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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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Behind the Knife is the world’s #1 surgery podcast. From high-yield educational topics to interviews with leaders in the field, Behind the Knife delivers the information you need to know. Tune in for timely, relevant, and engaging content designed to help you DOMINATE THE DAY! Behind the Knife is more than a podcast. Visit www.behindtheknife.org to learn more.

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  1. Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Phlegmasia in Pregnancy

    · 38 min · Episode 136 · Bonus

    A 25-year-old pregnant woman presents with a 1-day history of progressive pain and swelling. The foot is cold, pulseless and neurologic function is deteriorating by the hour. Imaging shows a massive iliofemoral DVT.…

  2. Bad Day on Call: Live Case Discussion from ASGBI Conference

    · 33 min · Episode 135 · Bonus

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most anticipated sessions from the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Annual Conference: “Bad Day on Call.” In this session, expert surgeons from the United…

  3. Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: C Diff - When to Pull the Operative Trigger

    · 33 min · Episode 134 · Bonus

    It’s hospital day five. The patient looked better yesterday… but now she’s hypotensive, on vasopressors, acidotic, and spiraling toward multi-organ failure. The CT scan doesn’t show perforation or megacolon, but your…

  4. BIG T Trauma Ep. 28: Retained Ballistic Fragments: What We Were Never Taught

    · 27 min · Episode 133 · Bonus

    The majority of non-fatal gunshot wound survivors walk away with a bullet still inside them. Most are discharged without a removal attempt, without a surveillance plan, and without a conversation about what comes next.…

  5. Journal Review in Surgical Education: What We Can Learn From America’s Literacy Crisis

    · 25 min · Episode 132 · Bonus

    In this episode, hosts Drs. Maya Hunt, Nicole Santucci, Bryanna Stukes and Zoe Zhou explore the parallels between the literacy crisis in America and current challenges in surgical education, drawing insights from the…

  6. Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Methods for Ileocolic Anastomosis in Crohn's Disease

    · 29 min · Episode 131 · Bonus

    Ileocolic resection is one of the most common operations performed for Crohn's disease, yet the optimal approach to anastomotic construction and mesenteric management remains an active area of debate. From the…

  7. Cancer Vaccines: The Future is Now

    · 36 min · Episode 130 · Bonus

    As cancer vaccines move into Phase II and III clinical trials, it is increasingly important for surgeons to understand their role in this evolving landscape. What exactly are these vaccines, how do they work, and what…

  8. Using AI Today: A Practical Guide

    · 45 min · Episode 129 · Bonus

    Can an algorithm actually give you your life back? A recent Stanford paper revealed that using large language models at home yields massive efficiency gains—up to 176%. For busy surgeons drowning in clinical duties and…

  9. Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Updates of the 2025 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

    · 36 min · Episode 128 · Bonus

    What are the experts saying about thyroid cancer treatment in 2025? Maybe it’s time to discuss deescalation of aggressive surgical care for lower risk thyroid cancers. We can accept that less surgery may be appropriate…

  10. Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis

    · 33 min · Episode 127 · Bonus

    For decades, a tight carotid stenosis felt like a ticking time bomb — a plaque waiting to throw an embolus and cause the next stroke. We were taught that severe narrowing meant surgery, and trials like ACAS and ACST-1…

  11. Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds

    · 22 min · Episode 126 · Bonus

    In this episode, our expert panel dives into the critical, historically debated topic of early burn wound excision using a real-world case of a patient with massive surface area burns. We explore the dramatic shift…

  12. Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Episode - GERD

    · 21 min · Episode 125 · Bonus

    This episode includes a full, sample cardiothoracic scenario pulled directly from our Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and test your clinical pathways in real-time as we walk through the…

  13. Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer

    · 27 min · Episode 124 · Bonus

    This mini-series on Behind the Knife delves into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of Surgeons Cancer Research Program and Cancer Surgery…

  14. Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Scenarios (AEF & Acute Mesenteric Ischemia)

    · 34 min · Episode 123 · Bonus

    This episode includes two full, sample vascular scenarios pulled directly from our Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and test your clinical pathways in real-time as we walk through the perfect…

