Surgery 101
574 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 139 ratingsWelcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you can quickly get a good idea of the basic concepts involved. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. We are always keen to receive your feedback on our podcasts, and we are accepting suggestions for additional topics. New episodes are published every Friday.
'Surgery 101' was created by Dr Parveen Boora and Dr Jonathan White, and is supported by the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta. Our 2010 series of podcasts are brought to you by the Undergrad Surgery Mobile Podcasting Studio Team which is: Jonathan, Jenni and Tracy, with the assistance of the Surgery 101 Experts of Edmonton.
Note to experts: please note that these podcasts are only intended as brief introductions for medical students - we cannot delve into the more complex nuances of advanced surgery in a 10-minute podcast. We encourage all listeners to supplement their learning by seeing patients, assisting at surgeries and reading widely!
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Episodes
400.strabismus
March 20, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this final episode of the opthalmology series, University of Alberta students Kim Papp and Nourseen Aboelnazar discuss strabismus. Learners will review the basics of this ocular disease that is commonly seen in pediatrics but can affect any patient. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Define strabismus Describe the anatomy relevant to strabismus List causes of strabismus Categorize different types of strabismus Explain amblyopia as a consequence of untreated str...
399. Corneal Transplant
March 13, 2024 12:30 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBThis is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on opthamalogy. This episode is on Corneal Transplant, which is sometimes called keratoplasty or a corneal graft. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: 1. Describe the relevant anatomy of the cornea. 2. List indications for corneal transplant. 3. Match common indications for corneal transplant with which type of surgery may be most appropriate.
398. Orbital Fracture
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBThis is the 3rd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by University of Alberta students Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student and Divya Goel a 2nd year medical student. Today we will discuss orbital fractures which are fractures of the bony eye socket. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: 1. Describe the anatomy relevant to an orbital fracture. 2. Gather pertinent positives on history and physical exam for a patient presenting with a suspected ...
397. Glaucoma
February 28, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBThis is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease. By the end of this podcast the listener will be able to: Describe the eye anatomy relevant to glaucoma Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for open angle glaucoma Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for ac...
396. Eye Fundamentals
February 21, 2024 17:17 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBThis is the 1st episode in a 5-part Ophthalmology Series. This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss eye Fundamentals, where we will learn basics of the anatomy and physiology of the eye. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Name the major structures of the eye Describe the function of these structures Relate these to common surgeries done in and around the eye
395. Small Bowel Malignancy NOTES
January 03, 2023 17:21 - 61.8 KB application/pdfPDF Notes for Episode on Small Bowel Malignancy.
395. Small Bowel Malignancy
January 03, 2023 17:12 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBAfter this episode, listeners should be able to: Understand the basic anatomy, physiology, and function of the small bowel List the types and common locations of small bowel malignancies Recognize risk factors for small bowel cancers Identify the clinical presentations for small bowel malignancies Understand the preoperative workup for diagnosis Describe the surgical treatment for small bowel malignancies
394. Preeclampsia
August 10, 2022 13:30 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBBy the end of this episode, you will be able to Briefly describe the pathophysiology, risk factors of pre-eclampsia, and complications Recognize the clinical presentation including history and physical findings List and describe your work up Describe your management and treatment if possible
393. Amenorrhea
August 03, 2022 13:30 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBBy the end of this episode, learners will be able to: Briefly describe the aetiologies and pathophysiology of primary and secondary amenorrhea Recognize the clinical presentation including history and physical findings List and describe your work up Describe your management and treatment if possible
393. Amenorrhea NOTES
August 03, 2022 13:30 - 145 KB application/pdfPDF Notes for Episode on Amenorrhea
392. Common Neurosurgical Infections
July 27, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBAfter listening to this podcast you will be able to understand the following: Common causes of cranial and spinal infections that may develop into abscesses and lead to neurosurgical intervention Understand the workup used to assess patients that present with an infection that can be addressed by Neurosurgery List common differential diagnoses for these presentations Have a general knowledge of high yield surgical principles used Understand the non-surgical management of cranial and spinal a...
