Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Endometrial Cancer Follow up
    In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Have a general approach for classifying the different histopathologies of endometrial cancer
    Develop an overall framework of staging
    Relate staging to treatment options
    11 min
  • Endometrial Cancer Introduction
    In this episode, with the help of Dr. Jimenez, a Gynecologic Oncologist from the Juravinski Cancer Centre, 3rd year McMaster medical student Emma Herrington discusses an overview of, and approach to, endometrial cancer.
    After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:
    Recognize the common clinical presentation of endometrial cancer;
    Understand how to diagnose endometrial cancer;
    9 min
  • Scoliosis
    In this podcast University of Alberta 3rd year medical student, Katie Girgulis, will discuss the topic of Scoliosis in the pediatric population.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Understand how to recognize and diagnose scoliosis in pediatric patients
    List categories for the etiology of scoliosis and provide some examples
    List key elements of a history and physical exam to identify the likely etiology of a patient's scoliosis
    Understand appropriate investigations and follow-up for patients with scoliosis
    Recognize red flag features and know when to refer
    16 min
  • Spina Bifida
    In this episode medical student Alick Wang will discuss Spina Bifida.
    After listening to this podcast you should be able to:
    Define Spina Bifida and understand it's importance
    Discuss the relevant pathophysiology;
    Explain how it's diagnosed, and whether or not to treat;
    Review treatment options
    Understand the prognosis and complications
    10 min
  • The Deathly Hernia
    A sequel to "The Prisoner of the Gallbladder", something even has returned to the abdomen! This time, it is Harry the Hernia stirring up trouble for Carmine the Small Intestine. Luckily, her older brother, Chris Pine the Large Intestine is here to help! Can Carmine and Chris work together to thwart the sly hernia, Harry?
    6 min
  • Complications of Bariatric Surgery
    In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the complications associated with Bariatric Surgery.
    By the end of this podcast you should be able to:
    List some common complications of the various bariatric surgeries
    Discuss diagnosis and management of these complications
    15 min
  • Flow of a Bariatric Patient
    In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the Flow of a Bariatric Patient.
    By the end of this episode you should be able to:
    Understand the process required to get a patient to the point of having bariatric surgery.
    16 min
  • Surgical Management of Obesity
    In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss surgical management of obesity.
    By the end of this episode, you should be able to:
    Describe various types of bariatric surgery including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass and duodenal switch.
    12 min
  • Medical Management of Obesity
    In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss medical management of obesity.
    By the end of this episode, you should be able to:
    Describe medical management options for weight loss.
    15 min
  • Introduction to Obesity
    In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss obesity.
    By the end of this podcast you should be able to:
    Define what is obesity.
    Describe the most recent epidemiology of obesity globally and in Canada.
    Calculate body mass index and define the terms overweight, obesity and severe obesity.
    Review the pathophysiology of obesity and its comorbidities.
    18 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.