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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Laparoscopic Surgery Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2ciittuwoufvazsv6qkfp99rfob7?.jpg Through The Keyhole https://www.alsgbi.org/ Miss Lucy Huppler Miss Lydia Newton Professor Tan Arulampalam Richard Berrisford – The importance of remaining vulnerable as surgeons; reflections from a varied and successful career Richard Berrisford – The importance of remaining vulnerable as surgeons; reflections from a varied and successful career In the final episode of the series, Lydia and Lucy welcome Mr Richard Berrisford, a Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, and learn about his lifelong calling to surgery. His journey led him through medical school at Leeds, with early experiences in Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone, where he worked with limited resources to provide life-saving care, an experience he describes as both humbling and transformative. Reflecting on his career, Mr Berrisford shares the challenges and rewards of working as a single-handed thoracic surgeon, setting up a new unit in Exeter, and later adapting his practice to focus on oesophago-gastric surgery. He speaks about mentorship and the human side of medicine, especially in dealing with mistakes.

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]]> In the final episode of the series, Lydia and Lucy welcome Mr Richard Berrisford, a Consultant Oesophagogastric Surgeon at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth, and learn about his lifelong calling to surgery. His journey led him through medical school at Leeds, with early experiences in Papua New Guinea and Sierra Leone, where he worked with limited resources to provide life-saving care, an experience he describes as both humbling and transformative. Reflecting on his career, Mr Berrisford shares the challenges and rewards of working as a single-handed thoracic surgeon, setting up a new unit in Exeter, and later adapting his practice to focus on oesophago-gastric surgery. He speaks about mentorship and the human side of medicine, especially in dealing with mistakes.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15989377 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100 1982 4 10 full false Lisa Massey and Andrew Currie - How to get the most out of a travelling fellowship Part 2 Lisa Massey and Andrew Currie - How to get the most out of a travelling fellowship Part 2 In this second of two episodes about ALSGBI Traveling Fellowships, hosts Lucy and Lydia are once again joined by Lisa Massey, a colorectal surgeon from Nottingham, and Andrew Curry, an upper GI surgeon from Derby. We dive further into their fellowship experiences, where Lisa trained in Belgium and Andrew in France. They share insights on setting up these opportunities, the value of networking and introductions, and practical advice on planning for fellowships. Additionally, they discuss how these experiences have refreshed their enthusiasm for surgery and provided new perspectives during their training.

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]]> In this second of two episodes about ALSGBI Traveling Fellowships, hosts Lucy and Lydia are once again joined by Lisa Massey, a colorectal surgeon from Nottingham, and Andrew Curry, an upper GI surgeon from Derby. We dive further into their fellowship experiences, where Lisa trained in Belgium and Andrew in France. They share insights on setting up these opportunities, the value of networking and introductions, and practical advice on planning for fellowships. Additionally, they discuss how these experiences have refreshed their enthusiasm for surgery and provided new perspectives during their training.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15798983 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100 1679 4 9 full false Lisa Massey & Andrew Currie - How to get the most out of a travelling fellowship Part 1 Lisa Massey & Andrew Currie - How to get the most out of a travelling fellowship Part 1 In this episode of hosts Lucy and Lydia are joined by Lisa Massey, a colorectal surgeon from Nottingham, and Andrew Curry, an upper GI surgeon from Derby, to discuss their experiences with the ALSGBI Traveling Fellowships. They share insights from their international fellowships in Belgium and France, respectively. They discuss the motivations behind their travels, the unique learning environments abroad, and how they adapted to new medical systems. Both surgeons reflect on the challenges of balancing finances and family while abroad, as well as the impact their experiences have had on their practices today.

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]]> In this episode of hosts Lucy and Lydia are joined by Lisa Massey, a colorectal surgeon from Nottingham, and Andrew Curry, an upper GI surgeon from Derby, to discuss their experiences with the ALSGBI Traveling Fellowships. They share insights from their international fellowships in Belgium and France, respectively. They discuss the motivations behind their travels, the unique learning environments abroad, and how they adapted to new medical systems. Both surgeons reflect on the challenges of balancing finances and family while abroad, as well as the impact their experiences have had on their practices today.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15592584 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100 1618 4 8 full false Mr Alan Askari & Mr Mohamed Aly - Maximising opportunities within theatre Mr Alan Askari & Mr Mohamed Aly - Maximising opportunities within theatre In this episode Lydia and Lucy are joined again by Mr Mohamed Aly, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in northwest London along with Mr Alan ASKARI, Consultant Surgeon in Bariatric, Upper GI, & General Surgery at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Their conversation covers various aspects of surgical training, including the balance between competency-based learning and meeting numerical targets, the challenges of the current training system and strategies for trainees to make the most of their learning experiences.

