Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Strabismus
    In this final episode of the opthalmology series, University of Alberta students Kim Papp and Nourseen Aboelnazar discuss strabismus. Learners will review the basics of this ocular disease that is commonly seen in pediatrics but can affect any patient.
    After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
    Define strabismus
    Describe the anatomy relevant to strabismus
    List causes of strabismus
    Categorize different types of strabismus
    Explain amblyopia as a consequence of untreated strabismus
    Describe surgical and non-surgical management options for strabismus
    16 min
  • Corneal Transplant
    This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on opthamalogy. This episode is on Corneal Transplant, which is sometimes called keratoplasty or a corneal graft.
    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:
    1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the cornea.
    2. List indications for corneal transplant.
    3. Match common indications for corneal transplant with which type of surgery may be most appropriate.
    16 min
  • Orbital Fracture
    This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by University of Alberta students Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student and Divya Goel a 2nd year medical student.
    Today we will discuss orbital fractures which are fractures of the bony eye socket.
    After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to:
    1. Describe the anatomy relevant to an orbital fracture.
    2. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected orbital fracture.
    3. Explain the danger of muscle entrapment and how to diagnose this.
    4. Outline treatment options for orbital fractures, including surgery.
    15 min
  • Glaucoma
    This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease.
    By the end of this podcast the listener will be able to:
    Describe the eye anatomy relevant to glaucoma
    Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for open angle glaucoma
    Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for acute angle closure glaucoma
    List other causes of glaucoma
    18 min
  • Eye Fundamentals
    This is the 1st episode in a 5-part Ophthalmology Series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss eye Fundamentals, where we will learn basics of the anatomy and physiology of the eye.
    By the end of this podcast you should be able to:
    Name the major structures of the eye
    Describe the function of these structures
    Relate these to common surgeries done in and around the eye
    16 min
  • Small Bowel Malignancy
    After this episode, listeners should be able to:
    Understand the basic anatomy, physiology, and function of the small bowel
    List the types and common locations of small bowel malignancies
    Recognize risk factors for small bowel cancers
    Identify the clinical presentations for small bowel malignancies
    Understand the preoperative workup for diagnosis
    Describe the surgical treatment for small bowel malignancies
    19 min
  • Preeclampsia
    By the end of this episode, you will be able to
    Briefly describe the pathophysiology, risk factors of pre-eclampsia, and complications
    Recognize the clinical presentation including history and physical findings
    List and describe your work up
    Describe your management and treatment if possible
    11 min
  • Amenorrhea
    By the end of this episode, learners will be able to:
    Briefly describe the aetiologies and pathophysiology of primary and secondary amenorrhea
    Recognize the clinical presentation including history and physical findings
    List and describe your work up
    Describe your management and treatment if possible
    17 min
  • Common Neurosurgical Infections
    After listening to this podcast you will be able to understand the following:
    Common causes of cranial and spinal infections that may develop into abscesses and lead to neurosurgical intervention
    Understand the workup used to assess patients that present with an infection that can be addressed by Neurosurgery
    List common differential diagnoses for these presentations
    Have a general knowledge of high yield surgical principles used
    Understand the non-surgical management of cranial and spinal abscesses
    28 min
  • Liver Series – Surgical Decision Making: Liver Edition
    At the end of this episode, you will:
    Understand fundamental principles underlying various approaches to surgical treatment of the liver.
    Apply clinical scoring systems to decide between various treatment approaches for liver pathologies.
    Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of decision making for complex liver presentations.
    27 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.