Martin Brand Students of Surgery

Students of Surgery

An overview of surgical topics aimed at medical students coming to their clinical surgery rotations, as well as refreshers for early career medical doctors working in surgical departments. These podcasts provide core knowledge of topics, providing a platform to commence deeper learning.
English South Africa Natural Sciences · Education
47 Episodes
20 – 40

Upper GIT Dysphagia

Dysphagia describes the difficulty in swallowing liquids and/or solids from the mouth to the stomach. It is usually called a symptom of an underlying pathology. Dysphagia may be progressive in nature, meaning the difficulty in swallowing is initially only for solids and progressively becomes worse ending with an inability to…
Season 1 / Episode 0 14 min

Paediatric surgery Anorectal malformation

Anorectal malformation does not only refer to an imperforate anus, but is a spectrum of abnormalities of rectum/ anus possible. It is also associated with other congenital abnormalities known by the mnenomonic 'VACTERL'.
Season 1 / Episode 0 12 min

Upper GIT Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer is not an uncommon cause of dysphagia or odonophagia in a general surgery practice. In this podcast we give an overview of the two most common types of oesophageal cancer, their presentation, investigation and management.
Season 1 / Episode 0 24 min

HPB Acute pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pancreas which is reversible. There are several causes, the most common of which are gallstones and alcohol ingestion. In this podcast we discuss the causes of acute pancreatitis, it's severity staging and management thereof.
Season 1 / Episode 0 20 min

Vascular surgery Carotid artery disease

Diseases of the carotid artery may be asymptomatic or symptomatic. When symptomatic, patients may present with a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
Season 1 / Episode 0 10 min

Breast surgery Breast cancer

There is an 8-10% lifetime risk for all women. The most significant risk factors are female sex and increased age. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma.
Season 1 / Episode 0 8 min

HPB Benign solid liver lesions

Benign liver lesions are common. The diagnosis is made by imaging and not by biopsy. However if the diagnosis is unclear after adequate imaging (U/S and CT and MRI with contrast) then the decision to do a biopsy should be made by a HPB surgeon. The biopsy would then be…
Season 1 / Episode 0 11 min

Head and Neck surgery Neck masses

A neck mass is a lump or swelling in the neck. Most common are enlarged lymph nodes which may or may not be pathological. In this podcast we discuss an approach to diagnosising neck masses.
Season 1 / Episode 0 44 min

Trauma surgery Lightning and lightning associated injuries

In this episode Professor Martin Brand interviews Professor Ryan Blumenthal, senior specialist forensic pathologist and associate professor at the University of Pretoria’s Department of Forensic Medicine. His chief field of interest is the pathology of trauma of lightning. His book 'Autopsy - Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist…
Season 1 / Episode 31 18 min

Trauma surgery Electropathology- the pathology of electricity

Join Martin Brand as he interviews electricity guru, Professor Ryan Blumenthal, Forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Professor Blumenthal has a deep interest in electricity and how it casues trauma, from your kitchen kettle to high voltage power lines, many of the myths of electricity are debunked in this…
Season 1 / Episode 32 13 min

Internship training: how to conduct yourself as a doctor

In this podcast we discuss HPCSA internship training requirements with Mr Jerry Mayaba, attorney for MacRobert's Attorney's, and what is required for an intern doctor to be successfully signed off as an independent practicioner. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published documents relevant to Internship.
Season 1 / Episode 33 10 min

Informed consent and other medicolegal principles

We discuss informed consent, who can give consent and various ethical principles with Mr Jerry Mayaba, an attorney specialising in medicolegal litigation with MacRoberts Attorneys. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published douments relevant to consent and ethical medical practice.
Season 1 / Episode 34 28 min

Trauma surgery Approach to the trauma patient

Using ATLS principles, trauma surgeon Dr Barbaro Monzon, discusses the approach to a trauma patient in the emergency room. The primary, secondary and tertiary surveys are dealt with. Attached to the podcast is a summary sheet which includes links to useful free online claculators ect…
Season 1 / Episode 35 23 min

HPB Primary liver cancers

In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer.
Season 1 / Episode 38 13 min

HPB Portal hypertension

The normal blood pressure in the portal venous circulation is 3-5mmHg, portal hypertension is diagnosed once the pressure is greater than 6mm Hg. Varices start developing with a pressure greater than 8mmHg, and may bleed with pressures greater than 12mmHg. In this podcast we discuss portal hypertension with Dr Hendri…
Season 1 / Episode 39 20 min

HPB Metastatic liver lesions

Liver metastases are very common. With modern liver resection techniques and chemotherapy agents we are able to offer these patients treatment that may significantly lengthen their overall survival. In thjis podcast we dicuss metastatic liver lesions with Dr Hendri Pretorius.
Season 1 / Episode 40 12 min
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