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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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

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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Join our OHSY Hernia team to review the current landscape of bioresorbable meshes and a conversation considering “are they worth it?"

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* Dr. Maggie Bosley - @MBosleyMD

* Dr. Sean Orenstein - @OrensteinSean

* Dr. Amber Sandoval

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Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), a minimally invasive blood-based biomarker, has emerged as one of the most promising advances in cancer surveillance. Today, we will explore how ctDNA is transforming the management of colorectal cancer and anal squamou... more

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 (www.trauma-criticalcare.com/). The conference is unique in that it is entirely foc... more

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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 (www.trauma-criticalcare.com/). The conference is unique in that it is entirely foc... more

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Recent Guests

Jeannie T.
Medical Oncologist, Lower GI Unit, Peter MacCallum Cancer Center
Peter MacCallum Cancer Center
Episode: Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: ctDNA in Colorectal Cancer and Anal Squamous Cell Cancer
Paul Romesser
Director of Colorectal and Anal Cancer in Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: ctDNA in Colorectal Cancer and Anal Squamous Cell Cancer
Takayuki Yoshino
Professor, Director of Department of Global Oncology and GI Oncology leadership
National Cancer Center Hospital East / G4 at Chuo University School of Medicine
Episode: Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: ctDNA in Colorectal Cancer and Anal Squamous Cell Cancer
Katie Russell
Pediatric surgeon, trauma expert
University of Utah / Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital
Episode: Mattox Conference Pro-Con Debate 2026: Management of Pediatric Pancreatic Injuries
Agnes Premkumar
BTK surgical education fellow
Creighton University
Episode: EPA Playbook: Benign or Malignant Colon
Dr. Emma Burke
BTK Education Fellow
Behind The Knife
Episode: Are EPAs Actually Working? An Honest Look at Competency-Based Surgical Training
Dr. Agnes Premkumar
BTK Education Fellow
Behind The Knife
Episode: Are EPAs Actually Working? An Honest Look at Competency-Based Surgical Training
Dena Shehata
Sages guideline fellow; co-author on guidelines
Sages
Episode: Intraoperative Cholangiography Guidelines: Routine, Selective, or Never?
Emily Miraflor
General and colorectal surgeon; senior lead for IOC guidelines
UCSF East Bay
Episode: Intraoperative Cholangiography Guidelines: Routine, Selective, or Never?

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 States10 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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OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Intraoperative and Postoperative Wound
Q: What are the main risk factors for wound complications after an abdominal myomectomy?
Patient factors include obesity, diabetes, smoking, anemia, poor nutrition; surgical factors include prolonged operative time, hematoma, tension at closure, and potentially inappropriate suture selection or technique.
OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Intraoperative and Postoperative Wound
Q: How would you start by evaluating this patient with suspected wound complication on postoperative day five?
Obtain a focused history focusing on fever, drainage characteristics, and worsening pain, then perform a physical exam looking for erythema, tenderness, drainage, or separation, and palpate for fluctuance or subcutaneous crepitus; use ultrasound if findings are equivocal to assess for seroma, hematoma, or abscess.
EPA Playbook: Perioperative Care of Critically Ill Patient
Q: Agnes, what do you think this is?
Agnes identifies the patient as septic shock from intra-abdominal sepsis after an anastomotic leak, and outlines initial sepsis-directed management: cultures, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and aggressive IV fluid resuscitation.
Wellbeing and Mental Health in Surgeons
Q: Dr. Yang, what are the key actionable steps that we can take as a result of this work?
Based on the findings, focus on expanding psychological safety and access to mental health care, implement protected time for well-being activities, develop peer support and second-victim programs, and pursue organizational changes to reduce stigma and improve overall work-life balance.
Whole Blood vs. Components: The Prehospital Debate
Q: Why was the composite endpoint chosen, and how does it affect interpretation?
The composite endpoint was used to reduce required sample size and power the trial feasibly, though it means individual components like mortality and massive transfusion must be interpreted separately to understand true effects.

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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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2. Paul Romesser
3. Takayuki Yoshino
4. Katie Russell
5. Agnes Premkumar
6. Dr. Emma Burke
7. Dr. Agnes Premkumar
8. Dena Shehata

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