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]]> In this episode Lydia and Lucy are joined again by Mr Mohamed Aly, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in northwest London along with Mr Alan ASKARI, Consultant Surgeon in Bariatric, Upper GI, & General Surgery at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Their conversation covers various aspects of surgical training, including the balance between competency-based learning and meeting numerical targets, the challenges of the current training system and strategies for trainees to make the most of their learning experiences.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15582666 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100 1716 4 7 full false Mr Mohamed Aly - Maximising opportunities with Quality Improvement and Audit Mr Mohamed Aly - Maximising opportunities with Quality Improvement and Audit In this episode Lydia and Lucy are joined by Mr Mohamed Aly, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in northwest London. They discuss his passion for quality improvement (QI) in surgical training and his journey from conducting patient surveys in medical school in Egypt to spearheading national collaborative audits in the UK. He emphasises the importance of believing in one's projects to motivate others and the necessity of knowing when to accept and move on from ideas that aren't progressing. They also touch on practical aspects of QI, such as developing patient surveys, navigating ethical approvals and leveraging IT systems like SharePoint to manage data.

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]]> In this episode Lydia and Lucy are joined by Mr Mohamed Aly, Consultant Upper GI Surgeon at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in northwest London. They discuss his passion for quality improvement (QI) in surgical training and his journey from conducting patient surveys in medical school in Egypt to spearheading national collaborative audits in the UK. He emphasises the importance of believing in one's projects to motivate others and the necessity of knowing when to accept and move on from ideas that aren't progressing. They also touch on practical aspects of QI, such as developing patient surveys, navigating ethical approvals and leveraging IT systems like SharePoint to manage data.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15556397 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0100 1555 4 6 full false Mr Mark Halls - Navigating health and exercise through your surgical training Mr Mark Halls - Navigating health and exercise through your surgical training In this episode, hosts Lucy and Lydia chat with their colleague Mr Mark Halls, a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, North Bristol NHS Trust. Mark shares insights into balancing exercise with a busy surgical career, detailing his journey from playing rugby to long-distance triathlons. He discusses the challenges of fitting exercise around surgical training, offers advice for incorporating fitness into daily routines and emphasises the mental health benefits of outdoor exercise.

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]]> In this episode, hosts Lucy and Lydia chat with their colleague Mr Mark Halls, a Consultant Upper GI Surgeon, North Bristol NHS Trust. Mark shares insights into balancing exercise with a busy surgical career, detailing his journey from playing rugby to long-distance triathlons. He discusses the challenges of fitting exercise around surgical training, offers advice for incorporating fitness into daily routines and emphasises the mental health benefits of outdoor exercise.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-14812751 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0100 2064 4 5 full false Mr Dimitri Pournaras - An introduction to discussions around Bariatric Surgery Mr Dimitri Pournaras - An introduction to discussions around Bariatric Surgery In this podcast episode, Mr Dimitri Pournaras, a consultant and bariatric surgeon at North Bristol Trust, discusses his journey into medicine and his experiences with bariatric surgery. He shares insights into the physiological aspects of obesity, the mechanisms behind surgeries like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and how these procedures impact hunger hormones and brain signalling. He also emphasises the importance of listening to patients and explains how bariatric surgery goes beyond mere mechanical alterations, influencing the body's physiological responses to food intake.

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]]> In this podcast episode, Mr Dimitri Pournaras, a consultant and bariatric surgeon at North Bristol Trust, discusses his journey into medicine and his experiences with bariatric surgery. He shares insights into the physiological aspects of obesity, the mechanisms behind surgeries like gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, and how these procedures impact hunger hormones and brain signalling. He also emphasises the importance of listening to patients and explains how bariatric surgery goes beyond mere mechanical alterations, influencing the body's physiological responses to food intake.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-14787354 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:00:00 +0100 2376 4 4 full false Through the Keyhole Series 4 Preview Through the Keyhole Series 4 Preview Lucy Huppler and Lydia Newton recap series three of the TTK podcast and look forward to what's in store for series four of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI podcast.

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]]> Lucy Huppler and Lydia Newton recap series three of the TTK podcast and look forward to what's in store for series four of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI podcast.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-15378225 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0100 379 4 1 trailer false Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 2 Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 2 In this second episode with guests Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, Lucy and Lydia delve further into robotic surgery at Gloucester Royal Hospital. They discuss the training process for robotic surgery, recalling their first cases and the challenges they faced. The conversation also touches on patient experiences, press coverage of significant surgeries and the future of robotics in surgery.

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]]> In this second episode with guests Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, Lucy and Lydia delve further into robotic surgery at Gloucester Royal Hospital. They discuss the training process for robotic surgery, recalling their first cases and the challenges they faced. The conversation also touches on patient experiences, press coverage of significant surgeries and the future of robotics in surgery.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-14778052 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100 1691 4 3 full false Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 1 Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby - Introducing a robotic system in a DGH Part 1 In the first of two podcast episodes with Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, consultant surgeons at Gloucester Royal Hospital, Lucy and Lydia discuss the hospital's pioneering use of robotics in surgical procedures, particularly in upper gastrointestinal surgeries. They detail the hospital's journey in adopting robotic technology, emphasising evidence-based practice, patient safety and careful progression in training and implementation. They also highlight the collaborative team effort and the challenges and opportunities for trainees in integrating robotics into surgical training.

