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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

300 episodes

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. Oral Board Simulator: Your Secret Weapon to DOMINATING the Exam

    · 23 min · Episode 38 · Bonus

    In this episode, Drs. Ali, Georgoff, and Swenson share some big-time updates to our oral board simulator. We've also included a full example test for you to listen to. Whether you are studying for the exam, or for your…

  2. Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

    · 23 min · Episode 37 · Bonus

    In this episode, we explore practical tips for caring for older adults in the clinical setting through a case-based discussion highlighting common perioperative challenges and strategies for success. We also take a…

  3. Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 3: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy

    · 31 min · Episode 36 · Bonus

    In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team reviews applications of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) at different locations in the gastrointestinal tract. Specifically, they discuss esophageal POEM for achalasia,…

  4. Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer

    · 41 min · Episode 35 · 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 first…

  5. Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve vs Bypass and Revisional Strategies

    · 35 min · Episode 34 · Bonus

    Sleeve, bypass, or something new – which surgery really dominates the day? This Bariatric Surgery Journal Club dives into the debate over which bariatric operation is best. We compare the outcomes of the gastric…

  6. Journal Review in Transplant Surgery: Use of Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) in Liver Transplant

    · 29 min · Episode 32 · Bonus

    Liver transplantation continues to evolve as strategies expand to address organ shortage and optimize outcomes. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) offers a novel way to preserve and assess donor livers prior to…

  7. A Practical Approach to Understanding Global Surgery

    · 29 min · Episode 31 · Bonus

    In this kickoff episode of the Behind the Knife Global Surgery Series, we dive into what global surgery really means—and why it matters to all of us. Five billion people lack access to safe, timely, and affordable…

  8. Journal Review in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Resecting Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma

    · 36 min · Episode 30 · Bonus

    Surgical resection of perihilar cholangiocarcinoma (pCCA) is one of the highest-risk elective operations performed. The obstructive jaundice suffered by patients preoperatively, central location of the tumors, and…

  9. Clinical Challenges in Surgical Oncology: Pheochromocytomas

    · 29 min · Episode 29 · Bonus

    Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the nuances in the work up and management of patients with pheochromocytomas. Hosts: Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS (@vreelant) is an Assistant Professor of…

  10. Meet your AI Examiner: Introducing Behind the Knife Oral Board Simulator

    · 41 min · Episode 33 · Bonus

    Learn more: https://behindtheknifeoralboardsimulator.org/ It has arrived! Introducing Behind the Knife's Oral Board Simulator (beta version): • Unlimited unique oral board scenarios • Available 24/7 • Diverse…

  11. USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 6 - Current Challenges and Hopes for the Future of Surgical Training

    · 37 min · Episode 28 · Bonus

    Welcome to the 6th episode of our BTK/ASGBI series! During this series, BTK fellow Agnes Premkumar and ASGBI hosts Jared Wohlgemut and Gita Lingam will compare and contrast various aspects of surgery between the United…

  12. Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Acute Uncomplicated Diverticulitis With or Without Antibiotics

    · 30 min · Episode 25 · Bonus

    Why are we still treating acute uncomplicated diverticulitis with antibiotics? There is plenty of evidence from several randomized controlled trials demonstrating that symptomatic management alone yields similar…

  13. Journal Review in Surgical Education: Gossip in Residency

    · 36 min · Episode 24 · Bonus

    Psst… wanna hear some tea? Join Drs. Maya Hunt, John Woodward, and Cait Silvestri as they discuss gossip - what it is, what it means, and how it can impact the surgical training environment. Joined by authors of a…

  14. Clinical Challenges in Breast Surgery: The Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)

    · 43 min · Episode 23 · Bonus

    Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) represents a clinical crossroads in breast surgery—balancing the risks of over-treatment with the need to prevent invasive cancer. With new data from active monitoring trials, the…

  15. Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Episode 3: Basics of Machine Learning Statistics

    · 25 min · Episode 22 · Bonus

    Welcome back our series on AI for the clinician! In this episode, we go over some basics of machine learning statistics with the goal to help you read and analyze contemporary studies. Some of this will be a review,…

  16. Hot Topics from the Annals of Surgery Ep. 2: Academic Surgery

    · 16 min · Episode 21 · Bonus

    In the second episode of this new collaboration between BTK and Annals of surgery, we discuss another hot topic: academic surgery. Specifically, we discuss dedicated research time for residents and how surgical leaders…

