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…
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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…
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…
Basic Anesthetic Drugs: Vasopressors and Inotropes
After listening to this episode, you will be able to: 1. Outline the role of vasopressors 2. List the 5 main vasopressors used in the OR and their ind…
Facial Nerve Palsy Part 2
The objective of the podcast is the following: ● Develop an approach to the history and physical examination of patients with facial nerve pals…
Mandibular Fractures
In this episode Mauz Asghar, a medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, is joined by his colleague Muaaz Asghar to discuss mandibular fractu…
Herpetic Whitlow Infection
In this episode 2nd-year medical student Mauz Asghar from the University of Saskatchewan, will be talking about Herpetic Whitlow infection. After list…
Felon Infection
After listening to today’s podcast learners should be able to: 1. Identify the key features on history and physical examination of felon …
Skier’s Thumb
After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: Describe the relevant anatomy surrounding skier thumb injuries. Outline the mechanism of …
Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 2
The objectives of this two-part podcast are to: ● Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC ● Describe the different types of…
Female Genital Cutting (FGC) Part 1
The objectives of this two-part podcast are to: Discuss the prevalence, current trends, and motivations behind FGC Describe the different types of FGC…
Lumbar Hernias
After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define Lumbar Hernia Describe the anatomy of Lumbar Hernias Outline the clinical presentati…
Obturator Hernias
After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Define Obturator Hernia Describe the anatomy relevant to Obturator Hernias Outline the clin…
Hernia Basics and Spigelian Hernias
As an overview, after listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Discuss the basic pathophysiology and complications of abdominal wall herni…
Tracheostomies During the COVID 19 Pandemic – Interview with Dr. Arman Abdalkhani
Dr. Arman Abdalkhani talks to Yu Qi Wu about the pressures of tracheostomies during the COVID 19 pandemic. This work is li…
Tracheostomy
After listening to this podcast, the learner will be able to, 1) Understand the indications for tracheostomy, 2) Be able to choose the appropriate tra…
Interview with Dr. Najma Ahmed – Co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns
In this episode Madeline McDonald interviews Dr. Najma Ahmed who is the co-founder of Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns. Madeline and Dr. Ahme…
Gun Shot Wounds (GSW)
After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: 1. Describe a general approach to gun shot wounds (or GSW) in the Trauma Bay or Emergency D…
Chronic Pancreatitis
After listening to this podcast, listeners will be able to: 1.Define chronic pancreatitis 2.Identify the main causes and pathophysiology behind chroni…
Management of Acute Cholecystitis
In this episode, we are joined by Vivian Leung, a 3rd-year medical student from McGill University. She will be discussing a case titled: “Chloe has …
Hiatal Hernias
In this episode, with the help of Dr. Scott Penner, a general surgeon practicing in Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 2nd-year medical student from McMaste…
Update: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Management
In this podcast, Gaurav Talwar highlights some recent advances in the medical and surgical management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. I w…
Mediastinal Masses
Student Yasmin Valji discusses Mediastinal Masses. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: -Describe the anatomy of the medi…
Dealing with Trauma – Management of Bleeding
This is the 2nd episode in a 2-part series on dealing with trauma. This episode is brought to you by Tiffany Paradis, a 4th year medical student at M…
Dealing with Trauma – Assessment and Resuscitation
This is the 1st episode in a 2-part series on dealing with trauma. This episode is brought to you by Tiffany Paradis, a 4th year medical student at M…
Lower GI Bleeding
This weeks’ episode is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler McKechnie. He will be discussing lower gastrointestinal bleeding. After listen…
Upper GI Bleed
This week’s podcast is brought to you by McMaster medical student Tyler Mckechnie. This is one of two that will discuss the topic of gastrointestinal …
A Patient’s Journey
This video takes you through a patient’s journey in the healthcare system on their way to surgery. Including pre-operative, intra-operative, and…
Harry The Deathly Hernia
A sequel to “The Prisoner of the Gallbladder”, something even has returned to the abdomen! This time, it is Harry the Hernia stirring up t…
Bariatric Surgery Complications
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the complications associated with Bariatric Surgery. By the…
Flow of a Bariatric Patient
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss the Flow of a Bariatric Patient. By the end of this episode…
Surgical Management of Obesity
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss surgical management of obesity. By the end of this episode,…
Medical Management of Obesity
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss medical management of obesity. By the end of this episode, …
Introduction to Obesity
In this episode of Surgery 101 final year McMaster medical student, Julie La, will discuss obesity. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: …
Stomas
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, General at the University of Alberta discusses Stomas. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Expl…
Complications of Segmental Colectomy
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discussed complication of Segmental Colectomy. After listening to …
Digital Rectal Exam/Perianal Abscess
In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses the Digital Rectal Exam and Perianal Abscesses. After li…
Jaundice
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Mike McCall, will review Jaundice. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand the most lik…
Cholangitis
In this podcast, Dr. Mike McCall, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta will discuss Cholangitis. After listening to this podcast you should …
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, is going to discuss the Cholecystectomies. After listening to this podcast you should be able to:…
Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis
In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, will review some common causes of RUQ pain as it relates to the biliary system. After listening t…
Breast Reduction
In this episode of Surgery 101, 3rd year medical student, Mieke Heyns will discuss Breast reduction surgery. After listening to this podcast you shoul…
