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Surgery
Lung Cancer
Trauma Surgery
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Artificial Heart
Immunotherapy
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Obesity
Bariatric Surgery
Metabolic Surgery
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Colorectal Cancer
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Military Surgical History

The House of Surgery® is a podcast brought to you by the American College of Surgeons. In this series, you’ll hear from and about surgeons in all specialties, in all practice configurations, and in all locations—their success stories, advice, challenges they’ve overcome, and words of inspiration—as they serve their patients with quality, integrity, and professionalism … and strive to Heal All with... more

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In this episode, Dr. Ali Mohamed and Dr. Brandon Lucke-Wold speak with Dr. Daniel Donoho, a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s National Hospital and founder of the Surgical Data Science Collective, about artificial intelligence (AI) in surgery. The... more

In this episode of The House of Surgery, Drs. Katrin Arnolds and Ana Pena discuss the realities of operating while pregnant. Drawing from their own experiences as surgeons and mothers, they share practical tips for staying safe and comfortable in the... more

To help support sustainable surgical careers, the American College of Surgeons recently released a framework of workplace standards that can be customized by surgical discipline. This episode features Douglas E. Wood, MD, FACS, FRCSEd, Vice-Chair of ... more

This episode features one of the fathers of metabolic surgery, Walter J. Pories, MD, FACS,

from Greenville, North Carolina. In his lecture delivered at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in Chicago, Dr. Pories will discuss his resear... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Donoho
Pediatric neurosurgeon; founder of the Surgical Data Science Collective
Children's National Hospital
Episode: Responsible Use of AI in Surgery
Walter Pories
Pioneer in metabolic surgery and author of the unifying hypothesis on metabolic syndrome
Greenville, North Carolina (Lecture delivered at Clinical Congress in Chicago)
Episode: 2025 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Lecture • Unraveling the Metabolic Syndrome
Selwyn Vickers
Pancreatic cancer surgeon, president and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: 2025 Oncology Lecture – Promising Future of Cancer Therapeutics and Care
Kerstin Sandelin
Breast surgeon from Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden
Episode: 2025 International Society of Surgery Lecture – Global Quality Improvement for Breast Cancer Patients
Dr. Jennifer Lawton
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Baltimore, Maryland
Episode: 2025 Jonasson Lecture – Pay It Forward
Gordon Telford
Professor Emeritus of Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Episode: How Military Surgery Helped Shape Modern Surgical Practice
Justin Barr
Transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon at the Ochsner Clinic with a PhD in the history of medicine
Ochsner Clinic
Episode: How Military Surgery Helped Shape Modern Surgical Practice
Karina Hiroshinge
Medical student at the University of Rochester and experienced podcaster and documentary filmmaker
University of Rochester
Episode: How Military Surgery Helped Shape Modern Surgical Practice
Dr. Amy Goldberg
A celebrated trauma surgeon, surgical educator, and violence prevention innovator from Philadelphia.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Episode: Fireside Chat with Dr. Amy Goldberg

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Operating While Pregnant: Practical Guidance for Surgeons and OR Teams
Q: What precautions protect pregnant staff from radiation and chemical exposures in the OR?
Use thicker lead shielding, fetal dosimeters under the lead, avoid exposure to nitrous oxide when possible, and employ smoke evacuators; avoid mixing high-risk agents like methyl methacrylate around pregnant individuals.
Operating While Pregnant: Practical Guidance for Surgeons and OR Teams
Q: What personal tips help you stay comfortable in the OR while pregnant?
Hydration, compression stockings, ergonomic positioning, using stepping stools, and considering cooling strategies like cooling vests, plus minimizing exposure to heat and long cases with adjuvant measures.
Operating While Pregnant: Practical Guidance for Surgeons and OR Teams
Q: How did you tell your boss when you found out you were pregnant?
Early disclosure and proactive planning allowed the speaker to rearrange rotations and protect time around delivery, with supportive mentorship that helped balance training demands and family responsibilities.
2025 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Lecture • Unraveling the Metabolic Syndrome
Q: Do you think plastics in the diet and environment could be contributing to metabolic syndrome and obesity, and how do you see this affecting research priorities?
There is growing concern about environmental contributors like plastics, and I think it underscores the need for broad, multidisciplinary research and funding to untangle these factors from genetics and lifestyle.
2025 Ravdin Lecture – Future of Artificial Heart Innovation
Q: Did you have federal funding for any of this work?
Yes, we received $8 million in federal funding, but the majority was raised through private investments amounting to about $90 million.

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What is The House of Surgery about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features in-depth conversations with surgeons across specialties, focusing on clinical practice, medical leadership, and the evolving landscape of healthcare. Episodes frequently explore ethics and policy in medicine, workforce dynamics, quality improvement, and the role of data, AI, and collaboration with industry in advancing surgical care. Notable angles include mentorship and sponsorship in medicine, global standards in breast cancer care, and systemic issues like burnout, unionization, and workforce readiness. The format often pairs senior clinicians with researchers and educators to provide historical context, practical guidance for clinicians, and forward-looking perspectives on patient outcomes and surgical innovation. This... more

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2. Walter Pories
3. Selwyn Vickers
4. Kerstin Sandelin
5. Dr. Jennifer Lawton
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7. Justin Barr
8. Karina Hiroshinge

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