First Incision

Amanda Nikolic
  • 4.9 (49)
  • MEDICINE
  • UPDATED TWICE MONTHLY
First Incision

A podcast about preparing for the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. Each year, Australian and New Zealand surgical trainees sit this exam in order to gain a 'fellowship' in General Surgery. This podcast follows one trainee doctor on her journey towards FRACS (Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons). The series correspond to the different modules from the surgical curriculum. Series 1-Breast Surgery, 2-Exam Specific Episodes; 3-Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery; 4-Colorectal Surgery; 5-Hepatobiliary Surgery; 6-Endocrine Surgery; 7-Trauma; 8-Skin and Soft Tissue; 9-Vascular; 10-Anatomy (Limb); 11-Surgical Oncology; 12-Critically Ill Surgical Patient

  1. 2 APR

    Guest Episode on Chest Trauma with James McKay

    This episode covers the topic of chest trauma, with the James Mckay, an incredible general surgeon, trauma surgeon, and dual trained intensive care physician.Topics covered include:- rib fractures- flail chest- blunt cardiac injury- chest drains- resuscitative thoracotomyAnd more! DisclaimerThe information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam.This information is not to be considered to include any recommendatio...

    39 min

  2. 7 MAR

    Guest Episode on Familial Cancer Syndromes with Chris Wakeman

    This guest episode with colorectal surgeon Chris Wakeman focuses on the common familial cancer syndromes. For each we go through diagnosis, genetics, surveillance, management, decision making and more. Topics include:- Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP)- Lynch Syndrome- Serrated Polyposis Syndrome- OligopolyposisHere are some resources Dr Wakeman suggested might be helpful when covering this topic:Lynch syndrome - InSiGHT (insight-group.org) Adenomatous polyposis syndromes - InSiGHT (i...

    34 min

  3. 21 FEB

    Guest Episode on Malignant Colorectal Polyps with Henry Drysdale

    This episode is the first part of a series that has been produced in collaboration with the Australian and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS). It has come out of work prepared for the Colorectal Fellow's Training Weekend held in Adelaide in August 2023.Henry Drysdale won the Phillip Douglas Prize for his presentation on malignant colorectal polyps and is our guest for this episode.We cover:- definition- endoscopic features correlated with malignant polyps ...

    38 min

  4. 15 FEB

    Guest Episode on Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer with Simon Richards

    For this guest episode we are joined by Dr Simon Richards, as colorectal surgeon from Christchurch New Zealand.This episode is a masterclass in Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) for Rectal Cancer. We cover:- the traditional paradigm of rectal cancer management and how it's progressed to where we are now- what is TNT- what is 'watch and wait' and 'organ preservation'- the main three trials you need to know!- some cases and why you might consider different approaches for different patientsAND MOR...

    45 min

  5. 7 FEB

    Guest Episode on Bariatric Surgery with Carla Gillespie

    On this guest episode we are joined by Dr Carla Gillespie, an UGI, bariatric and general surgeon from Sydney to cover the topic of bariatric surgery.We cover:- pathophysiology- types of operations- considerations when deciding what operation- complications - immediate and late- how to remove a lap band- and some general exam and career advice!DisclaimerThe information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam.This information is not ...

    49 min

  6. 22 JAN

    Intestinal Failure

    From the vault (courtesy of Tara who found it).This episode covers the topic of intestinal failure. It includes:- definition- classification- pathophysiology- prevention- the three phases- intestinal adaptation- management- complications (short and long term)DisclaimerThe information in this podcast is intended as a revision aid for the purposes of the General Surgery Fellowship Exam.This information is not to be considered to include any recommendations or medical advice by the author or pub...

    29 min

  7. 23/12/2023

    Guest Episode on Fellowship with Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton

    In this week's 'Christmas Special' episode I am joined by Ashwini Pondicherry and Jamie Crichton to reflect on our first year of fellowship.We discuss some of the good things about this transition, but also some of the more difficult and formative aspects and how we negotiated them.The step from registrar to fellow/consultant is a HUGE one and we hope that by talking about some of these topics it will make it slightly easier for you.We also discuss the application processes for ANZHPBA, Breas...

    59 min

  8. 22/11/2023

    Breast Cancer Cases - Guest Episode with Ashwini Pondicherry

    Our first episode back (in a while - sorry!) is an incredible guest episode that is worth the wait. We talk through a series of breast cancer cases with Ashwini Pondicherry, the current breast fellow at Christchurch hospital, to cover a wide range of topics in breast cancer. This includes some updates from the original breast cancer episodes (which were published over 2 years ago now).This episode not only covers content, but is presented in long viva style taking you through a number of case...

    45 min
See All (119)

4.9
out of 5
49 Ratings

About

A podcast about preparing for the General Surgery Fellowship Exam. Each year, Australian and New Zealand surgical trainees sit this exam in order to gain a 'fellowship' in General Surgery. This podcast follows one trainee doctor on her journey towards FRACS (Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons). The series correspond to the different modules from the surgical curriculum. Series 1-Breast Surgery, 2-Exam Specific Episodes; 3-Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery; 4-Colorectal Surgery; 5-Hepatobiliary Surgery; 6-Endocrine Surgery; 7-Trauma; 8-Skin and Soft Tissue; 9-Vascular; 10-Anatomy (Limb); 11-Surgical Oncology; 12-Critically Ill Surgical Patient

Information

  • Creator
    Amanda Nikolic
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 First Incision
  • Show Website
    First Incision

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign-in or sign-up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada