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Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast

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Let’s Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast brings you the latest news from the College, providing informative, educational and entertaining content covering a range of healthcare topics and hosting a variety of expert speakers from the RCSEd membership and beyond.

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Episodes

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Child Protection with Dr Marianne Forrester

April 19, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this episode,  Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester takes us expertly through the recognition and management of the child at risk. 

When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 4

March 26, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

The final episode of this series reflecting on when things go wrong. Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson explore the psychological impact on clinicians. This is illustrated by the story of ‘Icarus and Hubris’ and a couple of poems from www.incisedlines.com. They also tackle the concept of resilience in modern day clinical practice. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in...

When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 3

March 19, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

The second part of a conversation between Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson as they explore the psychological impact of 'when things go wrong' through the medium of the arts. Listeners can also review the poem Frozen from www.incisedlines.com, written by David, which helps encapsulate this discussion. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: https://www.e...

When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 2

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

As we focus on wellbeing this week, David Alderson is back on the podcast to continue the conversation on when things go wrong in surgery. The human element, some of the psychological impact on the surgeons, as well as the reaction from non-surgical communities including the media… a thrilling 2-part conversation. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when things go wrong in healthcare?”: ...

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson

March 08, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medical and surgical management.

Patient Safety Series - Maryanne Mariyaselvam

March 04, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

This week, Gregory Ekatah is joined on the podcast by Maryanne Mariyaselvam to discuss her journey through the patient safety space. From leaving surgical training to being involved in a number of patient safety innovations to being awarded a British Empire Medal. 

Patient Safety Series – Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch with Andrew Murphy-Pittock

February 27, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

The patient safety series is back for its final few episodes. Recorded back in August 2023, Andrew Murphy-Pittock joins Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to discuss HSIB which has now become Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). We explore the role of HSIB / HSSIB, its creation, remit and future developments in the quest to improve patient safety nationally and through international collaborative efforts. Well worth a listen. For more information www.hssib.org.uk

Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct with Clare McNaught

February 09, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Vice president Clare McNaught joins Gregory Ekatah back on the podcast to discuss the recent and ongoing Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct campaign. Recent evidence highlights the scale of the problem. We discuss the RCSEd campaign to eradicate this and the resources available to help tackle it.

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Statistics and Research with Mr John Hallett

February 02, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores statistics and research with newly appointed consultant academic paediatric surgeon and honorary clinical lecturer at both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, Mr John Hallett.  

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Recap

January 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB

Guest host Sesi Hotonu recaps the episodes so far of this exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB and gives a preview of episodes to come. 

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Anaesthesia with Dr Su Ying Ong

January 19, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric anaesthesia and local anaesthetic blocks with consultant paediatric anaesthetist and regional anaesthesia lead at RHCYP Edinburgh Dr Su Ying Ong. 

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Nephrology with Dr Ben Reynolds

January 12, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation with consultant paediatric nephrologist Dr Ben Reynolds. 

FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Orthopaedics with Professor Robin Paton

January 05, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

An exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB aiming to fill in the gaps of the paediatric surgery curriculum not easily covered by daily practice. In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric orthopaedics with consultant orthopaedic surgeon, award winning trainer and FRCS examiner Professor Robin Paton.

Patient Safety 3 – ‘When things go wrong…’ with Mr. David Alderson

December 08, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr. David Alderson, consultant ENT surgeon, as part of the new patient safety series. We discuss his journey through the patient safety space and his novel approach in using the arts when considering what happens when things go wrong for patients – through the lens of the surgeon. The first of an exciting series to come. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' taking place on Friday 14th June, asking the question of “What happens when...

RCSEd LTS Podcast – Celebrating NOTSS @20 – Part 2

November 17, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. Second podcast of a two-part mini-series. 

RCSEd LTS Podcast – Celebrating NOTSS @20 – Part 1

November 13, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. First of a two-part mini-series.

RCSED LTS update... in the news

October 30, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MB

Gregory Ekatah returns to the podcast covering recent updates from the college and looks ahead to upcoming episodes of the podcast. 

RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – SCPs with Liza Mills

September 08, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Liza Mills to discuss the role of Surgical Care Practitioners in robotic surgery. They discuss how to get in, training pathway, and some of Liza’s experience working in one of the highest volume centres for robotic surgery in the UK.

RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Fellowships with Nick Ventham

August 07, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

After the summer holidays, the LTS podcast and robotic surgery series are back. On this episode, Greg Ekatah is joined by Mr Nick Ventham to discuss robotic fellowships – how to plan them, what to expect, some of the challenges and opportunities, and some tips in finding success. He recently completed an Intuitive Surgery Fellowship at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Fascinating insights and sage advice from Nick, do get in touch with him at [email protected] 

RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – CMR Versius System

July 07, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MB

The robotic surgery series is back. On this episode, Gregory Ekatah hosts the CMO of CMR Surgical, Mark Slack and Doug Speake, consultant colorectal surgeon. They discuss all aspects of this thriving modular robotic system.

Celebrating 100 episodes of the Let’s Talk Surgery Podcast

June 23, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MB

Episode 100!! A Reflection of what’s gone before and what’s to come, with Gregory Ekatah

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 8: Transoral Oropharyngeal Surgery

June 02, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this final episode, Miss Emma King and Mr Jemy Jose discuss the transoral oropharyngeal surgery. In association with HNSOC. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2: Ep 8 - Transoral Oropharyngeal Surgery

June 02, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this final episode, Miss Emma King and Mr Jemy Jose discuss the transoral oropharyngeal surgery. In association with HNSOC. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 7: Local anaesthetic rhinological surgery: indications and techniques

May 26, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

ENT_UK and @RCSED partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this penultimate episode, Mr Sean Carrie and Mr Jonathan Joseph discuss local anaesthetic rhinological surgery, the indications and techniques – an episode in collaboration with BRS.

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2; Ep 7 Local anaesthetic rhinological surgery: indications and techniques

May 26, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

ENT_UK and @RCSED partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this penultimate episode, Mr Sean Carrie and Mr Jonathan Joseph discuss local anaesthetic rhinological surgery, the indications and techniques – an episode in collaboration with BRS. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 6: Use of lasers and angled endoscopes in managing difficult to access middle ear cholesteatoma

May 19, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Arun Iyer and Prof Owen Judd discuss the nitty gritty of lasers and angled endoscopes in difficult middle ear cholesteatomas. In conjunction with BSO.

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2; Ep 6 Use of lasers and angled endoscopes in managing difficult to access middle ear cholesteatoma

May 19, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Arun Iyer and Prof Owen Judd discuss the nitty gritty of lasers and angled endoscopes in difficult middle ear cholesteatomas. In conjunction with BSO.

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 5: Nasal Valve Obstruction – Surgical Management

May 12, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Natarajan Balaji and Mr Saleh Okhovat discuss the surgical management of nasal valve obstruction. In conjunction with BSFPS. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2: Ep 5 Nasal Valve Obstruction – Surgical Management

May 12, 2023 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Natarajan Balaji and Mr Saleh Okhovat discuss the surgical management of nasal valve obstruction. In conjunction with BSFPS. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 4: Pharyngeal Pouch

May 05, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Frank Stafford and Mr Ricard Simo discuss management of pharyngeal pouches in conjunction with the Head and Neck Society. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2: Ep 4 – Pharyngeal Pouch

May 05, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Frank Stafford and Mr Ricard Simo discuss management of pharyngeal pouches in conjunction with the Head and Neck Society. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 3: Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis

April 28, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Professor Claire Hopkins is joined by Mr. Jujay Ramakrishman to discuss refractory chronic rhinosinusitis. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2; Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis

April 28, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Professor Claire Hopkins is joined by Mr. Jujay Ramakrishman to discuss refractory chronic rhinosinusitis. 

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 2: Evaluation and surgical management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence

April 21, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Simon Lloyd is joined by Paramita Baruah, an episode in partnership with BSO.

