Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: Updates of the 2025 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What are the experts saying about thyroid cancer treatment in 2025?  Maybe it’s time to discuss deescalation of aggressive surgical care for lower...

Clinical Challenges in Vascular Surgery: Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, a tight carotid stenosis felt like a ticking time bomb — a plaque waiting to throw an embolus and cause the next stroke. We were taugh...

Journal Review in Burn Surgery: Early Excision of Burn Wounds

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, our expert panel dives into the critical, historically debated topic of early burn wound excision using a real-world case of a patie...

Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Episode - GERD

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode includes a full, sample cardiothoracic scenario pulled directly from our Cardiothoracic Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and ...

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This mini-series on Behind the Knife delves into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the American ...

Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review: Free Sample Scenarios (AEF & Acute Mesenteric Ischemia)

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode includes two full, sample vascular scenarios pulled directly from our Vascular Surgery Oral Board Review Course. Listen in and test your...

Sustainable Surgical Practice: Defining Workplace Standards for the Modern Era

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In response to increasing surgeon burnout, unsustainable clinical demands, and ongoing loss of surgeon autonomy in the setting of employee-based mode...

Rigged or Right? The Residency Match Under Fire

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The House Judiciary Committee just dropped a 47-page report calling the National Residency Match Program a hiring monopoly that harms patients, docto...

Behind the Mask of Shame Part 3 - Internalized Shame and Burnout

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely under...

Behind the Mask of Shame Part 2 - Grit, Shame, and Burnout

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely unders...

Behind the Mask of Shame Part 1 - The Background

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A career in surgery has a profound impact on those who practice the craft. High rates of poor mental health are well described but incompletely under...

Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Episode 5: Are Radiologists Out of a Job?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the AI journal club! In this episode, we bring you a deep dive into a game-changing paper from The Lancet -- the MASAI study. This is...

Journal Review in Thoracic Surgery: VV ECMO in Pre-Lung Transplant Patients - A Bridge to Somewhere

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Johns Hopkins Thoracic Surgery Subspecialty team on this rapid research review revealing how investigative efforts have changed the way we v...

Mastering M&M: A Practical Guide to Presenting Complications

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Behind the Knife with Cody, Patrick, Jason, and Ayman. Today, we are tackling a defining professional ritual for every surgical train...

Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: How Xenotransplantation Will Change Our Lives

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Xenotransplantation—the use of organs from other species to treat human disease—has long existed at the intersection of science fiction and surgi...

OBGYN Oral Board Review - Sample Episode: Adnexal Emergency

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

INTRODUCING Behind the Knife OBGYN Oral Board Review!The oral boards aren't just about knowledge—they are about executing under pressure. This cour...

The Prelim Playbook: Tips, Tricks, and Unspoken Rules for Success

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the grueling realities of the general surgery preliminary year—a high-stakes, one-year audition for surgical trainees o...

Clinical Challenges in Hepatobiliary Surgery: Pancreatic Cysts

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Identification of pancreatic cystic lesions has become increasingly common due to improved resolution and increased utilization of cross-sectional ima...

Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer in those less than 50 years of age, one must wonder how many patients present with a Stage IV diag...

Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 3: Decoding the Black Box (Billing & Coding)

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of the Healthcare Econ 101 miniseries, Dr. Christopher Childers and Dr. Nina Clark demystify the "black box" of medical bill...

Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 2: Show Me the Money (RVUs & DRGs)

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder why a complex gallbladder surgery only nets the surgeon about $350, while the hospital collects thousands? In this episode, Dr. Christoph...

Healthcare Econ 101 - Ep. 1: The Language of Money & Insurance Structures

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’re fluent in medical jargon but totally illiterate when it comes to the business side of surgery? You’re not alone. In this se...

Perfect Practice Makes Perfect - Our AI Simulator is Kicking Ass

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The high-stakes world of surgical oral boards just got a high-tech upgrade. In this episode, the Behind the Knife team dives deep into the 2026 evolu...

Unlocking the How and Why: Qualitative Research in Surgery

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surgery, when we think of research, often we picture randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and big data sets. But have you ever considered ...

USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 8 - The Anatomy of Promoting Surgical Quality: Structure, Process, and Outcomes

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Surgical quality is a term that is often thrown around in surgical practice. We have multiple quality improvement projects, metrics and benchmarks th...

Journal Review in Surgical Education: A Perfect Match

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Match. Two words that define the trajectory of every physician’s career in the United States. But how does the algorithm actually work, and who ...

Clinical Challenges in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Emerging Robotics and Adapting Laparoscopy – An Interview with Dr. Jim Porter

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Robotic surgery has moved from novelty to norm, and in this episode of Behind the Knife, Drs. James Jung and Joey Lew sit down with urologic pioneer ...

