Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast

WashU Medicine Department of Surgery
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The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast provides quick access to essential surgical knowledge for busy trainees, surgeons and students. You’ll get clear guidance on surgical decision-making, procedures and diseases, presented by expert faculty and residents from the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine. This podcast is designed as a companion to the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. 

  1. FEB 6

    Esophagus: Part 1 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let’s talk disorders of the esophagus — Join general surgery resident Dr. Adam Liebendorfer for a discussion with expert thoracic surgeon, Dr. Bryan Meyers. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery will focus on management of common disorders of the esophagus and serves as an additional companion to Chapter 13 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery podcast, Dr. Bryan Meyers provides insights into the management of dysphagia, hiatal hernia, and esophageal reflux disease. The discussion encompasses diagnostic strategies and surgical interventions, including the POEM* procedure. Tune in for valuable insights in a comprehensive guide for understanding the complexities of esophageal surgery. Guest Host:   Adam Liebendorfer, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine. Guest:  Bryan Meyers, MD, MPH – Dr. Bryan Meyers is the Patrick and Joy Williamson Professor of Surgery, specializing in lung and esophageal cancer, lung transplantation, and general thoracic surgery at WashU Medicine. He has expertise in minimally invasive approaches, including robotic surgery.  Notes: *POEM: Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Schatzki ring: Benign ring of tissue in the lower esophagus that can lead to dysphagia, often associated with hiatal hernias and chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    22 min

  2. JAN 23

    Cerebrovascular Disease - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let's talk cerebrovascular conditions - Join vascular surgery resident Dr. Ryan Wahidi for a discussion with expert vascular surgeon, Dr. Mohamed Zayed. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on diseases affecting the blood supply to the brain and serves as an additional companion to Chapter 34 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery podcast, Dr. Mohamed Zayed provides comprehensive insights into the management of cerebrovascular disease with a specific focus on carotid artery stenosis. The discussion encompasses the evaluation and treatment of carotid artery stenosis. Tune in for valuable insights into optimal patient care and recent advances in the field. Guest Host:  Ryan Wahidi, MD - Vascular surgery resident at WashU Medicine. Guest:  Mohamed Zayed, MD, PhD, is a distinguished professor of surgery, radiology, molecular and cellular biology, and biomedical engineering and the Chief of the Division of Surgical Sciences at WashU Medicine. He is a leading expert on the management of cerebrovascular disease, particularly carotid artery stenosis. Dr. Zayed is the Director of Vascular Research as well as CVISE (CardioVascular Research Innovation in Surgery and Engineering) Center at WashU.  Notes/Citations: CVISE: CardioVascular Research Innovation in Surgery and Engineering Center at WashU https://cvise.wustl.edu/ TCAR: Trans Carotid Artery Revascularization B-mode (Brightness mode) added to Doppler is an ultrasound technique that combines standard grayscale imaging (highlighting anatomy) with flow analysis (Doppler) to visualize both structure and movement, like blood flow in vessels, in one real-time image NASCET: North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial; N Engl J Med. 1998;339(20). https://bit.ly/49IQHgJ and North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial Collaborators; N Engl J Med. 1991;325(7). https://bit.ly/4qzCl9O ACAS: Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study; JAMA. 1995;273(18). https://bit.ly/4qyrxc5 ROADSTER: Reverse Flow Used During Carotid Artery Stenting Procedure trial; J Vasc Surg. 2015;62(5). https://bit.ly/3LrldUx CREST: Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy vs. Stenting Trial; N Engl J Med. 2010;363(1). https://bit.ly/45Vicm9 ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    29 min

