Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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 http://www.behindtheknife.org to learn more.

Episodes

May 1, 2025 44 mins
Surgical conferences are a forum of the profession–where we all gather to socialize, share clinical experiences, promote academic work, and learn from each other. But what goes into putting these conferences together? In this next installment of the BTK/ASGBI collaborative series, Jon Williams and ASGBI co-hosts Kellie Bateman and Jared Wohlgemut welcome Mr. Dimitrios Damaskos from Edinburgh and Dr. Anne Lidor from the Univers...
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Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery?  Well let's go!  Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos.  Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters.  We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips.  Get the information you need to know FAST.  Whether it's learning how to two-han...
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Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery?  Well let's go!  Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos.  Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters.  We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips.  Get the information you need to know FAST.  Whether it's learning how to two-han...
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Hey APPs - Are you ready to DOMINATE surgery?  Well let's go!  Perform at the highest level on day one of your rotation using our easy to navigate text, tables, flashcards, podcasts, and videos.  Go beyond rote memorization and learn what really matters.  We are talking practical, high-yield, and engaging content all available at your fingertips.  Get the information you need to know FAST.  Whether it's learning how to two-han...
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In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team, accompanied by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dunkin of Boston Scientific, review primary and revisional endoscopic treatment options for bariatric patients. They focus on the emerging data available for procedures such as endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) and endoscopic gastrojejunal revision (EGJR) and offer technical tips on how to perform the procedures. In addition, they d...
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Thinking about doing an away rotation? In this episode of Behind the Knife, we break down everything you need to know about away rotations and sub-internships. From how to apply and what to expect to making a great impression and building connections, we’ve got you covered. Plus, we discuss whether you should even do an away rotation at all and how to decide if it's the right move for your application. We’re joined by a fantas...
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Listen as we discuss the highly-awaited ESOPEC trial, which examines treatment regimens for esophageal and EGJ adenocarcinoma. Wildly impress your thoracic attendings or peers with your nuanced knowledge! FLOT who? You’ll know. Pull out the paper and listen along!

Learning Objectives:
-Discuss the patient population in the ESOPEC trial
-Discuss the main differences between the ESOPEC trial and the CROSS trial<...
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In 2002 a group of surgeons got together and radically changed surgical training forever. They just got together again...
They call themselves the Blue Ribbon Committee. When they met in 2002 they addressed critical issues such as residency structure, specialization, work-life balance, and simulation-based training. Now, with rapid advancements in medicine and education, BRC II has revisited these topics and introduced new...
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Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon, with guest Dr. Farr Nezhat, as they discuss management, surgical treatment, and outcomes of bowel endometriosis.  Come with us as we learn from expert Dr. Nezhat’s experience and discuss the importance of interdisciplinary approach to bowel endometriosis. 

Hosts: 
- Susan Galandiuk, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, @DCREdInChief
- Vladimir Bolshin...
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BIG T TRAUMA is back with more TRAUMA PITFALLS!  Join Drs. Teddy Puzio (University of Texas in Houston), Jason Brill (Tripler Army Medical Center), Patrick Georgoff (Duke University, @georgoff) and special guest Dr. Tyler Simpson (Trauma Fellow at Duke University) for a fast-moving, no-nonsense discussion on the many pitfalls you are bound to encounter in the high-stakes world of trauma surgery.  Remember, the eyes do not see...
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BIG T TRAUMA is back with more TRAUMA PITFALLS!  Join Drs. Teddy Puzio (University of Texas in Houston), Jason Brill (Tripler Army Medical Center), Patrick Georgoff (Duke University, @georgoff) and special guest Dr. Jared Ourieff (Trauma Fellow at University of Texas in Houston) for a fast-moving, no-nonsense discussion on the many pitfalls you are bound to encounter in the high-stakes world of trauma surgery.  Remember, the ...
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In the third episode of our rural surgery series, Dr. Cody Mullens meets with Dr. Randy Lehman, a rural general surgeon from Rensselaer, Indiana to discuss rural practice, lifestyle, resources, and tips & tricks for general surgery residents interested in pursuing rural practice.

The Rural American Surgeon Podcast and Contact:  https://www.theruralamericansurgeon.com/

The North American Rural Surgery Soci...
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In the second episode of our rural surgery series, Dr. Cody Mullens sits down with Dr. Brad Muncy, a 2nd year general surgery resident at Marshall University Rural General Surgery Residency Program and Dr. Jodi Cisco-Goff, an Associate Program Director at Marshall University Rural General Surgery Residency Program to discuss educating and training rural surgeons at Marshall University, the first of its kind training program.
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Introducing a new series on rural surgery - In this episode, BTK fellow Dr. Cody Mullens sits down with Dr. Bret Autrey, a general surgery attending at Ludington Hospital in Ludington, MI.  Dr. Autrey is a career rural surgeon who discusses, in detail, rural surgery practice, how it's evolved, and both the upside and challenges of practicing rural general surgery.

***Fellowship Application Link: https://forms.gle/PQgA...
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Join BTK hosts Dr. Scott Steele and Dr. John McClellan and our guest Julia Zumpano, RD. She is a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Human Nutrition, and her expert insight helped inform the guidelines for two programs featured in the hospital’s new wellness and diet coaching app, the Cleveland Clinic Diet app. Both programs aim to educate and empower users in making healthier diet and lifestyle choices.<...
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Dr. Christian Jones was a trauma and acute care surgeon, and an early innovator in surgical education. Dr. Jones generously participated and promoted Behind The Knife in its early years. He passed away in late 2024, and we spend the first 15 minutes of this episode reflecting on the person he was and the impact he made in surgery.

Here is a link to his obituary
https://www.peacefulalternatives.com/obituary/christi...
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Join Patrick Georgoff as he welcomes Dr. Gene Moore and Dr. Ian Roberts, two giants in trauma surgery and epidemiology, to discuss tranexamic acid (TXA) in trauma care. Dr. Moore, a legendary trauma surgeon and researcher, and Dr. Roberts, the architect of the CRASH trials, break down the science, controversies, and practical applications of TXA. They explore who should get TXA, when it should be given, optimal dosing, and its...
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In this second part of a two-part series on disability insurance, Kevin and Larry delve into the specifics of Guaranteed Standard Issue (GSI) disability insurance. They discuss what GSI is, why it's crucial for residents and fellows, and how to avoid common pitfalls that could jeopardize eligibility.
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In this first part of a two-part series, Dr. Kevin Kniery interviews Insurance Agent and Certified Financial Planner professional Larry Keller about the fundamentals of disability insurance for physicians, particularly surgeons. They discuss the importance of individual disability policies, key differences between policies, and how to choose the right agent.

***Fellowship Application Form: https://forms.gle/PQgAvGjHrY...
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The Vascular Surgery Subspecialty Team dives into the pressing issue of burnout among vascular surgery trainees. Unveiling surprising statistics and expert insights, they explore the alarming prevalence of burnout, its causes like work-home conflict and physical discomfort, and the protective role of mentorship and a supportive learning environment. With research-backed discussions, they navigate strategies to combat burnout a...
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