Journal Review in Surgical Oncology: Melanoma

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join the Behind the Knife Surgical Oncology Team as we discuss the PRADO and NADINA randomized control trials regarding neoadjuvant therapy in Stage ...

Resident Professional Development Time: When to Take it, How to Fund It, and How to Make it Count

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Research years. Professional development time. Career exploration.Whatever you call it, stepping out of clinical residency can feel confusing, intimi...

Clinical Challenges in Transplant Surgery: Deceased Donor Abdominal Recovery - A Step-by-Step Guide

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Abdominal organ procurement is a high-stakes operation that blends anatomy, speed, and coordinated teamwork. In this Behind the Knife episode, the UN...

Clinical Challenges in Bariatric Surgery: Integration of Obesity Management Medications (OMMs)

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the world of GLP-1s collides with the operating room? Today, we’re diving into the new era of obesity care. Hosts·       Ma...

Parental Support: Policies In Surgery Training

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In surgical residency, cases are long, expectations are high, and patient care always comes first. But then you become a parent, and suddenly you’r...

Parental Support: The 5-in-6 Pathway - Flexibility in Surgical Residency Training

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You’re in the middle of surgical residency, and you realize you need more than a few weeks away from clinical responsibilities. Maybe you need more...

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery Series: Papillary Thyroid Cancer

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This new mini-series on Behind the Knife will delve into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the A...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 4

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 3

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Journal Review in Trauma Surgery: Getting to the Heart of the Problem - Prehospital Resuscitative Thoracotomy for Traumatic Cardiac Arrest

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In resuscitative trauma surgery every second counts. Can time and lives be saved by moving interventions closer to the point of injury? In this episo...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 2

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Quick Hits 1

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 4: Endoscopic Management of Complications

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In their fourth episode, the BTK Surgical Endoscopy team delves into the endoscopic management of the dreaded and unexpected. They review how to take ...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Obstetrics & Gynecology

18 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Urology

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Pediatric Surgery

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Journal Review in Breast Surgery: SOUND and INSEMA Trials - Should Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Be Omitted in Select Breast Cancer Patients?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Picture this: a patient with early-stage breast cancer is sitting in front of you in the clinic. You are about to offer your expert management plan. T...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Minimally Invasive Surgery & Endoscopy

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Hernias

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Fluids & Electrolytes

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Skin & Soft Tissue

11 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Burns

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Critical Care

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Anastomotic Leaks

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode offers a practical, case-based overview of evaluating and managing anastomotic leaks in colorectal surgery. It highlights early clinical...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Trauma - Part 2

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam.Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Compa...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Trauma - Part 1

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: Power & Leadership

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel powerless in the clinical environment? You’re not alone - and you may have more power than you think. In this Clinical Challenges in Surgi...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Hematology

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Breast

03 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Beef to Biologics - The Cutting Edge of Medical Management for Peripheral Arterial Disease

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Peripheral artery disease has been called the ‘silent circulatory crisis’—affecting millions, limiting mobility, and quietly raising the risk of...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Thoracic

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Vascular - Part 2

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Vascular - Part 1

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Journal Review in Emergency General Surgery: Small Bowel Obstruction - What 15 Years of Data Teach Us in Tiger Country

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Strap in and grab your NG tubes, because the EGS team in TIGER Country is taking you on a fast, forceful, and evidence-packed ride through 15 years of...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Oncology

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Endocrine Surgery Emergencies

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Endocrine Surgery emergencies are rare. However, they can be clinically significant and understanding how to navigate them as a surgeon in timely fash...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Colorectal - Part 2

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Colorectal - Part 1

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Artificial Intelligence for the Clinician Episode 4: Ethics in Surgery

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back for our series on AI for the clinician. This episode is a discussion about the ethical challenges and questions of AI in surgery, and the...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Pancreas

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

BIG T Trauma Ep. 27: Is Vascular Trauma Care a Lost Art?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s 1:00 AM on a Saturday and a patient arrives with a gunshot wound and no distal pulses—who should hold the scalpel, Trauma or Vascular? In thi...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Adrenal

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Hepatobiliary

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 8 - Are we going to be replaced?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our BTK/ASGBI Series! During this series, BTK fellow Agnes Premkumar and ASGBI hosts Jared Wohlgemut and Gita Lingam compare and contr...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Spleen

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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USA vs. UK: ASGBI Ep. 7 - AI Policy and Strategies Across the Pond

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to our BTK/ASGBI Series! During this series, BTK fellow Agnes Premkumar and ASGBI hosts Jared Wohlgemut and Gita Lingam compare and contr...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Stomach

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Esophagus

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Journal Review in Minimally Invasive Surgery: Common Bile Duct Exploration

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Behind the Knife, the minimally invasive surgery (MIS) team dives deep into the evolving field of common bile duct exploration (CBD...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Parathyroid

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Clinical Challenges in Thoracic Surgery: Robotic Segmentectomy - Lessons From 30 Years in the OR with Hopkins’ Dr. Stephen Yang

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Thoracic Surgery episode of Behind the Knife we enjoy a conversation with world-renowned thoracic surgeon and educator, Dr. Stephen Yang, as h...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Thyroid

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 - Head and Neck

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Behind the Knife ABSITE 2026 – Up-to-date and high yield learning to help you DOMINATE the exam. Don’t forget to check out our ABSITE Podcast Com...