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]]> In the first of two podcast episodes with Mr Simon Higgs and Mr Steve Hornby, consultant surgeons at Gloucester Royal Hospital, Lucy and Lydia discuss the hospital's pioneering use of robotics in surgical procedures, particularly in upper gastrointestinal surgeries. They detail the hospital's journey in adopting robotic technology, emphasising evidence-based practice, patient safety and careful progression in training and implementation. They also highlight the collaborative team effort and the challenges and opportunities for trainees in integrating robotics into surgical training.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-14770247 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0100 1932 4 2 full false Mr James Coulston - Human Factors and Patient Safety Mr James Coulston - Human Factors and Patient Safety Lucy and Lydia are joined by Mr James Coulston, consultant vascular surgeon at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. James explores the role of non-technical skills and the importance of human factors, teamwork and training in successful surgical outcomes. 

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]]> Lucy and Lydia are joined by Mr James Coulston, consultant vascular surgeon at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton. James explores the role of non-technical skills and the importance of human factors, teamwork and training in successful surgical outcomes. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-13450111 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:00:00 +0100 2343 3 7 full false Miss Siya Lodhia - Sustainable OR Miss Siya Lodhia - Sustainable OR Lucy and Lydia  are joined in conversation with Siya Lodhia, a surgical registrar focused on sustainability in surgery. They explore the environmental impact of operating theatres and the challenges of implementing sustainable practices. Siya shares insights from her research project on staff attitudes and adopting a sustainability checklist in colorectal theatres. The discussion covers green practices, the Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist, and the importance of hospital leadership in prioritising sustainability. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on sustainability in surgery with Lucy, Lydia, and Siya.


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]]> Lucy and Lydia  are joined in conversation with Siya Lodhia, a surgical registrar focused on sustainability in surgery. They explore the environmental impact of operating theatres and the challenges of implementing sustainable practices. Siya shares insights from her research project on staff attitudes and adopting a sustainability checklist in colorectal theatres. The discussion covers green practices, the Intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist, and the importance of hospital leadership in prioritising sustainability. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on sustainability in surgery with Lucy, Lydia, and Siya.


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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12943919 Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 +0100 1753 3 6 full false Miss Stella Dilke - The role of mentors and fellowships in surgical training Miss Stella Dilke - The role of mentors and fellowships in surgical training Lucy and Lydia catch up with Stella Dilke, a friend from medical school, and discuss what it is like to undertake a fellowship at St Marks Hospital in London, parenthood challenges, and what makes an inspiring mentor. 

Stella is a general surgical registrar in London with an enthusiastic approach to all things colorectal and all things life.

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]]> Lucy and Lydia catch up with Stella Dilke, a friend from medical school, and discuss what it is like to undertake a fellowship at St Marks Hospital in London, parenthood challenges, and what makes an inspiring mentor. 

Stella is a general surgical registrar in London with an enthusiastic approach to all things colorectal and all things life.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12853392 Mon, 15 May 2023 19:00:00 +0100 1937 3 5 full false Prof Danail Stoyanov - Robotics, Engineering and AI in Surgery Prof Danail Stoyanov - Robotics, Engineering and AI in Surgery In this extended episode, Lucy and Lydia are joined by Dan Stoyanov,  Professor of Robot Vision from UCL and director of research at Medtronic. They discuss the growth of robotics within medicine, the intersection of AI, robotics and engineering and what the changing paradigm means for surgeons of the future.

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]]> In this extended episode, Lucy and Lydia are joined by Dan Stoyanov,  Professor of Robot Vision from UCL and director of research at Medtronic. They discuss the growth of robotics within medicine, the intersection of AI, robotics and engineering and what the changing paradigm means for surgeons of the future.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12725993 Wed, 03 May 2023 06:00:00 +0100 2303 3 4 full false Mr Matthew Doe surgery in different contexts - middle income countries Mr Matthew Doe surgery in different contexts - middle income countries In this episode, Lucy and Lydia are joined by mr Matthew Doe who  reflects on his international surgical work in Nepal and Kenya. They discuss some of the challenges of surgery in middle income countries and the impact of ambulance services in terms of patient outcomes. 

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]]> In this episode, Lucy and Lydia are joined by mr Matthew Doe who  reflects on his international surgical work in Nepal and Kenya. They discuss some of the challenges of surgery in middle income countries and the impact of ambulance services in terms of patient outcomes. 

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12483850 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0100 2031 full false Miss Michele Lucarotti - Breaking the mould Miss Michele Lucarotti - Breaking the mould Lucy and Lydia catch up with consultant surgeon Michele Lucaretti from Gloucester as she approaches retirement. They reflect on her career as a female consultant general surgeon when the norm was heavily toward male surgeons . Michele maintains her enthusiasm for the profession despite the challenges and offers some fantastic tips for longevity as a surgeon in the process.

