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- Nov 20, 202549 min
Guest Episode on Small Bowel Tumours with Tamara Vu
This episode is the second of a series that has been produced in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS). It has come out of work prepared for the Colorectal Fellow's Training Weekend held in Adelaide in August 2023. Tamara Vu presents a really comprehensive summary of Small Bowel Tumours - a mammoth topic covering: - the main types - imaging features - workup - staging - management - prognosis Disclaimer The information in th...
- Apr 2, 202438 min
Guest Episode on Chest Trauma with James McKay
This episode covers the topic of chest trauma, with the James Mckay, an incredible general surgeon, trauma surgeon, and dual trained intensive care physician. Topics covered include: - rib fractures - flail chest - blunt cardiac injury - chest drains - resuscitative thoracotomy And more! Disclaimer The information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. This information is not to be considered to include any r...
- Mar 7, 202433 min
Guest Episode on Familial Cancer Syndromes with Chris Wakeman
This guest episode with colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman focuses on the common familial cancer syndromes. For each we go through diagnosis, genetics, surveillance, management, decision making and more. Topics include: - Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) - Lynch Syndrome - Serrated Polyposis Syndrome - Oligopolyposis Here are some resources Dr Wakeman suggested might be helpful when covering this topic: Lynch syndrome - InSiGHT (insight-group.org) Adenomatous polyposis syndromes - InS...
- Feb 21, 202438 min
Guest Episode on Malignant Colorectal Polyps with Henry Drysdale
This episode is the first part of a series that has been produced in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS). It has come out of work prepared for the Colorectal Fellow's Training Weekend held in Adelaide in August 2023. Henry Drysdale won the Phillip Douglas Prize for his presentation on malignant colorectal polyps and is our guest for this episode. We cover: - definition - endoscopic features correlated with malignant po...
- Feb 15, 202444 min
Guest Episode on Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer with Simon Richards
For this guest episode we are joined by Dr Simon Richards, as colorectal surgeon from Christchurch New Zealand. This episode is a masterclass in Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer. We cover: - the traditional paradigm of rectal cancer management and how it's progressed to where we are now - what is TNT - what is 'watch and wait' and 'organ preservation' - the main three trials you need to know! - some cases and why you might consider different approaches for different patients...
- Feb 7, 202448 min
Guest Episode on Bariatric Surgery with Carla Gillespie
On this guest episode we are joined by Dr Carla Gillespie, an UGI, bariatric and general surgeon from Sydney to cover the topic of bariatric surgery. We cover: - pathophysiology - types of operations - considerations when deciding what operation - complications - immediate and late - how to remove a lap band - and some general exam and career advice! Disclaimer The information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. This informa...
- Jan 22, 202429 min
Intestinal Failure
From the vault (courtesy of Tara who found it). This episode covers the topic of intestinal failure. It includes: - definition - classification - pathophysiology - prevention - the three phases - intestinal adaptation - management - complications (short and long term) Disclaimer The information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. This information is not to be considered to include any recommendations or medical advice by the...
- Dec 23, 202359 min
Guest Episode on Fellowship with Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton
In this week's 'Christmas Special' episode I am joined by Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton to reflect on our first year of fellowship. We discuss some of the good things about this transition, but also some of the more difficult and formative aspects and how we negotiated them. The step from registrar to fellow/consultant is a HUGE one and we hope that by talking about some of these topics it will make it slightly easier for you. We also discuss the application processes for ANZHPBA, Br...
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About First Incision
A podcast about preparing for the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. Each year, Australian and New Zealand surgical trainees sit this exam in order to gain a 'fellowship' in General Surgery. This podcast follows one trainee doctor on her journey towards FRACS (Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons). The series correspond to the different modules from the surgical curriculum. Series 1-Breast Surgery, 2-Exam Specific Episodes; 3-Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery; 4-Colorectal Surgery; 5-Hepatobiliary Surgery; 6-Endocrine Surgery; 7-Trauma; 8-Skin and Soft Tissue; 9-Vascular; 10-Anatomy (Limb); 11-Surgical Oncology; 12-Critically Ill Surgical Patient
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