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Evaluation and surgical management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence

April 21, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Simon Lloyd is joined by Paramita Baruah, an episode in partnership with BSO.

ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 1: Nasal reconstruction - tips and trick with Miss Sadie Khwaja and Prof Tim Woolford

April 14, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Sadie is joined by Tim Woolford to discuss nasal recons. 

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Gynaecology – Marielle Nobbenhuis

March 29, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by Marielle Nobbenhuis, Consultant Gynae-Oncology Surgeon and President of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Surgeons. We cover aspects of robot-assisted surgery applications in benign and malignant gynaecology as well as future advances to look out for. 

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – National Strategic Expansion – Prof. Campbell Roxburgh

March 20, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Campbell Roxburgh, consultant colorectal surgeon and Chair of the Scottish National Clinical Reference Group on Robot Assisted Surgery. We discuss the novel strategic expansion approach adopted in collaboration with the Scottish Government to provide access to robotic platforms across Scotland. We also acknowledge the challenges (including impact on training) as well as some of the successes. 

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Thoracic Surgery – Lawrence Okiror

February 27, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by Mr Lawrence Okiror where they cover aspects of robot assisted surgery thoracic surgery. They review some of the evidence for improved outcomes, benefits of robotic surgery, and progress made in the specialty over the years. Some thoughts on trainee impact is also discussed. 

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Urology - Professor Alan McNeil

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Alan McNeil to discuss his vast experience in robot assisted urological surgery with some very important advice / learning points and “nuggets”.

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Urology - Professor Alan McNeill

February 13, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Alan McNeill to discuss his vast experience in robot assisted urological surgery with some very important advice / learning points and “nuggets”.

Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Rowan Parks and Chelliah Selvasekar

February 03, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

RCSEd President, Professor Rowan Parks and Chelliah Selvasekar join Greg on the podcast to introduce our new Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS) series. We discuss the work RCSEd is doing with industry partners to ensure safe RAS surgery as well as adequate training provision. Worth a listen!

An audience with the RCSEd Leadership Fellow

January 20, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

To start the new year, Greg is joined by Majid Rashid, the 2022 RCSEd Leadership Fellow to discuss a range of topics from his journey through training, views on leadership, aspiration for the future and current work being done at RCSEd on patient safety. 

A Christmas Quiz Special

December 20, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

…And so ends another year! To bring some Christmas cheer, the Office Bearers join Greg to take part in a fun-filled (and competitive) Christmas Quiz along with a more serious Christmas message. Merry Christmas!

End of Year 2022

December 16, 2022 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MB

Recent updates on College news and a look ahead to exciting material coming up on the podcast in 2023! 

President’s Handover Corner… Welcome Professor Rowan Parks

November 17, 2022 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

A new dawn... Professor Rowan Parks has become the new President of RCSED. He joins Greg on the podcast to share his reflections of the last 4 years and looks forward to his priority areas over the next 3 years. Inspiring and worth listening to..

President’s Handover Corner… Professor Griffin Farewell

November 08, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

The end of an era, Mike Griffin president of @ RCSEd for the last 4 years comes on the podcast for a farewell episode. We reflect on the last 4 years, successes, challenges, and what the future holds.

Charles Maxwell-Armstrong, ACPGBI President

October 28, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Greg is joined on the podcast by ACPGBI president Charles Maxwell-Armstrong to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing surgeons and patients across the UK. 

An audience with Gavin Francis – Intensive Care: a GP, a community and a pandemic

September 30, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

GP and renowned writer, Gavin Francis, joins the podcast to discuss his book which reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic from the eyes of a GP. Well written memoire of the events and impact of the pandemic on doctors, patients and the wider community. 

Faculty of Perioperative Care Series Ep 5; Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy

August 29, 2022 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

The final episode of the FPC series. An inspiring woman, Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy walks us through her journey as an SCP in cardiothoracic surgery with an interest in education and research. Worth a listen!

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