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]]> Lucy and Lydia catch up with consultant surgeon Michele Lucaretti from Gloucester as she approaches retirement. They reflect on her career as a female consultant general surgeon when the norm was heavily toward male surgeons . Michele maintains her enthusiasm for the profession despite the challenges and offers some fantastic tips for longevity as a surgeon in the process.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12479152 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 2148 3 2 full false Professor Toogood - The Sunflower Clinical Study Professor Toogood - The Sunflower Clinical Study Lydia and Lucy are joined by Professor Giles Toogood, Chief Investigator, Consultant Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Prof Toogood explains the goals and breadth of the Sunflower Study - a large RCT looking at the clinical and cost-effectiveness of expectant management versus preoperative imaging with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy at low or moderate risk of common bile duct stones.

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]]> Lydia and Lucy are joined by Professor Giles Toogood, Chief Investigator, Consultant Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Prof Toogood explains the goals and breadth of the Sunflower Study - a large RCT looking at the clinical and cost-effectiveness of expectant management versus preoperative imaging with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy at low or moderate risk of common bile duct stones.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12440105 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 1920 3 1 full false Through The Keyhole series 3 preview Through The Keyhole series 3 preview Lucy Huppler and Lydia Newton review series two of the TTK podcast and look forward to what's in store for series three of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI podcast. 

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To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Lucy Huppler and Lydia Newton review series two of the TTK podcast and look forward to what's in store for series three of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI podcast. 

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-12439723 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000 607 3 1 trailer false Conference Conversations Part 2: ALSGBI Scientific Meeting Newcastle Conference Conversations Part 2: ALSGBI Scientific Meeting Newcastle Continuing the approach from previous TTK episode, Hamish Mackenzie talks with participants of the ALSGBI scientific meeting. Topics include; the power of group feedback un the form of  Schwartz rounds, the challenges of continuing training as an early years consultant, the growth of robotics and the need basic skills across the sector and a  preview of the next ALSGBI meeting in Portsmouth with Professor Jim Khan.

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]]> Continuing the approach from previous TTK episode, Hamish Mackenzie talks with participants of the ALSGBI scientific meeting. Topics include; the power of group feedback un the form of  Schwartz rounds, the challenges of continuing training as an early years consultant, the growth of robotics and the need basic skills across the sector and a  preview of the next ALSGBI meeting in Portsmouth with Professor Jim Khan.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-11669915 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000 2123 3 2 full false Conference Conversations Part 1: ALSGBI Scientific Meeting Newcastle Conference Conversations Part 1: ALSGBI Scientific Meeting Newcastle Hamish Mackenzie from Digital Resilience UK steps in for the normal presenting team to capture a series of conversations from around the 2022 ALSGBI scientific meeting. The focus of the conversations is surgical education and training and the role of technology in improving practice. In the initial episode, Hamish is joined by Dr Jordan Tsigarides (who delivers 2022 ALSGBI lecture on immersive education), Professor Mike Parker, Inovus Medical, Arthrex training and East of England trainee surgeons.

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]]> Hamish Mackenzie from Digital Resilience UK steps in for the normal presenting team to capture a series of conversations from around the 2022 ALSGBI scientific meeting. The focus of the conversations is surgical education and training and the role of technology in improving practice. In the initial episode, Hamish is joined by Dr Jordan Tsigarides (who delivers 2022 ALSGBI lecture on immersive education), Professor Mike Parker, Inovus Medical, Arthrex training and East of England trainee surgeons.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-11669310 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 2107 3 2 full false Gateshead Annual Scientific Meeting Preview Gateshead Annual Scientific Meeting Preview Tan is joined by Tamsin Morrison to preview the 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI

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]]> Tan is joined by Tamsin Morrison to preview the 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons GBI

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-11626919 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:00:00 +0000 905 3 1 trailer false John Brunning - The Power of Music John Brunning - The Power of Music Tan is joined by Classic FM's prime-time DJ, John Brunning. The cover the power of music and its effect on concentration, team dynamics, healing and personal relaxation. 

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]]> Tan is joined by Classic FM's prime-time DJ, John Brunning. The cover the power of music and its effect on concentration, team dynamics, healing and personal relaxation. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-11100519 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100 1841 2 14 full false Prof Nader Francis - Balancing research and surgery from a district location Prof Nader Francis - Balancing research and surgery from a district location Tan and Lucy are joined by Professor Nader Francis, a consultant colorectal surgeon and with a significant body of research work. They discuss some of the challenges of continue to publish research from a regional location away from the major academic institutions and reflect on the importance of engaging with research and ongoing training throughout a surgical career. 

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]]> Tan and Lucy are joined by Professor Nader Francis, a consultant colorectal surgeon and with a significant body of research work. They discuss some of the challenges of continue to publish research from a regional location away from the major academic institutions and reflect on the importance of engaging with research and ongoing training throughout a surgical career. 

