SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for Surgeons

Surgeons may consider parenchymal-sparing hepatectomy (PSH) or major hepatectomy (MH) for patients with bilateral colorectal liver metastases (CLMs). This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes between PSH and MH for patients with extensive, bilateral CLMs. Mateo Lendoire ∙ Harufumi Maki ∙ Antony Haddad ∙ … ∙ Ching-Wei D. Tzeng ∙ Jean-Nicolas Vauthey ∙ Timothy E. Newhook

"Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves High-Fat Diet–Associated Hepatic Steatosis Independent of the Glucagon-like-Petpide-1 Receptor in Rats"

Association between Preoperative Steroids and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program"

This month, Drs. Young K. Hong and Daniel W. Nelson are joined by Drs. Ching-Wei D. Tzeng & Timothy J. Vreeland. In this episode, Drs. Tzeng & Vreeland talk about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Contemporary Assessment of Need for Palliative Bypass After Aborted Pancreatoduodenectomy Following Neoadjuvant Therapy."

This month, Drs. Daniel Nelson and Connie Shao are joined by Dr. Russell Hodgson. In this episode, Dr. Hodgson. talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Reduced Laparoscopic Intra-Abdominal Pressure during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Its Effect on Post-Operative Pain: A Double-Blinded Randomised Control Trial."

The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2022 – Part II" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 20, 2022. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

This month, Dr. Young Hong and Dr. Connie Shao are joined by Dr. Annabelle Fonseca. In this episode, Dr. Fonseca talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Surgical Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases: Attitudes and Practice Patterns in the Deep South"

The SSAT "Education and Training in Digestive Surgery Featuring the SSAT Chapter in Italy" webinar was hosted by the SSAT International Relations Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 12, 2022. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Lee M. Ocuin. In this episode, Dr. Ocuin talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Association Between Operative Approach and Venous Thromboembolism Rate Following Hepatectomy: a Propensity-Matched Analysis"

The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2022: Part I" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on December 7, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. David Watson. In this episode, Dr. Watson talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Laparoscopic Fundoplication Is Effective Treatment for Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux and Absent Esophageal Contractility".

The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2021: Part II" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 14, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2021: Part I" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 6, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

The SSAT "SSAT/CBCD Clinical Cases Discussions" webinar was hosted by the SSAT International Relations Committee and was presented live as a webinar on November 3, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.

In this edition of SSAT Mentor of the Month, Dr. Victoria Gershuni, a member of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee and current Advanced GI, Foregut, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis interviewed Dr. L. Michael Brunt.   Dr. Brunt, is Professor of Surgery and Section Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.  He is a Past President of SAGES and leads the SAGES Safe Cholecystectomy Task Force with the goal of reducing bile duct injuries.  Dr. Brunt is immediate Past President of the Central Surgical Association and current President of the Fellowship Council which oversees Advanced GI and MIS Fellowship training in the US and Canada. He is on the editorial board of Annals of Surgery and has over 240 publications.  His clinical and research interests are in clinical outcomes studies in minimally invasive surgery, benign foregut surgery, safety in cholecystectomy, sports hernias, and surgical education. He has received the Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award from the Association for Surgical Education, the Distinguished Clinician Award from Washington University, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Johns Hopkins University.  For the last 27 years, he has served as Team Surgeon for the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions, the St. Louis Blues.          Questions answered in this Mentor of the Month episode are:   What role has mentoring had in your life? Was there a particular mentor or colleague who played a significant role in your career development? What is your philosophy for training the current generation of surgeons and how does this differ from how you were trained? What advice do you have for young surgeons at the beginning of their surgical career; what are your tips for transition to practice? What components do you consider to be key for the successful transition from trainee to faculty? Do you have any intraoperative teaching strategies for young faculty to use when working with junior residents? What do you consider your most meaningful accomplishment in surgery/ what contribution to surgery are you most proud of?

The SSAT "Key Elements of Setting Up a Research Laboratory" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Research Committee and was presented live as a webinar on November 1, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com. The webinar focused on all the essential components of setting up a research laboratory/ program, how to plan ahead when searching for your first faculty position, and what to ask for during your interview. This webinar also elaborated on how to secure funding (societal grants, NIH grants, K-awards) and conduct research in collaboration as you simultaneously seek guidance from your mentor(s).

This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. David L. Berger. In this episode, Dr. Berger talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Adjuvant Chemotherapy Benefits on Patients with Extramural Vascular Invasion in Stages II and III Colon Cancer".

The SSAT "Modern Surgical Training for Residents" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on October 6, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com. Surgical training has evolved significantly in the last two decades. Although current and future residents have the same goals as their predecessors, training has gone through significant changes over the last few years. From limited works hours to stricter hospital credentialing to advances in technology, residents face numerous challenges than their mentors did not, both during and after residency/fellowship. This episode presents some of the challenges that a modern surgical resident faces in an effort bridge the divide between trainees and the trainers. We hope this  will help tailor surgical education to fit current trends, institutional variations, and increasing obligations.

This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Ajay V. Maker. In this episode, Dr. Maker talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Epidural Analgesia Is Associated with Prolonged Length of Stay After Open HPB Surgery in Over 27,000 Patients".

The New Practices in Recruitment for Enhancing the Academic Surgeon Pipeline was hosted by the SSAT SSAT Diversity and Inclusion Committee and was presented live as a webinar on September 14, 2021. Watch the webinar at SSAT.com.