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We dive into the fascinating world of plastic and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Anita Mohan, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University's Department of Surgery. Join host Rachel Baker as they traverse Dr. Mohan's journey from her initial training in England through her PhD and MBA to her current role at Stanford and the VA.
Dr. Mohan, who specializes in breast reconstruction, shares insights into gender-affirming top surgeries and the unique challenges they present. She also discusses her dedication to improving clinical outcomes for patients, particularly those who have undergone significant weight loss or suffer from lymphedema.
Tune in to learn about Dr. Mohan's advice for aspiring surgeons and her vision for the future of plastic surgery.
Episode Highlights:
• Dr. Mohan's journey into plastic surgery
• The role of creativity and problem-solving in the specialty
• Insights into gender-affirming surgeries
• The importance of research and collaboration in advancing patient care
Produced by: Rachel Baker
Music by: Midnight Rounds
Chair: Dr. Mary Hawn
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In this episode, host Rachel Baker sits down with Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, a professor in the Division of General Surgery at Stanford University. They explore Dr. Grantcharov's journey across the globe from his early days doing surgical residency in Copenhagen to Toronto and now Silicon Valley and how each country’s unique healthcare system impacts patient care and research.
The inventor of the OR Black Box, Dr. Grantcharov shares insights on the importance of continuous learning, the role of entrepreneurship in medicine, and his passion for improving surgical practices through innovative technologies. He also emphasizes the need for surgeons to find balance outside of their demanding careers, highlighting the importance of hobbies and personal growth. -
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In this episode of Scrubcast, we delve into the fascinating world of digital health and its implications in surgery with Dr. Oliver Aalami, a clinical professor at Stanford Surgery. Discover how Dr. Aalami's passion for innovation led him to specialize in vascular surgery and to create VascTrac-the world's first peripheral artery disease (PAD) study powered by a smartphone.
Dr. Aalami shares how his experience led him to create educational programs that bridge the gap between healthcare and technology. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in digital health projects and how researchers can effectively use technology for patient monitoring while still emphasizing the importance of data privacy and secure systems.
Learn about Spezi (formerly CardinalKit), Stanford’s free, open-source framework for developing health applications here: https://spezi.stanford.edu/ -
In this episode, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. James Dunn, chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Dunn is the inventor of a device that uses extraction enterogenesis to lengthen the small intestine. Join us as we delve into Dr. Dunn's innovative work on short bowel syndrome and his inspiring journey to bring new devices from bench to bedside.
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Welcome to Scrubcast! In this episode, host Rachel Baker speaks with Dr. Brooke Gurland, a Clinical Professor specializing in colorectal surgery at Stanford University. Together, they explore the world of rectal prolapse and the importance of pelvic floor health.
🩺 What You’ll Learn:
• 0:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Brooke Gurland
• 1:15 - Dr. Gurland's Journey: Her transition from general surgery to colorectal surgery
• 2:45 - Understanding Rectal Prolapse: Subtypes and prevalence among women
• 4:30 - The Role of the Pelvic Floor: Anatomy explained
• 6:00 - Treatment Options: Non-surgical interventions and surgical techniques
• 8:15 - Importance of Patient Education: Creating animated videos for better understanding
• 10:30 - Research and Leadership: Dr. Gurland’s role in the Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium
• 12:45 - Mentorship and Mindfulness: Insights from her mentor and personal philosophy
Join us for an informative discussion that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of health. Dr. Gurland’s expertise and innovative approach to patient education are making waves in the colorectal community!
🔗 For more information about Dr. Gurland’s work on Patient Education Videos, click here:
https://journals.lww.com/dcrjournal/fulltext/2024/08000/identifying_current_barriers_in_patient.15.aspx
🔗 For more information on the Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium, click here:
https://fascrs.org/healthcare-providers/education/pelvic-floor-disorders-consortium
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In this episode, host Rachel Baker sits down with Dr. Kim Stone, a clinical associate professor in the surgical oncology breast section at Stanford University. Together, they discuss Dr. Stone’s journey into breast surgery, the importance of early mammograms, and an exciting new project utilizing virtual reality for patient rehabilitation.
