Surgery 101

Surgery 101

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Surgery 101 episodes

  • Hysterectomy
    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:
    List the reasons for which hysterectomies are done
    Outline the types of hysterectomies
    Outlines the route of hysterectomy and factors to consider when choosing route of hysterectomy
    Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the various surgical approaches
    List the pre-operative steps taken before a hysterectomy
    List the potential complications of hysterectomies
    11 min
  • Principles of Composite Tissue Flaps
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Describe what a composite tissue flap is.
    Broadly describe the different ways of categorizing flaps.
    Detail the main differences between a random pattern flap and axial pattern flap.
    Provide examples of flaps and their uses.
    Outline the post-operative management of flaps.
    32 min
  • Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 2)
    After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:
    Differentiate the timing of repair for nerve injuries taking into account the acuity and mechanism of injury.
    Describe the investigations available to help diagnose a nerve injury.
    List the potential management options for a neuroma.
    Describe the basic principles of nerve grafting and reconstruction.
    Outline the recovery and expected outcomes of someone who has undergone a nerve repair.
    24 min
  • Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 1)
    After listening to this first episode, learners will be able to:
    Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of nerves.
    Describe what Wallerian degeneration is and provide the basics of peripheral nerve regeneration.
    Describe a basic approach to history taking after a peripheral nerve injury.
    Describe the classification of nerve injuries using the Seddon and Sunderland classifications.
    24 min
  • Basics of Microsurgery
    After listening to this first episode, learners will be able to:
    Define what microsurgery is and provide examples of its applications.
    Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of blood vessels.
    Describe the initial approach to managing a laceration to the hand/wrist.
    List the basic tools and solutions you would find on the microsurgical field.
    Describe some of the basic principles of microvascular repair.
    30 min
  • Approach to Liver Masses
    At the end of the episode you will be able to:
    Understand how a focal liver lesion may present
    Develop a differential diagnosis of benign and serious causes for focal liver lesions
    Describe the diagnostic workup and potential management plans for a focal liver lesion
    17 min
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:
    Describe common etiologies of MCC
    List risk factors for MCC
    Recognize classic presentation of MCC
    Develop a differential diagnosis for an asymptomatic growing nodule
    Outline the diagnostic work-up for MCC
    Describe therapeutic options for MCC
    13 min
  • Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 3)
    By the end of this episode, you will be able to;
    Recognize and diagnose acute GI bleeding secondary to colon cancer.
    Develop an approach to acute bleeding with a good understanding of the different treatment modalities available.
    9 min
  • Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 2)
    By the end of the episode, you will be able to;
    Understand the pathophysiology of bowel perforation secondary to colon cancer and how it may present.
    Demonstrate an approach to diagnosis and management of bowel perforation.
    Be familiar with the different treatment techniques, for such emergencies.
    11 min
  • Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 1)
    By the end of this episode you will be able to;
    Recognize the first main emergent presentation of colon cancer, how to diagnose, and how to manage them.
    Know when to utilize damage control measures and how to identify unstable patients.
    Understand the different treatment options for right versus left-sided obstructions.
    19 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.