Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast
Let’s Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast brings you the latest news from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, offering informative, educational, and entertaining content on a range of healthcare topics. Each episode features expert speakers from the RCSEd membership and beyond, discussing current issues in surgery and medical practice. The podcast aims to keep listeners updated on College activities while providing valuable insights into the profession.
Episodes
FRCS (Paeds) - Choledochal anomalies with Miss Rania Kronfli
In this episode, host Sophie Lewis speaks with Miss Rania Kronfli, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon at King’s College Hospital London, to discuss choledochal anomalies in paediatric surgery.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major platforms.Feedback or topic sug
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Thyroid Ablation: The Shift Towards Minimally Invasive Care
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Hannah Fox and Jarrod Homer to discuss thyroid ablation.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podc
FRCS (Paeds)- Paediatric Burns with Mr David McGill
In this episode, host Sesi Hotonu speaks to Mr David McGill, consultant plastic surgeon with a subspeciality interest in paediatrics. David discusses the management of burns in children, covering the estimation of burn severity, initial resuscitation and multidisciplinary surgical management. An episode not to miss if preparing for the FRCS (paeds) exam!Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery f
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Shaping the Ear: Modern Approaches to Pinna Deformity
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Jaya Nichani and Bas Ranganathan to discuss modern approaches to Pinna Deformity.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Tal
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Clearing the Way - Modern Approaches to Lacrimal Surgery
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Ashok Rokade & Irfan Syed to discuss modern approaches to Lacrimal Surgery.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Sound Barriers: Cochlear Implants in the Obstructed Cochlea
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Emma Stapleton & Richard Irving to discuss cochlear implants in the obstructed cochlea.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Zenker’s Unzipped -The Science and Surgery of Pharyngeal Pouches
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by James O'Hara & Kala Kumaresan to discuss the science and surgery of Pharyngeal Pouches.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Reanimating the Face: Modern Approaches to Facial Palsy
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Professor Peter Andrews & Mr Eamon Shamil to discuss Modern Approaches to Facial Palsy.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to
Paediatric Surgery - Necrotising Enterocolitis
In this episode, host Sophie Lewis speaks to Ian Jones, Paediatric consultant at Leeds Children's Hospital, and George Bethel, Paediatric Registrar at Chelsea and Westminster, to discuss necrotising enterocolitis in paediatric surgery.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Navigating the Nasal Maze - Insights into Revision Sinus Surgery
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Catherine Rennie & Rishi Sharma to discuss the topic of Revision Sinus Surgery.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's T
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Let’s Talk Tubes: A Modern Approach to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Join us for our fourth series of A Coffee Room Chat in ENT, in collaboration with ENTUK. In this episode, James Tysome, ENTUK Director of E-Learning and Amar Rajgor, ENTUK Training Podcast Lead, are joined by Jameel Muzaffar and Matthew Smith to discuss the topic of Eustachian Tube dysfunction.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let'
FRCS (Paeds)- Examination Tips, Tricks and General Advice with Miss Felicity Arthur
In this episode, host Sesi Hotonu speaks to Miss Felicity Arthur, post CCT paediatric surgery fellow in colorectal surgery on the FRCS (Paeds) examination. They discuss general preparation advice, the format and structure of the examination, key revision resources, and top tips for success including self-care and dealing with failure.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal Colleg
What is surgical mentoring and why is it important for everyone?
Everyone needs a mentor and everyone should be a mentor to someone! Emma Stapleton (RCSEd Lead for Mentoring) and Lisa Hadfield-Law tell you all you need to know about the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh's mentoring scheme, emphasising the importance of defining mentoring distinctly from coaching and other forms of support. The speakers discuss the transition to online mentoring, the expect
President’s Handover Corner… Professor Rowan Parks and Dr Clare McNaught
On 7 November, Let's Talk Surgery podcast host and Consultant Robotic Colorectal Surgeon Gregory Ekatah sat down with Professor Rowan Parks and Dr Clare McNaught prior to Dr McNaught officially taking office as the College's new President on 17 November.Professor Parks reflected on his past three years as President, sharing highlights from this time and also looking at the challenges involved in t
All You Need to Know About the MRCS!