⏰ Episode Highlights:
• [00:00:00] Introduction to Dr. Kim Stone
• [00:01:00] Dr. Stone’s passion for breast surgery
• [00:02:00] Mammogram guidelines—When should you start?
• [00:06:00] The impact of breast cancer surgery on upper extremity function
• [00:10:00] Using Virtual Reality for patient rehab—How did it start?
• [00:12:00] Assessing the feasibility of VR in rehabilitation
• [00:15:00] Celebrating women in surgery: Dr. Laura Esserman
• [00:16:00] Wisdom for life: "Don’t try to make a happy kid happier"
🔗 Useful Links:
• Seed Grant Grand Rounds: Virtual Reality for Surgical Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation by Dr. Cindy Kin https://youtu.be/KmEMhgsUs3I?si=5H8B2SJQH9-kb2Sq)
💬 Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave us a comment below with your questions or experiences related to breast surgery, rehabilitation, or virtual health innovations.
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In this special 'Women in Medicine Month' episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker sits down with Dr. Mary Hawn, the Chair of Stanford University's Department of Surgery. Dr. Hawn discusses her multifaceted role overseeing research, education, and clinical care, while still practicing minimally invasive foregut surgery. She shares her journey from basic science research to becoming an acclaimed health services researcher, her thoughts on surgical training reforms, and the complexities of achieving work-life balance in medicine.
The episode also highlights her insights into supporting future surgeon-scientists and celebrates her accomplishments, including the dedication of the Wangensteen Scientific Forum to her at the upcoming American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.
00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast
00:19 Meet Dr. Mary Han: Chair of the Department of Surgery
00:46 The Role and Responsibilities of a Chair
01:22 Balancing Surgery and Leadership
01:50 Specializing in Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery
02:36 Transition from Basic Science to Health Services Research
04:15 Insights on Surgical Training and Education
09:49 Equity in Pay and Work-Life Balance for Surgeons
15:07 Maintaining Humility and Team Spirit
15:52 Mentors and Best Advice
19:16 Looking to the Future: ACS Annual Clinical Congress
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Join host Rachel Baker on Scrubcast as she chats with Dr. Stephanie Chao, an associate professor in Stanford’s Division of Pediatric Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Chao shares her circuitous journey to becoming a pediatric surgeon (through transplant and HPB). She also delves into a few of her innovations such as the use of virtual reality in managing children's anxiety during procedures and the development of 3D optical scanning for chest wall evaluations. Dr. Chao also discusses her work on the PLEDGE campaign to reduce gun violence affecting children and her recent experience as a Presidential Leadership Scholar.
00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast and Guest Dr. Stephanie Chao
00:34 Dr. Chao's Journey to Pediatric Surgery
03:11 Innovative Use of VR in Pediatric Surgery
06:24 3D Light Scanners for Chest Wall Evaluation
08:53 Mentorship and Professional Development
11:17 The Pledge Campaign Against Gun Violence
15:01 Presidential Leadership Scholars Experience
18:46 Final Thoughts and Advice
23:53 Conclusion and Credits -
In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. Morad Hameed, who recently joined Stanford as the chief of acute care surgery. They discuss Dr. Hameed's transition to Stanford, differences between Canadian and U.S. healthcare systems, and what drew Dr. Hameed to trauma surgery. Dr. Hameed shares an exciting trauma case and explains the nuances of trauma, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. The conversation also touches on Dr. Hamid's experiences in leadership roles, global surgery projects, and advice from mentors.
00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast and Guest Dr. Morad Hameed
00:24 Dr. Hameed's Journey to Stanford
01:41 Comparing U.S. and Canadian Healthcare Systems
03:29 The Fascination with Trauma Surgery
05:03 Memorable Trauma Cases
07:37 Understanding Acute Care Surgery
10:06 Leadership and Administrative Roles in Surgery
12:15 Global Surgery and Public Health
14:23 Inspirational Figures and Advice
18:41 What's Next for Dr. Hameed?
19:29 Conclusion and Credits -
Join host Rachel Baker as she dives into the groundbreaking research in Stanford University's Department of Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Amanda Kirane, an assistant professor and specialist in complex general surgical oncology, shares her unconventional journey into melanoma research. Discover the latest advancements in immunotherapy for skin cancer, including Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TIL) therapy, and the science behind creating patient avatars with organoid models. Dr. Kirane also shares her admiration for influential surgeons in her life and offers insightful advice.