  17. I’ve Got 99 Problems, and a G Tube is One

    · 26 min · Episode 20 · Bonus

    In this episode of Behind the Knife, Dr. Patrick Georgoff sits down with Dr. Keri Seymour and Dr. Joey Lew to tackle the complex world of gastrostomy tubes. What may seem like a routine and straightforward procedure is…

  18. Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Type B Aortic Dissections (TBAD)

    · 30 min · Episode 19 · Bonus

    A silent danger lurks within the descending thoracic aorta. While most Type B aortic dissections are managed medically, up to half of these patients will either require life-saving surgery or die within just five…

  19. Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: The Prehab Prescription- Evidence, Implementation, and Advocacy

    · 22 min · Episode 18 · Bonus

    What if we could train patients for surgery the way elite athletes train for game day? In this episode, we review the science, shed light on the disparities, explore real-world challenges, and honor the…

  20. Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Parathyroidectomy for Fracture Risk

    · 29 min · Episode 17 · Bonus

    Primary hyperparathyroidism is an underdiagnosed condition which leads to decreased bone mineral density, fracture, renal disease, among other symptoms that can decrease the quality of a patient’s life. Moreover, once…

  21. Behind the Knife General Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 10 - Abdominal Wall Defects - Gastroschisis/Omphalocele

    · 19 min · Episode 15 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife's General Surgery Oral Board Review Course includes 123 Audio Scenarios + 10 Interactive Video Scenarios + 97 Operative Descriptions that cover all SCORE topic. Each scenario includes two parts. The…

  22. Behind the Knife 2025 Brief Update

    · 6:11 · Episode 16 · Bonus

    In this episode, the Behind the Knife team shares exciting updates, including updates to the General Surgery Oral Board Review with 123 expert-commentary scenarios, 10 interactive videos, and 97 operative descriptions.…

  23. Behind the Knife General Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 9 - Axillary Management of Breast Cancer

    · 15 min · Episode 14 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife's General Surgery Oral Board Review Course includes 123 Audio Scenarios + 10 Interactive Video Scenarios + 97 Operative Descriptions that cover all SCORE topic. Each scenario includes two parts. The…

  24. Behind the Knife General Surgery Oral Board Review – Sample Episode 8 - Trauma Resuscitation and ED Thoracotomy

    · 17 min · Episode 13 · Bonus

    Behind the Knife's General Surgery Oral Board Review Course includes 123 Audio Scenarios + 10 Interactive Video Scenarios + 97 Operative Descriptions that cover all SCORE topic. Each scenario includes two parts. The…

  25. Clinical Challenges in Emergency General Surgery: Open Cholecystectomy - “A Lost Art”

    · 34 min · Episode 12 · Bonus

    When the gallbladder turns hostile, sometimes you must do more than just pause—you have to call in a senior partner for help. Join the Behind the Knife EGS team at Mizzou as we dive into the art and grit of open…

  26. Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Fluid Resuscitation

    · 23 min · Episode 11 · Bonus

    You’re on call at a level I trauma center and you get called that you’re receiving a large TBSA burn patient – you’re not working at a burn center! You remember hearing about some controversy surrounding burn…

  27. Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Achalasia

    · 20 min · Episode 10 · Bonus

    Today, we’re diving into a condition that’s as fascinating as it is complex: Achalasia—where the esophagus stops playing nice, and swallowing becomes a daily challenge. We’re breaking down the latest evidence,…

  28. Mattox Conference Pro-Con Debate 2025: Direct to OR Resuscitation

    · 30 min · Episode 8 · Bonus

    Every spring for over 50 years, the Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery conference, best known simply as the MATTOX conference, is held in Las Vegas (https://www.trauma-criticalcare.com/). The conference is…

  29. Mattox Conference Pro-Con Debate 2025: Trauma Video Review

    · 31 min · Episode 7 · Bonus

    Every spring for over 50 years, the Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery conference, best known simply as the MATTOX conference, is held in Las Vegas (https://www.trauma-criticalcare.com/). The conference is…

  30. BIG T Trauma Ep. 24 - Trauma Video Review

    · 40 min · Episode 9 · Bonus

    In this episode of the Big T Trauma Series, Dr. Patrick Georgoff (@georgoff) and Dr. Jason Brill dive into the evolving world of Trauma Video Review (TVR) with special guests Dr. Michael Vella and Dr. Ryan Dumas.…

  31. Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Early Onset Colorectal Cancer

    · 39 min · Episode 6 · Bonus

    The incidence of early onset colorectal cancer (EOCRC) has been rising prompting the change in change in screening guidelines to 45 years of age for average risk patients. Join us for an in-depth discussion with guest…