Calling all medical students, foundation doctors, core trainees and anyone planning to sit their MRCS Part A!Join John Hines, Dean of Examinations at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and former Chair of the Intercollegiate Basic Surgical Exams Committee, as he talks to Jon Lund, Dean of Education, about all aspects of the MRCS, including many top tips for success. Essential listening for
World Patient Safety Day 2025 - Leadership and Patient Safety
Join Claire Morgan, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry and Deputy Chair of the College’s Patient Safety Group, and Gregory Ekatah, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon and host of RCSEd’s Let’s Talk Surgery podcast, as they speak with Professor Sanjiv Sharma, Paediatric Intensive Care Consultant and Chief Medical Officer at Barts Health, about his leadership journey, challenges, and reflections on WPSD
Paediatric Surgery: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
This month Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery registrar and NOTF) is joined by Ms Claire Clark (Paediatric Consultant Surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh) to discuss the role of the surgeon in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).If you haven't already be sure to listen to the Let's Talk Surgery Podcast: FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr P
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - The Art and Technique of Tip Rhinoplasty
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on the Art and Technique of Tip Rhinoplasty. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, this episode features expert insights from Prof. Hesham Saleh and Prof Anshul Sama, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learning.Enjoy
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Management of Radiorecurrent Laryngeal Cancer
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on the Management of Radiorecurrent Laryngeal Cancer. Produced in collaboration with the ENTUK Head & Neck Society, this episode features expert insights from Mr Coasta Repanos and Mr Hugh Wheatley, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learning.Enjoyed t
Paediatric Surgery: Antenatal Urinary Tract Dilatation (UTD)
This month Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery registrar and NOTF) is once again joined by Ewan Brownlee (Paediatric Urology Consultant Surgeon University Southampton General and NOTPD) and Marie-Klaire Farrugia (Paediatric Urology Consultant, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation/West London Children's Hospital Alliance) to discuss antenatal urinary tract dilatation (UTD). We discuss the various di
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Cocaine Induced Vasculitis
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on Cocaine Induced Vasculitis. Produced in collaboration with the British Rhinology Society, this episode features expert insights from Professor Peter Andrews and Mr Yujay Ramakrishnan, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learning.Enjoyed this episode of L
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Attic Reconstruction in Cholesteatoma surgery
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on attic reconstruction in Cholesteatoma surgery and how to get it right. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Otology, this episode features expert insights from Mr Peter Monksfield and Ms Pria Achar, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Le
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Skin cancer and reconstructive considerations
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on skin cancer and reconstructive considerations. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, this episode features expert insights from Professor Alwyn D’Souza and Ms Sadie Khwaja, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learn
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Mastering chyle leak management
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on mastering chyle leak management. Produced in collaboration with the ENTUK Head and Neck Society, this episode features expert insights from Mr James O'Hara and Mr Jai Manick, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learning.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Olfactory loss & dysfunction
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on olfactory loss & dysfunction. Produced in collaboration with the British Rhinology Society, this episode features expert insights from Mr San Sunkaraneni and Mrs Archana Jaiswal, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Director of E-Learning.Enjoyed this episode of Le
A Coffee Room Chat in ENT - Secondary cavity obliteration in discharging mastoids
"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT," from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on the pearls and pitfalls of secondary cavity obliteration in discharging mastoids. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Otology, this episode features expert insights from Mr Chris Coulson and Ms Codruta Neumann, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Dir
Paediatric Surgery: Vesicouteric Reflux
This month Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery registrar and Paediatric Surgery NOTF) is joined by Mr Ewan Brownlee (Paediatric Urology Consultant Surgeon University Southampton General Hospital and Paediatric Surgery NOTPD) and Ms Marie-Klaire Farrugia (Paediatric Urology Consultant at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust/ West London Children's Hospital Alliance) to discuss the challeng
Paediatric Surgery: Investigating and Managing Constipation
Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery NOTF), is joined by Ms Kathryn Ford, Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, to discuss the common presentation of constipation.
