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 Prof. Martin Brand

47 Episodes

40 – 47

Plastic surgery: Melanomas

In this podcast we will cover the basics of melanomas which all general practcioners should know about with Mayuri Ramnarain.

Season 1 / Episode 41 16 min

Routine blood tests in general surgery-when to do them

In this episode Bryce Svensson interviews Prof Brand to find out what are 'routine blood tests' used in general surgery. Specifically they talk about the full blood count, urea and electrolytes, C-reactive protein and procalcitonin. Their indications and interpretation.

Season 1 / Episode 42 14 min

Vascular Surgery: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

In this episode we discuss with Dr Sherwyn Morrison abdominal aortic aneurysms, from risk factors to types, their presentation and an overview of management.

Season 1 / Episode 43 13 min

HPB: Obstructive jaundice

In this episode we discuss the basics of obstructive (or surgical) jaundice with Dr Hendri Pretorius. The presentation theory, red flags and investigations. For an approacch to a patint with obstructive jaundice listen to the podcast linked below from the What's wrong with that patient? series.

Season 1 / Episode 44 9 min

General Surgery: Common tumour markers

In this episode Annemie Steyn and Nicollete Kock find out about commonly used tumour markers in general surgery. From CEA, CA19-9 to AFP, calcitonin, and chromogranin Prof Brand gives a broad overview of when and how we should use these tumour markers.

Season 1 / Episode 45 15 min

Arterial blood bases, the basics.

In this episode Bryce Svensson discusses blood gases, arterial and venous, with Prof Martin Brand. When to use them, how to interpret them and some tricks to detemine a patient's metabolic physiological state.

Season 1 / Episode 46 18 min

Upper GIT Surgery: Peptic ulcer disease

In this episode Folakemi and Ameze find out about peptic ulcer disease. From it's pathophysiology, to it's clinical presentation, investigations and treatment options.

Season 1 / Episode 47 14 min