The History of Handheld Forceps
In this episode medical student Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of the inventors behind two handheld surgical forceps: DeBak…
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The History of Clamps
During an operation, it’s common to have to put a clamp on blood vessels in preparation for suturing. In this episode Sunpreet Cheema will review a fe…
The History of Forceps
In this episode, we will take a look at instruments used to hold tissue firmly, through the lens of two more surgical innovators: Emil Theodor Kocher …
The History of Retractors
Retracting tissues is an essential part of surgery. We need to be able to hold the wound open so you can see and operate on deeper structures. In this…
The History of the Scalpel and Cautery
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema continues her ten part series with episode three, which delves into the surgical history of the scalpel and cau…
The History of Surgical Scissors – Mayo and Metz
Today, medical student Sunpreet Cheema explores the fascinating histories of surgical innovators who developed some of our most indispensable surgical…
The History of Common Surgical Instruments
In this introductory episode, Dr. White and Sunpreet Cheema discuss the the history of surgery through the lens of surgical instruments. Supreet Chee…
Tympanic Membrane Perforations
Welcome to this episode of Surgery 101 where we will learn the basics of tympanic membrane perforations. After listening to this podcast…
Nontechnical Skills in Surgery
After this episode, listeners will be able to: • Define and describe the importance of nontechnical skills in improving surgical outcomes • Articulate…
Small Bowel Malignancy
After this episode, listeners should be able to: 1) Understand the basic anatomy, physiology, and function of the small bowel 2) List the types and co…