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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
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Episodes
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
BIG T Trauma Ep. 24 - Trauma Video Review
In this episode of the Big T Trauma Series, Dr. Patrick Georgoff (@georgoff) and Dr. Jason Brill dive into the evolving world of Trauma Video Review (TVR) with…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
The incidence of early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) has been rising prompting the change in change in screening guidelines to 45 years of age for average…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Artificial Intelligence: Four Times Better Than Us
You have probably seen recent headlines that Microsoft has developed an AI model that is 4x more accurate than humans at difficult diagnoses. It’s been…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Robotic Bariatric Surgery: The Robot is Here to Stay!
Join us as we dissect the use of robotics in bariatric surgery – where precision meets programming, and the scalpel gets a software upgrade. Video Clip Link…
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Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: The Risk & Reality of EVAR Complications
It’s 2 a.m. The on-call resident’s voice is shaky. The CT shows an 18cm abdominal aortic aneurysm with a Type 1B endoleak. There’s gas in the sac, fluid in the…
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Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Time to Step Up!
In the corner of the ICU, on multiple pressors, distended, oliguric, and intubated you’ll find the necrotizing pancreatitis patient. Sounds intimidating, but…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: Dominate Intern Year
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: Scary Pages
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: Consults
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: Medical Students
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: Resource Overload
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Intern Bootcamp: The First Day
RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Resident Autonomy in the Good Ole Days
In this surgical education episode, the Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Education Team explores the past, present, and future of resident autonomy in the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Small Bowel
Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the two key studies investigating optimal management strategies of neuroendocrine tumors of the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Hand Assist Laparoscopy in Colon and Rectal Surgery
You have a patient with complicated diverticulitis s/p IR drain with colo-cutaneous fistula and colo-vaginal fistula. They are scheduled for surgery. How will…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
From Cringe to Competent: Surviving Intern Year
Intern year: where the learning curve is steep and you’re not sure if the patient is crashing or you are. In this episode of Behind the Knife, our surgical…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Hot Topics from the Annals of Surgery Ep. 1: Robotic Surgery
This new series will be a collaboration between BTK and Annals of Surgery, where we will be discussing hot topics in surgery research. No, we won’t be getting…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 5 - Sustainable Surgical Practices
The evidence for climate change is irrefutable. But how does surgical care contribute to global emissions, and is there anything we can do to make surgery more…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Mesh Selection for Hernia Repair
Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara Maskal, and Ryan Ellis as they review mesh materials used in hernia repair and the general properties…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Ep. 2: Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models
Welcome back to our series on AI for the clinician! Large language models, like ChatGPT, have been taking the world by storm, and healthcare is no exception to…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
10 Consult Commandments to Dominate the Day
Mastering the surgical consult is a true milestone in every young surgeon’s career. But it’s not easy! It is a difficult transition from lowly data gatherer to…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
The Silent Partner: Ambient listening AI in Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Wards, and the Operating Room
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of ambient listening AI in healthcare. From outpatient clinics to inpatient wards and operating rooms…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review and Clinical Challenges in Surgical Palliative Care: Assessing Decision-Making Capacity
Join the University of Washington Surgical Palliative Care Team for their final episode of this series — a dual journal review and clinical challenges…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: Quality Improvement in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
In their last Behind the Knife episode, the Hernia Content Team from Carolinas Medical Center discusses quality improvement in abdominal wall reconstruction…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Artificial Intelligence: Applications of AI in Surgery
Welcome to our new series – the AI Journal Club! In this series, we’ll cover some interesting studies and evidence-based applications of artificial…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: The Abdominal Wall – Friend or Foe?
