Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Cervical Cancer – Cases
    In this episode, with the help of Dr. Hyakutake, a gynecologist from the University of Alberta, 4th year University of Ottawa medical student Julia Boucher discusses the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, staging and treatment of cervical cancer.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Recognize the common clinical presentation of cervical cancer.
    Understand the differential diagnosis of cervical cancer.
    Understand the basics of cervix cancer staging and treatment options.
    13 min
  • Cervical Cancer – Pathophysiology
    In this week's episode University of Ottawa medical student, Julia Boucher, will be talking about cervical dysplasia. This is the first in a two part series on cervical cancer. She will begin by introducing the topic, why it is important, discuss the pathophysiology of cervical dysplasia. Then describe the risk factors and screening and prevention methods.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Recognize the risk factors for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer.
    Understand the basic pathophysiology and screening tests for cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer.
    14 min
  • 10 Years Later
    Surgery 101 has been around for a decade! We reached out to our former summer students to hear about the highlights of their time here. Thank-you to everyone who has contributed to our project over the last 10 years.
    4 min
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    This week's episode is brought to you by medical student, Randolph Tulsie, and he will discuss Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU).
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Define Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    Explain the relevant Pathophysiology
    Review a Clinical Picture
    State how it's diagnosed and
    Speak on its Management
    14 min
  • Portal Hypertension – Presentation and Management
    This week's episode is from final year University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat. He will be discussing the presentation and management of portal hypertension.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    List the signs and symptoms of portal hypertension
    Write orders for the initial management of a patient presenting with hematemesis
    Order investigations for a patient presenting with portal hypertension
    Outline the long term management of portal hypertension
    17 min
  • Portal Hypertension – Pathophysiology
    This week University of Calgary medical student, Uzair Jogiat discusses portal hypertension.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Describe the basic pathophysiology of portal hypertension.
    Outline the anatomy of the portal venous system.
    Explain the concept of porto-systemic collateralization and list six sites of collateralization.
    Explain why portal hypertension occurs.
    19 min
  • Lower GI Bleeds
    This weeks' episode is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler McKechnie. medical student at McMaster University. He will be discussing lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Explain the pathophysiology of lower GI bleeds
    Review the importance of correctly identifying lower GI bleeds
    Outline clinical presentation
    List the differential diagnosis
    Describe possible investigations
    Review treatment options
    17 min
  • Upper GI Bleeds
    This week's podcast is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler Mckechnie. This is one of two that will discuss the topic of gastrointestinal bleeding. In this podcast, we will address upper GI bleeds, while next podcast we will address lower GI bleeds.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Describe the relevant pathophysiology
    Explain the importance of correctly identifying upper GI bleeds
    Review the clinical presentation
    List possible differential diagnosis
    Understand possible investigations and treatment options
    14 min
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    This week we are joined by 2nd and 3rd year University of Ottawa medical students, Aneesh Karir and Minh Huynh, who will be discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
    After this podcast, you will be able to:
    Describe the anatomy of the carpal tunnel
    Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
    Describe the typical clinical presentation of carpal tunnel syndrome
    Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with carpal tunnel syndrome.
    13 min
  • Intracranial Aneurysms
    In this episode McMaster Medical student, Alick Wang, discusses intracranial or cerebral aneurysms.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Describe what they are and why they are important;
    Review the relevant pathophysiology;
    Explain how it's diagnosed, and whether or not to treat;
    Go over treatment options
    Understand the prognosis and complications
    11 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.