Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Principles of Cancer Surgery IV: Pathology & Adjuvant Treatment
    In this episode Dr Jonathan White discusses the post-operative pathology report and adjuvant treatment After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    explain how definitive staging information is obtained, and describe synoptic reporting
    interpret the key elements of a pathology report and explain them to a patient
    explain the purpose of adjuvant treatment for cancer, and describe the factors considered when deciding to give adjuvant treatment
    outline the role of the Tumour Board in planning adjuvant treatment for cancer
    differentiate between the morphology of a tumour and its biological behaviour
    Running time 17:51
    18 min
  • Principles of Cancer Surgery III: The Cancer Operation
    In this episode Dr Jonathan White discusses the cancer operation. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    explain the importance of deciding on resectability and goals of surgery
    list the key parts of a cancer operation
    explain the use of frozen section and outline the concept of R0, R1 and R2 resection
    describe a typical post-operative discussion with the patient having cancer surgery
    Running time 13:15
    14 min
  • Principles of Cancer Surgery II: Staging
    In this episode Dr Jonathan White discusses staging in patients undergoing cancer surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    explain the purpose of staging
    outline how a cancer spreads
    list common imaging modalities used in staging
    describe at least two systems of cancer staging, including the TNM staging system
    be aware of the limitations of pre-operative staging
    Running time 11:46
    12 min
  • Principles of Cancer Surgery I: Diagnosis
    In this episode Dr Jonathan White discusses the general approach to making a diagnosis in patients undergoing cancer surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    list the four most common cancers
    briefly outline how to counsel a patient with suspected cancer
    explain the importance of diagnostic tests and pre-operative biopsy
    describe some basic steps in communicating a cancer diagnosis
    Running time 15:17
    16 min
  • Parenteral Nutrition
    In this episode Dr Leah Gramlich discusses parenteral nutrition. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    list the components of parenteral nutrition
    list the indications for parenteral nutrition
    outline common delivery methods of parenteral nutrition and describe when each is used
    list the complications of parenteral nutrition
    describe how parenteral nutrition prescriptions are tailored for individual patients
    Running time 15:38
    16 min
  • Hip Fractures
    In this episode Dr Troy Bornes discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with fractures of the hip. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    describe the typical mechanism of hip fracture
    list the risk factors for hip fracture
    outline how hip fractures are classified, distinguishing intra-capsular from extra-capsular fractures
    describe how patients with hip fractures are assessed and managed
    outline the outcomes of hip fracture treatment
    Running time 12:15
    13 min
  • The Treatment of Shock
    In this episode Dr Dennis Djogovic discusses the treatment of shock. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    define "shock"
    list the four categories of shock
    outline common causes of shock
    describe treatment of the patient with shock
    Running time 16:33
    17 min
  • Special Episode: Surgery & the Singularity
    A special enhanced podcast episode, with a presentation from the recent Technology & the Future of Medicine course at the University of Alberta.
    Format: enhanced podcast, best viewed using iTunes (click in the Now Playing window at bottom left to see images).
    Please note that all views expressed are Dr White's, and that any images displayed are used for educational purposes under the protection of fair use; all copyrights remain with the original copyright holders.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Bowel obstruction
    In this episode Alyzee Sibtain discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with bowel obstruction. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    recoginse the signs and symptoms of small bowel obstruction and large bowel obstruction and relate them to the underlying pathophysiology
    describe how to investigate the patient with bowel obstruction
    describe typical X-ray changes in the patient with bowel obstruction
    outline the initial management of the the patient with bowel obstruction
    list indications for surgery in the patient with bowel obstruction
    Running time 17:35
    18 min
  • Pilonidal Sinus
    In this episode Todd Penney discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with pilonidal sinus. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    explain what a pilonidal sinus is
    outline the pathophysiology and risk factors for pilonidal sinus disease
    describe the symptoms and signs of pilonidal sinus disease
    list the treatment options for the patient with pilonidal sinus disease
    Running time 15:41
    16 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.