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 www.behindtheknife.org to learn more.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 19 mins
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, comparing POEM, pneumatic dilation, and Heller myotomy, and digging into what actually matters when deciding how to treat each achalasia subtype.
Join show hosts Drs. Jake Greenberg, Dana Portenier, Zac...
We’re breaking down the latest evidence, comparing POEM, pneumatic dilation, and Heller myotomy, and digging into what actually matters when deciding how to treat each achalasia subtype.
Join show hosts Drs. Jake Greenberg, Dana Portenier, Zac...
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July 28, 2025 • 29 mins
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 unique in that it is entirely focused on practice-changing clinical education. It’s a damn good time too! A favorite feature is the annual debates. Today, we are featuring a showdown between Drs. Teddy Puzo and...
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July 25, 2025 • 31 mins
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 unique in that it is entirely focused on practice-changing clinical education. It’s a damn good time too! A favorite feature is the annual debates. Today, we are featuring a showdown between Drs. Ryan Dumas and...
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July 24, 2025 • 39 mins
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. Together, they explore how TVR is transforming trauma care by offering unprecedented insight into both technical and non-technical performance in the trauma bay. The conversation covers everything from implementation ...
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July 21, 2025 • 38 mins
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 speakers Dr. Andrea Cercek and Dr. Nancy You, where we provide a comprehensive look at the growing challenge of EOCRC.
Hosts:
- Dr. Janet Alvarez - General Surgery Resident at New York Medical Colleg...
Hosts:
- Dr. Janet Alvarez - General Surgery Resident at New York Medical Colleg...
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July 17, 2025 • 22 mins
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% human rate, and AI was cheaper too! Does this signal the end of the human physician? Is the title nothing more than clickbait? Or is the truth somewhere in-between? Join Behind the Knife fellow Ayman Ali and Dr. ...
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July 14, 2025 • 43 mins
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: https://app.behindtheknife.org/video/clinical-challenges-in-robotic-bariatric-surgery-the-robot-is-here-to-stay
This videos includes:
- Robotic RYGB
- Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- SADI: Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy
Hosts:
- M...
Video Clip Link: https://app.behindtheknife.org/video/clinical-challenges-in-robotic-bariatric-surgery-the-robot-is-here-to-stay
This videos includes:
- Robotic RYGB
- Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- SADI: Single Anastomosis Duodenoileostomy
Hosts:
- M...
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July 10, 2025 • 26 mins
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 of his chest.
Is it a rupture? A graft infection? An aortoenteric fistula? All of the above?
You’re the vascular surgeon, what do you do?
This episode dives deep into decision-making w...
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 of his chest.
Is it a rupture? A graft infection? An aortoenteric fistula? All of the above?
You’re the vascular surgeon, what do you do?
This episode dives deep into decision-making w...
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July 7, 2025 • 31 mins
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 patients can make it! In this episode from the HPB team at Behind the Knife listen in as we discuss the Step-Up approach, when to surgically intervene, various approaches to pancreatic Necrosectomy, and additional ...
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July 5, 2025 • 12 mins
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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 first year of residency.
In this last episode of the intern bootcamp mini-series, we’ll talk about tips & tricks as well as good habits to establish in order to dominate intern year.
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 first year of residency.
In this last episode of the intern bootcamp mini-series, we’ll talk about tips & tricks as well as good habits to establish in order to dominate intern year.
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July 4, 2025 • 23 mins
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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 first year of residency.
Today, we’re hitting the wards and tackling some of the scary clinical scenarios you will see as an intern.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
Tips...
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 first year of residency.
Today, we’re hitting the wards and tackling some of the scary clinical scenarios you will see as an intern.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
Tips...
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July 3, 2025 • 14 mins
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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 first year of residency.
This episode, we’ll talk about how to give and receive consults in the hospital like a pro. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make those long call days a littl...
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 first year of residency.
This episode, we’ll talk about how to give and receive consults in the hospital like a pro. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make those long call days a littl...
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July 2, 2025 • 17 mins
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 first year of residency.
You’ve been a doctor for about 3.5 seconds, and suddenly that bright eyed, bushy-tailed medical student on service is looking to you for advice? Don’t fret, in this...
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 first year of residency.
You’ve been a doctor for about 3.5 seconds, and suddenly that bright eyed, bushy-tailed medical student on service is looking to you for advice? Don’t fret, in this...
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July 1, 2025 • 18 mins
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 first year of residency.
This episode, we’ll tackle the resources that you should know about to support your own learning throughout residency.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
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 first year of residency.
This episode, we’ll tackle the resources that you should know about to support your own learning throughout residency.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
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June 30, 2025 • 15 mins
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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 first year of residency.
First up, the first day of intern year.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
Tips for new interns:
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 first year of residency.
First up, the first day of intern year.
Hosts: Shanaz Hossain, Nina Clark
Tips for new interns:
- BRING WHAT YOU NEED
- Name badge
- S...
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June 26, 2025 • 40 mins
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 (recently retired) and Dr. David Rosen (early career faculty), we discuss how autonomy was granted in “the good ole days,” how educational culture and institutional pressures shape current practice, and what thoug...
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June 23, 2025 • 30 mins
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 (@vreelant) is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Surgical Oncologist at Brooke Army Medical Center
- Daniel Nelson, DO, FACS (@usarmydoc24) i...
Hosts:
- Timothy Vreeland, MD, FACS (@vreelant) is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Surgical Oncologist at Brooke Army Medical Center
- Daniel Nelson, DO, FACS (@usarmydoc24) i...
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June 19, 2025 • 36 mins
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 assist help? Tune in to find out!
Join Drs. Peter Marcello, Jonathan Abelson, and Tess Aulet as they discuss high yield papers discussing hand assist laparoscopy in Colon and Rectal surgery.
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June 16, 2025 • 31 mins
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 before Day 1—and all the humbling, hilarious, and genuinely formative moments along the way.
From getting lost wheeling a critical patient through the hospital, to triple-scrubbing just to be acknowledged, ...
From getting lost wheeling a critical patient through the hospital, to triple-scrubbing just to be acknowledged, ...
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June 12, 2025 • 22 mins
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 rather will focus on high-level discussions of contemporary topics that are moving our field forward.
Hosts:
Cody Mullens, MD is a general surgery resident at the University of Michigan, current ...
Hosts:
Cody Mullens, MD is a general surgery resident at the University of Michigan, current ...
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