391. Liver Series - Surgical Decision Making: Liver Edition
July 20, 2022 13:30 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBAt the end of this episode, you will: Understand fundamental principles underlying various approaches to surgical treatment of the liver. Apply clinical scoring systems to decide between various treatment approaches for liver pathologies. Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of decision making for complex liver presentations.
390. Liver Series - Liver Cancer (Malignant Liver Lesions)
July 13, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: List the different types of liver cancer and their epidemiology Explain how to make the diagnosis in a patient with suspected liver cancer Describe how to stage a patient with suspected liver cancer Outline the treatment options for a patient with liver cancer
389. Liver Series - Benign Liver Lesions
July 06, 2022 13:30 - 29 minutes - 41 MBAfter listening to this episode, you will be able to: List the most common types of benign liver lesions Outline the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the patient diagnosed with a benign liver lesion
388. Liver Series - Liver Cirrhosis
June 29, 2022 13:30 - 36 minutes - 50 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: Describe the anatomy and physiology of the liver Outline the pathophysiology and common symptoms of liver failure Explain how to assess and treat a patient with cirrhosis
387. Interview with Dr. David Lesniak, Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon
June 22, 2022 13:30 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, University of Alberta medical student Ryerson Seguin interviews oncoplastic breast surgeon Dr. David Lesniak.
386. Benign Renal Masses
June 15, 2022 13:30 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBBy the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: Discuss the epidemiology and natural history of benign renal masses List the most common types of benign renal masses Describe the investigations used to differentiate between a benign and malignant renal mass Describe the management of benign renal masses
385. HPV Related Oropharyngeal Cancers
June 08, 2022 13:30 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAt the end of this episode, you will be able to: Describe what HPV is and how it relates to cancer, in particular head and neck cancers Recognize the risk factors for HPV-related head and neck cancers Differentiate between HPV-related and non-HPV related head and neck cancers List various management and treatment options for HPV-related head and neck cancer
384. Chylothorax
June 01, 2022 13:30 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBAt the end of this episode, you will be able to: Explain the pathophysiology of a chylothorax List the common etiologies of a chylothorax Describe the assessment strategies for chylothorax Understand the treatment options available for chylothorax
383. Vocal Fold Paralysis
May 25, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBAt the end of this episode, you will be able to: List the common etiologies of vocal fold paralysis Recognize the common presentations of vocal fold paralysis Explain the process to diagnose vocal fold paralysis Describe the management and treatment options for vocal fold paralysis
382. Distal Radial Fractures
May 18, 2022 13:30 - 7 minutes - 9.97 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Describe the typical clinical presentation of distal radius fractures Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with distal radius fractures
381. Pituitary Adenoma
May 11, 2022 13:30 - 20 minutes - 28 MBBy the end of this podcast, you Outline the anatomy and physiology of the pituitary gland and the pathophysiology of pituitary tumours Describe the clinical presentation of pituitary adenomas, including endocrine and mass effect signs and symptoms Classify pituitary adenomas, based both on size and hormonal dysfunction List clinically useful investigations, including bloodwork and imaging. Build a robust differential diagnosis Describe management options, including medical, surgical and radi...
380. Hysterectomy
May 04, 2022 13:30 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBAfter listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: List the reasons for which hysterectomies are done Outline the types of hysterectomies Outlines the route of hysterectomy and factors to consider when choosing route of hysterectomy Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the various surgical approaches List the pre-operative steps taken before a hysterectomy List the potential complications of hysterectomies
379. Principles of Composite Tissue Flaps
April 27, 2022 13:30 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe what a composite tissue flap is. Broadly describe the different ways of categorizing flaps. Detail the main differences between a random pattern flap and axial pattern flap. Provide examples of flaps and their uses. Outline the post-operative management of flaps.
378. Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 2)
April 20, 2022 13:30 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Differentiate the timing of repair for nerve injuries taking into account the acuity and mechanism of injury. Describe the investigations available to help diagnose a nerve injury. List the potential management options for a neuroma. Describe the basic principles of nerve grafting and reconstruction. Outline the recovery and expected outcomes of someone who has undergone a nerve repair.