  32. Journal Review in Artificial Intelligence: Four Times Better Than Us

    · 23 min · Episode 5 · Bonus

    You have probably seen recent headlines that Microsoft has developed an AI model that is 4x more accurate than humans at difficult diagnoses. It’s been published everywhere, AI is 80% accurate compared to a measly 20%…

  33. Clinical Challenges in Robotic Bariatric Surgery: The Robot is Here to Stay!

    · 44 min · Episode 4 · Bonus

    Join us as we dissect the use of robotics in bariatric surgery – where precision meets programming, and the scalpel gets a software upgrade. Video Clip Link:…

  34. Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: The Risk & Reality of EVAR Complications

    · 27 min · Episode 3 · Bonus

    It’s 2 a.m. The on-call resident’s voice is shaky. The CT shows an 18cm abdominal aortic aneurysm with a Type 1B endoleak. There’s gas in the sac, fluid in the belly, and the patient has a defibrillator on both sides…

  35. Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Necrotizing Pancreatitis, Time to Step Up!

    · 31 min · Episode 2 · Bonus

    In the corner of the ICU, on multiple pressors, distended, oliguric, and intubated you’ll find the necrotizing pancreatitis patient. Sounds intimidating, but with the persistence, patience, and the proper care these…

  36. Intern Bootcamp: Dominate Intern Year

    · 13 min · Episode 1 · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  37. Intern Bootcamp: Scary Pages

    · 23 min · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  38. Intern Bootcamp: Consults

    · 15 min · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  39. Intern Bootcamp: Medical Students

    · 17 min · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  40. Intern Bootcamp: Resource Overload

    · 18 min · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  41. Intern Bootcamp: The First Day

    · 16 min · Bonus

    RE-RELEASE This was first published in 2023 but it's so good we are running it back! Buckle up, PGY-1’s! Intern year is starting whether you’re ready or not. Don’t fret, BTK has your back to make sure you dominate the…

  42. Journal Review in Surgical Education: Resident Autonomy in the Good Ole Days

    · 40 min · Bonus

    In this surgical education episode, the Cleveland Clinic General Surgery Education Team explores the past, present, and future of resident autonomy in the operating room. With guest colorectal surgeons Dr. Tracy Hull…

  43. Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Small Bowel

    · 31 min · Bonus

    Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the two key studies investigating optimal management strategies of neuroendocrine tumors of the small bowel. Hosts: - Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS…

  44. Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Hand Assist Laparoscopy in Colon and Rectal Surgery

    · 36 min · Bonus

    You have a patient with complicated diverticulitis s/p IR drain with colo-cutaneous fistula and colo-vaginal fistula. They are scheduled for surgery. How will you do it? What is the role for hand assist? How can hand…

  45. From Cringe to Competent: Surviving Intern Year

    · 31 min · Bonus

    Intern year: where the learning curve is steep and you’re not sure if the patient is crashing or you are. In this episode of Behind the Knife, our surgical education fellows reflect on what they wish they had known…

  46. Hot Topics from the Annals of Surgery Ep. 1: Robotic Surgery

    · 22 min · Bonus

    This new series will be a collaboration between BTK and Annals of Surgery, where we will be discussing hot topics in surgery research. No, we won’t be getting into the nitty gritty of methods of individual papers but…

  47. USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 5 - Sustainable Surgical Practices

    · 43 min · Bonus

    The evidence for climate change is irrefutable. But how does surgical care contribute to global emissions, and is there anything we can do to make surgery more sustainable? Join Jon Williams and our ASGBI partners for…

  48. Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Mesh Selection for Hernia Repair

    · 41 min · Bonus

    Join Drs. Michael Rosen, Benjamin T. Miller, Sara Maskal, and Ryan Ellis as they review mesh materials used in hernia repair and the general properties surgeons who perform hernia repairs should know. Hosts: - Sara…

  49. Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Ep. 2: Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models

    · 45 min · Bonus

    Welcome back to our series on AI for the clinician! Large language models, like ChatGPT, have been taking the world by storm, and healthcare is no exception to that rule – your institution may already be using them! In…

  50. 10 Consult Commandments to Dominate the Day

    · 15 min · Bonus

    Mastering the surgical consult is a true milestone in every young surgeon’s career. But it’s not easy! It is a difficult transition from lowly data gatherer to mighty data synthesizer. It is, in many ways, an art form.…

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