Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Diet and Lifestyle Changes to Address Erectile Dysfunction

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Petar Bajic, MD, is a urologist in the Center for Men’s Health at the Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, specializing...

The Role of an Advanced Practice Provider in Your Colorectal Surgery Treatment

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Norman, CNP, is the special guest on this episode of Butts & Guts. She is a certified nurse practitioner in Cleveland Clinic's Depa...

A Novel Approach to Liver Transplantation

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cristiano Quintini, MD, is the Program Director and Surgical Director of Cleveland Clinic's Liver Transplantation Program. In this episode of But...

What is Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD)?

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The body’s cells need a steady supply of fuel (known as glucose) in order to properly function. Kadakkal Radhakrishnan, MD, Director of Nutrition an...

Addressing Fertility Issues and IBD

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this week's Butts & Guts to learn more about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).Tracy Hull, MD, Vice Chair of Cleveland Clinic's...

Colorectal and GI Surgery for Older Adults

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal surgeon Joshua Sommovilla, MD joins Butts & Guts to discuss common procedures performed on older adults and considerations taken to ens...

Colorectal Cancer Awareness: What to Know About Screenings

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Butts & Guts kicks off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with Patricia Ajayi-Fox, MD, a gastroenterologist in Cleveland Clinic's Digestive Di...

Innovations in Fetal Surgery Part III: Removal of a Tumor on the Heart

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Darrell Cass, MD joins Butts & Guts to discuss Cleveland Clinic's recent fetal surgery, only the 2nd of its kind in the world...

All About Cleveland Clinic's Bariatric Endoscopy Program

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Obesity is a complex chronic disease that has reached pandemic levels and requires long-term, multispecialty management. Roberto Simons-Linares, MD, D...

Innovations in Living Donor Liver Transplantation

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Typically, organs for transplantation are obtained from deceased donors. Unfortunately, there are not enough deceased donor organs available for every...

The Role of a Pharmacist in Cleveland Clinic's IBD Medical Home

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shubha Bhat, PharmD joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss Cleveland Clinic's unique inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient-centered med...

Surgical Innovations for Kidney Transplants

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this week's Butts & Guts as Hannah Kerr, MD discusses kidney transplants, a new topic for the podcast. Learn answers to common ques...

What Are Lysosomal Storage Diseases?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Angelika Erwin, MD, PhD and Rabi Hanna, MD join Butts & Guts to discuss the unique topic of lysosomal storage diseases. While rare, these diseases...

Truth or Myth: Your Nutrition Questions Answered

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins Butts & Guts for a special episode of Dr. Steele's favorite game, Truth or Myth. With the holidays coming up, l...

Patient Perspectives: Young Onset Colorectal Cancer

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Patient Perspectives series returns to Butts & Guts with Brittney, a patient of Dr. Steele's who fought young-onset colorectal cancer. Li...

Learning About Lymphovenous Bypass Surgery

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Butts & Guts continues our Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with Julie Lang, MD and Stephanie Valente, MD discussing lymphovenous bypass surge...

An Innovative, Organ Sparing Approach to Rectal Cancer

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emre Gorgun, MD joins Butts & Guts for a third time to give listeners a refresher on the differences between rectal cancer and colon cancer, as we...

Smarter Screening, Better Biopsies, and Breakthrough Treatments for Prostate Cancer

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Eric Klein, MD, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, joins th...

What to Know About Swallowing Disorders

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dysphagia (also known as difficulty swallowing) is a symptom of many different medical conditions. Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologist Alison ...

Which Colorectal Cancer Screening Method is Right for You?

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

While colonoscopy is the gold standard of colorectal cancer screenings, it's certainly not the only method to detect this disease. Cleveland Clin...

Liver Tumors and Innovative Ablation Technology

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, Cleveland Clinic was the first hospital in the world to use a recently FDA-approved ablation technology that can destroy large liver tumors. ...

Gastroparesis and the Impact of Autoimmune Diseases

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Cline, DO, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Gastroparesis Clinic, joins Butts & Guts to give a refresher on gastroparesis (partial paralys...

All About Liver Transplants

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like with other organs, the need for liver donations outweighs the supply of available donors. Cristiano Quintini, MD, Program Director and Surgical D...

Special Update: Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading cancer diagnoses for both men and women in the United States. As of May 2021, the U.S. Preventative Services T...