Surgical Outcomes in the Elderly
In this episode we are joined by 4th year McGill Medical student, Jenny Moon. Jenny will be discussing the topic of surgical outcomes in the elderly p…
The Prisoner of the Gallbladder
Gary the Gallstone’s day starts off badly when he learns that he can’t leave the gallbladder on his own terms. What will happen when the Gallbladder, …
Severe Head Injury
In this episode, Dr. Michael Chow, a Neurosurgeon at the University of Alberta discusses severe head injuries. Head injury is an important cause of mo…
Breast Reconstruction
In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses breast reconstruction. Afte…
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.…
DCIS and LCIS
In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses ductal and lobular carcinom…
Breast Cancer Staging and Management
In this episode with the help of Dr. Kelly Dabbs, UAlberta General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Lisa Bacque discusses Breast Cancer Staging and M…
Approach to Breast Lumps
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 lu…
Pediatric Appendicitis
In this episode with the help of Dr. Bryan Dicken, Pediatric General Surgeon, 4th year medical student Alessia Gallipoli discusses one of the most com…
Post-Operative Orders
In this episode, 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta, Mark Rockley talks about post-operative orders. Although this topic is import…
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Aya Musbahi, a General Surgery trainee from Newcastle, United Kingdom, who will be talking about the use of wound…
Thoracic Trauma
In this episode, Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Simon Turner discusses Thoracic Trauma. Thoracic trauma is one of the most intimidating situations in all of sur…
LEGO Surgery – Crohn’s Disease
Welcome back to the LEGO Operating Room! In this episode, Dr Balfour discusses surgery for Crohn’s Disease and explains the operation of a small…
Virtual Patient: Abdominal Cramps
Here is another virtual patient by Jesse Basnak! “Do you expect me to die? No, Mr Bond – I expect you to learn!” This work is licen…
Approach to Spinal Trauma
In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Nataraj discusses the approach to spinal trauma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: D…
Virtual Patient With Diarrhea
The new virtual patient is here! She’s a doll with diarrhea. Click here to try to solve the case: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons…
Star Trek Surgery 3: The Trouble with Transporters (Breast Exam)
“These are the voyages of the USS Metzenbaum” This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the breast. An ex…
Star Trek Surgery 2: Alien Fungus Blues (Neck Examination)
This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the neck. Excellent and fun tool for medical students. Enjoy! T…
LEGO Surgery – Trauma Laparotomy
Welcome back to the LEGO OR, where Dr Bookwalter is on call for trauma today. Learn about how a trauma laparotomy is performed, using LEGO! Please not…
LEGO Surgery – Cholecystectomy
Welcome back to the LEGO Operating Room! In this episode, Dr Maryland discusses surgery for gallstones and explains the operation of laparoscopic chol…
Star Trek Surgery 1: Bad Talaxian Stew! (Abdominal Exam)
“These are the voyages of the USS Metzenbaum” This Starfleet training video teaches viewers how to perform a physical examination of the abdomen. Exce…
LEGO Surgery – Inguinal Hernia Repair
In this episode of LEGO Surgery, Dr Lichtenstein explains how to repair an inguinal hernia. Please note: This video contains footage of real surgery w…
LEGO Surgery – Appendectomy
Here is the first of our new series of LEGO Surgery videos, this one is a quick guide to appendectomy! Please let us know what you think of Dr McBurne…
New Surgery 101 Virtual Patient
Here’s a new Virtual Patient to practice on. It’s a case of Abdominal Pain and Diarrhea. More are on the way! This work is licensed under …
Trauma Thoracotomy
In this episode, Dr Erik Beuker discusses trauma thoracotomy. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: • Describe the basic steps in…
Melanoma
In this episode, Erin Boschee discusses melanoma. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: List risk factors for the development of …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 7 The Ileo-anal Pouch Procedure
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the ileo-anal pouch procedure (IAPP) for ulcerative colitis. After listening to this podcast, learners wi…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 6 Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers surgery for ulcerative colitis. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: List the emerg…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 5: Surgery for Crohn’s Disease
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers surgery for Crohn’s disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: • list the indica…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 4: The Surgeon’s Role
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White considers the surgical approach to inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be ab…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 3: Biological Therapy
In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers the use of biological agents in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podc…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2: Medical Management
In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers the initial medical management of inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners wi…
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 1: Introduction
In this episode, Dr Lana Bistritz considers inflammatory bowel disease. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: Describe the epidem…
Anal Fistula 3 Treatment
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to treat the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners wil…
Anal Fistula 2 Assessment
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses how to assess the patient who presents with an anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners wi…
Anal Fistula 1 Basic Concepts & Anatomy
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses basic concepts and anatomy relating to anal fistula. After listening to this episode, learners will be ab…
Hand Hygiene
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…
Peptic Ulcer Disease
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses peptic ulcer disease. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the pathophysiol…
Pneumothorax
In this episode, Dr. Simon Turner discusses the diagnosis and treatment of pneumothorax. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Ex…
Fecal Incontinence: Treatment
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses the management of fecal incontinence. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe no…
