Students of Surgery

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An overview of surgical topics aimed at medical students coming to their clinical surgery rotations, as well as refreshers for early career medical doctors working in surgical departments. These podcasts provide core knowledge of topics, providing a platform to commence deeper learning.

Martin Brand


    • Aug 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES
    • 1 SEASONS


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    Arterial blood bases, the basics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 18:49


    In this episode Bryce Svensson discusses blood gases, arterial and venous, with Prof Martin Brand. When to use them, how to interpret them and some tricks to detemine a patient's metabolic physiological state.

    Arterial blood bases, the basics.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 18:49


    In this episode Bryce Svensson discusses blood gases, arterial and venous, with Prof Martin Brand. When to use them, how to interpret them and some tricks to detemine a patient's metabolic physiological state.

    General Surgery: Common tumour markers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 15:30


    In this episode Annemie Steyn and Nicollete Kock find out about commonly used tumour markers in general surgery. From CEA, CA19-9 to AFP, calcitonin, and chromogranin Prof Brand gives a broad overview of when and how we should use these tumour markers. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    General Surgery: Common tumour markers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 15:30


    In this episode Annemie Steyn and Nicollete Kock find out about commonly used tumour markers in general surgery. From CEA, CA19-9 to AFP, calcitonin, and chromogranin Prof Brand gives a broad overview of when and how we should use these tumour markers.

    HPB: Obstructive jaundice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 9:03


    In this episode we discuss the basics of obstructive (or surgical) jaundice with Dr Hendri Pretorius. The presentation theory, red flags and investigations. For an approacch to a patint with obstructive jaundice listen to the podcast linked below from the What's wrong with that patient? series. An approach to a patient with obstructive jaundice · Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    HPB: Obstructive jaundice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 9:03


    In this episode we discuss the basics of obstructive (or surgical) jaundice with Dr Hendri Pretorius. The presentation theory, red flags and investigations. For an approacch to a patint with obstructive jaundice listen to the podcast linked below from the What's wrong with that patient? series. An approach to a patient with obstructive jaundice

    Vascular Surgery: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 13:09


    In this episode we discuss with Dr Sherwyn Morrison abdominal aortic aneurysms, from risk factors to types, their presentation and an overview of management. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Vascular Surgery: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 13:09


    In this episode we discuss with Dr Sherwyn Morrison abdominal aortic aneurysms, from risk factors to types, their presentation and an overview of management.

    Routine blood tests in general surgery-when to do them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 14:41


    In this episode Bryce Svensson interviews Prof Brand to find out what are 'routine blood tests' used in general surgery. Specifically they talk about the full blood count, urea and electrolytes, C-reactive protein and procalcitonin. Their indications and interpretation. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Routine blood tests in general surgery-when to do them

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 14:41


    In this episode Bryce Svensson interviews Prof Brand to find out what are 'routine blood tests' used in general surgery. Specifically they talk about the full blood count, urea and electrolytes, C-reactive protein and procalcitonin. Their indications and interpretation.

    Plastic surgery: Melanomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 16:37


    In this podcast we will cover the basics of melanomas which all general practcioners should know about with Mayuri Ramnarain. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Plastic surgery: Melanomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 16:37


    In this podcast we will cover the basics of melanomas which all general practcioners should know about with Mayuri Ramnarain.

    HPB Metastatic liver lesions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 12:55


    Liver metastases are very common. With modern liver resection techniques and chemotherapy agents we are able to offer these patients treatment that may significantly lengthen their overall survival. In thjis podcast we dicuss metastatic liver lesions with Dr Hendri Pretorius. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    HPB Metastatic liver lesions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 12:55


    Liver metastases are very common. With modern liver resection techniques and chemotherapy agents we are able to offer these patients treatment that may significantly lengthen their overall survival. In thjis podcast we dicuss metastatic liver lesions with Dr Hendri Pretorius.

