Surgery

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Donald Trunkey, MD

Dr. Donald Trunkey, professor of surgery and former chair of surgery at Oregon Health and Science University, speaks about his international initiative to train trauma surgeons to be prepared for an array of disaster scenarios, from bullet wounds to nuclear terrorism. Dr. Mark Nolan Hill hosts.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Donald Trunkey, MD

In this segment Dr. Mark Hill talks with internationally renowned Trauma surgeon, Donald Trunkey about the many factors causing the current crisis in emergency surgical care.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Donald Trunkey, MD

Dr. Donald Trunkey, professor of surgery at Oregon Health and Science University, and an internationally renowned trauma surgeon, gives a historical perspective of trauma medicine from the 16th century to modern times. Dr. Mark Nolan Hill hosts.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD

Guest: John Rabkin, MD

Some bariatric surgeons claim that the duodenal switch procedure to cure morbid obesity is a better option for most patients than the alternatives. Why then is it not the most common option. Find out in this segment from Dr. John Rabkin.

Host: Larry Kaskel, MD

Guest: John Rabkin, MD

The Duodenal Swtich Procedure is a newer option to cure morbid obesity. Join Dr. John Rabkin to learn more about the mechanics of the procedure and how it is different from a more traditional Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Philip Faraci, MD

Dr. Faraci walks through the steps of a robotic mitral valve replacement.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Philip Faraci, MD

Dr. Faraci further explains the parts of the DaVinci and specifically goes into detail about the physician console. He also speaks about physician training required to operate using a robot.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Philip Faraci, MD

In this segment Dr. Faraci describes in detail the instrumentation of the DaVinci Robot system. He also explains his own experience interacting with the DaVinci during a surgical procedure.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD

Guest: Philip Faraci, MD

Join Dr. Philip Faraci as he describes a surgical robot and explains the benefits of a robotic assisted surgery as compared to traditional surgical methods.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD

Guest: Richard Jadick, DO

Dr. Maurice Pickard speaks with Cdr. Richard Jadick, author of "On Call in Hell" and the first Navy doctor to be decorated for valor while serving in Iraq, about his experiences tending to medical emergencies both among his men and the wounded civilians caught in the crossfire of Iraq's insurgency.