All About Fatty Liver Disease

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In recent years there's been a rapid increase of fatty liver disease diagnoses. Dr. Jamile Wakim-Fleming, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Fat...

Gallstones and Gallbladder Surgery

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may know someone (or maybe it's happened to you!) who has either had problems with gallstones or had their gallbladder removed. Diya Alaedeen...

Surgical Options for Pancreatic Cancer

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hard to detect, pancreatic cancer is usually not found until advanced stages which leads to increased mortality. Listen as Robert Simon, MD joins Butt...

What To Know About Organ Donation

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

April is Donate Life Month, and Butts & Guts is excited to have Charles Miller, MD, Cleveland Clinic's Enterprise Director of Transplantation...

All About Intestinal Transplants

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, lives are saved and transformed because of innovative transplant expertise. Anil Vaidya, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic's Intestinal...

Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Screening Guidelines

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Vogler, MD joins Butts & Guts to wrap up Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2021. Listen as she discusses colorectal cancer symptoms to watch...

4th Angel Mentoring Program

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 4th Angel Mentoring Program is an innovative, interactive approach to cancer support in which patients and caregivers are matched with trained vol...

Bringing Awareness to Hereditary Colorectal Cancer

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, but advances in earl...

What is a Hepatoblastoma?

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pediatric surgeon David Magnuson, MD, and oncologist Stacey Zahler, DO, join Butts & Guts to share their unique perspectives on hepatoblastomas, r...

What is Immunotherapy and How Does It Treat Colorectal Cancer?

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a rapidly evolving paradigm shift in cancer treatment, and immunotherapy has been on the leading edge. While this practice has been ...

Preserving Fertility in Children with Cancer

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With advances in pediatric cancer treatment now allowing more than 80 percent of children to survive at least five years (and hopefully many more) aft...

Updates in Bariatric Surgery

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are over, and many are thinking about losing some weight as we begin the new year. When a large amount of weight loss is being considered...

Treating Colorectal Cancer with Radiation Therapy

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Radiation therapy is a treatment that uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. Join radiation oncologist Sudha Amarnath, MD as she discusses how this therapy...

What to Know About Melanoma

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While melanoma makes up less than 2 percent of all skin cancers, it is responsible for the majority of skin cancer-related deaths. Brian Gastman, MD, ...

Breast Cancer Risk Factors & Screening: A Radiologist's Perspective

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%, a 1 in 8 chance. With a better understand...

Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment During the Coronavirus Pandemic

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As one of most common cancers among women in the United States, it's vital to receive annual breast cancer screenings and necessary treatment, ev...

All About Pediatric Liver Disease and Transplants

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Vera Hupertz joins Butts & Guts to give listeners a tour of Cleveland Clinic's Pediatric Liver Transplant Program, providing insight into...

Using Robotics in Colorectal Surgery

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are several digestive conditions where robotic surgery may be recommended and provide better outcomes and recovery times. Brad Sklow, MD joins B...

Freezing Out Pain: Innovations for Pectus Excavatum Recovery

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John DiFiore, MD returns to Butts & Guts to discuss cryoablation, a new, innovative technique that has improved patient recovery times and pain co...

Helping Patients Manage COVID-19-Induced Stress

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The impact of stress due to the Coronavirus pandemic has been substantial, even in healthy people. For those with GI disorders, this can exacerbate al...

Innovations in Fetal Surgery Part II: Treating Lung Malformations

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Darrell Cass, MD joins Butts & Guts to give an update on Cleveland Clinic's fetal surgery program, one of the few in the Unit...

What to Know About Virtual Visit Appointments

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Darrell Cass, MD joins Butts & Guts to give an update on Cleveland Clinic's fetal surgery program, one of the few in the Unit...

Young Adults and Colorectal Cancer

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal cancer diagnoses have been rapidly increasing in younger individuals, even those in their 20s and 30s. While there's no clear answer a...

Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease During the Coronavirus Pandemic

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Butts & Guts continues our COVID-19 series with Miguel Regueiro, MD returning to discuss best practices for patients to help manage their chronic ...

Exploring Diverticular Disease

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Valente, MD joins Butts & Guts as a returning guest to provide insight into diverticular disease, a common disorder in the lining of the b...

Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Coronavirus

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every day, we learn more about the symptoms of COVID-19. While the primary symptoms are fever, cough and respiratory difficulty, gastrointestinal issu...

Caring for Patients During the Coronavirus Pandemic

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. In this episode of Butts & Guts, Conor Delaney, MD - Cleveland Clinic's Chairman of the Digestive D...