  3. JAN 12

    Colon and Rectum: Part 2 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let's talk colorectal conditions—Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert colorectal surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery focuses on diseases of the colon and rectum, serving as a companion to Chapter 23 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Steven Hunt, Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the management of colorectal malignancy. Key topics include the importance of reviewing endoscopy and pathology reports, performing staging workups, making clinical decisions based on imaging, and criteria for various surgical procedures, such as transanal minimally invasive surgery. They also discuss the importance of neoadjuvant therapy and surveillance for patients with rectal adenocarcinoma. Tune in for an insightful overview of colorectal cancer management. Guest Host: Jorge Zárate Rodriguez, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine. Guest: Steven Hunt, MD – Dr. Hunt specializes in colorectal disorders, with research interests in the treatment of rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He serves as the surgical director at the Center for Advanced Medicine-South County and contributes to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for Colon and Rectal Cancer. He has been recognized with the Jeffrey F. Moley Mentorship Award for his efforts in surgical education of general surgery residents at WashU Medicine. Show Notes/Citations: Understood during this podcast is that a cancer- and symptom-focused history and physical are part of the routine evaluation of all cancer patients, including family history of cancer to understand the patient’s risk for hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes that might impact surgical and non-operative treatment recommendations. Additionally, tumor and patient assessment for immunotherapy candidacy should be included given treatment implications. NCCN Guidelines: Colon cancer: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=1&id=1428Rectal cancer: https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/guidelines-detail?category=1&id=1461NCCN: National Comprehensive Cancer Network; TEM: Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery; TNT: total neoadjuvant therapy; sm level: submucosal cancer invasion level. Haggitt Classification of Malignant Polyps (see Table 23.3): Level | Description 0     Noninvasive, high-grade dysplasia I      Invasive cancer in head of pedunculated polyp II     Invasive cancer in neck of pedunculated polyp III    Invasive cancer in stalk of pedunculated polyp IV    Invasive cancer in base of pedunculated polyp; all sessile polyps (see Kudo classification based on sm level, Table 23.4) ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    28 min

  4. 12/26/2025

    Colon and Rectum: Part 1 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let’s talk colorectal conditions—Join general surgery resident Dr. Jorge Zárate Rodriguez for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. Steven Hunt, whose broad expertise covers the breadth of colon and rectal surgery. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery will focus on benign diseases of the colon and rectum and serves as a companion to Chapter 23 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.  In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery podcast, Dr. Steven Hunt, Professor of Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the management of colorectal issues with a focus on benign diseases. Key topics include diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for diverticulitis, colonic inflammatory bowel disease, and acute colonic ischemia. Dr. Hunt also shares experienced insights on operative timing and decision-making for these complex conditions.  Guest Host:  Jorge Zárate Rodriguez, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.  Guest:  Steven Hunt, MD – Dr. Hunt specializes in the breadth of colorectal disorders, and his research interests are focused on the treatment of rectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Hunt serves as the surgical director at the Center for Advanced Medicine-South County and is a contributor to the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology for both Colon Cancer and Rectal Cancer. He has been recognized with the Jeffrey F. Moley Mentorship Award for his efforts in surgical education of general surgery residents at WashU Medicine.  Citations:  Hinchey classification of complicated diverticulitis (modified from Table 23.1): Grade - Description Ia – Localized pericolonic inflammation/phlegmon Ib – Localized pericolonic abscess II – Pelvic  abscess III – Purulent peritonitis IV – Fecal peritonitis ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    30 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    Adrenal Gland: Part 2 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let’s talk endocrine conditions— Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery will focus on adrenal and hereditary endocrine diseases and serves as a companion to Chapter 29 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.  In this episode of the Washington Manual Surgery Podcast, Dr. Corbin Frye is joined by Dr. Brunt, Pruett Family Professor of Surgery at WashU Medicine, to discuss surgical care for adrenal tumors. They complete the discussion on functional adrenal tumors by discussing pheochromocytomas, adrenal cortical carcinoma, and other miscellaneous adrenal tumors, as well as adrenalectomy considerations and approaches. Dr. Brunt shares valuable insights from his extensive surgical experience.  Guest Host:  Corbin Frye, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.  Guest:  L. Michael Brunt, MD – Throughout his incredible career in academic medicine, Dr. Brunt has served as President of the Fellowship Council, Central Surgical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He has been recognized for his lifetime of dedication to surgical education and clinical leadership by the Barnes-Jewish Medical Staff Association as well as WashU Medicine’s Academy of Educators. Dr. Brunt has served as a team physician for the St. Louis Blues professional hockey team since 1994 and was recognized for his 30 years of service by the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society/Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers at the 2024 National Hockey League Team Physicians annual meeting (and he has a ring from the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues as a member of the team!). Citations:  DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate): a steroid hormone produced mainly by the adrenal glands that is a precursor to other sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone  ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    20 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    Adrenal Gland: Part 1 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let’s talk endocrine conditions — Join general surgery resident Dr. Corbin Frye for a discussion with expert minimally invasive surgeon, Dr. L. Michael Brunt, whose broad expertise includes adrenal maladies. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery will focus on adrenal diseases and serves as a companion to Chapter 29 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode of the Washington Manual Surgery Podcast, Dr. Corbin Frye is joined by Dr. Brunt, Pruett Family Professor of Surgery at WashU Medicine, to discuss surgical care for adrenal tumors. They cover the assessment and management of adrenal nodules, lesions, and protocols for adrenal incidentalomas. Dr. Brunt shares valuable insights from his extensive surgical experience. Guest Host: Corbin Frye, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine. Guest: L. Michael Brunt, MD – Throughout his incredible career in academic medicine, Dr. Brunt has served as President of the Fellowship Council, Central Surgical Association, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He has been recognized for his lifetime of dedication to surgical education and clinical leadership by the Barnes-Jewish Medical Staff Association as well as WashU Medicine’s Academy of Educators. Dr. Brunt has served as a team physician for the St. Louis Blues professional hockey team since 1994 and was recognized for his 30 years of service by the Professional Hockey Athletic Trainers Society/Society of Professional Hockey Equipment Managers at the 2024 National Hockey League Team Physicians annual meeting (and he has a ring from the 2019 Stanley Cup Champion St. Louis Blues as a member of the team!). Show notes: Hounsfield units (HU), more information: DenOtter TD, Schubert J. Hounsfield Unit. [Updated 2023 Mar 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547721/ American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Adrenalectomy 2022: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2795363 ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    18 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    Intraoperative Considerations - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let’s talk patient safety— Join general surgery resident Dr. Felicia Zhang for a discussion with expert trauma surgeon, Dr. Jason Snyder. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on critical considerations during surgical procedures and serves as a companion to Chapter 2 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery.  In this episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast, host Dr. Felicia Zhang is joined by Dr. Jason Snyder, an acute and critical care surgeon at WashU Medicine, to discuss vital intraoperative considerations. Key points include the importance of team introductions, surgical timeouts, anesthesia options, managing intraoperative complications, and effective postoperative handoffs. Gain insights into optimizing patient care during surgery with practical tips from experienced professionals.  Guest Host:  Felicia Zhang, MD – General surgery resident at WashU Medicine.  Guest:  Jason Snyder, MD – Director of Emergency General Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and associate program director for the General Surgery Residency Program at WashU Medicine. He is a specialist in acute care surgery. He is the chairman for the Missouri chapter of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons.  Citations:  PROMMTT trial: The prospective, observational, multicenter PROMMTT study compared the effectiveness of different platelet or plasma to RBC ratios within various resuscitation time frames. The study found that higher ratios (1:1 or greater) administered in the first 6 hours of active resuscitation were linked to improved in-hospital mortality rates.  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/1379768  PROPPR trial: The randomized clinical trial compared the transfusion of plasma, platelets, and red blood cells in ratios of 1:1:1 versus 1:1:2 in patients with severe trauma during active resuscitation. The study found that the 1:1:1 group had a higher rate of achieving hemostasis and a lower rate of death due to exsanguination within the first 24 hours.  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2107789  ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

