In this video episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a short guide to the new features of the Surgery 101 website on Wordpress. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to use the following features of the new site: mini-courses search episode navigation and playback tags and the tag cloud commenting social networking app purchase Running time 07:25
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In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora considers how Surgery 101 got started. Running time 8:43
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to treat the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe how to determine the goals of treatment for the patient with an anal fistula Explain the meaning of the following terms: fistulotomy, seton suture Explain the difference between primary and secondary tracks Describe the use of tissue glue, fistula plug and advancement flaps in the treatment of anal fistula Running time 16:59...
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to assess the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the important elements in the history and physical examination in the assessment of the patient with an anal fistula Discriminate between simplex and complex anal fistulas Explain when to order an MRI to assess an anal fistula Explain how to assess an anal fistula in the operating room, and explain Goodsall’s rule Running ti...
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses basic concepts and anatomy relating to anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define what an anal fistula is Describe the clinical presentation of the patient with an anal fistula Outline the important anatomical landmarks of the anal canal and draw the ‘owl’ and ‘cucumber’ diagrams Explain how an anal fistula forms List the four common types of anal fistulas Running time 21:09
In this episode, Dr Mark Joffe discusses the need for hand hygiene in hospitals and in surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection describe the evidence for the effectiveness of hand hygiene identify alcohol-based handrubs as preferable to handwashing using sinks list the 4 moments of hand hygiene explain how to use "Way In Way Out" in practising hand hygiene Running time 24:23
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses peptic ulcer disease. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the pathophysiology and common risk factors associated with peptic ulcer disease Describe the common non-acute clinical presentation of patients with peptic ulcer disease List three more complicated presentations of peptic ulcer disease Briefly outline the medical and surgical management of peptic ulcer disease Running time 15:41
In this episode, Dr Jeff Pugh and Mitch Wilson, discuss hydrocephalus. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: · Define the term ‘hydrocephalus' and list three mechanisms by which hydrocephalus can develop. · Describe the signs and symptoms of hydrocephalus and describe common diagnostic tests. · Outline the surgical options for the management of hydrocephalus. Running time 16:40
In this episode, Dr Jeff Pugh and Mitch Wilson discuss increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in adults. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: List the contents of the cranium Outline the major causes of increased intracranial pressure Describe the signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure Outline the medical and surgical management of the patient with increased intracranial pressure Running time 15:33
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides tips to help students show what they know in the Surgery OSCE. Running time 7:08
In this episode, Dr. Keith Rourke discusses urinary incontinence in adults. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define and describe stress, urge, overflow, and total incontinence. Perform the basic evaluation of an incontinent patient. Describe the medical and surgical treatment options for stress incontinence. Describe the medical treatment options for urge incontinence and overactive bladder. Running time 20:59
In this episode, Dr. Keith Rourke discusses prostatitis and pelvic pain. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define and list the signs and symptoms of prostatitis syndrome. Describe the key differences between acute and chronic prostatitis. Outline the treatment options for chronic prostatitis and male chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Running time 17:53
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the Objective Structured Clinical Examination in Surgery. Topics covered include: What is an OSCE? How is an OSCE constructed? Different types of OSCE stations Single-construct vs integrated stations Simulated patients Checklists and ratings scales Running time 9:32
In this episode, Dr Tammy Morris discusses tips to stay on your feet in the OR. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Understand the factors that contribute to students passing out in the operating room. Be able to list several methods that students can employ to avoid fainting in the OR. Be able to describe the steps one should follow if one does feel faint in the OR. Be able to enter the surgery clerkship with a good understanding of the above objectives so that they will ...
In this episode, Dr. Kamran Fathimani discusses how to interpret abdominal X-rays. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list the common indications for abdominal X-ray. describe a simple system for abdominal X-ray interpretation. recognize common abnormalities on abdominal X-ray including bowel obstruction, free air and air-fluid levels. Running time 13:21
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White reflects on his training and career to date in surgery and education, both in the UK and in Canada. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: outline the role of serendipity in determining the trajectory of a individual's career in medicine. list some of the factors which may be useful in preparing for future unexpected changes in career direction. acknowledge differences in surgical training and practice between the UK and Canada. Running time...
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the topic of disruptive innovation and how it can be applied to healthcare and medical education. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: define disruptive innovation explain how the principles of disruptive innovation may be applied to healthcare and medical education express a positive attitiude to innovation and change Running time 20:01
In this episode, Dr Matt Hudson discusses transitioning into residency from medical school and making the most of your first year of surgical residency. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Be prepared for the first few months of residency Have some tips on how to be productive on the wards Have some tips on how to learn in the OR and in the lab Running time 14:47
In this episode, Dr. Simon Turner discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Explain what a pneumothorax is Classify a pneumothorax by cause and by physiological effect Describe how a simple pneumothorax is treated Describe how a tension pneumothorax is treated Describe the steps involved in inserting a chest tube Running time:12:54
In this episode, Aaron Banmann discusses the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define what an aneurysm is Describe how an aneurysm develops and list the risk factors for aneurysmal disease Describe how a patient with an AAA can present Outline how the diagnosis of AAA is made Describe the surgical treatment of an AAA Running time: 15:30
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses the management of fecal incontinence. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe non-surgical measures used to treat the patient with fecal incontinence Describe the operations used to treat the patient with fecal incontinence Running time 14:46
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses fecal incontinence. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the important elements of the history and physical examination in the patient with fecal incontinence, focusing particularly on the impact on the patient’s life Outline the investigations which are used to assess the patient with fecal incontinence Running time 14:56
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses the basics of rectal prolapse. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the common symptoms associated with rectal prolapse Outline how to recognize a rectal prolapse on physical examination Discriminate between the different operations for the repair of rectal prolapse and describe how an operative approach is decided upon Running time 13:11
In this episode, Dr David Al-Adra discusses the role of islet cell transplantation in the treatment of diabetes. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: list the complications of diabetes outline the indications for alternative (non insulin replacement) treatment of diabetes describe islet cell transplanation outine the advantages and disadvantages of islet cell transplanation Running time 14:54
In this episode, Alexis Ford discusses the anatomy of the thyroid gland. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: describe the anatomy and embryology of the thyroid gland describe the blood supply and nervous supply of the thyroid gland explain the relationship between the thryoid and parathyroid glands Running time 14:24
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers what he learned from leading two surgery clerkships for 5 years, and offers tips to others starting out as clerkship directors. Running time 18:14
In this episode, Dr Jeff Harris and Dr Peter Dziegielewski discuss the emergency complications of thyroid surgery. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list three serious complications of thyroid surgery describe the diagnosis and initial management of severe hypercalcemia, neck hematoma and bilateral vocal cord paralysis Running time 26:41
To celebrate the launch of the Surgery 101 app and Surgery 101 Notes, we are providing all of our iisteners with a free sample set of Surgery 101 Notes from one of our earliest episodes: Appendicitis. To get the PDF for this episode, just click the PDF link below.
Dr Jonathan White makes a special announcment about the new Surgery 101 app for the iPhone and Android phones, and about Surgery 101 Notes. Please support Surgery 101! Our new website can be accessed at and
