PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Endometrial Cancer.

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:

1. Recognize the common clinical presentation of endometrial cancer;
2. Understand how to diagnose endometrial cancer;

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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

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

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?

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