It is the final episode of our Challenging Cases in Emergency General Surgery series and we’re diving into another dreaded topic: the complex abdominal wall…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Let's Talk Diverticulitis
We got the gang together (minus John, who is on mission). Today, we are talking about diverticulitis with super expert Scott Steele. Scott walks Jason…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Global Engagement and Sustainable Participation
In our recent episode on global burn surgery with Dr. Barclay Stewart and Dr. Manish Yadav, we discussed several cases at Kirtipur Hospital in Nepal to…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 4 - Conferences
Surgical conferences are a forum of the profession–where we all gather to socialize, share clinical experiences, promote academic work, and learn from each…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Fellowship
Hey APPs - 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…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - First Assist
Hey APPs - 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…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
JUST FOR APPs: Dominate Surgery - Tips and Tricks
Hey APPs - 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…
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Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 2: Endobariatrics
In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team, accompanied by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dunkin of Boston Scientific, review primary and revisional…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Away Rotations & Sub-Internships
Thinking about doing an away rotation? In this episode of Behind the Knife, we break down everything you need to know about away rotations and sub-internships…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: The ESOPEC Trial
Listen as we discuss the highly-awaited ESOPEC trial, which examines treatment regimens for esophageal and EGJ adenocarcinoma. Wildly impress your thoracic…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Surgical Education: Blue Ribbon Committee II
In 2002 a group of surgeons got together and radically changed surgical training forever. They just got together again... They call themselves the Blue Ribbon…
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Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Bowel Endometriosis
Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon, with guest Dr. Farr Nezhat, as they discuss management, surgical treatment, and outcomes of bowel…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
BIG T Trauma Ep. 23: Trauma Pitfalls #4
BIG T TRAUMA is back with more TRAUMA PITFALLS! Join Drs. Teddy Puzio (University of Texas in Houston), Jason Brill (Tripler Army Medical Center), Patrick…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
BIG T Trauma Ep. 22: Trauma Pitfalls #3
BIG T TRAUMA is back with more TRAUMA PITFALLS! Join Drs. Teddy Puzio (University of Texas in Houston), Jason Brill (Tripler Army Medical Center), Patrick…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife Rural Surgery Series: Ep. 3 - Rural Surgery Practice 2
In the third episode of our rural surgery series, Dr. Cody Mullens meets with Dr. Randy Lehman, a rural general surgeon from Rensselaer, Indiana to discuss…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife Rural Surgery Series: Ep. 2 - Rural Surgery Training
In the second episode of our rural surgery series, Dr. Cody Mullens sits down with Dr. Brad Muncy, a 2nd year general surgery resident at Marshall University…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Behind the Knife Rural Surgery Series: Ep. 1 - Rural Surgery Practice 1
Introducing a new series on rural surgery - In this episode, BTK fellow Dr. Cody Mullens sits down with Dr. Bret Autrey, a general surgery attending at…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Nutrition Tips for Busy Medical Professionals with Julia Zumpano, RD
Join BTK hosts Dr. Scott Steele and Dr. John McClellan and our guest Julia Zumpano, RD. She is a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Dr. Christian Jones Memorial Episode with Mock Oral Board Cases
Dr. Christian Jones was a trauma and acute care surgeon, and an early innovator in surgical education. Dr. Jones generously participated and promoted Behind…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 21: All Things TXA
Join Patrick Georgoff as he welcomes Dr. Gene Moore and Dr. Ian Roberts, two giants in trauma surgery and epidemiology, to discuss tranexamic acid (TXA) in…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Disability Insurance of Surgeons Part 2 - What is GSI or Guaranteed Standard Issue Insurance? Pearls and Pitfalls to owning a GSI Plan
In this second part of a two-part series on disability insurance, Kevin and Larry delve into the specifics of Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) disability…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Disability Insurance for Surgeons Part 1 - What You Need to Know
In this first part of a two-part series, Dr. Kevin Kniery interviews Insurance Agent and Certified Financial Planner professional Larry Keller about the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Burnout in Vascular Surgery Trainees
The Vascular Surgery Subspecialty Team dives into the pressing issue of burnout among vascular surgery trainees. Unveiling surprising statistics and expert…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Whole Blood Resuscitation in Trauma
Do you find yourself saying: “Hey, what’s the big idea with that newfangled whole blood in the refrigerator next to the trauma bay?” Like using whole blood but…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
How Do You Maintain Relationships as a Surgeon? A BTK Roundtable
Join the BTK crew as they discuss how surgeons maintain relationships despite the demanding nature of their profession. The speakers are surgeons at different…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Pediatric Bariatric Surgery
Join the Behind the Knife Bariatric Surgery Team as they kick off 2025 with a crucial discussion on pediatric and adolescent bariatric surgery. Drs. Matt…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Generational Dynamics in Surgical Education
You're a new attending leading a busy surgical service. You’re tasked with teaching a team that includes every learner from medical students to junior and…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Small Bowel
Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the presentation, work-up, and management of neuroendocrine tumors of the small bowel. Learning…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
A Digital Education Manifesto: How You Can Make Great Content
Join Patrick Georgoff to learn more about how YOU can make amazing digital education content. At Behind the Knife we are often asked how to create digital…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Journal Review in Hernia Surgery: Sugarbaker versus Keyhole for Retromuscular Parastomal Hernia Repair
Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Clayton Petro, and Sara Maskal as they review their recently published randomized controlled trial comparing open retromuscular…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Parastomal Hernias
You are planning to perform an APR on a patient with rectal cancer. How will you create your permanent stoma? Is there a role for prophylactic mesh? Post…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
BIG T Trauma Series Ep. 20: Defining the Value of an Acute Care Surgeon
In this episode, Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill are joined by special guest Dr. Pat Murphy, who helps us delve into the evolving field of…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 1: An Introduction to Surgical Endoscopy
In their BTK debut, the Surgical Endoscopy team from Endeavor Health (formerly Northshore University Health System) discusses why it is important for surgeons…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Ep. 1: AI Primer
In this episode, Behind the Knife fellow Ayman Ali, and Dr. Patrick Georgoff introduce a new series on Behind the Knife – Artificial Intelligence for the…
- Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 3 - Who Does Research Better?
Research is so critical to the field of surgery worldwide. But how does the world of academic surgery compare in the UK? Join BTK fellow Jon Williams and ASGBI…