How can rural surgeons navigate the complexities of modern surgical techniques while maintaining financial stability?
Host Dr. Randy Lehman welcomes back Dr. Eugene Shively, a retired general surgeon from Campbellsville, Kentucky, to explore this question. They discuss the critical role of rural surgery, delve into common bile duct exploration techniques, and examine the growing presence of robotic surgery in rural hospitals. Dr. Shively also brings up the debate about government-subsidized insurance and recounts a memorable case from his career.
Tune in for a compelling episode packed with practical notes and inspiring stories for every medical professional.
0:00 Intro
5:18 Why Rural Surgery is Special to You
16:44 How I Do It: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration
24:09 Volumes and equipment for common bile duct exploration
29:45 Open common bile duct exploration techniques
32:03 Dr. Shively's thoughts on robotic surgery in rural locations
38:11 Case discussion: Sigmoid colon polyp management
49:27 Financial Corner: Hospital employment for surgeons
51:17 Classic Rural Surgery Story: 1989 case
54:17 Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon
56:12 Outro
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