    HPB Portal hypertension

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 20:14


    The normal blood pressure in the portal venous circulation is 3-5mmHg, portal hypertension is diagnosed once the pressure is greater than 6mm Hg. Varices start developing with a pressure greater than 8mmHg, and may bleed with pressures greater than 12mmHg. In this podcast we discuss portal hypertension with Dr Hendri Pretorius including with a clinical case scenario and the management thereof. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    HPB Portal hypertension

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 20:14


    The normal blood pressure in the portal venous circulation is 3-5mmHg, portal hypertension is diagnosed once the pressure is greater than 6mm Hg. Varices start developing with a pressure greater than 8mmHg, and may bleed with pressures greater than 12mmHg. In this podcast we discuss portal hypertension with Dr Hendri Pretorius including with a clinical case scenario and the management thereof.

    HPB Primary liver cancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 13:40


    In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    HPB Primary liver cancers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 13:40


    In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer.

    HPB Gallstones and their complications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 24:10


    In this podcast we discuss the types and pathogenesis of gallstones as well as their complications with Dr Hendri Pretorius. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    HPB Gallstones and their complications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 24:10


    In this podcast we discuss the types and pathogenesis of gallstones as well as their complications with Dr Hendri Pretorius.

    Trauma Surgery Radiology investigations in the resusitation room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 24:11


    In this podcast we discuss the indications of x-rays, eFAST, CT scans, contrast studies and other investigations. Attached to the podcast is a PDF with links to additional resources. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Additional material Radiology in the trauma resuscitation room.pdf — PDF (31.1 KB)

    Trauma Surgery Radiology investigations in the resusitation room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 24:11


    In this podcast we discuss the indications of x-rays, eFAST, CT scans, contrast studies and other investigations. Attached to the podcast is a PDF with links to additional resources. Additional material Radiology in the trauma resuscitation room.pdf — PDF (31.1 KB)

    Trauma surgery Approach to the trauma patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 23:09


    Using ATLS principles, trauma surgeon Dr Barbaro Monzon, discusses the approach to a trauma patient in the emergency room. The primary, secondary and tertiary surveys are dealt with. Attached to the podcast is a summary sheet which includes links to useful free online claculators ect.. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Additional content Approach to Trauma Patient podcast.pdf — PDF (54.8 KB)

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    Trauma surgery Approach to the trauma patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 23:09


    Using ATLS principles, trauma surgeon Dr Barbaro Monzon, discusses the approach to a trauma patient in the emergency room. The primary, secondary and tertiary surveys are dealt with. Attached to the podcast is a summary sheet which includes links to useful free online claculators ect.. Additional content Approach to Trauma Patient podcast.pdf — PDF (54.8 KB)

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    Informed consent and other medicolegal principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 28:15


    We discuss informed consent, who can give consent and various ethical principles with Mr Jerry Mayaba, an attorney specialising in medicolegal litigation with MacRoberts Attorneys. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published douments relevant to consent and ethical medical practice. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · The Children's Act explained.pdf — PDF (812.8 KB) · HPCSA Ethical guidelines for good practice in the health care professions.pdf — PDF (6.3 MB)

    Informed consent and other medicolegal principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 28:15


    We discuss informed consent, who can give consent and various ethical principles with Mr Jerry Mayaba, an attorney specialising in medicolegal litigation with MacRoberts Attorneys. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published douments relevant to consent and ethical medical practice. The Children's Act explained.pdf — PDF (812.8 KB) · HPCSA Ethical guidelines for good practice in the health care professions.pdf — PDF (6.3 MB)

    Internship training: how to conduct yourself as a doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 10:03


    In this podcast we discuss HPCSA internship training requirements with Mr Jerry Mayaba, attorney for MacRobert's Attorney's, and what is required for an intern doctor to be successfully signed off as an independent practicioner. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published documents relevant to Internship. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · HPCSA Core Competancies for Internship.pdf — PDF (386.5 KB) · HPCSA Guidelines for Internship Training.pdf — PDF (1.2 MB)

    Internship training: how to conduct yourself as a doctor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 10:03


    In this podcast we discuss HPCSA internship training requirements with Mr Jerry Mayaba, attorney for MacRobert's Attorney's, and what is required for an intern doctor to be successfully signed off as an independent practicioner. Attached to the podcast are various HPCSA published documents relevant to Internship. HPCSA Core Competancies for Internship.pdf — PDF (386.5 KB) · HPCSA Guidelines for Internship Training.pdf — PDF (1.2 MB)

