Surgery 101

In this podcast Dr. Aleem Lalani, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses assessing a painful joint. After listening to this podcast you will be able to: Understand why it is important to thoroughly evaluate the acutely painful major joint Perform a complete history and physical examination of the joint Discuss investigations and which findings lead to which diagnosis

In this podcast, Dr. Heather Cox, a Vascular Surgeon at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, discusses developing an approach to the patients with chronic limb ischemia. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define chronic limb ischemia Understand the clinical presentations and diagnostic approaches to patients with suspected chronic limb ischemia Describe the medical and surgical management of chronic limb ischemia.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses breast reconstruction. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to:  Understand that not all patients want or need reconstruction Describe the different options for reconstruction of the breast Explain nipple reconstruction Discuss what is involved in the process of Oncoplastics

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define Sentinel Node. Describe how to mark and find the Node Understand the rationalization and indications for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses ductal and lobular carcinoma. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors for both DCIS and LCIS Describe the diagnosis of DCIS and LCIS Review treatment options for both conditions Explain the risk of progression for DCIS

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Breast Cancer Staging and Management. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand what tests to order for your patient. Describe Metastatic and TMN staging Review treatment options for Breast Cancer.

In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses how to approach a breast lump. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Understand how to take a complete history and physical exam of the breast Differentiate Benign and Malignant breast lumps Understand the proper guidelines for screening breast cancer

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses the most common renal tumor in childhood – Wilms Tumour. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: 1. Define what a Wilms tumor is and why it is an important diagnosis to make in children 2. Recognize some of the common ways Wilms Tumours present 3. Explain how the diagnosis is made 4. Explain the treatment options and prognosis for children with a Wilms Tumor

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses pediatric neck masses and some ways to approach this very broad differential diagnosis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Identify the three major categories pediatric neck masses Be able to use a stepwise approach to narrow down your differential diagnosis Know common causes of neck masses from each category Be familiar with some treatment options for each type of neck mass

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses intussusception, an important cause of bowel obstruction in young children. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define intussusception Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms in a patient you think might have intussusception Identify some key features to help differentiate intussusception from other causes of bowel obstruction Be familiar with the diagnostic and treatment options

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses Hirschsprung’s disease, a condition affecting the large bowel that causes difficulty in passing stool and can lead to obstructive symptoms, most commonly in young infants. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define Hirschsprung’s Disease and understand why it is important to pick up in a pediatric patient. Be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of Hirschsprung’s Disease Know the diagnostic features of the disease and what tests to order Be familiar with the treatment of Hirschsprung's Disease  

In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses one of the most common indications for emergency surgery in a young person – acute appendicitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: Define appendicitis and understand its importance in the pediatric population Recognize some of the challenges in diagnosing appendicitis in kids Understand the risk of not diagnosing appendicitis quickly Describe the common treatment options for appendicitis

In this episode Marie Gojmerac, medical student at the University of Alberta discusses ethics. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Ethics Understand how ethics come into play in surgery Discuss the ethical tool kit and how to use it through a real case

In this episode, 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Mark Rockley talks about post-operative orders.  Although this topic is important for any surgical team member, this podcast will be tailored for medical students. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss the importance of prudent post-operative orders. Describe the core components of post-operative orders that should be considered after every operation

In this episode Susie Youn, a medical student at the University of Alberta, will discuss acute mesenteric ischemia.  After listening to this episode you should be able to: Describe the pathophysiology of this condition Understand the presentation of acute mesenteric ischemia Explain the work-up Review the management of acute mesenteric ischemia

In this episode, 4th year medical student, Allison Edwards guides of through a complete Head and Neck examination. A complete head and neck exam is an important skill for any physician to master. While family doctors, pediatricians, emergency physicians and otolaryngologists will use this skill the most, you never know when a family member is going to ask you “oh, and can you look in my ear?” All joking aside, a large majority of visits presenting to a primary care office consist of ear nose and throat complaints. Whether it is a runny nose, sore throat or ear pain, a complete head and neck exam is often needed to fully assess these concerns. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss the important elements of the head and neck exam including examination of the ear, nose, oral cavity, cranial nerves and neck. Describe important equipment required for a head and neck exam. Explain important components of nasolaryngoscopy.

In this episode Nikytha Antony, Medical Student from the University of Alberta (in collaboration with Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Bryan Dicken) discusses Pectus Deformities. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of pectus deformities Recognize the symptoms that might be present on initial presentation Discuss treatment options  

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Aya Musbahi, a General Surgery trainee from Newcastle, United Kingdom, who will be talking about about the use of wound vacuums and negative pressure wound therapy. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define negative pressure wound therapy Understand how negative pressure wound therapy works Describe clinical applications Explain indications and contraindications.

In this episode 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Michael Goplen, discusses septic arthritis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of septic arthritis Understand the etiology Explain a complete physical exam and history of suspected septic arthritis Recognize the diagnosis and management

This week we are joined by Dr. Keith Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, who will be discussing the Vasectomy. After this podcast you will be able to: Describe the reasons a patient would want a vasectomy Know who should get a vasectomy Review common myths Understand the procedure and follow-up Comprehend the complications of a vasectomy