Podcast Episodes

Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Mesh Infections - How to Treat and What to Consider

Mesh infections are dreaded complications in hernia repair. This episode highlights relevant mesh properties, pathogens, and management strategies so you can tackle the next mesh infection with confi…

Published on 11 hours ago

Oral Board Simulator: Your Secret Weapon to DOMINATING the Exam

Episode 38

In this episode, Drs. Ali, Georgoff, and Swenson share some big-time updates to our oral board simulator.  We've also included a full example test for you to listen to. Whether you are studying for t…

Published on 4 days, 12 hours ago

Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

Episode 37

In this episode, we explore practical tips for caring for older adults in the clinical setting through a case-based discussion highlighting common perioperative challenges and strategies for success.…

Published on 1 week ago

Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 3: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy

Episode 36

In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team reviews applications of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) at different locations in the gastrointestinal tract. Specifically, they discuss esophageal POE…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer

Episode 35

This new mini-series on Behind the Knife will delve into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of Surgeons Cancer Research Progra…

Published on 2 weeks ago

Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve vs Bypass and Revisional Strategies

Episode 34

Sleeve, bypass, or something new – which surgery really dominates the day?  This Bariatric Surgery Journal Club dives into the debate over which bariatric operation is best. We compare the outcomes o…

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago

Journal Review in Transplant Surgery: Use of Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) in Liver Transplant

Episode 32

Liver transplantation continues to evolve as strategies expand to address organ shortage and optimize outcomes. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) offers a novel way to preserve and assess donor li…

Published on 3 weeks ago

A Practical Approach to Understanding Global Surgery

Episode 31

In this kickoff episode of the Behind the Knife Global Surgery Series, we dive into what global surgery really means—and why it matters to all of us. Five billion people lack access to safe, timely, …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

Journal Review in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Resecting Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Episode 30

Surgical resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) is one of the highest-risk elective operations performed. The obstructive jaundice suffered by patients preoperatively, central location of t…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Pheochromocytomas

Episode 29

Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the nuances in the work up and management of patients with pheochromocytomas.

Hosts:
Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS (@vreelant) is an Assis…

Published on 1 month ago