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-11061476 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:00:00 +0100 2032 2 13 full false Miss Meg Finch-Jones - Notes from a HPB consultant Miss Meg Finch-Jones - Notes from a HPB consultant Consultant Surgeon Meg Finch-Jones joins Lucy and Tan to reflect on her career in HPB surgery. They discuss her own journey into this area of surgery and some of the unique challenges of the specialism. They consider the evolution of role, the importance of coaching younger trainees, and the job satisfaction from complex surgery. 

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]]> Consultant Surgeon Meg Finch-Jones joins Lucy and Tan to reflect on her career in HPB surgery. They discuss her own journey into this area of surgery and some of the unique challenges of the specialism. They consider the evolution of role, the importance of coaching younger trainees, and the job satisfaction from complex surgery. 

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-11032169 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:00:00 +0100 2144 2 12 full false Graham Gooch - Latter career, training and personal development Graham Gooch - Latter career, training and personal development In the second episode with Ex England Cricket Captain, Graham Gooch, Tan discusses the challenges of team management and how to get the best from others. They also discuss the transition when  senior professionals step back from front line services and the pleasure in develop the skills of coaching and training others.

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]]> In the second episode with Ex England Cricket Captain, Graham Gooch, Tan discusses the challenges of team management and how to get the best from others. They also discuss the transition when  senior professionals step back from front line services and the pleasure in develop the skills of coaching and training others.

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10824439 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:00 +0100 1325 2 11 full true Graham Gooch - The cross over between elite sport and surgical teams Graham Gooch - The cross over between elite sport and surgical teams In the first of two episodes, former England cricket captain Graham Gooch joins Tan to discuss elite performance and getting the best from teams.  They discuss attitude, coaching, commitment, skill, feedback, concentration and reducing complications. 

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]]> In the first of two episodes, former England cricket captain Graham Gooch joins Tan to discuss elite performance and getting the best from teams.  They discuss attitude, coaching, commitment, skill, feedback, concentration and reducing complications. 

To get in touch with the show, please email hello@ttkpodcast.com or use twitter handle @ALSGBI_podcast

]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10823877 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:00:00 +0100 1321 2 10 full false Mr Justin Morgan - From general to transplant surgery Mr Justin Morgan - From general to transplant surgery Lucy and Lydia talk with Mr Justin Morgan, a consultant general and transplant surgeon  at  Southmead Hospital in Bristol. 

Justin reflects on his early career as a general surgeon before discussing the benefits of specialism and his particular interest endocrine and transplant surgery. They also discuss his wider interest in medical education and his role as the  Dean of the North Bristol Academy for the University of Bristol. 

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]]> Lucy and Lydia talk with Mr Justin Morgan, a consultant general and transplant surgeon  at  Southmead Hospital in Bristol. 

Justin reflects on his early career as a general surgeon before discussing the benefits of specialism and his particular interest endocrine and transplant surgery. They also discuss his wider interest in medical education and his role as the  Dean of the North Bristol Academy for the University of Bristol. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10747118 Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0100 1782 2 9 full false Ms Kat Baker - The first years of being a consultant colorectal surgeon Ms Kat Baker - The first years of being a consultant colorectal surgeon Kat is a Consultant  Colorectal Surgeon at  Oxford University Hospital. Lydia, Tan and Kat discuss the process of finding a first role as a consultant and the benefit experience beyond training. Kat reflects on the benefit she drew from an overseas surgical fellowship in Australia and her period in non-clinical research positions. They also discuss the balance and stamina needed to start a family whilst continuing to progress in specialist training. 

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]]> Kat is a Consultant  Colorectal Surgeon at  Oxford University Hospital. Lydia, Tan and Kat discuss the process of finding a first role as a consultant and the benefit experience beyond training. Kat reflects on the benefit she drew from an overseas surgical fellowship in Australia and her period in non-clinical research positions. They also discuss the balance and stamina needed to start a family whilst continuing to progress in specialist training. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10691313 Fri, 27 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1876 2 8 full false Mr Andrea Saracino - The first day as a consultant surgeon Mr Andrea Saracino - The first day as a consultant surgeon Lydia and Lucy talk with Mr Andrea Saracino (Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Yeovil District Hospital)  as he finishes his training and begins his first day as a consultant surgeon.  They contrast training experiences in UK and Italy and the challenge of getting surgical training time and some of the cultural and language barriers. 


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]]> Lydia and Lucy talk with Mr Andrea Saracino (Consultant Colorectal Surgeon Yeovil District Hospital)  as he finishes his training and begins his first day as a consultant surgeon.  They contrast training experiences in UK and Italy and the challenge of getting surgical training time and some of the cultural and language barriers. 