00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast
00:39 Dr. Amanda Kirane Describes her Journey into Melanoma Research
02:38 Understanding Skin Cancer
03:49 Advancements in Immunotherapy
06:58 Innovative Tumor Research
08:40 Discovering New Immune Cells
10:57 Inspiring Mentors and Advice
14:34 Closing Remarks and Credits -
This episode of Scrubcast features Dr. Benjamin Levi, our honored guest at the 2024 Emile F. Holman Lecture. He shares insights on his motivation for merging plastic surgery with critical care, emphasizing the holistic care of burn patients from acute treatment to long-term reconstructive surgery.
Levi’s primary research focus is on heterotopic ossification. He explains how injuries can lead to bone formation in unintended locations and the implications for patient care. He highlights how each of the places he’s lived, worked, and studied contributed uniquely to his research and clinical practice.
00:00 Welcome to Scrubcast: A Deep Dive into Surgery Research
00:19 A Unique Path: From Plastic Surgery to Critical Care
04:18 Exploring the Impact of Geographic Diversity on Medical Research
08:38 Unraveling the Mysteries of Heterotopic Ossification
15:04 Personal Reflections: Influential Surgeons and Life Advice
17:07 Engaging the Next Generation: What Makes an Exceptional Presentation
Register for Holman Day here: https://surgery.stanford.edu/holman/2024.html A recording of the podium presentations including Dr. Levi’s lecture will be posted after the event. -
In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. HyeRan Choo, a clinical associate professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Choo discusses her journey into dentistry and orthodontics, which began in Korea.
Dr. Choo is doing innovative work treating Pierre Robin Sequence—a rare congenital condition—using a non-surgical method. This novel approach, developed to alleviate the condition's characteristic symptoms without surgery, scoops the tongue out of the airway, allowing immediate relief for affected babies. So far, Dr. Choo has treated 25 babies with the Orthodontic Airway Plate.
The episode concludes with Dr. Choo sharing valuable advice and acknowledging her mentor, Dr. Park.
00:00 Welcome to Scrubcast
00:11 Meet Dr. HyeRan Choo
01:09 The Journey to a Non-Surgical Breakthrough for Pierre Robin's Sequence
03:57 The Revolutionary Orthodontic Airway Plate: A Game-Changer for Babies
07:43 Expanding the Horizon: Future Steps and Challenges
11:37 Reflections and Advice: Learning from a Mentor
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! In this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. Cindy Kin, an associate professor in Stanford University's Department of Surgery. Dr. Kin delves into her choice to specialize in colorectal surgery and shares insights on the increasing trend of colon cancer in younger patients. She discusses the importance of early detection and elaborates on her research to improve patient outcomes post abdominal surgery through 'prehabilitation.'
Dr. Kin also talks about her role as the Director of Wellness at Stanford and her efforts to improve the well-being and work-life balance of fellow physicians. Only a few months in, she has already kicked off several new projects. She explains “Tell Us About It;” a new program developed in conjunction with our Quality Improvement team. -
With the advent of GLP1s like Ozempic, aren’t Bariatric Surgeons out of a job?
We take a deep dive into obesity treatments with Dr. Dan Azagury, an Associate Professor in the Division of General Surgery and Chief of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Stanford University's Department of Surgery. We discuss topics such as how GLP1s were discovered and the benefits and risks of GLP-1 agonists. We also touch on the importance of holistic treatment for obesity and how medication and surgery are just two of the mechanisms for weight loss in their arsenal.
To close out the show, Dr. Azagury shares his admiration for Dr. Claude LeCoultre, who was Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Geneva from 1991 to 2004, and—of course—the best advice he’s received in 10 words or less.
You can learn more about Stanford Medical Weight Loss program here: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/bariatric-surgery/medical-weight-loss-program.html -
In this extended episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker interviews Dr. Varya Kirchner, an associate professor in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation at Stanford University. They discuss the latest advancements in medicine, with a focus on autologous islet cell transplant, a new procedure being done at Stanford.