377. Nerve Repair and Grafting (Part 1)
April 13, 2022 13:30 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBAfter listening to this first episode, learners will be able to: Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of nerves. Describe what Wallerian degeneration is and provide the basics of peripheral nerve regeneration. Describe a basic approach to history taking after a peripheral nerve injury. Describe the classification of nerve injuries using the Seddon and Sunderland classifications.
376. Basics of Microsurgery
April 06, 2022 13:30 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MBAfter listening to this first episode, learners will be able to: Define what microsurgery is and provide examples of its applications. Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of blood vessels. Describe the initial approach to managing a laceration to the hand/wrist. List the basic tools and solutions you would find on the microsurgical field. Describe some of the basic principles of microvascular repair.
375. Approach to Liver Masses
March 30, 2022 13:30 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBAt the end of the episode you will be able to: Understand how a focal liver lesion may present Develop a differential diagnosis of benign and serious causes for focal liver lesions Describe the diagnostic workup and potential management plans for a focal liver lesion
374. Merkel Cell Carcinoma
March 23, 2022 13:30 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBAfter listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: Describe common etiologies of MCC List risk factors for MCC Recognize classic presentation of MCC Develop a differential diagnosis for an asymptomatic growing nodule Outline the diagnostic work-up for MCC Describe therapeutic options for MCC
373. Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 3)
March 16, 2022 13:30 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBBy the end of this episode, you will be able to; Recognize and diagnose acute GI bleeding secondary to colon cancer. Develop an approach to acute bleeding with a good understanding of the different treatment modalities available.
372. Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 2)
March 09, 2022 14:30 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBBy the end of the episode, you will be able to; Understand the pathophysiology of bowel perforation secondary to colon cancer and how it may present. Demonstrate an approach to diagnosis and management of bowel perforation. Be familiar with the different treatment techniques, for such emergencies.
371. Colon Cancer Emergencies (Part 1)
March 02, 2022 14:30 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to; Recognize the first main emergent presentation of colon cancer, how to diagnose, and how to manage them. Know when to utilize damage control measures and how to identify unstable patients. Understand the different treatment options for right versus left-sided obstructions.
370. Laryngomalacia
February 23, 2022 14:30 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBAfter this podcast learners should be able to Define laryngomalacia and discuss why it is an important topic Describe the pathophysiology and classifications of laryngomalacia Outline the typical presentation of the condition Develop a differential diagnosis for chronic stridor in pediatric patients Outline the workup for a patient presenting with chronic stridor Describe options for medical and surgical management of laryngomalacia
369. Approach to Nocturnal Enuresis
February 16, 2022 14:30 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBAfter this podcast learners should be able to Define nocturnal enuresis and why this is an important issue Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors for nocturnal enuresis Develop a differential diagnosis for nocturnal enuresis (monosymptomatic vs non monosymptomatic) Describe the investigations for a patient presenting with nocturnal enuresis Describe options for behavioral and pharmacological interventions for nocturnal enuresis
368. Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
February 09, 2022 14:30 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBBy the end of this episode, you will be able to: Describe the pathogenesis of GIST Recognize the clinical presentation of GIST including history and physical findings List potential differential diagnoses Describe treatment modalities
367. Rhinoplasty
February 02, 2022 14:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBBy the end of this episode, you will be able to: Identify the various indications of rhinoplasty. Recognize the nasal anatomy that is being manipulated in the procedure. Describe in brief different surgical approaches, complications, and post-operative care for rhinoplasty.