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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10584814 Mon, 09 May 2022 13:00:00 +0100 1626 full false Mr Saxon Connor - Surgical team work in a time of crisis Mr Saxon Connor - Surgical team work in a time of crisis In this episode Lydia and Tan talk with Mr Saxon Connor, an HPB surgeon from Christchurch, New Zealand. They discuss some of importance of team work in surgical teams before focusing specifically to the challenges surrounding crisis trauma events such as the earthquake and terrorist events that Christchurch suffered in the past decade.  

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]]> In this episode Lydia and Tan talk with Mr Saxon Connor, an HPB surgeon from Christchurch, New Zealand. They discuss some of importance of team work in surgical teams before focusing specifically to the challenges surrounding crisis trauma events such as the earthquake and terrorist events that Christchurch suffered in the past decade.  

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10584481 Mon, 09 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1928 2 5 full false Dr Jordan Tsigarides - Virtual and Augmented Reality Dr Jordan Tsigarides - Virtual and Augmented Reality Prof Tan is joined by Dr. Jordan Tsigarides, an  Academic Clinical Fellow  based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Norwich Medical School. Jordan is the VR lead for the NNUH and is responsible for the development of multiple educational programmes utilising immersive technologies. They discuss the role of augmented and virtual technology in ongoing professional training and the potential of the technology for cost-effective simulation based learning.

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]]> Prof Tan is joined by Dr. Jordan Tsigarides, an  Academic Clinical Fellow  based at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and Norwich Medical School. Jordan is the VR lead for the NNUH and is responsible for the development of multiple educational programmes utilising immersive technologies. They discuss the role of augmented and virtual technology in ongoing professional training and the potential of the technology for cost-effective simulation based learning.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10550671 Tue, 03 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100 2163 2 4 full true Professor Dr April Roslani - The Challenge of Surgical Training Professor Dr April Roslani - The Challenge of Surgical Training Tan and Lucy are joined by Professor Dr April Roslani, Dean of the University of Malaya. Professor April reflects on the her journey of training and the broader challenges of surgical training, both historically and in contemporary circumstances. She reflects on the evolving medical curricula and structure that medical trainees follow. 

Lucy and April contrast the challenges of surgical training in Malaysia and the UK, with the issue of the time needed to train to a sub-speciality consultant level. They discuss the importance of coaching relationships with seniors and some of the considerations of being a woman in a male dominated field. 

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]]> Tan and Lucy are joined by Professor Dr April Roslani, Dean of the University of Malaya. Professor April reflects on the her journey of training and the broader challenges of surgical training, both historically and in contemporary circumstances. She reflects on the evolving medical curricula and structure that medical trainees follow. 

Lucy and April contrast the challenges of surgical training in Malaysia and the UK, with the issue of the time needed to train to a sub-speciality consultant level. They discuss the importance of coaching relationships with seniors and some of the considerations of being a woman in a male dominated field. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-10494088 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 22:00:00 +0100 2059 2 3 full false Paul Barach: Managing Complex Systems Paul Barach: Managing Complex Systems Tan is joined by Dr Paul Barach from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. They discuss the challenges of managing complex systems and how keeping the guiding principles of patient safety, high quality of care, staff satisfaction and financial sustainability central. They discuss the central importance of ongoing training and learning from other complex industries . The look at challenges and culture around admitting mistakes and the importance of addressing human factors in order to drive continual improvement. 

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]]> Tan is joined by Dr Paul Barach from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. They discuss the challenges of managing complex systems and how keeping the guiding principles of patient safety, high quality of care, staff satisfaction and financial sustainability central. They discuss the central importance of ongoing training and learning from other complex industries . The look at challenges and culture around admitting mistakes and the importance of addressing human factors in order to drive continual improvement. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10169591 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0100 1817 2 2 full false Miss Lucy Huppler and Miss Lydia Newton: New Season TTK Miss Lucy Huppler and Miss Lydia Newton: New Season TTK For the new series of Through the Keyhole, Prof Tan is joined by Miss Lucy Huppler and Miss Lydia Newton to consider the path of a trainee surgeon and the  challenge of life balance in the early years as a doctor . They discuss their broader interests and the impact that elective-year travel had on their training and perspective. Lucy and Lydia will be supporting series 2 as guest presenters to bring their perspective of surgery at the start of a career. 

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]]> For the new series of Through the Keyhole, Prof Tan is joined by Miss Lucy Huppler and Miss Lydia Newton to consider the path of a trainee surgeon and the  challenge of life balance in the early years as a doctor . They discuss their broader interests and the impact that elective-year travel had on their training and perspective. Lucy and Lydia will be supporting series 2 as guest presenters to bring their perspective of surgery at the start of a career. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-10169583 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 2001 2 1 full false #12 Neil Smart on Hernia Repair #12 Neil Smart on Hernia Repair In this episode, returning guest Neil Smart discusses some of the challenges and considerations surrounding laparoscopic hernia repair. They look at the holistic approaches, patient outcomes and some of the controversies concerning the use of surgical mesh. 

