In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What BlueDop is, and who will benefit from it.
• How Dr. Pat Kelly case plans, his oversizing methodology, and whether or not he uses spinal protection.
• Advice Dr. Kelly gives current medical students and residents.

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go to www.BlueDop.com

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Show Notes:

We’re excited to have Dr. Pat Kelly back on the podcast! Dr. Kelly is a practicing Vascular Surgeon at Sanford Health and an active inventor of medical devices with over 215 issued or pending patents. He has pioneered several surgeries including the first complete endovascular aortic arch aneurysm repair in the world. From making an initial search of existing patents to the first agreement you need in place to protect your idea, this episode is full of expert advice to help you start the process of patenting your big ideas!

02:30 Who will benefit from BlueDop?

05:15 How is the business moving along from clinical trials?

09:40 What does your process look like as you case plan?

12:30 Do you use spinal protection?

17:15 What is your oversizing methodology?

21:00 Advice Dr Kelly gives all his medical students and residents.

23:15 Do you have any non-medical books you’re reading now?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The origin of Syntactx.
• How Dr. Ouriel’s interest in business has guided his career as a CEO and CMO.
• Gaps NAMSA is addressing in the technology of Vascular Surgery today.

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go towww.BlueDop.com

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Show Notes:

We’re joined by yet another legend in Vascular Surgery, Dr. Ken Ouriel! With over 3 decades of experience in clinical and academic research, Dr. Ouriel changed the world of Vascular Surgery as we knew it. At just 16 years old, Dr. Ouriel entered the University of Rochester to study biology and psychology, and later graduated with honors from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. After completing his residency and fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, he practiced until 1998 innovating along the way. Dr. Oriel also served as Chief of International Operations at New York Presbyterian hospital after which he started Syntactx. In this Part 3 episode of our conversation with Dr Ouriel, we learn the origin of Syntactx, how Dr. Ouriel’s role has changed as Syntactx was acquired by NAMSA, and gaps in the industry NAMSA is addressing today. We also get to hear advice Dr. Ouriel would give himself as a new surgeon, tying back to his childhood interest in engineering.

02:40 What was your transition like being recruited to New York Presbyterian?

04:30 How does it feel going to work in the World Trade Center in downtown manhattan?

06:15 What inspired the start of Syntactx?

09:00 The journey to NAMSA acquiring Syntactx.

13:15 What are some of the unmet needs you are addressing at NAMSA?

16:20 Progressing to less invasive procedures, and finding solutions for venous disease.

19:40 Artificial valves that will be filling gaps we see now.

21:00 What advances do you see in technology 10 years from now? 

24:20 What advice would you give yourself as a new surgeon?

27:30 If you weren’t interested in medicine, what would you have done?

29:00 Do you enjoy the business side of medicine?

30:15 What is a non-medical book you are reading?

33:00 What do you do to unwind?

34:15 Do you prefer dogs or cats?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The  importance of the relationship between Physicians and the industry.

The advice Dr. Deaton would give himself as a new surgeon.

What Dr. Deaton would be doing today if he wasn’t a Surgeon.

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go to www.BlueDop.com

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Show Notes:

Per usual we have an incredible leader trailblazer in Vascular Surgery, Dr. David Deaton. Dr. Deaton has 20 + years of experience in medical device development, including the innovation and development of endovascular aortic therapy since its inception. He was a leading investigator in the first US EVAR, and provided the primary FDA panel testimony for the first approved EVAR device in the United States in 1999. In addition to consulting startups and established medical device companies, Dr. Deaton has served as Chief Medical Officer for Endologix, and Chief Medical Office for Syntactx. In this final, part 3 episode with Dr Deaton, we get to hear his views on the industry, gaps he sees in technology, and some fun questions answered like what Dr. Deaton would be doing now if he weren't a Surgeon. 

03:00 Limb flow, and saving patients from amputation.

07:40 What are some gaps you are seeing in technology for Vascular Surgery today?

13:00 How important is the relationship between the industry and Physicians?

15:30 The need for Surgeons to be transparent.

18:00 What advice would you give yourself as a new surgeon?

21:00 If you weren’t a Vascular Surgeon, what would you be doing right now?

21:40 What is a non-medical book you are currently reading?

23:30 Tell us about Jazz!

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Gaps Dr. White see’s in the needs of technology NOW, and his vision of the future of vascular surgery.
• Advice Dr. White would give himself as a new surgeon.
• Whether Dr. White prefers music or no music in the OR.