    30 min

  8. 10/31/2025

    Skin and Soft Tissue Tumors: Part 3 - Washington Manual of Surgery

    Let's talk skin cancer – Join general surgery resident Dr. Ken Newcomer for a discussion with Dr. Ryan Fields, the former chair of the Section of Surgical Oncology in the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine and leading expert in comprehensive surgical cancer care. This episode of the Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast will focus on the surgical management of skin and soft tissue tumors and serves as a companion to Chapter 28 of the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. In this episode of The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast, hosted by general surgery resident, Dr. Ken Newcomer, Dr. Ryan Fields discusses the diagnosis and management of non-melanoma skin and soft tissue tumors, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. The discussion delves into the specifics of treating sarcoma and rare cases like Merkel cell carcinoma. ------------------------------- The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast is a companion to the Washington Manual of Surgery (9th Edition). For more comprehensive surgical education, pick up a copy of the Washington Manual of Surgery: https://bit.ly/41xJ0aQ If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2422197 For more information about the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine, visit https://surgery.wustl.edu/ and follow us on social media. ------- Instagram: WashU Medicine Department of Surgery: @washusurg General Surgery Residency at WashU Medicine: @washusurgres

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The Washington Manual of Surgery Podcast provides quick access to essential surgical knowledge for busy trainees, surgeons and students. You’ll get clear guidance on surgical decision-making, procedures and diseases, presented by expert faculty and residents from the Department of Surgery at WashU Medicine. This podcast is designed as a companion to the 9th edition of the bestselling Washington Manual of Surgery. 

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