    Trauma surgery Electropathology- the pathology of electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 13:48


    Join Martin Brand as he interviews electricity guru, Professor Ryan Blumenthal, Forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Professor Blumenthal has a deep interest in electricity and how it casues trauma, from your kitchen kettle to high voltage power lines, many of the myths of electricity are debunked in this episode. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Trauma surgery Electropathology- the pathology of electricity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 13:48


    Join Martin Brand as he interviews electricity guru, Professor Ryan Blumenthal, Forensic pathologist at the University of Pretoria. Professor Blumenthal has a deep interest in electricity and how it casues trauma, from your kitchen kettle to high voltage power lines, many of the myths of electricity are debunked in this episode.

    Trauma surgery Lightning and lightning associated injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 18:12


    In this episode Professor Martin Brand interviews Professor Ryan Blumenthal, senior specialist forensic pathologist and associate professor at the University of Pretoria's Department of Forensic Medicine. His chief field of interest is the pathology of trauma of lightning. His book 'Autopsy - Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist from Africa' (Jonathan Ball Publishers) launched August 2020 and became a non-fiction best-seller in South Africa and his eight-part documentary “Lightning Pathologist” aired 9 November 2020 to 20 November 2020, and was viewed by over 2.2 million people. In this podcast Professor Blumenthal explains how ligntning causes injuries and dispels several myths of this not uncommon cause of trauma in South Africa. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Trauma surgery Lightning and lightning associated injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 18:12


    In this episode Professor Martin Brand interviews Professor Ryan Blumenthal, senior specialist forensic pathologist and associate professor at the University of Pretoria's Department of Forensic Medicine. His chief field of interest is the pathology of trauma of lightning. His book 'Autopsy - Life in the trenches with a forensic pathologist from Africa' (Jonathan Ball Publishers) launched August 2020 and became a non-fiction best-seller in South Africa and his eight-part documentary “Lightning Pathologist” aired 9 November 2020 to 20 November 2020, and was viewed by over 2.2 million people. In this podcast Professor Blumenthal explains how ligntning causes injuries and dispels several myths of this not uncommon cause of trauma in South Africa.

    Upper GIT Oesophageal cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 24:15


    Oesophageal cancer is not an uncommon cause of dysphagia or odonophagia in a general surgery practice. In this podcast we give an overview of the two most common types of oesophageal cancer, their presentation, investigation and management. Oesophageal cancer podcast overview.pdf — PDF (88.4 KB)

    Upper GIT Oesophageal cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 24:15


    Oesophageal cancer is not an uncommon cause of dysphagia or odonophagia in a general surgery practice. In this podcast we give an overview of the two most common types of oesophageal cancer, their presentation, investigation and management. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Oesophageal cancer podcast overview.pdf — PDF (88.4 KB)

    Paediatric surgery Transfer of the neonate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 10:12


    An overview of surgical topics aimed at medical students coming to their clinical surgery rotations, as well as refreshers for early career medical doctors working in surgical departments. These podcasts provide core knowledge of topics, providing a platform to commence deeper learning. Optimising neonatal transfer. AC Fenton et al. 2004 · Transfer of the neonate lecture notes.pdf — PDF (41.1 KB)

    Paediatric surgery Transfer of the neonate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 10:12


    Successfully transfering an ill neonate from a peripheral hospital to a center where paeditric surgeons and paediatricians can care for the patient inlcudes a well planned and thorough process. In this episode we discuss what is needed for this kind of patient transfer. Optimising neonatal transfer. AC Fenton et al. 2004 · Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Transfer of the neonate lecture notes.pdf — PDF (41.1 KB)

    Lower GIT Colorectal cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 37:13


    Colorectal cancer and it's complications will be a common condition managed by anyone treating surgical emergencies as well as working in general surgery departments. In this podcast we discuss these cancers, their presentations and the management thereof. Colorectal cancer lecture notes.pdf — PDF (168.2 KB)

    Lower GIT Colorectal cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 37:13


    Colorectal cancer and it's complications will be a common condition managed by anyone treating surgical emergencies as well as working in general surgery departments. In this podcast we discuss these cancers, their presentations and the management thereof. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Colorectal cancer lecture notes.pdf — PDF (168.2 KB)

    General Surgery HIV associated malignancies for the general surgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 7:57


    There are cancers rarely seen in the general population, but are common in HIV positive patients, such as Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkins lymphoma. In this podcast we give an overview of the more common HIV associated malignancies that a general surgeon may be faced with.

