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Back to SearchClinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: How Xenotransplantation Will Change Our Lives
Episode 114
Xenotransplantation—the use of organs from other species to treat human disease—has long existed at the intersection of science fiction and surgical…
8 hours ago
OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency
Episode 113
INTRODUCING Behind the Knife OBGYN Oral Board Review!
The oral boards aren't just about knowledge—they are about executing under pressure. This cours…
3 days, 8 hours ago
The Prelim Playbook: Tips, Tricks, and Unspoken Rules for Success
Episode 112
In this episode, we explore the grueling realities of the general surgery preliminary year—a high-stakes, one-year audition for surgical trainees op…
4 days, 8 hours ago
Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Pancreatic Cysts
Episode 111
Identification of pancreatic cystic lesions has become increasingly common due to improved resolution and increased utilization of cross-sectional im…
1 week ago
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Episode 110
With the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in those less than 50 years of age, one must wonder how many patients present with a Stage IV dia…
1 week, 4 days ago
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 3: Decoding the Black Box (Billing & Coding)
Episode 109
In the final installment of the Healthcare Econ 101 miniseries, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark demystify the "black box" of medical bil…
2 weeks ago
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 2: Show Me the Money (RVUs & DRGs)
Episode 108
Ever wonder why a complex gallbladder surgery only nets the surgeon about $350, while the hospital collects thousands? In this episode, Dr. Christop…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 1: The Language of Money & Insurance Structures
Episode 107
Ever feel like you’re fluent in medical jargon but totally illiterate when it comes to the business side of surgery? You’re not alone. In this serie…
3 weeks ago
Perfect Practice Makes Perfect - Our AI Simulator is Kicking Ass
Episode 106
The high-stakes world of surgical oral boards just got a high-tech upgrade. In this episode, the Behind the Knife team dives deep into the 2026 evol…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Unlocking the How and Why: Qualitative Research in Surgery
Episode 105
In surgery, when we think of research, often we picture randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and big data sets. But have you ever considered…
4 weeks ago