Episodes

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 you should be able to: Understand the process required to get a patient to the point of having bariatric surgery.

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, you should be able to: Describe various types of bariatric surgery including adjustable gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, roux-en-y gastric bypass and duodenal switch.

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, you should be able to: Describe medical management options for weight loss.

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: Define what is obesity. Describe the most recent epidemiology of obesity globally and in Canada. Calculate body mass index and define the terms overweight, obesity and severe obesity. […]

In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, General at the University of Alberta discusses Stomas. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the difference between a loop and an end enterostomy recognize an ileostomy and a colostomy

In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discussed complication of Segmental Colectomy. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss possible complications of a segmental colectomy

In this podcast Dr. Ryan Snelgrove, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta, discusses the Digital Rectal Exam and Perianal Abscesses. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain why this topic is important Discuss proper technique for a digital rectal exam Review symptoms associated with a perianal abscess Understand treatment […]

In this podcast Dr. Leah Gramlich, a gastroenterologist from the University of Alberta, will discuss weight loss. Weight loss is a common problem seen by generalists. Patients who are overweight or obese may intentionally lose weight to improve their health. However, progressive unintentional (involuntary) weight loss often indicates a serious medical or psychiatric illness. This podcast will discuss the approach to unintentional weight loss in the adult patient. After listening to this podcast...

In this podcast Dr. Leah Gramlich, a gastroenterologist at the University of Alberta, discusses nutrition in patients. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe why (mal)nutrition is important in your patients Describe dietary components, guidelines and food considerations in hospitalized patients Describe strategies to enhance food intake in hospitalized surgery patients […]

In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Mike McCall, will review Jaundice. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Understand the most likely causes Explain diagnosis and management Form a differential diagnosis

In this podcast, Dr. Mike McCall, a General Surgeon at the University of Alberta will discuss Cholangitis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of Cholangitis Review treatment and management options of Cholangitis

In this podcast General Surgeon, Dr. Michael McCall, is going to discuss the Cholecystectomies. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Explain the procedure to a patient Discuss the risks and possible complications

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 to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the presentation of Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis Review differential diagnosis and diagnostics Understand treatment of both Biliary Colic and Cholecystitis

This episode of Surgery 101, 4th year medical student Nikytha Antony, discusses Cesarean sections. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Recognize the indications, contraindications and complications of cesarean sections Discuss the types of incisions and procedure involved Describe post-op care

This episode of Surgery 101, 4th year medical student Nikytha Antony, discusses Endometriosis. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of endometriosis Recognize the symptoms that might be present on initial presentation Discuss the differential and diagnosis of endometriosis Discuss treatment options

In this episode of Surgery 101, 3rd year medical student, Mieke Heyns will discuss Breast reduction surgery. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Discuss the definition of hypermastia Understand the etiology of hypermastia Explain the presentation of hypermastia Describe some of the surgical techniques and management Review complications of hypermastia

In this episode Dr. Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, discusses Scrotal Swelling. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Construct a classification system for scrotal swelling Discuss the conditions of varicocele, hydrocele, spermatocele, and testicular cancar Describe the distinguishing features of a malignant versus a benign mass

In this podcast Dr. Keith Rourke, a Urologist at the University of Alberta, discusses Acute Testicular Pain. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Describe and define the common causes of scrotal pain and the unique clinical presentations Understand treatment options for acute orchitis, acute epididymitis, and testicular torsion Explain the pathogenesis […]

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 population. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Know the importance of understanding aging in the surgical population Review the pathophysiology of aging Understand frailty in […]

In this episode Jennifer He, a 4th year McGill medical student, is going to talk about intestinal malrotation. This condition is very important to know about because it can present in a variety of ways, and early diagnosis of the condition can prompt early management, which has a big impact on the prognosis of the condition. The incidence of malrotation has been estimated at 1 in 6000 live births. Associated anomalies are common; the anomalies with the highest incidence include intestinal atresi...

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In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Inguinal Hernias. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Explain the anatomy of inguinal hernias Present the clinical presentation And finally, understand the treatment for inguinal hernias

In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Umbilical and other Abdominal Wall Hernias. After listening to this podcast, you should be able to: Explain the clinical presentation and treatment for umbilical hernias Define epigastric hernias

In this episode 4th year McGill medical Student, Jennifer He, discusses Meckel’s Diverticulum. After listening to this podcast you should be able to: Define Meckel’s diverticulum. Describe the clinic presentation of the disease and its differential diagnoses. Explain the treatment options for the condition.