366. Tubal Ligation
January 26, 2022 14:30 - 23 minutes - 32 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: Understand why culturally safe and trauma-informed care is necessary when discussing tubal ligation Understand why counselling before the procedure is important and what to discuss with the patient Describe the different methods available for tubal ligation and recognize which methods are preferable for certain clinical scenarios Describe the surgical steps involved in laparoscopic tubal ligation
365. Stress Incontinence and Urethral Sling Surgery
January 19, 2022 14:30 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: Understand the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence and its impacts on quality of life Recognize the clinical presentation of stress urinary incontinence including history and physical exam Describe the pathophysiology of stress urinary incontinence and its 2 sub-types Describe the different techniques of mid-urethral sling surgery
364. Ventilators (Part 2)
January 12, 2022 14:30 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: Understand pressure versus volume control ventilation Describe how different ventilator modes can be used for surgical induction, maintenance and emergence Describe clinical indications of readiness for extubation
363. Ventilators (Part 1)
January 05, 2022 14:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBBy the end of this episode you will be able to: Understand the concepts of ventilation and oxygenation Describe the essential settings available on the ventilator Recognize and problem solve basic ventilation and oxygenation problems you might encounter in the OR
362. Cervical Cancer
December 29, 2021 14:30 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBAfter listening to this podcast, listeners should be able to: Develop a differential diagnosis for heavy, irregular vaginal bleeding. Outline the diagnostic work-up for cervical cancer and interpret based cervical biopsy results. Describe the general staging system for cervical cancer and explain how it guides treatment-intent. List the pros and cons of the different treatment modalities available for cervical cancer, along with their side-effects.
361. Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 2
December 22, 2021 14:30 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBThe objectives of this two-part podcast are to: Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC Describe the different types of FGC Detail the legality of FGC in Canada Discuss the immediate and long term consequences of FGC Discuss the clinical management of women with FGC with respect to gynecologic and obstetric care Develop an approach for the provision of culturally competent and trauma informed care for adolescents and women with FGC
360. Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 1
December 15, 2021 14:30 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBThe objectives of this two-part podcast are to: Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC Describe the different types of FGC Detail the legality of FGC in Canada Discuss the immediate and long term consequences of FGC Discuss the clinical management of women with FGC with respect to gynecologic and obstetric care Develop an approach for the provision of culturally competent and trauma informed care for adolescents and women with FGC
359. Male Gender Affirming Surgery
December 08, 2021 14:30 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBBy the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to: Describe Surgical approaches used for male gender affirming surgery, including metoidioplasty, phalloplasty and testicular and penile implants Outline complications commonly seen after male gender affirming surgery
358. Female Gender Affirming Surgery
December 01, 2021 17:54 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBBy the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to: Describe the pre-operative considerations relating to gender affirming surgery Outline the embryological origins of the external genitalia Describe the common surgical techniques used in female gender affirming surgery List complications commonly encountered after female gender affirming surgery
357. Gender Affirming Surgery - Introduction
November 24, 2021 14:30 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBBy the end of today’s episode, the learner will be able to: Describe basic terms relating to about the transgender community Comfortably use inclusive language and pronouns Describe the DSM-IV diagnosis of gender dysphoria, and Recognize the elements of the pathway to receiving gender affirming surgery in Canada
356. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Surgical Education
November 18, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn recent times, the terms “equity, diversity, and inclusion” or “EDI” have become buzzwords for academic institutions to demonstrate their commitment to social accountability. Although incredible work is being done, it is important to remember why it was necessary in the first place and what the ultimate goals are. Today, as I discuss EDI in surgical education, I’d like to highlight these are my own thoughts at this stage in my training as I continue to learn and unlearn, and also thank you,...
355. De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
November 10, 2021 14:30 - 6 minutes - 9.49 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Describe the typical clinical presentation of De Quervain's tenosynovitis Explain the pathophysiology for De Quervain's tenosynovitis Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
354. Mallet Finger
November 03, 2021 13:30 - 7 minutes - 9.94 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Describe the typical clinical presentation of mallet finger Explain the pathophysiology for mallet finger Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with mallet finger.
353. Dupuytren's Contracture
October 27, 2021 13:30 - 10 minutes - 14.2 MBAfter listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Describe the typical clinical presentation of Dupuytren’s contracture Explain the pathophysiology and list common risk factors for Dupuytren’s contracture Outline the diagnosis and management of the patient with Dupuytren’s contracture.