Fecal Incontinence: Assessment
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses fecal incontinence. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the important elemen…
Rectal Prolapse
In this episode, Dr. Art Plewes discusses the basics of rectal prolapse. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: Describe the commo…
Islet Cell Transplantation
In this episode, Dr David Al-Adra discusses the role of islet cell transplantation in the treatment of diabetes. After listening to this episode, lear…
The Treatment of Shock
In this episode Dr Dennis Djogovic discusses the treatment of shock. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: define “shock…
Bowel obstruction
In this episode Alyzee Sibtain discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with bowel obstruction. After listening to this episode, learners wi…
Pilonidal Sinus
In this episode Todd Penney discusses the diagnosis and management of patients with pilonidal sinus. After listening to this episode, learners will be…
Informed Consent
In this episode, Dr Shaheed Merani discusses the principles of informed consent. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: list the c…
Wound Healing
In this episode, Kevin Mowbrey discusses the physiology of wound healing. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: outline how the b…
Urology 101: Genito-Urinary Trauma
In this episode, Dr Keith Rourke discusses genito-urinary trauma. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: list some of the causes o…
Evidence in Surgical Practice
In this episode, Dr Chris DeGara discusses evidence-based medicine and its use in surgery. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: …
Trauma in Pregnancy
In this episode, Dr Ruth McGaffigan discusses trauma in the pregnant patient. After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to: describe the …
Enterocutaneous Fistula
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the topic of enterocutaneous fistula. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: define…
Damage Control Surgery
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White explains the topic of damage control surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain th…
Hemorrhoids
In this episode Dr Dereck Mok discusses the topic of hemorrhoids. After listening to this episode, learners will be able to: explain the difference be…
Orthopedic Emergencies
In this episode, Dr Marcia Clark discusses “the nine orthopedic emergencies”. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to …
Minimally Invasive Surgery
In this episode, Dr Dan Birch gives an introduction to the principles of minimally invasive surgery. After listening to this episode, learners will be…
Surgery for Morbid Obesity
In this episode, Dr Shahzeer Karmali discusses surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able t…
The Enlarged Lymph Node
In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller discusses how to manage the patient with an enlarged lymph node. After listening to this podcast, learners will be ab…
Missed Appendicitis
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses missed appendicitis. After listening to this episode, learners should be able to: differentiate between s…
Rectal Cancer Basics
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White reviews the basic concepts relating to the diagnosis, staging and treatment of rectal cancer. After listening to th…
Periampullary & Pancreatic Cancers
In this episode, Dr Dan Schiller addresses the topic of periampullary and pancreatic cancers. After listening to this podcast, listeners should be abl…
Diverticular Disease
In this episode, Dr Stewart Hamilton discusses the topic of diverticular disease. After listening to this podcast, learners should be able to: outline…
Pancreatic Cancer
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses pancreatic cancer. Listen and learn: incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer types of pancreatic canc…
Liver Transplantation
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses liver transplantation. Topics covered include: the history of transplantation indications for liver transp…
Post-Operative Complications
In this episode, Dr Cliff Sample discusses the topic of post-operative complications. Listen and learn: what sorts of post-op problems you will be cal…
Surgery of the Spleen
In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses surgery of the spleen. Topics covered include: structure and function of the spleen indications for splene…
Pyloric Stenosis
In this episode, Dr Bryan Dicken addresses the topic of pyloric stenosis. Listen and learn: why you need to know this what you should look for on hist…
Screening for Colon Cancer / Colonoscopy
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the issue of screening for colon cancer. Who should be screened, and how should screening be performed? L…
Trauma to the Abdomen
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White addresses the problem of abdominal trauma. Topics covered include: assessment of the patient with abdominal trauma …
Anal Fissure
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White discusses the condition of anal fissure. Listen and learn: the pathophysiology of anal fissure important points in …
Acute Pancreatitis
In this episode, Dr Jonathan White provides a beginner’s guide to acute pancreatitis. Learning points include: Recognising the patient with panc…
Thyroid masses
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses the assessment and management of the patient with a mass in the thyroid gland. Topics covered include: Eva…
Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses acute GI bleeding. Topics covered include: common causes of major acute GI bleeding upper GI bleeding low…
Trauma Basics
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses the care of major trauma victims. Topics covered include: key elements of assessment, including history a…
Appendicitis
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses acute appendicitis. Topics covered include: the pathophysiology of the condition how acute appendicitis p…
Hernias
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses hernias. Topics covered include: what a hernia is and the different types of hernias anatomy and where he…
Gallstones
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses gallstones. Topics covered include the: epidemiology of gallstone disease pathogenesis of gallstones path…
Colorectal cancer
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses colorectal cancer. Topics covered include: the epidemiology and natural history of colorectal cancer rati…
Bowel obstruction
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses bowel obstructions. Topics covered include: what is meant by a bowel obstruction the different causes of …
Breast cancer
In this episode, Dr Parveen Boora discusses breast cancer. Topics covered include: approach to the history and physical exam of breast masses indicat…