Podcasts

Endocrine Surgery Podcasts

In these episodes from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife we go through controversial topics in endocrine surgery and cite pertinent articles during a lively debate format. We discuss how Dr. Michael Yeh built the section of endocrine surgery at UCLA, the clinical applications of genetic testing for thyroid cancer and more. Listen to new Podcasts below:

Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: How Dr. Michael Yeh Built It

In this episode from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife we discuss how Dr. Michael Yeh built the section of endocrine surgery at UCLA. From Sydney, Australia to Santa Monica, he discusses the risks and challenges involved in becoming a leader in academic endocrine surgery. In this podcast we answer the question “why endocrine surgery,” and mention tips for success at all level of training from medical students to early faculty. Finally, we take a moment to honor and remember Dr. Orlo Clark.

Journal Review in Endocrine Surgery: The Great Debate of UCLA Endocrine Surgery

In this episode from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife we go through three controversial topics in endocrine surgery and cite pertinent articles during a lively debate format. We debate the role of four-gland exploration versus focused exploration for parathyroid disease. Indications for parathyroidectomy are hotly contested. And finally, we discuss the role and relevance of using a nerve monitor. Tune in to see if Dr. Michael Yeh and Dr. James Wu remain collegiate after recording this episode… 

Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Adrenalectomy Guidelines Review

In this episode the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife goes over two cases to review the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Adrenalectomy. 

Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Medullar Thyroid Cancer with Special Guest Dr. Kepal Patel

In this episode from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife we invited Dr. Kepal Patel to join us to discuss two endocrine surgery cases while discussing pertinent literature. We discuss the work-up and surgical decision making for a case of medullary thyroid cancer and a Bethesda III thyroid nodule. 

Clinical Challenges in Endocrine Surgery: Genetic Testing for Thyroid Cancer

In this episode from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife we discuss the clinical applications of genetic testing for thyroid cancer. We walk through three cases of thyroid nodules and discuss why and how genetic testing can guide surgical and medical management. As usual we review key points such as imaging criteria for thyroid nodules, the Bethesda system for thyroid cytopathology, and MEN syndromes. We also go into a more nuanced discussion of how progress in genetic testing has led to more variability in management options. 

Journal Review Endocrine Surgery: AAES 2021 Highlights

Couldn’t log on to the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Annual Meeting this year? No need to have FOMO, in this episode from the UCLA Endocrine Surgery team at Behind The Knife, we review key abstract presentations