Clinical Challenges in Burn Surgery: Inhalation Injury

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does soot in the airway always mean an immediate intubation? Join our Burn Team as they debunk common myths surrounding inhalation injury and distingu...

Behind the Knife en español: repaso para la certificación en cirugía general- Trauma cardiáco - (Cardiac Trauma)

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enlace del curso: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/repaso-para-el-examen-de-certificaci-n-en-cirug-a-general Behind the Knife es el podcast qui...

Behind the Knife en español: repaso para la certificación en cirugía general - Nódulo tiroidéo - (Thyroid Nodule)

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enlace del curso: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/repaso-para-el-examen-de-certificaci-n-en-cirug-a-general Behind the Knife es el podcast qui...

Behind the Knife en español: repaso para la certificación en cirugía general- Isquemia mesentérica - (Mesenteric Ischemia)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enlace del curso: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/repaso-para-el-examen-de-certificaci-n-en-cirug-a-general Behind the Knife es el podcast qui...

Behind the Knife en español: repaso para la certificación en cirugía general - Perforación esofágica - (Esophageal Perforation)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Enlace del curso: https://app.behindtheknife.org/premium/repaso-para-el-examen-de-certificaci-n-en-cirug-a-general Behind the Knife es el podcast qui...

The RVU Shake-Up: Why CMS Is Cutting Surgical Pay—and What It Means for You

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we break down the upcoming CMS policy that will reduce work RVUs for nearly all non–time-based surgical CPT codes beginning January...

Journal Review in Colorectal Surgery: Total Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer has undergone numerous changes and is now used routinely in clinical practice. Please join us in a th...

Clinical Challenges in Surgical Education: A Diver, Photographer, and a Chef Walk into an OR

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Step outside the operating room with us to explore the art, creativity, and humanism that shape a surgeon’s life beyond medicine. Our guest Dr. Adna...

Surgeon, Heal Thyself: Mastering Ergonomics & Navigating Injury

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stop powering through the pain! Surgery is a high-performance sport, yet surgeons often operate with minimal support, leading to chronic pain and pote...

Journal Review in Vascular Surgery: Carotid Revascularization – CEA, Stent or Nothing at All?

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Carotid artery disease management has come a long way. From the days when every stroke meant an endarterectomy to a modern era defined by precision, e...

BIG T TRAUMA Ep. 26: Pediatric Trauma #2

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric trauma hits differently—both emotionally and clinically. In this Big T Trauma episode (2 of 2), Drs. Teddy Puzio, Charles Cox, and Tyler S...

BIG T TRAUMA Ep. 25: Pediatric Trauma #1

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric trauma hits differently—both emotionally and clinically. In this Big T Trauma episode (1 of 2), Drs. Teddy Puzio, Charles Cox, and Bhupaul...

Clinical Challenges in Hernia Surgery: Mesh Infections - How to Treat and What to Consider

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mesh infections are dreaded complications in hernia repair. This episode highlights relevant mesh properties, pathogens, and management strategies so ...

Oral Board Simulator: Your Secret Weapon to DOMINATING the Exam

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Drs. Ali, Georgoff, and Swenson share some big-time updates to our oral board simulator.  We've also included a full example test fo...

Optimizing Surgical Care for Older Adults: An Inside Look at the ACS Geriatric Surgery Verification Program

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore practical tips for caring for older adults in the clinical setting through a case-based discussion highlighting common per...

Surgical Endoscopy Series Ep. 3: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Surgical Endoscopy team reviews applications of per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) at different locations in the gastrointestinal...

Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery: Colon Cancer

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This new mini-series on Behind the Knife will delve into the technical aspects of the Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery, developed through the Am...

Journal Review in Bariatric Surgery: Sleeve vs Bypass and Revisional Strategies

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sleeve, bypass, or something new – which surgery really dominates the day?  This Bariatric Surgery Journal Club dives into the debate over which ba...

Journal Review in Transplant Surgery: Use of Normothermic Machine Perfusion (NMP) in Liver Transplant

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liver transplantation continues to evolve as strategies expand to address organ shortage and optimize outcomes. Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) o...

A Practical Approach to Understanding Global Surgery

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this kickoff episode of the Behind the Knife Global Surgery Series, we dive into what global surgery really means—and why it matters to all of us...