  15. Sustainable Surgical Practice: Defining Workplace Standards for the Modern Era

    · 52 min · Episode 122 · Bonus

    In response to increasing surgeon burnout, unsustainable clinical demands, and ongoing loss of surgeon autonomy in the setting of employee-based models, the American College of Surgeons is speaking out. In this…

  16. Rigged or Right? The Residency Match Under Fire

    · 50 min · Episode 121 · Bonus

    The House Judiciary Committee just dropped a 47-page report calling the National Residency Match Program a hiring monopoly that harms patients, doctors, and the public — and the surgical community is talking. In this…

  17. Behind the Mask of Shame Part 3 - Internalized Shame and Burnout

    · 33 min · Episode 120 · Bonus

    A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One potential mechanism for advancing our understanding of…

  18. Behind the Mask of Shame Part 2 - Grit, Shame, and Burnout

    · 34 min · Episode 119 · Bonus

    A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One potential mechanism for advancing our understanding of…

  19. Behind the Mask of Shame Part 1 - The Background

    · 51 min · Episode 118 · Bonus

    A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely understood. One potential mechanism for advancing our understanding of…

  20. Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Episode 5: Are Radiologists Out of a Job?

    · 26 min · Episode 117 · Bonus

    Welcome back to the AI journal club! In this episode, we bring you a deep dive into a game-changing paper from The Lancet -- the MASAI study. This is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the use of…

  21. Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: VV ECMO in Pre-Lung Transplant Patients - A Bridge to Somewhere

    · 17 min · Episode 116 · Bonus

    Join the Johns Hopkins Thoracic Surgery Subspecialty team on this rapid research review revealing how investigative efforts have changed the way we view and use Veno-venous (VV) ECMO therapy in the pre-lung transplant…

  22. Mastering M&M: A Practical Guide to Presenting Complications

    · 41 min · Episode 115 · Bonus

    Welcome back to Behind the Knife with Cody, Patrick, Jason, and Ayman. Today, we are tackling a defining professional ritual for every surgical trainee: the Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conference. We are providing a…

  23. Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: How Xenotransplantation Will Change Our Lives

    · 46 min · Episode 114 · Bonus

    Xenotransplantation—the use of organs from other species to treat human disease—has long existed at the intersection of science fiction and surgical innovation. While early efforts were marked by limited success and…

  24. OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency

    · 20 min · Episode 113 · Bonus

    INTRODUCING Behind the Knife OBGYN Oral Board Review! The oral boards aren't just about knowledge—they are about executing under pressure. This course is designed to give you the structure and confidence to command…

  25. The Prelim Playbook: Tips, Tricks, and Unspoken Rules for Success

    · 54 min · Episode 112 · Bonus

    In this episode, we explore the grueling realities of the general surgery preliminary year—a high-stakes, one-year audition for surgical trainees operating without a safety net. We sit down with a program director, a…

  26. Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Pancreatic Cysts

    · 38 min · Episode 111 · Bonus

    Identification of pancreatic cystic lesions has become increasingly common due to improved resolution and increased utilization of cross-sectional imaging. However, there are many types of pancreatic cysts, each with…

  27. Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

    · 46 min · Episode 110 · Bonus

    With the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in those less than 50 years of age, one must wonder how many patients present with a Stage IV diagnosis. Take a deep dive with us discussing the management of…

  28. Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 3: Decoding the Black Box (Billing & Coding)

    · 40 min · Episode 109 · Bonus

    In the final installment of the Healthcare Econ 101 miniseries, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark demystify the "black box" of medical billing and coding. This episode breaks down the two essential components…

  29. Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 2: Show Me the Money (RVUs & DRGs)

    · 49 min · Episode 108 · Bonus

    Ever wonder why a complex gallbladder surgery only nets the surgeon about $350, while the hospital collects thousands? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark pull back the curtain on how the money…

  30. Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 1: The Language of Money & Insurance Structures

    · 1 h 00 min · Episode 107 · Bonus

    Ever feel like you’re fluent in medical jargon but totally illiterate when it comes to the business side of surgery? You’re not alone. In this series premiere, Dr. Christopher Childers (Surgical Oncologist and health…

