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Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

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

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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This episode offers a practical, case-based approach to one of the most common intraoperative challenges in GI surgery: constructing a stoma that just won't cooperate. The discussion covers preoperative marking and stoma siting in the obese and non-e... more

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What does it take to build a national surgical education apparatus from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ajit Sachdeva, the former Senior Vice President for Education at the American College of Surgeons—a role he held for 24 years befor... more

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It’s 0300 and you encounter a rapidly expanding zone 1 retroperitoneal haematoma. Time to enter “tiger country”. What can you do to make this a more familiar expedition?

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ajit Sachdeva
Senior Vice President for Education at the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
American College of Surgeons
Episode: Building the House of Surgical Education: The Legacy of Dr. Ajit Sachdeva
Chris Johnston
Consolidate Liver Transplant Surgeon
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Episode: Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Organ Retrieval to Trauma Survival - Challenging Trauma Steps Made Familiar
John Porterfield
Senior guest expert surgeon, former professor at University of Alabama
Former Professor, University of Alabama
Episode: Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Adrenal Cases
Alice Wei
Hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; associate professor of surgery, Weill Cornell
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Weill Cornell School of Medicine
Episode: Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Liver Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Akash Mehta
Consultant colorectal surgeon, lead for abdominal wall multidisciplinary team
St. Mark's Hospital, London
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 10 - The Nuanced Approach to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Conrad Ballecer
US-based minimally invasive surgeon, abdominal wall reconstruction specialist
Creighton University (Phoenix) / US
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 10 - The Nuanced Approach to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Zachary Weitzner
Colleague participating in discussion
Episode: Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Digital Surgery
Dr. Ourania Preventza
Triple board-certified thoracic surgeon and advocate for IMGs
Cardiac Surgeons of San Antonio; former CT surgery chief at UVA Health; former Baylor CT surgeon
Episode: Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: Empowering IMGs in CT Surgery - the Time to Act is Now
Dr. Laura Johnson
Burn surgeon, guest on panel
Burn care professionals
Episode: Clinical Challenges in Burn Surgery: Have Some Skin (Substitutes) In the Game

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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Building the House of Surgical Education: The Legacy of Dr. Ajit Sachdeva
Q: What advice did you have for the next leader stepping into the Senior Vice President for Education role at the ACS?
He conveyed that he did not have specific advice to give, but emphasized handing over a strong team and a clear set of programs to the successor, while remaining available to assist and ensuring a smooth transition with experienced staff and established initiatives.
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Organ Retrieval to Trauma Survival - Challenging Trauma Steps Made Familiar
Q: Could you also tell us a little bit about what the time pressures are in retrieval surgery?
The team explains that DbD allows several minutes for dissection and organ mobilization with continued hemodynamic stability, while DCD demands near-immediate action after death confirmation, with door-to-theater and knife-to-skin times measured in minutes to minimize warm ischemia.
Clinical Challenges in Trauma Surgery: Organ Retrieval to Trauma Survival - Challenging Trauma Steps Made Familiar
Q: Chris, would you mind briefly going over the steps of a DbD retrieval for the listeners who may not have ever heard of one before?
Chris describes starting with a fast, safe thoracotomy to access the heart, followed by pericardial entry and careful mobilization to clamp the aorta; in DbD, there is time to perform these steps with staged exposure, whereas in DCD the emphasis is on speed (as quick as one minute to open the chest and clamp the aorta).
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 10 - The Nuanced Approach to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Q: What advance are you excited about in the future?
The emergence of competitive robotic platforms and broader, cost-effective options will expand access to robotic abdominal wall reconstruction worldwide, enabling more surgeons to train and perform complex repairs.
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 10 - The Nuanced Approach to Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Q: What is the most underrated paper in hernia surgery?
The Critical View of the Myopectinia orifice is arguably the most important paper of the last decade for hernia repair, highlighting anatomy and safe dissection in a way that changes how we approach complex cases.

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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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2. Chris Johnston
3. John Porterfield
4. Alice Wei
5. Akash Mehta
6. Conrad Ballecer
7. Zachary Weitzner
8. Dr. Ourania Preventza

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