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]]> In this episode, returning guest Neil Smart discusses some of the challenges and considerations surrounding laparoscopic hernia repair. They look at the holistic approaches, patient outcomes and some of the controversies concerning the use of surgical mesh. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-9204939 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0100 1517 1 12 full false #11 Chantelle Rizan - Sustainability in Surgery #11 Chantelle Rizan - Sustainability in Surgery Tan is joined by Dr Chantelle Rizan from the centre of sustainable healthcare for this episode where they look at the breadth of issues when considering the environmental impact of surgery and healthcare. They look at practical steps and discuss the importance of leadership at all levels in order to increase sustainability. 
 
Chantelle Rizan is a Surgical Research Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Sustainable Surgery Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. The Fellowship enabled her to study for a PhD at Brighton & Sussex Medical School, using carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment methods to identify carbon hotspots within the operating theatre, and to evaluate alternative products and processes with lower environmental impact. Chantelle seeks to translate her research into practice and to influence policy as a founding member of the RCSEng Sustainability in Surgery working group, and is working with the UK Health and Climate Change Alliance as an academic advisor on a national report on how to meet Net Zero Carbon within surgery


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]]> Tan is joined by Dr Chantelle Rizan from the centre of sustainable healthcare for this episode where they look at the breadth of issues when considering the environmental impact of surgery and healthcare. They look at practical steps and discuss the importance of leadership at all levels in order to increase sustainability. 
 
Chantelle Rizan is a Surgical Research Fellow at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Sustainable Surgery Fellow at the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare. The Fellowship enabled her to study for a PhD at Brighton & Sussex Medical School, using carbon footprinting and life cycle assessment methods to identify carbon hotspots within the operating theatre, and to evaluate alternative products and processes with lower environmental impact. Chantelle seeks to translate her research into practice and to influence policy as a founding member of the RCSEng Sustainability in Surgery working group, and is working with the UK Health and Climate Change Alliance as an academic advisor on a national report on how to meet Net Zero Carbon within surgery


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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-9121383 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1952 1 11 full false #10 Clare Gerada - Beneath the White Coat #10 Clare Gerada - Beneath the White Coat In this episode, Tan and Clare discuss some of the difficult issues around mental health among medical professionals, and how to navigate turbulent times in a medical career.

Dr Clare Gerada has been a medical practitioner since 1982. Having first trained in psychiatry she became a GP in 1992, and has worked in the same practice ever since. She has been heading up a groundbreaking service for sick doctors (practitioner-patients) since 2008 which has rapidly become an international leader. Between 2010-2013 she led the Royal College of General Practitioners, the largest of all the of Royal Colleges, and only the second women to hold this Office in its history. She has since been re-elected to the role

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]]> In this episode, Tan and Clare discuss some of the difficult issues around mental health among medical professionals, and how to navigate turbulent times in a medical career.

Dr Clare Gerada has been a medical practitioner since 1982. Having first trained in psychiatry she became a GP in 1992, and has worked in the same practice ever since. She has been heading up a groundbreaking service for sick doctors (practitioner-patients) since 2008 which has rapidly become an international leader. Between 2010-2013 she led the Royal College of General Practitioners, the largest of all the of Royal Colleges, and only the second women to hold this Office in its history. She has since been re-elected to the role

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8976034 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 22:00:00 +0100 1688 1 10 full false #09 Life Hacks in a Surgical Career with Mr Peter Sedman #09 Life Hacks in a Surgical Career with Mr Peter Sedman In this episode, Tan talks with Peter Sedman about the highs and lows of a surgical career and some of the lessons they have both learned. Within the conversation,  life hacks are discussed and Peter shares his tips for trainees starting out on a career in surgery.

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]]> In this episode, Tan talks with Peter Sedman about the highs and lows of a surgical career and some of the lessons they have both learned. Within the conversation,  life hacks are discussed and Peter shares his tips for trainees starting out on a career in surgery.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8893586 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0100 1509 1 9 full false #08 Neil Smart on Publishing Research in Medical Journals #08 Neil Smart on Publishing Research in Medical Journals Neil joins Tan to discuss the challenges and opportunities around publishing research in an era of Covid and digital acceleration. Neil is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and Honorary Associate Professor at University of Exeter Medical School. Neil is also Editor in Chief of the Colorectal Disease Journal.

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]]> Neil joins Tan to discuss the challenges and opportunities around publishing research in an era of Covid and digital acceleration. Neil is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital and Honorary Associate Professor at University of Exeter Medical School. Neil is also Editor in Chief of the Colorectal Disease Journal.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8840567 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0100 1030 1 8 full false #07 Robotic Surgery with with Mr Chelliah Selvasekar #07 Robotic Surgery with with Mr Chelliah Selvasekar Tan discusses the development and impact of robotic-assisted surgery with Mr Chelliah Selvasekar, Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at The Christie Hospital and council member of ALSGBI. They explore some of the issues of data governance and training and suggest possible ways that current barriers may be overcome.

