
In the episode Dr Steve Meyer talks about heart transplantation. Topics covered include: epidemiology of heart transplantation indications for heart transplantation selection of recipients and donors post-operative complications long term outcomes Running time: 12:24
In this episode, Dr Cliff Sample discusses the topic of post-operative complications. Listen and learn: what sorts of post-op problems you will be called about on the surgical wards how to handle a post-op fever dealing with the post-op patient who has shortness of breath managing post-op chest pain assessing the patient with post-op delirium how to manage a wound dehiscence dealing with post-op oliguria (low urinary output) Running time: 25:14
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses surgery of the spleen. Topics covered include: structure and function of the spleen indications for splenectomy preparing a patient for splenectomy surgical approach to the spleen & complications of splenectomy splenic artery aneurysm OPSI (overwhelming post splenectomy infection) Running time: 24:02
In this episode, Dr Bryan Dicken addresses the topic of pyloric stenosis. Listen and learn: why you need to know this what you should look for on history and physical how to treat a child with pyloric stenosis Running time 11:19
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the issue of screening for colon cancer. Who should be screened, and how should screening be performed? Learn about: how to identify patients at high, moderate and population risk of colon cancer the role of FOB testing practical advice for patients about to have a colonoscopy Running time: 28:37
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the problem of abdominal trauma. Topics covered include: assessment of the patient with abdominal trauma indications for urgent surgery uses of DL, FAST and CT scanning management of injuries to the liver, spleen, kidney, GI tract and pancreas Running time: 27:54.
In this episode, Dr Peter Metcalfe talks about common problems he encounters as a pediatric urologist. Conditions covered include: problems with the foreskin the undescended testicle hypospadias ambiguous genitalia Running time: 25:40
In this episode, Dr Jaret Olson discusses the conditions of cleft lip and palate. Learning points include: inheritance patterns of the conditions management of problems with feeding, middle ear infections, speech and facial growth Running time: 11:51
In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari tackles the common problem of epistaxis (bleeding from the nose). Listen and learn about: pathophysiology of the condition important points in the history and physical exam management of the nosebleed indications for packing and referral Running time: 14:40
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the condition of anal fissure. Listen and learn: the pathophysiology of anal fissure important points in the history and physical differential diagnosis chemical, neurological and surgical management of anal fissure Running time: 22:53
In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses problems with the prostate. Listen and learn about: the symptoms of BPH key points of the history and physical investigation of BPH medical and surgical treatment of BPH Running time: 23:22
This episode provides a beginner's overview of acute pancreatitis. It discusses recognizing patients through history and physical exam, making the diagnosis with clinical findings and lipase levels, and exploring common causes like gallstones and alcohol. The episode also covers the pathophysiology, systemic effects like organ failure, assessing severity, and outlines the principles of conservative management and indications for surgery in complicated cases.
In this episode, Dr Kal Ansari discusses the symptom of dizziness. Topics covered include: the causes of dizziness regulation of balance management of the patient who is dizzy Running time: 11:10
In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke tackles the topic of hematuria. Listen and learn: how should you manage the patient with blood in their pee? where might the blood be coming from? what are the key parts of the history and physical exam? what tests are needed? Running time: 13:26
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses the assessment and management of the patient with a mass in the thyroid gland. Topics covered include: Evaluating a patient with thyroid enlargement or nodules Common presentations Differential diagnosis Vital points to note on history and physical exam Main diagnostic modalities Indications for, and complications of, thyroid surgery
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses acute GI bleeding. Topics covered include: common causes of major acute GI bleeding upper GI bleeding lower GI bleeding key points in initial and definitive management focused history taking upper GI investigations lower GI investigations indications for surgery Run time - 13:25
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses the care of major trauma victims. Topics covered include: key elements of assessment, including history and physical exam airway and c-spine breathing chest tubes for pneumothorax circulation disability exposure and environment initiating management and investigations planning definitive management This episode on Trauma Basics has been updated to include a correction on the topic of chest tube placement. Run time - 18:06
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses breast cancer. Topics covered include: approach to the history and physical exam of breast masses indications for breast imaging and biopsy staging invasive cancer management of breast cancer surgery for primary tumors surgery for axillary tumors post-operative therapy Run time - 16:42
