Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Laryngomalacia
    After this podcast learners should be able to
    Define laryngomalacia and discuss why it is an important topic
    Describe the pathophysiology and classifications of laryngomalacia
    Outline the typical presentation of the condition
    Develop a differential diagnosis for chronic stridor in pediatric patients
    Outline the workup for a patient presenting with chronic stridor
    Describe options for medical and surgical management of laryngomalacia
    13 min
  • Approach to Nocturnal Enuresis
    After this podcast learners should be able to
    Define nocturnal enuresis and why this is an important issue
    Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors for nocturnal enuresis
    Develop a differential diagnosis for nocturnal enuresis (monosymptomatic vs non monosymptomatic)
    Describe the investigations for a patient presenting with nocturnal enuresis
    Describe options for behavioral and pharmacological interventions for nocturnal enuresis
    18 min
  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
    By the end of this episode, you will be able to:
    Describe the pathogenesis of GIST
    Recognize the clinical presentation of GIST including history and physical findings
    List potential differential diagnoses
    Describe treatment modalities
    12 min
  • Rhinoplasty
    By the end of this episode, you will be able to:
    Identify the various indications of rhinoplasty.
    Recognize the nasal anatomy that is being manipulated in the procedure.
    Describe in brief different surgical approaches, complications, and post-operative care for rhinoplasty.
    13 min
  • Tubal Ligation
    By the end of this episode you will be able to:
    Understand why culturally safe and trauma-informed care is necessary when discussing tubal ligation
    Understand why counselling before the procedure is important and what to discuss with the patient
    Describe the different methods available for tubal ligation and recognize which methods are preferable for certain clinical scenarios
    Describe the surgical steps involved in laparoscopic tubal ligation
    24 min
  • Stress Incontinence and Urethral Sling Surgery
    By the end of this episode you will be able to:
    Understand the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence and its impacts on quality of life
    Recognize the clinical presentation of stress urinary incontinence including history and physical exam
    Describe the pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence and its 2 sub-types
    Describe the different techniques of mid-urethral sling surgery
    21 min
  • Ventilators (Part 2)
    By the end of this episode you will be able to:
    Understand pressure versus volume control ventilation
    Describe how different ventilator modes can be used for surgical induction, maintenance and emergence
    Describe clinical indications of readiness for extubation
    11 min
  • Ventilators (Part 1)
    By the end of this episode you will be able to:
    Understand the concepts of ventilation and oxygenation
    Describe the essential settings available on the ventilator
    Recognize and problem solve basic ventilation and oxygenation problems you might encounter in the OR
    13 min
  • Cervical Cancer
    After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to:
    Develop a differential diagnosis for heavy, irregular vaginal bleeding.
    Outline the diagnostic work-up for cervical cancer and interpret based cervical biopsy results.
    Describe the general staging system for cervical cancer and explain how it guides treatment-intent.
    List the pros and cons of the different treatment modalities available for cervical cancer, along with their side-effects.
    19 min
  • Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 2
    The objectives of this two-part podcast are to:
    Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC
    Describe the different types of FGC
    Detail the legality of FGC in Canada
    Discuss the immediate and long term consequences of FGC
    Discuss the clinical management of women with FGC with respect to gynecologic and obstetric care
    Develop an approach for the provision of culturally competent and trauma informed care for adolescents and women with FGC
    19 min

About Surgery 101

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Welcome to Surgery 101, a podcast series produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. These 10-to-20-minute episodes serve as brief introductions or reviews of basic surgical concepts for medical students. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. New episodes are published every Friday. We are always keen to receive your feedback and are accepting suggestions for additional topics.