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 of a perianal abscess
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Unexplained Weightloss.
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 you should be able to:
- Describe significant weight loss
- Discuss the impact of unintentional weight loss
- Discuss the etiology of unintentional weight loss
- Describe an approach to unexplained weight loss
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Nutrition.
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
- Discuss alternatives to oral diet – rationale, routes
- Describe Enteral Nutrition- indications, contraindications, complications
- Describe Parenteral Nutrition – indications, contraindications, complications
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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 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
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Cholangitis.
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Cholecystectomies.
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
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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 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
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Cesarean Sections.
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
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Endometriosis.
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on 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 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
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Scrotal Swelling.
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 of testicular torsion and recognize the need for urgent management of this condition
- List the differential diagnosis for scrotal pain
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Acute Testicular Pain.
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 terms of the definition, ways to measure, relevance in clinical settings, and how to use the concept to improve surgical care in the elderly
PDF Notes for Surgery 101 episode on Surgical Outcomes in the Elderly.