FST in Focus
The Faculty of Surgical Trainers continues to lead the way in advancing surgical training across the country and worldwide. In this episode, Professor Alex Phillips (Director) and James Tomlinson (Deputy Director) join Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to shed light on the FST, some of its workstreams and how members and fellows can get involved.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Roya
Foreign Body Ingestion: Button Batteries, Magnets and more, Part 2
Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery National Online Training Fellow), is joined by Mr Robin Garrett-Cox-Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital, for Part 2 of the first podcast of a new Paediatric Surgery series, discussing foreign body ingestion.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to L
Foreign Body Ingestion: Button Batteries, Magnets and more, Part 1
Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery National Online Training Fellow), is joined by Mr Robin Garrett-Cox-Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital, in the first podcast of a new Paediatric Surgery series, discussing foreign body ingestion.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk S
Your Next Breath... In the words of the sculptor
Greg is joined by Kenny Hunter, award winning sculptor, who is responsible for the RCSED COVID Pandemic memorial sculpture - Your Next Breath. They are joined by Professor Mike Griffin, immediate past president of RCSED.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other majo
Looking forward with President Rowan Parks
To start off the year, Professor Parks joins Greg on the podcast to reflect on 2024 and set the scene for what is to come in 2025!Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major platforms.Feedback or topic suggestions: lts@rcsed.ac.ukBecome an RCSEd member: rcsed.ac
Welcome back 2025
After a few months hiatus, the LTS podcast is back. A introductory episode to set the scene for whats to come in 2025.Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh?Listen to Let's Talk Surgery: The RCSEd Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major platforms.Feedback or topic suggestions: lts@rcsed.ac.ukBecome an RCSEd member: rcsed.ac.uk/the-coll
Younger Fellows Series Ep 1: Mentoring
A new podcast series brought to you in collaboration with the Younger Fellows Group. We discuss mentoring in practice – what it involves, some of the benefits, and dispel some of the myths. This remains a crucial tool in practice today. Examples of mentoring interactions from some our guests. Details of the upcoming mentoring course can be found on the RCSEd website.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Antenatal Counselling with Mr Paul Cullis and Dr Vix Monnelly
In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores antenatal counselling with two clinicians who form a vital part of the service in Edinburgh. Mr Paul Cullis is a consultant paediatric surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and Dr Vix Monnelly is a consultant neonatologist at the Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health. A great episode that highlights the importance of the multidiscipli
Financial Wellbeing in collaboration with MedicsMoney
Some much needed financial tips brought to you in partnership with MedicsMoney. Dr Ed Cantello talks through some pertinent issues to be aware of – from tax codes to pensions and everything in between. A must not miss!
Team Based Quality Reviews
Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr Manoj Kumar (Consultant upper GI surgeon) and Helen Vosper (Chartered Ergonomist) to discuss Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR), an innovative tool / approach to systems thinking in reviewing clinical practice. When things go wrong, or indeed reviewing excellence in clinical practice, TBQR offers a framework to approach these reviews. First TBQR course is on the 20th
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Child Protection with Dr Marianne Forrester
In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester takes us expertly through the recognition a
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 4
The final episode of this series reflecting on when things go wrong. Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson explore the psychological impact on clinicians. This is illustrated by the story of ‘Icarus and Hubris’ and a couple of poems from www.incisedlines.com. They also tackle the concept of resilience in modern day clinical practice.Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play '
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 3
The second part of a conversation between Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson as they explore the psychological impact of 'when things go wrong' through the medium of the arts. Listeners can also review the poem Frozen from www.incisedlines.com, written by David, which helps encapsulate this discussion. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut' tak
When Things go Wrong… with David Alderson Ep 2
As we focus on wellbeing this week, David Alderson is back on the podcast to continue the conversation on when things go wrong in surgery. The human element, some of the psychological impact on the surgeons, as well as the reaction from non-surgical communities including the media… a thrilling 2-part conversation. Tickets are still available for David Alderson's new play 'True Cut'
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson
In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medical and surgical management.
Patient Safety Series - Maryanne Mariyaselvam
This week, Gregory Ekatah is joined on the podcast by Maryanne Mariyaselvam to discuss her journey through the patient safety space. From leaving surgical training to being involved in a number of patient safety innovations to being awarded a British Empire Medal.
