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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Surgical Education
Surgery
General Surgery
Artificial Intelligence
ABSITE
Surgical Training
Robotic Surgery
Rural Surgery
Patient Care
Trauma Care
Surgical Oncology
Mentorship
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Techniques
Trauma Surgery
Medical Education
Colorectal Cancer
Hernia
Machine Learning
Colorectal Surgery

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.

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Recent Guests

Robert Jones
Professor, liver surgeon and NIHR co-lead for Cancer Vaccine Innovation Pathway; UK lead for advanced bowel cancer research
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Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon, founder of RevelAi Health
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Rebecca Sippel
Professor of surgery and division chief of endocrine surgery
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Updates of the 2025 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
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Fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon at UW Health
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Simon Holoubek
Fellowship-trained endocrine surgeon at UW Health
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Dr. Miles
Burn surgeon contributing to discussion on very early excision and enzymatic debridement
Episode: Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds
Dr. Romanowski
Burn surgeon discussing early excision and its evolution
Episode: Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds
Dr. Nosanov
Burn surgeon discussing current timing studies and mass casualty considerations
American College of Surgeons (ACS) fellow referenced
Episode: Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds
Dr. Johnson
Burn surgeon discussed in episode
Episode: Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds

Hosts

Elissa Dabaghi
Host of Behind The Knife
Patrick Georgoff
Co-Director of Behind The Knife and Trauma Medical Director at Duke
Steven Thornton
Host of Behind The Knife

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Every Aspiring Surgeon

    As a fourth-year medical student on the path to general surgery, I can’t recommend Behind the Knife enough. This podcast has become a staple in my daily routine—whether I’m driving to the hospital, studying for ABSITE-style questions, or just trying to keep my surgical mindset sharp.

    What makes Behind the Knife exceptional is its ability to blend high-yield surgical education with the real-world perspective of experienced surgeons. Every episode captures the feeling of being scrubbed in with gr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Medical student 2025
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent resource

    Listened to this podcast all through surgical training in Australia and continuing to listen regularly as a fellow. I keep coming back to favourites and find myself sharing episodes with colleagues all the time. Engaging and up to date content with something for all stages of surgical careers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Abiasio
    Australia2 years ago
  • Unparalleled podcast for surgical residents

    I was an avid listener in residency and this podcast was an excellent source of learning materials as a resident. I also used their oral boards course and it was better than the more expensive courses! This podcast and their related products were undeniably instrumental in my success as a surgical resident. Now as a board certified general surgeon I still find useful information in their journal review episodes. Can’t speak highly enough of this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarahTillman
    United States3 years ago
  • Well done.

    The AOSA series is an excellent addition to the podcast and encouraging to young surgeons unsure if there is a seat at the table for themselves. Thank you for the inclusion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jordo_3000
    United States3 years ago
  • Race/ Gender/ socioeconomic status

    I appreciate the anatomy and procedures that this podcast makes available regarding ACS standards. It’s my expectation that voices on this podcast include women of color and trans and non-binary voices to the podcast. There are plenty of generalists and specialists who “fit the bill”. Give them a more central presence.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aydiossssssssd
    United States3 years ago

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The show is a must-have for surgical residents and practicing surgeons, offering high-yield education and practical tips.
Listeners value the mix of board prep, journal reviews, and real-world insights from leaders in the field.
Audience appreciates accessible explanations and broad topic coverage, though some note repetitive ABSITE materials in renewals.

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Begin with simple projects like organizing PDFs and PowerPoints, creating structured outputs (HTML, slides), and building basic workflows that automate data extraction and note-taking before expanding to more complex integrations.
Using AI Today: A Practical Guide
Q: What do you mean by thinking about AI as an operating system for your information life?
AI should organize, augment, and automate repeatable information-based tasks, acting as infrastructure that supports knowledge work rather than simply serving as a search tool. Start with practical workflows and scale up as you gain experience.
Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: VV ECMO in Pre-Lung Transplant Patients - A Bridge to Somewhere
Q: Al, in your experiences over the years, how have you seen the use of ECMO evolve? What about this interests or excites you the most?
ECMO has transformed from a rescue therapy to a deliberate strategy for preserving a patient's physiological reserve, enabling ambulation and rehabilitation while waiting for a transplant, with outcomes improving significantly as centers gain experience and adopt awake, non-intubated approaches.
OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency
Q: What imaging would you obtain and how would you interpret the findings?
A transvaginal ultrasound is the first-line modality to identify complex adnexal masses, free fluid, and ovarian architecture; CT may be used for further delineation of inflammation and extent of disease.
OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency
Q: Walk me through your diagnostic approach.
The trainee outlines a structured history and physical focused on pelvic inflammatory disease and tubo-ovarian abscess, followed by targeted labs, pregnancy testing, and imaging with transvaginal ultrasound; if findings are equivocal or concern GI pathology, a contrast-enhanced CT is used to define disease extent and involvement. Management decisions hinge on stability and response to antibiotics, with escalation to drainage or surgery if needed.

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What is Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-educational, clinically focused show that mixes journal reviews, guideline updates, and practical how-tos across surgical specialties. Episodes commonly feature panels of surgeons, educators, and researchers who dissect surgical techniques, standard-of-care practices, and evolving standards, often pairing case-based discussions with real-world implementation tips. The show also explores cross-cutting themes like surgical education, burnout and well-being, and the integration of cutting-edge tools (e.g., AI, vaccines, and novel technologies) into practice. Noteworthy strengths include in-depth guideline conversations with multiple expert perspectives, a steady stream of journal-club style episodes, and a capacity to translate complex ... more

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Recent guests on Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast include:

1. Robert Jones
2. Christian Péan
3. Rebecca Sippel
4. Alex Chiu
5. Simon Holoubek
6. Dr. Miles
7. Dr. Romanowski
8. Dr. Nosanov

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