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go to www.BlueDop.com

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Show Notes:

We’re back with Part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Rod White! Along with specifics of his methodology, case planning, and techniques, we also get to hear Dr. White answer some fun rapid fire questions from Twitter! Earlier in this conversation our host Tim get’s to pick his brain about everything from college football to experiences with early devices that paved the way for technology advances in Vascular Surgery. Dr. Rod shares about his upbringing and the early mentor that ignited the spark to become a Vascular Surgeon. Tune in as Dr. White also shares his knowledge and experience with upgrading equipment in the OR to create even better patient outcomes! Make sure to check our Part 1 & 2!

02:40 How do you address branch vessels?

10:45 Talk about your oversizing methodology.

15:15 Do you prefer music or no music in the OR?

19:00 What are some needs and gaps you see when it comes to technology?

21:00 What do you anticipate to improve in Vascular Surgery of the future?

23:15 What advice to would you give yourself as a new surgeon?

25:00 If you weren’t a Vascular Surgeon, what would you be?

25:50 Are there any non-medical books you are reading right now?

26:20 Do you prefer dogs or cats?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Dr. Laird’s experiences doing procedures in 14 different countries.
• Dr. Laird’s advice he would give his younger self, just starting out as a surgeon.
• Gaps we see in the industry today.
• About Dr. Lairds hobby for making his own wine.

Resources + Links:

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Show Notes:

We’re excited to continue our conversation with Dr. Laird and wrap up part 3, talking about everything from his vast experience in Vascular Surgery, to his hobby of making his own wine. With his experience in clinical trials, and having performed over 5,000 endovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, we are honored to dive into learning more about his experiences. We’re talking about medical devices, how Dr. Laird case plans, his go-to tools and methods, and what is has been like doing live procedures in at least 14 different countries! 

03:30 Experiences from doing live procedures in 14 different countries.

06:15 What are the gaps you are seeing in the industry today?

11:50 Three pieces of advice Dr. Laird would give his younger self as a new surgeon.

15:30 What has influenced you throughout your career to work with new tech?

18:00 Non-medical books Dr. Laid is reading now.

21:00 Dogs or Cats?

21:40 What is your favorite wine? 

In this Episode, You Will Learn About:

• Dr. Ouriel’s experiences at The Cleveland Clinic.
• What it was like treating Senator Bob Dole.
• How to get the best Fellows.
• Lessons learned from living in another country.

Resources + Links:

Learn more about this episode’s Sponsor: https://bluedop.com/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+kelly

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Show Notes:

We’re joined by yet another legend in Vascular Surgery, Dr. Ken Ouriel! With over 3 decades of experience in clinical and academic research, Dr. Ouriel changed the world of Vascular Surgery as we knew it. At just 16 years old, Dr. Ouriel entered the University of Rochester to study biology and psychology, and later graduated with honors from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. After completing his residency and fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, he practiced until 1998 innovating along the way. Dr. Oriel also served as Chief of International Operations at New York Presbyterian hospital after which he started Syntactx. In this Part 2 episode of our conversation, we hear about Dr. Ouriel’s experiences at The Cleveland Clinic, the challenges that they overcame to attract the best Fellows, and lessons learned from living in another country.

03:00 Moving to The Cleveland Clinic and creating new systems.

06:40 Senator Bob Dole going to the cancer ward while recovering from surgery at The Cleveland Clinic.

11:00 What was your focus on innovation at The Cleveland Clinic?

13:15 What’s the key to getting the best fellows?

16:20 The journey from Rochester to Cleveland, and making decisions for career and family.

19:30 What lessons have you gained from living in a different country?

In this Episode You Will Learn:

• What factors to look at when planning out a case.
• What’s the most frustrating part of medical device research?
• Where will the future take technology for the endovascular system?

Resources + Links:

Learn more about this episode’s Sponsor: https://bluedop.com/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+kelly

Connect with Dr. David Deaton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-h-deaton-md-facs-b188806/

Show Notes:

Dr. David Deaton is back to join us for part two of our conversation! Dr. Deaton has 20 + years of experience in medical device development, including the innovation and development of endovascular aortic therapy since its inception. He was a leading investigator in the first US EVAR, and provided the primary FDA panel testimony for the first approved EVAR device in the United States in 1999. In addition to consulting startups and established medical device companies, Dr. Deaton has served as Chief Medical Officer for Endologix, and Chief Medical Officer for Syntactx. In this Part 1 episode with Dr. Deaton, we learn more about his early influences to become a surgeon, history on early training in surgery long before Vascular Surgery was a specialty, and how we can continue to push past barriers to improve patient outcomes.

