Podcast

Surgery 101

Courses, Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine

Welcome to Surgery 101, a series of podcasts produced with the help of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. The podcasts are intended to serve as brief introductions or reviews of surgical topics for medical students. We've aimed to cover a single topic in between 10-20 minutes so that you can quickly get a good idea of the basic concepts involved. Every episode is divided into chapters and concludes with several key points to summarize the topic. We are always keen to receive your feedback on our podcasts, and we are accepting suggestions for additional topics. New episodes are published every Friday.

'Surgery 101' was created by Dr Parveen Boora and Dr Jonathan White, and is supported by the Department of Surgery at the University of Alberta. Our 2010 series of podcasts are brought to you by the Undergrad Surgery Mobile Podcasting Studio Team which is: Jonathan, Jenni and Tracy, with the assistance of the Surgery 101 Experts of Edmonton.

Note to experts: please note that these podcasts are only intended as brief introductions for medical students - we cannot delve into the more complex nuances of advanced surgery in a 10-minute podcast. We encourage all listeners to supplement their learning by seeing patients, assisting at surgeries and reading widely!

Episodes
841
Releases
Daily
Typical length
8 min
On air since
2008
Latest episode
4 weeks ago

Episodes

841 episodes, newest first

  1. Why do I feel sad sometimes?

    Show notes

    In this episode we talk about why we feel different emotions and why it’s important to talk about those feelings. We also meet a doctor who can help us if we are having a hard time understanding different feelings.

    7 min
  2. How do I blow out a birthday candle?

    Show notes

    In this episode we discuss the part of our body that helps us blow out birthday candles, and the special doctor that looks after them.

    8 min
  3. Why does my heart beat?

    Show notes

    In this episode we talk about why our heart beats and the special doctor who looks after our hearts.

    8 min
  4. Why do I Need to get my Shots?

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    In this episode we talk about why it’s important to get your vaccines and the special doctor that studies vaccines and the diseases they can help.

    7 min
  5. Why Does Food Taste Good?

    Show notes

    in this episode of Surgery ABCs we talk about why food tastes good or bad and the doctor who helps look after these parts of our bodies.

    7 min
  6. Why am I Ticklish?

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    In this episode we discuss why we are ticklish and who the special doctor is that looks after the body parts that can make us feel ticklish.

    7 min
  7. Why is our Pee Yellow?

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    In this episode we discuss why our pee is yellow and who the special doctor is that looks after the body parts that make pee.

    9 min
  8. Why do my Teeth Fall Out?

    Show notes

    In this episode we discuss why our teeth fall out and who the special doctor is that looks after our teeth.

    8 min
  9. Why do we Fart?

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    In this episode we discuss what is happening inside our bodies when we fart. Special guest Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Jonathan White.

    8 min
  10. Why Does My Stomach Rumble?

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    In this episode we discuss why your stomach sometimes makes loud sounds and what happens to food inside your stomach.

    8 min
  11. Reproductive Care 2 – Basics on Labour and Delivery

    Show notes

    In this episode, we will cover the basics of labour and delivery, low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and the basics you need to know if faced with an emergency delivery like on an airplane!

    After listening to this podcast, students will be able to:

    • Describe how to perform initial assessment of a labour patient, distinguish false from true labour, evaluate labour progress, and apply appropriate fetal and maternal monitoring techniques.
    • Describe and manage the stages of normal labour and delivery.
    • Manage obstetric interventions and emergencies.
    • Integrate family-centered care principles into obstetric practice.

  12. Prenatal Reproductive Care 1 – Prenatal Basics

    Show notes

    In this episode, we’ll walk through the structure of prenatal visits, the timeline of investigations, trimester-specific considerations, and the rationale behind medications and routine testing.

    By the end of this podcast, learners will be able to:

    • Describe the timeline and structure of prenatal care visits.
    • List the key investigations done at each stage of pregnancy.
    • Outline the routine prenatal screening and imaging.
    • Explain which medications and interventions are commonly recommended in pregnancy.

  13. Reproductive Care 3 – Common Conditions Encountered in Pregnancy

    Show notes

    Today, we will be covering common medical complications of pregnancy including various blood pressure disorders, gestational diabetes and intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy.

    After this episode, learners will be able to:

    • Describe the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including key risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and first line management.
    • Explain gestational diabetes mellitus, including risk factors, diagnostic approach, and evidence-based management.
    • Discuss intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, including risk factors, recommended testing, and management.
    • Outline strategies for monitoring individuals with high-risk pregnancies during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period

  14. 449. Reproductive Care - Basics on Labour and Delivery - 2

    Episode 440

    Show notes

    In this episode, we will cover the basics of labour and delivery, low-risk and high-risk pregnancies and the basics you need to know if faced with an emergency delivery like on an airplane!

    After listening to this podcast, students will be able to:

    ● Describe how to perform initial assessment of a labour patient, distinguish false from true labour, evaluate labour progress, and apply appropriate fetal and maternal monitoring techniques.

    ● Describe and manage the stages of normal labour and delivery.

    ● Manage obstetric interventions and emergencies.

    ● Integrate family-centered care principles into obstetric practice.

    16 min
  15. 448. Reproductive Care - Prenatal basics - 1

    Show notes

    In this episode, we'll walk through the structure of prenatal visits, the timeline of investigations, trimester-specific considerations, and the rationale behind medications and routine testing.

    By the end of this podcast, learners will be able to:

    ● Describe the timeline and structure of prenatal care visits.

    ● List the key investigations done at each stage of pregnancy.

    ● Outline the routine prenatal screening and imaging.

    ● Explain which medications and interventions are commonly recommended in pregnancy.

    15 min
  16. Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer – Part 2

    Show notes

    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

    1. Describe the anatomy and blood supply of the distal colon and rectum.

    2. List what is resected and what is reconnected during a low anterior resection.

    3. Describe the major differences between a low anterior resection and an abdominoperineal resection, and the indications for each.

    4. Outline risk factors for anastomotic leak after a low anterior resection.

  17. Surgical Management of Rectal Cancer - Part 2

    Episode 447

    Show notes

    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

    1. Describe the anatomy and blood supply of the distal colon and rectum.

    2. List what is resected and what is reconnected during a low anterior resection.

    3. Describe the major differences between a low anterior resection and an abdominoperineal resection, and the indications for each.

    4. Outline risk factors for anastomotic leak after a low anterior resection.

    15 min
  18. Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer – Part 1

    Show notes

    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

    1. Describe the anatomy and blood supply of the proximal colon.

    2. Outline the principles of resection for colon cancer.

    3. List what is resected and what is reconnected during a right hemicolectomy.

    4. Describe what is required for a successful anastomosis in colorectal surgery.

  19. 446. Surgical Management of Colorectal Cancer – Part 1

    Episode 446

    Show notes

    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

    1. Describe the anatomy and blood supply of the proximal colon.

    2. Outline the principles of resection for colon cancer.

    3. List what is resected and what is reconnected during a right hemicolectomy.

    4. Describe what is required for a successful anastomosis in colorectal surgery.

    11 min
  20. Recognizing Stomas

    Show notes

    After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

    1. Describe different types of stomas, including ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy, and mucus fistula.

    2. Explain the indications for a permanent versus temporary ostomy.

    3. Evaluate the type of stoma a patient has based on clinical history, location, appearance, and output.