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American College Of Surgeons
JAMA Surgery
National Vital Statistics System
Radioactive Seed Localization
Breast Cancer
Carotid Stenosis
CREST II
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Stenting
Intensive Medical Management
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Appendicitis
Wire Localization
ACAS
VA Asymptomatic Carotid Study

In this series from the American College of Surgeons, Frederick “Rick” L. Greene, MD, FACS, talks to the authors of recent articles in prominent medical journals that offer timely, highly relevant, and sometimes practice-changing information for surgeons and their surgical teams. In each episode, Dr. Greene and his guests will discuss key takeaways and insights and offer perspectives on how this i... more

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In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Ronald J. Weigel, MD, PhD, MBA, FACS, Medical Director of ACS Cancer Programs, about a new report from the ACS National Cancer Database (NCDB) that notes key trends in cancer treatment, as well ... more

In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Brajesh Lal, MBBS, FACS, professor of vascular surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and chief of vascular service at the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Dr. Lal an... more

In this episode of Surgical Readings, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, connects with Lejla Hadzikadic-Gusic, MD, MS, FACS, for an engaging conversation about a study that is reshaping the way surgeons localize nonpalpable malignant breast disease. Dr. Had... more

In this episode, host Rick Greene, MD, FACS, talks with Samuel A. Gold, MD, from the urology service in the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Cancer Center in New York, New York, about using intraoperative fluorescence to illuminate nerve struc... more

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Recent Guests

Brajesh Lal
Professor of Surgery, University of Maryland; Director for Center for Vascular Research
University of Maryland
Episode: Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Dr. Lejla Hadzikadic-Gusic
From the Department of Surgery and the Division of Surgical Oncology at Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute; co-director of the Sandra Levine Young Women's Breast Cancer Program
Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute
Episode: Radioactive Seed vs. Wire: Rethinking Breast Cancer Localization
Dr. Samuel Gold
From the Urology Service and Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: Novel Fluorophore Helps Reduce Surgical Risk in Patients Undergoing Prostatectomy
Vishal Patel
In the Department of Surgery at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Surgeon Risk of Mortality Is Highest Among All Physician Types
Carmelle Romain
Pediatric Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Management of Pediatric Surgical Patients
Manish Raiji
Pediatric Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Management of Pediatric Surgical Patients

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Dr. Rick Greene
Host of Surgical Readings

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Elementary

    These podcasts from the Selected Readings are really too superficial and elementary in nature. They appear to be aimed at an audience of medical students or internists not board certified surgeons. They aren’t a vehicle to hear the most up to date info or even pique my interest in finding an article or subscribing to the Selected Readings.

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    Dr. HowardH
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Guests bring strong clinical insights and credible journal-based discussions.
Pace and focus on trials helps translate research to practice.
The show sometimes feels too basic for board-certified surgeons.
Presents practical takeaways but may leave depth gaps for experts.

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Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Q: Why was a four-year follow-up frame selected for Crest II?
The four-year horizon reflects prior trial data showing that stroke risk crossover between surgical and medical management tends to occur around two years, and Crest II aimed to capture both peri-procedural and long-term outcomes under modern medical therapy.
Stenting Increases Benefits of Medical Management in Carotid Stenosis Patients
Q: That is a beautiful overview. What was the stenosis identification process for enrolling patients?
Patients were enrolled only if they were determined to be at higher risk for stroke based on strict duplex ultrasonography velocity criteria adjudicated centrally by a dedicated imaging core facility, ensuring accurate assessment of high-grade, asymptomatic stenosis.
Surgeon Risk of Mortality Is Highest Among All Physician Types
Q: What are the major findings and their implications for practice?
Cancer and heart disease were the top causes, with motor vehicle crashes and hypertension showing higher rankings among surgeons, implying fatigue, scheduling, and screening strategies could mitigate risk. The findings should guide epidemiologic understanding and potential institutional changes to reduce mortality.
Surgeon Risk of Mortality Is Highest Among All Physician Types
Q: What motivated this study and why focus on surgeons specifically?
The team identified a gap in prior work suggesting surgeon mortality patterns might differ due to occupational factors, prompting a population-level analysis to see if surgeons have distinct mortality risks. The goal was to uncover potential disparities that could inform future interventions.

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What is Surgical Readings about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A clinically focused show that brings surgeon-authors and topic experts to discuss timely trials, practice-changing findings, and real-world implications for surgical care. Recent episodes span vascular interventions, breast cancer localization, nerve-sparing techniques in prostatectomy, surgeon mortality, and pediatric surgical decision making, highlighting how new data and technologies shape patient management, outcomes, and operative planning. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on trial design, patient selection, and practical takeaways for operating room teams, imaging, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The format tends to anchor discussions in major journals and consensus guidelines, making it useful for practitioners seeking to ... more

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Recent guests on Surgical Readings include:

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