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]]> Tan discusses the development and impact of robotic-assisted surgery with Mr Chelliah Selvasekar, Consultant Colorectal and Laparoscopic Surgeon at The Christie Hospital and council member of ALSGBI. They explore some of the issues of data governance and training and suggest possible ways that current barriers may be overcome.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8780940 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0100 1761 1 7 full false #06 Ian Beckingham - laparoscopic cholecystectomy #06 Ian Beckingham - laparoscopic cholecystectomy Mr Ian Beckingham joins Tan for a discussion on laparoscopic cholecystectomy and how to cope with the challenges of error.

Ian is a consultant surgeon at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham. 

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]]> Mr Ian Beckingham joins Tan for a discussion on laparoscopic cholecystectomy and how to cope with the challenges of error.

Ian is a consultant surgeon at Queens Medical Centre in Nottingham. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8671907 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:00:00 +0100 2266 1 6 full false #05 Ben Tipney - Human Factors - Performance and Error #05 Ben Tipney - Human Factors - Performance and Error In this extended episode, Tan is joined by Ben Tipney to discuss performance and error. Ben is a former international athlete with the Great Britain rowing team and holds a degree in Leadership & Sports Psychology.  He runs Med-Led, a company that optimises individual, team and organisational performance.


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]]> In this extended episode, Tan is joined by Ben Tipney to discuss performance and error. Ben is a former international athlete with the Great Britain rowing team and holds a degree in Leadership & Sports Psychology.  He runs Med-Led, a company that optimises individual, team and organisational performance.


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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8629835 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100 3134 1 5 full false #04 Diversity in Successful Surgical Teams. Dr Tamsin Morrison #04 Diversity in Successful Surgical Teams. Dr Tamsin Morrison Dr. Tamsin Morrison joins Tan to discuss how diversity and inclusivity are core attributes of successful teams and how embracing a breadth of experiences improves health outcomes. They narrow the broad societal debates on diversity down to its impact within surgical teams and reflect on the value of cognitive diversity. 

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]]> Dr. Tamsin Morrison joins Tan to discuss how diversity and inclusivity are core attributes of successful teams and how embracing a breadth of experiences improves health outcomes. They narrow the broad societal debates on diversity down to its impact within surgical teams and reflect on the value of cognitive diversity. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8551332 Mon, 24 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100 1382 1 4 full false #03 Education and training. Hamish Mackenzie on the growth of digital tools in education #03 Education and training. Hamish Mackenzie on the growth of digital tools in education Tan and Hamish explore some of the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in education as a result of the pandemic year. They explore how digital tools can be applied to surgical training to boost the experience of trainees. They discuss the modes of learning that can be ported between the educational and medical sectors. Dr Tamsin Morrison joins the conversation to reflect a surgical trainee's perspective on training in the lockdown year.

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]]> Tan and Hamish explore some of the challenges and opportunities that have arisen in education as a result of the pandemic year. They explore how digital tools can be applied to surgical training to boost the experience of trainees. They discuss the modes of learning that can be ported between the educational and medical sectors. Dr Tamsin Morrison joins the conversation to reflect a surgical trainee's perspective on training in the lockdown year.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8536338 Mon, 17 May 2021 20:00:00 +0100 1704 1 3 full false #02 Suviraj John - The development of laparoscopic surgeons in India #02 Suviraj John - The development of laparoscopic surgeons in India In this episode, Tan talks with Suviraj John, Senior Consultant Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. They discuss training programmes  in the UK and India, and the common challenges of training for risk management, leadership and communication skills. They consider the value of experience and how hard-won knowledge can be passed on effective. They look at the traits of successful surgical teams and what can be learned from non-medical sectors. 

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]]> In this episode, Tan talks with Suviraj John, Senior Consultant Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. They discuss training programmes  in the UK and India, and the common challenges of training for risk management, leadership and communication skills. They consider the value of experience and how hard-won knowledge can be passed on effective. They look at the traits of successful surgical teams and what can be learned from non-medical sectors. 

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8253491 Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0100 1470 1 2 full false #01 Don Menzies - ALS and the growth of laparoscopic surgery #01 Don Menzies - ALS and the growth of laparoscopic surgery Don Menzies and Tan discuss the growth of laparoscopic surgery techniques from the mid-90s and the extent to which radical approaches from 25 years ago are now common place across the world. They touch on the development of APLS as an organisation and discuss the challenges of aerosolisation in Covid19 theatre landscapes.

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]]> Don Menzies and Tan discuss the growth of laparoscopic surgery techniques from the mid-90s and the extent to which radical approaches from 25 years ago are now common place across the world. They touch on the development of APLS as an organisation and discuss the challenges of aerosolisation in Covid19 theatre landscapes.

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]]> Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland Buzzsprout-8253377 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100 2600 1 1 full false Through The Keyhole - Series Teaser Through The Keyhole - Series Teaser Podcast Series from the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons introduced by Professor Tan Arulampalan

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]]> Podcast Series from the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons introduced by Professor Tan Arulampalan

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