First Incision
Episodes
Guest Episode on Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer with Mary Ann Johnson
27 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk with Mary Ann Johnson, an upper gastrointestinal surgeon, about oesophageal and gastric cancer. Topics covered include- ...
Oesophageal Cancer
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces us to oesophageal (or esophageal for our North American friends) cancer. We take a look at both adenocarcinoma and SCC in more...
Gastric Cancer
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we discuss gastric cancer. Everything from workup, to risk factors, pathophysiology, and various treatments. This bigger picture ep...
Deliberate Exam Practice with Alex Craven
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Alex Craven takes myself and Dr Steven Kunz (SET trainee) through specific exercises and techniques focussed on deliberate practic...
Barrett's Oesophagus, Eosinophilic Oesophagitis and Oesophageal Strictures
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, disorders of the oesophagus (or esophagus for those Northern American listeners) takes centre stage.We talk about Barrett' Oesop...
Oesophageal Motility Disorders
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode explores oesophageal motility disorders.We are covering the topics of:- Achalasia- Hypertensive lower oesophageal sphincter- ...
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD), Hiatus Hernia and Gastric Volvulus
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week for our first deep dive into upper gastrointestinal surgery and the oesophagogastric module.Everything you ever wanted to know and m...
Oesophageal and Gastric Anatomy and Embryology
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a new topic on First Incision! We are going to tackle the massive topic of Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.To kick it off, lets ease into...
VIVA Exam Preparation with Alex Craven
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The is the second episode in our series on preparing for, and sitting the fellowship exam.Dr Alex Craven tells us everything we need to know about the...
Written Exam Tips with Alex Craven
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first in our series on preparing for, and sitting the fellowship exam.In this first of two episodes with Dr Alex Craven, he tells us everything we...
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks' episode explores everything you need to know about the subtypes, classification, workup and management of Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (D...
Special populations in Breast Cancer
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us today for a discussion about special populations in breast cancer.This includes:- pregnancy associated breast cancer- considering fertility in...
Guest Episode on Breast Surgery and Operative Vivas with Caroline Baker
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Baker is the director of Breast Surgery at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. She has taken the time to talk about operative breast s...
Male Breast Diseases
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our lucky number SEVEN episode this week we talk about male breast diseases, including:- gynaecomastia: the various causes, who to workup, and how...
Nipple Discharge, Breast Infections and Galactoceles
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers everything you need to know about three high-yield breast topics.- Nipple Discharge- Breast Infections- GalactoceleReference:https...
Guest Episode on Breast Cancer with Jocelyn Lippey
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This guest episode with Dr Jocelyn Lippey answers all of the questions we had about breast cancer, as well as covers some practical tips for preparing...
Early Breast Cancer - Treatment
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about the treatment of early breast cancer.This episode covers:- the importance of the MDT in breast cancer treatment- surgery- what t...
Early Breast Cancer - An Introduction
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're staying with the theme of 'Breast Pathology' with an introduction to Early Breast Cancer. We cover the epidemiology, pr...
Benign Breast Diseases
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing the 'breast' module from the general surgical curriculum, this episode takes a deep dive into benign breast diseases. We talk abo...
Breast Anatomy and Embryology
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're kicking off our study with the 'breast' module from the general surgical curriculum. Our first episode gives us an introduction t...