02:40 - Who were some of Dr. Deaton's most influential mentors?

04:03 - How do you prepare for a case? What factors are you looking for?

07:14 - How did he get started with Aptus Endosystems? What did he learn from his time there?

09:42 - How is medical device research funded? 

11:18 - What problems did ROX Medical solve?

13:24 - Intact Vascular - What makes working in the medical device world fun?

15:37 - What is the purpose of Balloon Angioplasty?

16:46 - What is the future of technology for the endovascular system?

18:36 - LimFlow, Transforming CLTI - Helping patients avoid amputation.

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In this Episode You Will Learn:

• How Dr. Kelly’s engineer mindset comes into play as a Vascular Surgeon
• An inside look at the groundbreaking medical device Dr. Kelly developed
• How BlueDop is changing the game in patient care across the board

Resources + Links:

Learn more about this episode’s Sponsor https://bluedop.com/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=patrick+kelly

Connect with Dr. Pat Kelly on LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-kelly-b7759174/

Check out this video with actionable information to revolutionize patient triage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jnDyA4L6F4&t=12s

Show Notes:

Board Certified Vascular Surgeon, active inventor of medical devices, specializes in complex vascular disease and surgical repairs, Medical Director of the wound clinic and Executive Director of commercialization at Sanford Health.

04:30 What led you to become an engineer?

07:15 Making the decision to go to Medical School over a weekend.

09:00 What put you on the path to Vascular Surgery?

10:20 Mentors at St Louis University during fellowship.

12:40 How does your engineering mindset come into play when treating your patients?

16:50 Walking through the stent graft system Dr. Kelly developed.

19:15 What are some differences between generation 1 and generation 2?

22:00 BlueDop’s capabilities and how it is changing the game.

25:00 How will your practice benefit from BlueDop?

In this episode you will learn:

• How Dr. White case plans
• Pushback in when he initially went minimally invasive with the EVAR approach
• How Dr. White approaches an aortic dissection with a entry tear in the aortic arch

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go to www.BlueDop.com

Follow along on Twitter | @antegradeflow

Learn more on our website | www.antegradeflow.com

Looking for ways to market your practice? Check out our Sponsor www.paxmediainc.com

Show Notes:

We’re back with Dr. Rod White to dive into how he case plans, to specifics like treating an aortic dissection with an entry tear in the aortic arch. In this continuation of Tim’s conversation with Dr. White they discuss changes and advances that come with new technology, how it’s received, and what that looks like for the future of vascular surgery. Stay tuned for part 3...

02:40 Complex anatomy, Abdominal aneurysmal disease, and treating a type 1 endo leak.

06:20 Is open technique still a big part of what you teach?

08:15 How do you case plan? What tools do you use for a thoracic aneurysmal case?

14:40 What was the pushback like when you were trying to go minimally invasive with the EVAR approach?

16:30 How would you treat an aortic dissection with an entry tear in the aortic arch?

19:40 How do you address branch vessels?

In this episode, we discuss:

• Dr. Laird’s experiences at the Washington Hospital Center
• How Dr. Laird case plans 
• Medical devices, hostile anatomy and the prevention of migration and endo leak.
• Which is better - music or silence in the OR?

Resources + Links:

Today's show is sponsored by BlueDop. Go to www.BlueDop.com

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Show Notes:

In this episode, we dive into part 2 of our 3 part series with internationally renowned interventional cardiologist, Dr. John Laird. With his experience in clinical trials, and having performed over 5,000 endovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures, we are honored to dive into learning more about his experiences. We’re talking about medical devices, how Dr. Laird case plans, and his go-to tools and methods (including whether or not he prefers music or silence in the OR!)

03:00 From serving in the military to joining Marti Leon at Washington Hospital Center.

05:50 As an expert in Abdominal and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysmal Disease, what is your approach to complex anatomy?

10:40 Medical devices, hostile anatomy and the prevention of migration and endo leak.

16:20 How do you case plan and what tools do you use?

20:00 How do you select the type of endograft for a particular type of anatomy?

21:15 Do you use spinal protection, if so, what do you use?

23:20 What is your oversizing methodology?

26:00 Music or silence in the OR?