Chronic Groin Pain Clinic

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic groin pain is an unfortunate potential side effect of having an inguinal hernia repair. This can often be debilitating for patients and impact...

Bringing Awareness to Liver Diseases

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Viral hepatitis. Fatty liver. Cirrhosis. At Cleveland Clinic, patients with these conditions are treated at the Mikati Center for Liver Diseases, whic...

Rectal Cancer and the Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) Procedure

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cleveland Clinic is a leading center in the United States for innovative cancer treatment methods. In this third and final episode of the 2020 Colorec...

Treating Colorectal Cancer with Chemotherapy

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In addition to surgical treatment for certain cancers, options like chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation are available based on a patient's ...

Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States, but advances in earl...

Using Behavioral Medicine to Manage Psychological Issues Caused By GI Disorders

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety and stress add complications to medical disorders that are already difficult to manage on their own. Dr. Judith Scheman joins Butts & Guts...

All About Celiac Disease

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Celiac disease is a digestive and autoimmune disorder with symptoms that include digestive problems, anemia, skin rash, joint and bone pain. Listen as...

Care For A Lifetime: Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric & Adult Colorectal Surgery Clinic

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When bowel disorders are present in childhood, young patients may eventually need an adult surgeon. Anthony DeRoss, MD, and Jeremy Lipman, MD, discuss...

Understanding and Treating Appendicitis

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Although the appendix has no known function, it can cause serious trouble if it gets inflamed. Diya Alaedeen, MD, joins Butts & Guts to discuss co...

Innovations in Endoluminal Surgery

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, more than 30,000 colon and rectal resections for non-cancerous lesions and polyps are performed nationwide. To meet the need for this growi...

Following the Low-FODMAP Diet

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Each year, more than 30,000 colon and rectal resections for non-cancerous lesions and polyps are performed nationwide. To meet the need for this growi...

What Should I Eat During The Perioperative Period?

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The perioperative period is the time before, during and after an operation. Dietitian Amanda Igel shares her recommendations on how to best manage nut...

All About Pelvic Floor Disorders

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Prolapse. Fecal incontinence. Constipation. While these issues may be uncomfortable to discuss with friends and family, listen as Sarah Vogler, MD pro...

All About Advanced Surgical Endoscopy

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Endoscopic procedures have undergone a multitude of innovations over the past several decades. Jeffrey Ponsky, MD shares the history of these surgerie...

Mammogram Screenings: What you need to know with Dr. Laura Dean

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a fact that screening mammography can help save lives. But when should you start? What type of mammography is right for you? What happens if...

What Is Bariatric Surgery and Is It Right For Me?

24 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to John Rodriguez, MD as he discusses the benefits of bariatric surgery, common barriers and misconceptions, and the criteria for bariatric sur...

Treating Cancer with Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recurring guest Dr. Michael Valente provides insight into HIPEC, an alternative and innovative method of delivering chemotherapy used to treat cancers...

Liver Transplant Procedures to Treat the Effects of Colorectal Cancer

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Colorectal cancer can affect other parts of the body, including the liver. Join recurring guest Dr. Federico Aucejo as he discusses this connection as...

Obesity Management & Stigma with Dr. Scott Butsch

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is obesity and what causes it? How is obesity treated? Join Scott Butsch, MD and get the answers to these questions and more. Plus, dive into the...

Innovations in Fetal Surgery with Dr. Darrell Cass

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the growing practice of fetal surgery from Darrell Cass, MD and how he led Cleveland Clinic's first in utero fetal surgery that repai...

Everything You Need To Know About Abdominal Pain

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Just about everybody at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Learn about the causes and symptoms, including those that you shouldn&apo...

All About Laparoscopic Liver Resection

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join expert Choon Hyuck Kwon, MD, PhD as he dives into the use of laparoscopic liver resection. In what cases is a liver resection required? What type...

Understanding Pectus Excavatum & Carinatum

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join experts Anthony DeRoss, MD and John DiFiore, MD as they explain the difference between pectus excavatum and carinatum, symptoms, diagnosis, and w...

Long-Term Side Effects of Cancer Treatment

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join radiation oncologist Sudha Amarnath, MD, as she discusses the different treatment options for cancer and specifically radiation therapy. Learn wh...

Pancreatitis Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More

21 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. Join returning guest, Prabhleen Chahal, MD, as she describes the role of the pancreas, when to see a doc...

Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Holly Pederson, MD, as she explores the increasing popularity of home kits for genetic testing and specifically for genetic mutations associated ...

Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Chad Michener

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How common is ovarian cancer and how do symptoms typically present? What are the risk factors? How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated? Join Chad ...

Understanding the Role of Diet on Medical Conditions and the Gut Microbiome

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, as she discusses the link between diet and many medical conditions, the composition of the gut microbiome and ways to maint...

Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Matthew Walsh

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What are the risk factors of pancreatic cancer and how is it diagnosed? Join Matthew Walsh, MD, as he discusses the common symptoms, treatments, and s...

Psychosocial Impact of Colorectal Cancer and Other Colon Disorders

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the role of a clinical psychologist and the benefits of seeking care with one? Join Karen Hurley, PhD, as she discusses psychology as it relat...

IBD Patient-Centered Medical Home Delivers Integrated Multidisciplinary Care

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Managing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging due to the complex nature of the disease. Listen to learn how an integrated...

Understanding Abdominal Wall Hernias and Options for Reconstruction

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

: Join surgeon, Ajita Prahbu, MD, as she discusses hernia symptoms, severity, and when to seek medical attention. Plus, learn about larger and more co...

Understanding the Use of Advanced Gastrointestinal Interventional Endoscopy

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Prabhleen Chahal, gastroenterologist and leading advanced endoscopy expert, discusses the increasing prevalence of minimally invasive procedures used ...

All About Liver Cancer with Dr. Federico Aucejo

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is liver cancer and what typically causes it? What treatment options are available and what is on the forefront of liver cancer treatment today? ...

All About Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Dr. Christine Lee

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD, explains what irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is and how common it is compared with other disorders affecting the...

Understanding Anal Fistulas with Dr. David Liska

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join colorectal surgeon David Liska, MD, for a discussion of anal fistulas and infections around the anus. Learn how they’re diagnosed, the differen...

Early Stage Breast Cancer: Exploring Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) with Dr. Stephanie Valente

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is DCIS and what role does a mammogram play in diagnosing it? Learn more about this form of early stage breast, including common myths and miscon...

How Is Rectal Cancer Care Being Improved by New National Standards?

25 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Research proves a multidisciplinary team approach to rectal cancer care provides better patient outcomes. Steven Wexner, MD, Director of the Digestive...

Understanding Pelvic Floor Disorders with Dr. Massarat Zutshi

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is the pelvic floor and what group of conditions are classified as pelvic floor dysfunctions? What causes pelvic floor disorders and is there any...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Diease (GERD) and Barrett's Esophagus with Dr. Prashanthi Thota

28 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) exactly – and what tends to cause it? Join gastroenterology specialist Prashanthi Thota, MD, as she ...

Exploring the Growing Trend of Colon Cancer in Young Patients with Dr. Matthew Kalady

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Kalady, MD, examines the increasing trend toward colon cancer in young patients, emphasizes the importance of understanding your family histor...

Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing with Coleen Potts, BSN, RN, CWOCN

31 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Coleen Potts, a Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) nurse, shares her own story, discussing how she was inspired to pursue a career in WOC nursing. Plu...

Crohn’s Disease with Dr. Stefan Holubar

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is Crohn’s disease and who’s at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Stefan Holubar, MD, provides all you need to know ― from diagnos...

Perianal Crohn’s Disease with Dr. Luca Stocchi

03 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is perianal Crohn’s disease exactly – and how does it differ from Crohn’s disease? Colorectal surgeon Luca Stocchi, MD, provides all you ne...

Exploring Gastroparesis with Dr. Michael Cline

19 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Exploring Gastroparesis with Dr. Michael Cline by Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Understanding Ulcerative Colitis with Dr. Jeremy Lipman

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What's ulcerative colitis and who's at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Jeremy Lipman, MD, discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treat...

Everything You Need to Know About Hemorrhoids with Dr. Michael Valente

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join colorectal surgeon Michael Valente, MD, for a candid discussion of what hemorrhoids are, how they develop and the best ways to treat them. Plus, ...

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery With Dr. Conor Delaney

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens before, during and after surgery affects a patient’s outcome. Learn about proven strategies that make positive impacts from Conor Delan...

What You Can Do To Catch Colon Cancer Early

05 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James Church, MD, a leading colon polyp expert, explains colon polyps, from the different types to what symptoms you may (or may not) have. Plus, he e...