Martin Brand Students of Surgery

Students of Surgery

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.
English South Africa Natural Sciences · Education
48 Episodes
20 – 40

Paediatric surgery Neonatal surgical jaundice

Physiological jaundice occurs in first week of life and is very common Pathological jaundice presents on day 1 of life, is prolonged (lasts after 14 days of life).
Season 1 / Episode 0 15 min

Paediatric surgery Constipation

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.
Season 1 / Episode 0 42 min

Paediatric surgery Diaphragmatic hernias

Defects in the diaphargm are most commonly either Bochdalek or Morgagni hernias, each with it's own unique presentation, assocaitions and complications.
Season 1 / Episode 0 10 min

Paediatric surgery Gastro-intestinal bleeding

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.
Season 1 / Episode 0 35 min

Vascular surgery Chronic venous insufficiency

Chronic venous hypertension caused by reflux, obstruction or calf muscle pump failure commonly results in a spectrum of clinical manifestations and is major cause of morbidity and increased health care costs. Clinical signs range from small, superficial telangiectasia through to large chronic debilitating venous ulcers.
Season 1 / Episode 0 9 min

Upper GIT Oesophageal cancer

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.
Season 1 / Episode 0 24 min

HPB Infective liver lesions

There are three common infective liver lesions: pyogenic abscess, hydatid disease and amoebic abscesses. In this podcats they are differentiated by their clinical presentation, diagnostic features and management.
Season 1 / Episode 0 17 min

Upper GIT Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Reflux of gastric juices from stomach into esophagus occasional occurs in normal human beings. When this reflux increases in frequency and volume causing troublesome symptoms and/or damage to esophageal mucosa it is then regarded as pathological and called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Season 1 / Episode 0 14 min

HPB Benign solid liver lesions

Benign liver lesions are common. The diagnosis is made by imaging and not by biopsy. However if the diagnosis is unclear after adequate imaging (U/S and CT and MRI with contrast) then the decision to do a biopsy should be made by a HPB surgeon. The biopsy would then be…
Season 1 / Episode 0 11 min

Trauma surgery Lightning and lightning associated injuries

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…
Season 1 / Episode 31 18 min

Trauma surgery Electropathology- the pathology of electricity

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…
Season 1 / Episode 32 13 min

Internship training: how to conduct yourself as a doctor

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.
Season 1 / Episode 33 10 min

Informed consent and other medicolegal principles

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.
Season 1 / Episode 34 28 min

Trauma surgery Approach to the trauma patient

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…
Season 1 / Episode 35 23 min

HPB Primary liver cancers

In this episode Dr Hendri Pretorius tells us about primary liver cancers, focusing on hepatocellular cancer.
Season 1 / Episode 38 13 min

HPB Portal hypertension

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…
Season 1 / Episode 39 20 min

HPB Metastatic liver lesions

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.
Season 1 / Episode 40 12 min
20 – 40