    General Surgery HIV associated malignancies for the general surgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 7:57


    There are cancers rarely seen in the general population, but are common in HIV positive patients, such as Kaposi sarcoma and non-Hodgkins lymphoma. In this podcast we give an overview of the more common HIV associated malignancies that a general surgeon may be faced with. Stanleur Capital-Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    General Surgery The spleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 15:43


    The most common indication for spleen surgery is trauma. In the absence of trauma, spleen surgery is relatively rare and seldomly required. When indicated it may be curative and lifesaving. In this podcast we discuss elective, non-trauma general surgical aspects of the spleen. The spleen lecture notes.pdf — PDF (128.2 KB)

    General Surgery The spleen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 15:43


    The most common indication for spleen surgery is trauma. In the absence of trauma, spleen surgery is relatively rare and seldomly required. When indicated it may be curative and lifesaving. In this podcast we discuss elective, non-trauma general surgical aspects of the spleen. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions · The spleen lecture notes.pdf — PDF (128.2 KB)

    General Surgery Daily approach to a ward patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 12:11


    Having a systematic reproducible routine of assessing a surgical ward patient during your daily ward rounds is essential, ensuring that they are improving, picking up signs early that something may be going wrong. In this podcast we discuss how to go about this essential component of your clinical practice. Approach to a ward patient .pdf — PDF (51.1 KB)

    General Surgery Daily approach to a ward patient

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 12:11


    Having a systematic reproducible routine of assessing a surgical ward patient during your daily ward rounds is essential, ensuring that they are improving, picking up signs early that something may be going wrong. In this podcast we discuss how to go about this essential component of your clinical practice. Stanleur Capital-Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Approach to a ward patient .pdf — PDF (51.1 KB)

    Paediatric surgery Bowel obstruction beyond the neonatal period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 20:42


    In this podcast we discuss causes and the management of bowel obstruction once the baby is older than 28 days of age.

    Paediatric surgery Bowel obstruction beyond the neonatal period

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 20:42


    In this podcast we discuss causes and the management of bowel obstruction once the baby is older than 28 days of age. Stanleur Capital: Medical practice and personal financial solutions

    Paediatric surgery Constipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 42:20


    Constipation and faecal incontinence is common and has a good prognosis if treated appropriately. An assessment of a child with constipation is primarily through a careful history and clinical examination and rarely abdominal x-rays are required to determine the cause of the constipation. Constipation and Fecal incontinence in Children.pdf — PDF (100.6 KB)

    Paediatric surgery Constipation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 42:20


    Constipation and faecal incontinence is common and has a good prognosis if treated appropriately. An assessment of a child with constipation is primarily through a careful history and clinical examination and rarely abdominal x-rays are required to determine the cause of the constipation. Stanleur Capital-Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Constipation and Fecal incontinence in Children.pdf — PDF (100.6 KB)

    Paediatric surgery Anorectal malformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 12:28


    Anorectal malformation does not only refer to an imperforate anus, but is a spectrum of abnormalities of rectum/ anus possible. It is also associated with other congenital abnormalities known by the mnenomonic 'VACTERL'. Anorectal malformation .pdf — PDF (59.2 KB)

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    Paediatric surgery Anorectal malformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 12:28


    Anorectal malformation does not only refer to an imperforate anus, but is a spectrum of abnormalities of rectum/ anus possible. It is also associated with other congenital abnormalities known by the mnenomonic 'VACTERL'. Stanleur Capital-Medical practice and personal financial solutions · Anorectal malformation .pdf — PDF (59.2 KB)

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    Paediatric surgery Gastro-intestinal bleeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 35:00


    Even a small amount of blood appears large and can be alarming for parents and doctor. It is usually self-limiting and seldom life threatening. A careful history and physical examination is important to determine the most likely cause and severity of the bleed. Gastro-intestinal bleeding in children.pdf — PDF (92.6 KB)

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