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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Surgical Education
Surgery
Artificial Intelligence
Surgical Training
Robotic Surgery
General Surgery
Surgical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery
Colorectal Cancer
Mentorship
Immunotherapy
ABSITE
Hernia
Breast Cancer
Genetic Counseling
Medical Education
Bariatric Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Patient Care
Trauma Care

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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In this episode of the Behind the Knife Global Surgery Series, we explore what it actually takes to build a meaningful career in global surgery. Global surgery is not a single specialty or job title—it is a broad field that intersects with clinical c... more

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Open the capsule, quit the cigarettes, and know when to cut: the essentials of managing marginal ulcers after bypass.

Marginal ulcers are among the most common complications after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, with a pooled prevalence around 4.6%, and t... more

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It’s 2 a.m. and a patient with a GSW to the thigh is rolling into the trauma bay. He’s hypotensive, tachycardic, and has a tourniquet in place. Do you get a CTA or go straight to the OR? What do you do with the tourniquet?

Join us as we work through... more

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This mini-series on Behind the Knife will discuss the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American College of Surgeons Cancer Research Program and Cancer Surgery Standards Program. This episode highl... more

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Recent Guests

Barnabas Alayande
General surgeon, surgical educator, and global surgery leader
University of Global Health Equity
Episode: Building a Career in Global Surgery - Purpose, Mentorship, and Impact
Lacey LaGrone
Acute care surgeon, surgical intensivist, and global surgery leader
Together Made
Episode: Building a Career in Global Surgery - Purpose, Mentorship, and Impact
Dr. Pilewskie
Breast surgical oncologist
Undisclosed hospital/clinic
Episode: Clinical Challenges in Breast Surgery: Managing Breast Cancer Risk - From Assessment to Interventions
Dr. Downscanner
Breast surgical oncologist
Undisclosed hospital/clinic
Episode: Clinical Challenges in Breast Surgery: Managing Breast Cancer Risk - From Assessment to Interventions
Bethany Slater
Pediatric surgeon, division chief at Mount Sinai, chair of the SAGES Guidelines Committee
Mount Sinai; SAGES Guidelines Committee
Episode: From Paper to Practice: What Every Surgeon Should Know About Guidelines
Elisa Calabrese
General surgery resident at UCSF-East Bay; SAGES RACS Guideline Fellow
UCSF-East Bay; SAGES RACS Guideline Fellow
Episode: From Paper to Practice: What Every Surgeon Should Know About Guidelines
Francesco Palazzo
MIS surgeon, vice chairman of the Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University; co-chair for the SAGES Guidelines Committee
Thomas Jefferson University; SAGES Guidelines Committee
Episode: From Paper to Practice: What Every Surgeon Should Know About Guidelines
John McClellan
Guest host
Episode: Surgical Critical Care Review: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Dennis Kim
Guest/co-presenter
Episode: Surgical Critical Care Review: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Hosts

Scott
Host of Behind The Knife; leads discussions and introduces topics
Patrick Georgoff
Host of Behind the Knife: The Surgery Podcast; core moderator
Emma Burke
Surgical Education Fellow; education-focused contributor

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 Statesa year 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
    Australia3 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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Industry disclosures add transparency and trust.
Highly actionable and mentor-like, especially for residents.
Genuinely educational and well-structured; great for board prep and clinical reasoning.

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Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Vascular Extremity Trauma
Q: Dr. Harrington, let's say we take down the tourniquet and there's immediate brisk pulsatile bleeding from the wound. The patient develops an expanding hematoma of the proximal thigh. The left foot is cool and there are no palpable distal pulses. Massive transfusion protocol is already underway. What's your next move?
The patient has hard signs of vascular injury and should go immediately to the operating room; ABI and CT angiography are not needed to make that decision. He would also consider reapplying the tourniquet.
Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Vascular Extremity Trauma
Q: Dr. Hader, how do you approach this patient?
He recommends following the trauma assessment, controlling obvious hemorrhage, securing large-bore IV access, starting blood transfusion and assessing the injury only after resuscitation is underway.
Building a Career in Global Surgery - Purpose, Mentorship, and Impact
Q: For trainees, how can they identify mentors when formal global surgery programs or global surgeons might not be easily accessible at their institutions?
LaGrone recommends broadening the idea of mentorship beyond formal programs and seeking people who support the trainee's strengths and definition of success. She says mentors may come from other specialties or industries and that a focus on meaningful work and impact can help attract them.
Building a Career in Global Surgery - Purpose, Mentorship, and Impact
Q: For both of you, what did building a career in global surgery look like for you in practice?
Alayande describes starting with a sense of purpose, understanding the field's many possible contributions, and combining global surgery with an anchor profession. LaGrone advises developing independent expertise that makes one valuable to global initiatives.
Behind the Knife en español: repaso para la certificación en cirugía general - Cáncer de Cólon
Q: ¿Cómo vas a realizar la vigilancia oncológica?
Historial clínico y examen físico cada tres meses por dos años, luego cada seis meses por tres años, con tomografía de tórax, abdomen y pelvis cada seis meses por cinco años y colonoscopía anual tras la cirugía.

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The show consistently centers on high-yield surgical education, practical case discussions, and expert perspectives from practicing surgeons and educators. Episodes blend technique, decision-making, and real-world constraints—ranging from endoscopic and burn surgery to global health and innovative therapies—often with a strong emphasis on resident education, board-style review, and mentorship. Notably, guests frequently include senior surgeons, educators, and residents sharing actionable insights, practical frameworks, and candid industry disclosures. This mix makes it a standout resource for trainees seeking rigorous clinical reasoning and for practitioners chasing current, evidence-informed perspectives across diverse surgical specialties... more

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1. Barnabas Alayande
2. Lacey LaGrone
3. Dr. Pilewskie
4. Dr. Downscanner
5. Bethany Slater
6. Elisa Calabrese
7. Francesco Palazzo
8. John McClellan

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