  31. Perfect Practice Makes Perfect - Our AI Simulator is Kicking Ass

    · 17 min · Episode 106 · Bonus

    The high-stakes world of surgical oral boards just got a high-tech upgrade. In this episode, the Behind the Knife team dives deep into the 2026 evolution of their AI Oral Board Simulator. With over 10,000 exams…

  32. Unlocking the How and Why: Qualitative Research in Surgery

    · 38 min · Episode 105 · Bonus

    In surgery, when we think of research, often we picture randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and big data sets. But have you ever considered what we might miss by limiting our research programs to quantitative…

  33. USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 9 - The Anatomy of Promoting Surgical Quality: Structure, Process, and Outcomes

    · 34 min · Episode 104 · Bonus

    Surgical quality is a term that is often thrown around in surgical practice. We have multiple quality improvement projects, metrics and benchmarks that motivate us to do better, and of course the ever expanding patient…

  34. Journal Review in Surgical Education: A Perfect Match

    · 32 min · Episode 103 · Bonus

    The Match. Two words that define the trajectory of every physician’s career in the United States. But how does the algorithm actually work, and who is looking out for the applicants navigating this high-stakes process?…

  35. Clinical Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Emerging Robotics and Adapting Laparoscopy – An Interview with Dr. Jim Porter

    · 36 min · Episode 102 · Bonus

    Robotic surgery has moved from novelty to norm, and in this episode of Behind the Knife, Drs. James Jung and Joey Lew sit down with urologic pioneer and Medtronic CMO Dr. Jim Porter to dissect how we got here, what the…

  36. Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Melanoma

    · 36 min · Episode 101 · Bonus

    Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the PRADO and NADINA randomized control trials regarding neoadjuvant therapy in Stage III melanoma with macroscopic nodal disease! Hosts: Timothy…

  37. Resident Professional Development Time: When to Take it, How to Fund It, and How to Make it Count

    · 39 min · Episode 100 · Bonus

    Research years. Professional development time. Career exploration. Whatever you call it, stepping out of clinical residency can feel confusing, intimidating, and oddly hard to plan for. In this episode of Behind the…

  38. Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Deceased Donor Abdominal Recovery - A Step-by-Step Guide

    · 47 min · Episode 99 · Bonus

    Abdominal organ procurement is a high-stakes operation that blends anatomy, speed, and coordinated teamwork. In this Behind the Knife episode, the UNMC transplant team walks through the practical “how-to” of deceased…

  39. Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Integration of Obesity Management Medications (OMMs)

    · 32 min · Episode 98 · Bonus

    What happens when the world of GLP-1s collides with the operating room? Today, we’re diving into the new era of obesity care. Hosts · Matthew Martin, trauma and bariatric surgeon at the University of Southern…

  40. Parental Support: Policies In Surgery Training

    · 52 min · Episode 97 · Bonus

    In surgical residency, cases are long, expectations are high, and patient care always comes first. But then you become a parent, and suddenly you’re navigating pregnancy risk, parental leave, and lactation logistics in…

  41. Parental Support: The 5-in-6 Pathway - Flexibility in Surgical Residency Training

    · 41 min · Episode 96 · Bonus

    You’re in the middle of surgical residency, and you realize you need more than a few weeks away from clinical responsibilities. Maybe you need more time to be a parent, recover from an illness, care for family, learn a…

  42. Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Papillary Thyroid Cancer

    · 33 min · Episode 95 · Bonus

    This new mini-series on Behind the Knife will delve into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of Surgeons Cancer Research Program. This second…

  43. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 4

    · 28 min · Episode 75 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  44. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 3

    · 15 min · Episode 74 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  45. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 2

    · 20 min · Episode 73 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  46. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 1

    · 30 min · Episode 72 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  47. Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 4: Endoscopic Management of Complications

    · 40 min · Episode 92 · Bonus

    In their fourth episode, the BTK Surgical Endoscopy team delves into the endoscopic management of the dreaded and unexpected. They review how to take care of high-risk surgical complications and introduce the use of a…

  48. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Obstetrics & Gynecology

    · 17 min · Episode 71 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  49. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Urology

    · 27 min · Episode 70 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

  50. Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Pediatric Surgery

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 76 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Companion Book available on Amazon:…

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