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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 Care
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Machine Learning

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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Picture three machines in your next operation. One watches the laparoscopic feed and flags the zone that is not safe to divide. One reads the chart and has the op note and a plain-language patient summary done before you close. One works quietly in t... more

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A case goes wrong. There is a complication, maybe a lawsuit, and suddenly the question is not just what happened in the room. It is what got recorded, who owns it, what a plaintiff's attorney can pull into discovery, and whether that same pile of dat... more

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You click an order set and ten seconds later the labs, imaging and meds are in. A drug interaction alert fires, and you override it without reading. A sepsis score in the corner of the chart flags your post-op patient. Who built those defaults, who s... more

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How do we care for ourselves while caring for others?

Surgery is a demanding profession that requires resilience, sacrifice, and the ability to navigate high-stakes decisions. However, depression, anxiety, burnout, and the emotional consequences of ... more

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Recent Guests

Teodor Grantcharov
Minimally invasive surgeon, Stanford professor and creator of the OR Black Box
Aimbient
Episode: Clinical Informatics for Surgeons, Episode 2: Legal Discovery and Cybersecurity When a Case Goes Wrong
Luke Elms
Board-certified general surgeon specializing in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 11 - Surgeons Are Human Too - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
Elizabeth Miller
Former neurosurgical trainee, occupational health physician, mental health advocate and author of Mood Mapping
Episode: USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 11 - Surgeons Are Human Too - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
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

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some criticism focuses on scripted delivery, repeated review recordings and inconsistent audio quality.
Experienced surgeons also find the journal reviews useful for staying current and share episodes with colleagues.
Residents and medical students frequently use the board-review and oral-exam material for training and exam preparation.
Listeners value the clinically useful teaching, broad range of surgical topics and clear takeaways for practice.
Listeners praise the mix of expert perspectives, mentorship and candid discussion of surgical careers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Clinical Informatics for Surgeons, Episode 2: Legal Discovery and Cybersecurity When a Case Goes Wrong
Q: Complication, lawsuit, plaintiff's attorney sends the discovery request. What can they actually get?
The medical record, operative and anesthesia notes, and device logs are generally discoverable. Intraoperative video and quality-review analytics are contested; peer-review protections vary by state and protect the review process rather than the underlying facts.
Clinical Informatics for Surgeons, Episode 2: Legal Discovery and Cybersecurity When a Case Goes Wrong
Q: For a surgeon who has never seen your platform, describe what actually gets captured in a fully instrumented OR. What is the raw material that we are arguing about?
The system captures surgical-field and room video, audio, device telemetry, electronic health record data, procedural video, and linked 30-day outcomes. AI models analyze the data for procedural steps and safety-relevant events.
Clinical Informatics for Surgeons, Episode 3: AI in the OR and Beyond; Machines That See, Read, and Act
Q: What makes something an agent versus just a very good chatbot?
An agent can pursue a goal by making a plan, using tools, querying databases or other software, and taking actions across multiple steps. Because errors can compound, its actions require defined verification and human oversight.
Clinical Informatics for Surgeons, Episode 3: AI in the OR and Beyond; Machines That See, Read, and Act
Q: What can a computer do with surgical video today?
Computer vision can recognize operative steps and context, identify unsafe dissection zones, and may eventually help warn surgeons about what is likely to happen next. The models need standardized annotations and validation on real-world surgical video.
USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 11 - Surgeons Are Human Too - Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
Q: What would you say to a junior surgeon who's experienced their first patient death and they're just questioning their worth in continuing in surgery or as a doctor?
Miller recommends looking at what can be learned, remembering that mistakes are often influenced by multiple circumstances and do not necessarily indicate incompetence. Elms adds that supportive, non-punitive discussions of complications help surgeons learn without creating shame.

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Surgery-focused education for medical students, residents, fellows and practicing surgeons, combining high-yield clinical teaching with journal reviews, case discussions, board preparation and conversations about surgical careers and training. Topics span general and subspecialty surgery, from trauma, vascular and bariatric care to surgical oncology, infection management and operative technique. Episodes often use experienced surgeons and multidisciplinary panels to translate trials, guidelines and clinical experience into practical decisions, while career and well-being discussions address mentorship, global surgery and working conditions. The format varies between structured, case-based teaching and expert interviews, with specialty serie... more

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2. Luke Elms
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4. Barnabas Alayande
5. Lacey LaGrone
6. Dr. Pilewskie
7. Dr. Downscanner
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