Patient Safety Series – Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch with Andrew Murphy-Pittock
The patient safety series is back for its final few episodes. Recorded back in August 2023, Andrew Murphy-Pittock joins Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to discuss HSIB which has now become Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). We explore the role of HSIB / HSSIB, its creation, remit and future developments in the quest to improve patient safety nationally and through international coll
Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct with Clare McNaught
Vice president Clare McNaught joins Gregory Ekatah back on the podcast to discuss the recent and ongoing Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct campaign. Recent evidence highlights the scale of the problem. We discuss the RCSEd campaign to eradicate this and the resources available to help tackle it.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Statistics and Research with Mr John Hallett
In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores statistics and research with newly appointed consultant academic paediatric surgeon and honorary clinical lecturer at both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, Mr John Hallett.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Recap
Guest host Sesi Hotonu recaps the episodes so far of this exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB and gives a preview of episodes to come.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Anaesthesia with Dr Su Ying Ong
In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric anaesthesia and local anaesthetic blocks with consultant paediatric anaesthetist and regional anaesthesia lead at RHCYP Edinburgh Dr Su Ying Ong.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Nephrology with Dr Ben Reynolds
In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation with consultant paediatric nephrologist Dr Ben Reynolds.
FRCS (Paeds) Beyond General Surgery - Paediatric Orthopaedics with Professor Robin Paton
An exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB aiming to fill in the gaps of the paediatric surgery curriculum not easily covered by daily practice. In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric orthopaedics with consultant orthopaedic surgeon, award winning trainer and FRCS examiner Professor Robin Paton.
Patient Safety 3 – ‘When things go wrong…’ with Mr. David Alderson
Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr. David Alderson, consultant ENT surgeon, as part of the new patient safety series. We discuss his journey through the patient safety space and his novel approach in using the arts when considering what happens when things go wrong for patients – through the lens of the surgeon. The first of an exciting series to come.Tickets are still available for David Alderson&apo
RCSEd LTS Podcast – Celebrating NOTSS @20 – Part 2
Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. Second podcast of a two-part mini-se
RCSEd LTS Podcast – Celebrating NOTSS @20 – Part 1
Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 years of NOTSS. First of a two-part mini-series.
RCSED LTS update... in the news
Gregory Ekatah returns to the podcast covering recent updates from the college and looks ahead to upcoming episodes of the podcast.
RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – SCPs with Liza Mills
Gregory Ekatah is joined by Liza Mills to discuss the role of Surgical Care Practitioners in robotic surgery. They discuss how to get in, training pathway, and some of Liza’s experience working in one of the highest volume centres for robotic surgery in the UK.
RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Fellowships with Nick Ventham
After the summer holidays, the LTS podcast and robotic surgery series are back. On this episode, Greg Ekatah is joined by Mr Nick Ventham to discuss robotic fellowships – how to plan them, what to expect, some of the challenges and opportunities, and some tips in finding success. He recently completed an Intuitive Surgery Fellowship at Sunderland Royal Hospital. Fascinating insights and sage advic
RCSED LTS Robot Assisted Surgery Series – CMR Versius System
The robotic surgery series is back. On this episode, Gregory Ekatah hosts the CMO of CMR Surgical, Mark Slack and Doug Speake, consultant colorectal surgeon. They discuss all aspects of this thriving modular robotic system.
Celebrating 100 episodes of the Let’s Talk Surgery Podcast
Episode 100!! A Reflection of what’s gone before and what’s to come, with Gregory Ekatah
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 8: Transoral Oropharyngeal Surgery
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this final episode, Miss Emma King and Mr Jemy Jose discuss the transoral oropharyngeal surgery. In association with HNSOC.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 7: Local anaesthetic rhinological surgery: indications and techniques
ENT_UK and @RCSED partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this penultimate episode, Mr Sean Carrie and Mr Jonathan Joseph discuss local anaesthetic rhinological surgery, the indications and techniques – an episode in collaboration with BRS.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 6: Use of lasers and angled endoscopes in managing difficult to access middle ear cholesteatoma
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Arun Iyer and Prof Owen Judd discuss the nitty gritty of lasers and angled endoscopes in difficult middle ear cholesteatomas. In conjunction with BSO.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 5: Nasal Valve Obstruction – Surgical Management
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Natarajan Balaji and Mr Saleh Okhovat discuss the surgical management of nasal valve obstruction. In conjunction with BSFPS.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 4: Pharyngeal Pouch
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Frank Stafford and Mr Ricard Simo discuss management of pharyngeal pouches in conjunction with the Head and Neck Society.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 3: Refractory Chronic Rhinosinusitis
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Professor Claire Hopkins is joined by Mr. Jujay Ramakrishman to discuss refractory chronic rhinosinusitis.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 2: Evaluation and surgical management of superior semicircular canal dehiscence
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Simon Lloyd is joined by Paramita Baruah, an episode in partnership with BSO.
