Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Zenker’s Diverticulum
    In the episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of Zenker's Diverticulum.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Define the term Zenker's Diverticulum
    Identify and list the signs and symptoms of Zenker's Diverticulum
    Discuss the role of imaging in diagnosing Zenker's Diverticulum
    List and describe the various treatment options for Zenker's Diverticulum
    15 min
  • Chronic Rhinosinusitis
    In this episode 4th-year medical student Kaishan Aravinthan from the University of Saskatchewan discusses an overview of chronic rhinosinusitis.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Describe the patient presentation of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
    Identify the key signs and symptoms for the diagnosis of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
    Differentiate and list the types of medical and surgical therapy options
    23 min
  • Hiatal Hernias
    In this episode, with the help of Dr. Scott Penner, a general surgeon practicing in Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 2nd-year medical student McMaster University student Nivedh Patro discusses an overview of hiatal hernias.
    After listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to:
    Define the different types of hiatal hernias
    Identify the main presenting symptoms of the different types of hiatal hernias, and distinguish emergent from non-emergent scenarios
    Describe the preoperative workup of hiatal hernias
    22 min
  • Update: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
    In this podcast, Gaurav Talwar highlights some recent advances in the medical and surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. He will build on the concepts introduced by Dr. White and Dr. Bistritz in their 2012 seven lecture series on IBD, so please be sure to listen to those podcasts as well.
    By the end of this podcast, you should be able to:
    Describe recent advances in the medical management of IBD including the mechanisms and indications of current biologics, biosimilars, and Tofacitinib, a small molecule drug.
    Outline recent advances in the surgical management of IBD including the impact of minimally invasive techniques and the evolving role of surgery.
    Explain the all-important role of multidisciplinary care for patients with IBD.
    19 min
  • Mediastinal Masses
    Student Yasmin Valji discusses Mediastinal Masses.
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    -Describe the anatomy of the mediastinum
    -List the differential differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses
    -Describe the clinical presentation of an anterior mediastinal mass
    -Develop an approach to work up and treatment of mediastinal masses
    12 min
  • Chest Tubes
    Student Yasmin Valji discusses chest tube insertion and removal. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    A) List the indications for chest tube insertion
    B) Describe the proper positioning and insertion technique for tube thoracostomy
    C) List the complications of chest tube insertion
    D) Describe the mechanism how the chest drainage system works
    E) Troubleshoot improperly functioning chest tubes
    F) Determine when a chest tube can be removed and describe proper removal technique
    30 min
  • Reflections on COVID-19
    The Surgery 101 Team provides some thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jonathan White, Shannon Erichsen, Michelle Lindberg, Kellie Wright-Tootoosis and Patrick Ciechanski.
    35 min
  • Postpartum Problems Series – Postpartum Endometritis
    In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt form the University of Saskatchewan will review postpartum endometritis. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to:
    Describe the risk factors and pathophysiology of postpartum endometritis
    Recognize symptoms of the condition
    Create a differential diagnosis for a postpartum fever and postpartum pelvic pain
    Construct an effective management plan
    11 min
  • Postpartum Problems Series – Postpartum Hypertension
    In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hypertension. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to:
    • Describe the various forms of hypertension in pregnancy and the postpartum period
    • Recognize the symptoms of this condition
    • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hypertension
    • Discuss the treatment options
    13 min
  • Postpartum Problems Series -Postpartum Hemorrhage
    In this podcast, 4th-year medical student Mandy Litt from the University of Saskatchewan discusses Postpartum Hemorrhage. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to:
    • Describe the risk factors for postpartum hemorrhage
    • Recognize the symptoms of this condition
    • Create a differential diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage
    • Construct an effective management plan and understand methods for prevention
    17 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.