Surgery 101

Technological progress in medicine, as in other fields, emerges from the interplay of incremental refinement and decisive breakthroughs—those moments when a missing element is discovered and the path forward suddenly accelerates. The evolution of endoscopic surgery over the last century illustrates this well. Yet even today, the terminology surrounding procedures that employ scopes is often misunderstood. "Endoscopy" and "laparoscopy" are frequently used interchangeably, though they refer to distinct techniques, instruments, and purposes.

PDF notes for Surgery 101 episode on Endoscopy vs Laparoscopy and the Beginnings.

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

– Outline the theory and physics of laser refractive surgery

– Describe the differences between PRK, LASIK, and SMILE

– List key indications, exclusions, and essential pre-op tests

– Explain common risks, benefits, and complications of laser eye surgery

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

- Outline the theory and physics of laser refractive surgery

- Describe the differences between PRK, LASIK, and SMILE

- List key indica1ons, exclusions, and essential pre-op tests

- Explain common risks, benefits, and complications of laser eye surgery

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Laser Refractive Surgery

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the anatomy and optics of the eye related to the optical axis of the eye

2. Describe common refractive errors

3. Explain how refractive errors are measured

4. Recognize important red flags for non-refractive causes of vision loss

5. Summarize current vision correction options

After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the anatomy and optics of the eye related to the optical axis of the eye

2. Describe common refractive errors

3. Explain how refractive errors are measured

4. Recognize important red flags for non-refractive causes of vision loss

5. Summarize current vision correction options

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Refractive Errors, Eye Optics & Vision Correction Options NOTES

After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

● Describe the important features of medical history related to arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers

● Recognize the important physical exam findings associated with arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers

● Outline a treatment plan for patients with Arterial ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers

PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Arterial Ulcers and Diabetic Foot Ulcers.