ENT Coffee Room Chat Series 2 Ep 1: Nasal reconstruction - tips and trick with Miss Sadie Khwaja and Prof Tim Woolford
ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Sadie is joined by Tim Woolford to discuss nasal recons.
Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Gynaecology – Marielle Nobbenhuis
Greg is joined on the podcast by Marielle Nobbenhuis, Consultant Gynae-Oncology Surgeon and President of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Surgeons. We cover aspects of robot-assisted surgery applications in benign and malignant gynaecology as well as future advances to look out for.
Robot Assisted Surgery Series – National Strategic Expansion – Prof. Campbell Roxburgh
Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Campbell Roxburgh, consultant colorectal surgeon and Chair of the Scottish National Clinical Reference Group on Robot Assisted Surgery. We discuss the novel strategic expansion approach adopted in collaboration with the Scottish Government to provide access to robotic platforms across Scotland. We also acknowledge the challenges (including impact on train
Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Thoracic Surgery – Lawrence Okiror
Greg is joined on the podcast by Mr Lawrence Okiror where they cover aspects of robot assisted surgery thoracic surgery. They review some of the evidence for improved outcomes, benefits of robotic surgery, and progress made in the specialty over the years. Some thoughts on trainee impact is also discussed.
Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Urology - Professor Alan McNeill
Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Alan McNeill to discuss his vast experience in robot assisted urological surgery with some very important advice / learning points and “nuggets”.
Robot Assisted Surgery Series – Rowan Parks and Chelliah Selvasekar
RCSEd President, Professor Rowan Parks and Chelliah Selvasekar join Greg on the podcast to introduce our new Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS) series. We discuss the work RCSEd is doing with industry partners to ensure safe RAS surgery as well as adequate training provision. Worth a listen!
An audience with the RCSEd Leadership Fellow
To start the new year, Greg is joined by Majid Rashid, the 2022 RCSEd Leadership Fellow to discuss a range of topics from his journey through training, views on leadership, aspiration for the future and current work being done at RCSEd on patient safety.
A Christmas Quiz Special
…And so ends another year! To bring some Christmas cheer, the Office Bearers join Greg to take part in a fun-filled (and competitive) Christmas Quiz along with a more serious Christmas message. Merry Christmas!
End of Year 2022
Recent updates on College news and a look ahead to exciting material coming up on the podcast in 2023!
President’s Handover Corner… Welcome Professor Rowan Parks
A new dawn... Professor Rowan Parks has become the new President of RCSED. He joins Greg on the podcast to share his reflections of the last 4 years and looks forward to his priority areas over the next 3 years. Inspiring and worth listening to..
President’s Handover Corner… Professor Griffin Farewell
The end of an era, Mike Griffin president of @ RCSEd for the last 4 years comes on the podcast for a farewell episode. We reflect on the last 4 years, successes, challenges, and what the future holds.
Charles Maxwell-Armstrong, ACPGBI President
Greg is joined on the podcast by ACPGBI president Charles Maxwell-Armstrong to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing surgeons and patients across the UK.
An audience with Gavin Francis – Intensive Care: a GP, a community and a pandemic
GP and renowned writer, Gavin Francis, joins the podcast to discuss his book which reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic from the eyes of a GP. Well written memoire of the events and impact of the pandemic on doctors, patients and the wider community.
Faculty of Perioperative Care Series Ep 5; Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy
The final episode of the FPC series. An inspiring woman, Bhuvaneswari Krishnamoorthy walks us through her journey as an SCP in cardiothoracic surgery with an interest in education and research. Worth a listen!