The conversation explores the process, recovery, and potential for the procedure, as well as the meaningful collaboration between the various specialties involved. HPB Surgeon Dr. Brendan Visser along with Interventional Radiologists Drs. Avnexh Thakor and Alex Vexeridis describe their contributions to the transplant process.
Dr. Kirchner also recognizes the contributions of significant mentors in her career, shares advice she received, and discusses plans for developing a pediatric transplantation program.
00:02 Introduction to Scrubcast and Guest
00:22 Dr. Kirchner's Journey into Transplant Surgery
01:29 Understanding Islet Cells and Their Importance
02:21 The Process of Autologous Islet Cell Transplant
03:10 Challenges and Impact of Chronic Pancreatitis
07:40 Bringing the Procedure to Stanford
08:51 The Role of General Surgery in Transplantation with Dr. Brfendan Visser
16:07 The Role of Interventional Radiology in Transplantation with Drs. Avnesh Thakor and Alex Vezeridis
23:10 The Future of Autologous Islet Cell Transplant
26:11 Identifying Candidates for Autologous Islet Cell Transplant
31:12 Conclusion and Future Plans -
Can you teach an old drug new tricks?
In this episode, we interview Dr. Nazish Sayed, an assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery and the Cardiovascular Institute at Stanford University. Dr. Sayed has a unique role as a research faculty in the Department of Surgery and his expertise in vascular disease. We talk about the beneficial effects of statins on vascular function (in addition to their well-known cholesterol control function) and how statins can prevent cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Sayed et al published a paper in Nature Cardiovascular Research in May 2023 on statins at the molecular level (https://www.nature.com/articles/s44161-023-00267-1), and we discuss the challenges faced in getting the paper published (four years!). The episode concludes with a discussion of Dr. Joseph Wu, Dr. Joseph Woo, and Dr. Sayed's future research plans. -
Dr. Varvara Kirchner, an associate professor in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation, explains autologous islet cell transplant. In addition to the procedure, its benefits, and its ideal candidates, she and host, Rachel Baker, also discuss the history of the procedure, Dr. Kirchner's mentors, and her future plans for the program.
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Dr. Thomas Weiser attempted to take the politics out of the gun control topic buy looks at the dollars and cents of firearm injuries. After a first study showed that hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayer money was being used to pay for hospitalizations, he dug deeper and looked at the impact of firearm legislation and the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
To read the paper published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, click here: https://www-sciencedirect-com.laneproxy.stanford.edu/science/article/pii/S0749379723003227?via%3Dihub
Learn more about the Gabby Giffords Gun Law Scorecard here:
https://giffords.org/lawcenter/resources/scorecard/
Dr. Weiser is a Clinical Professor in the Division of General Surgery at Stanford University. He is a general, emergency, and trauma surgeon, and surgical intensivist. He is also the Director of Global Engagement for Stanford’s Department of Surgery. -
What does it take to become a surgeon scientist? Professor Emeritus Dr. Jeffrey Norton, who has been operating and conducting basic science experiments for more than 40 years, says the key is fun.
As he looks toward retirement, we take an opportunity to examine his legacy including his contributions to gene-directed surgery. We also talk about mentorship: his mentors Drs. Murray Brennan and Watts Webb, his mentees, and his mentorship philosophy.
If you want to learn more about the research Dr. Norton has inspired, please join us at his festschrift on Friday, October 13 at Stanford’s Center for Academic Medicine. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf04Fl3H__kD2p0C9ohrHWI1WZdAzaU_tD8eKvGMVibLNLvvw/viewform?usp=sf_link
You can also watch his grand rounds presentation on hereditary diffused gastric cancer (CDH1 mutation) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFL7hJiWtwE -
DYK that one-quarter to one-half of all hospital waste is generated by the OR? Dr. Paige Fox, an Associate Professor in our Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is trying to change that. She talks to us about her endeavor to green the OR using a method that she has shown works in different hospital settings and for different types of operations.
In addition to her sustainability work, Dr. Fox also operates a wet lab doing basic science and is the Director of Stanford’s PRS Residency Program. She gives us an update on her biosensor collaboration with Stanford School of Engineering legend Dr. Zhenan Bao (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41928-018-0071-7) and has advice for MS4s entering Match 2024. - Laat meer zien
