Surgery 101

  In this episode, Darwin Wan discusses the neurosurgical ophthalmic examination. After listening to this episode, learner should be able to:   ·      List eight components of the neurosurgical ophthalmic examination. ·      Perform a basic neurosurgical ophthalmic examination.

  In this episode, Erin Boschee discusses melanoma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to:   ·      List risk factors for the development of melanoma ·      Describe how to diagnose and stage melanoma ·      Identify factors that affect prognosis ·      Describe the principles of the surgical treatment of melanoma

  The Surgery 101 Study In this episode, Dr Jonathan White describes a study looking at how medical students use Surgery 101.

In this episode, Dr. Niels Jacobsen discusses bladder cancer. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: • Describe the epidemiology and biology of bladder cancer • List the risk factors associated with bladder cancer • Describe the presentation, evaluation and staging of the patient who has bladder cancer • Outline treatment options for patients with bladder cancer

In this episode, Dr Niels Jacobsen discusses renal cell carcinoma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Outline the epidemiology, risk factors and genetics of renal cell carcinoma Describe the tumour biology and pathology of renal cell carcinoma Describe how patients present with renal cell carcinoma Outline how patients with the condition are diagnosed, staged and treated

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White describes the process of making a Surgery 101 episode. Topics covered include: ·      Where does the idea for an episode come from? ·      Finding a speaker ·      The script ·      The recording ·      Post-production editing, music and sound effects ·      Upload, dissemination and monitoring ·      Calls for new episodes

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the ileo-anal pouch procedure for ulcerative colitis. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: • List the indications for IAPP surgery • Describe what information a patient needs to know about IAPP • Describe the functional outcomes of IAPP surgery

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers surgery for ulcerative colitis. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: • List the emergent, urgent and planned indications for surgery in UC • Explain the difference between an abdominal colectomy and a panproctocolectomy • Describe the fate of the retained rectum in UC

In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers surgery for Crohn’s disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: • list the indications for surgery in Crohn’s disease • Outline the operative challenges of Crohn’s disease surgery • Explain the role of surgery in recurrent Crohn’s disease

  In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the surgical approach to inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:   ·      Describe the surgeon’s approach performing surgery on patients with IBD ·      List some of the challenges of operating on IBD ·      Differentiate between the surgical approach to CD and UC ·      Outline the goals of surgery in IBD, and discriminate between emergency, urgent and elective IBD surgery  

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In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers the use of biological agents in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: Explain when biologic agents should be considered List three biologic agents used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease Describe common adverse effects of biological agents used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease List three current controversies relating to the use of biological agents PLAY  (right-click to download)  

In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers the initial medical management of inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: List factors influencing the choice of treatment Describe the goals of therapy in the management of inflammatory bowel disease, discriminating between induction and maintenance of remission. Describe the indications for 5-ASAs, steroid s and immunomodulators in the management of inflammatory bowel disease Describe the adverse effects of 5-ASAs, steroids and immunomodulators used in the management of inflammatory bowel disease   Running time 16:46

In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: Describe the epidemiology and pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease List risk factors associated with inflammatory bowel disease Describe the common symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease List common investigations used to make the diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease List the cardinal features and complications of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Running time: 21:20

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  In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora considers how Surgery 101 got started. Running time 8:43

  In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to treat the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe how to determine the goals of treatment for the patient with an anal fistula Explain the meaning of the following terms: fistulotomy, seton suture Explain the difference between primary and secondary tracks Describe the use of tissue glue, fistula plug and advancement flaps in the treatment of anal fistula   Running time 16:59

  In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to assess the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the important elements in the history and physical examination in the assessment of the patient with an anal fistula Discriminate between simplex and complex anal fistulas Explain when to order an MRI to assess an anal fistula Explain how to assess an anal fistula in the operating room, and explain Goodsall’s rule Running time 20:34

  In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses basic concepts and anatomy relating to anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define what an anal fistula is Describe the clinical presentation of the patient with an anal fistula Outline the important anatomical landmarks of the anal canal and draw the ‘owl’ and ‘cucumber’ diagrams Explain how an anal fistula forms List the four common types of anal fistulas   Running time 21:09

In this episode, Dr Mark Joffe discusses the need for hand hygiene in hospitals and in surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection describe the evidence for the effectiveness of hand hygiene identify alcohol-based handrubs as preferable to handwashing using sinks list the 4 moments of hand hygiene explain how to use "Way In Way Out" in practising hand hygiene Running time 24:23