Best Gastrectomy Podcasts (2024)

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Fecal Transplants 12:19

7d ago12:19

12:19

Bret Lashner, MD, a gastroenterologist in the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts this week to discuss fecal transplants. This cutting-edge procedure is used to combat severe gut infections, repair the gut microbiome, and restore the quality of life for patients battling a range of conditions. Listen to lea…

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Acute Liver Failure Diagnosis and Treatment in Pediatric Patients 17:00

42m ago17:00

17:00

This week on Butts & Guts, we welcome back Dr. Mike Leonis of Cleveland Clinic Children's to discuss the latest updates in the diagnosis and treatment of acute liver failure (ALF). Listen to learn everything you need to know about ALF in children, including the symptoms, diagnosis, and how treatment of this life-threatening condition continues to e…

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Histotripsy 14:08

14d ago14:08

14:08

Dr. Choon H David Kwon, Director of Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss histotripsy, a non-invasive liver tumor treatment recently approved by the FDA. Listen to learn more about how this technology works, who is a candidate, and the future of non-invasive liver tumor treatment.…

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Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Surgery Comprehensive Care Center 18:55

28d ago18:55

18:55

Dr. Lynn Woo, Center Director for Pediatric Urology, and pediatric surgeon Dr. Anthony DeRoss, join Butts & Guts this week to discuss the new Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Center at Cleveland Clinic, which offers multidisciplinary care for children with colorectal and pelvic disorders. Listen to learn more about how the center provides various trea…

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Geriatric Surgery 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

According to the Administration for Community Living, the population of Americans aged 85 and older is projected to more than double from 6.6 million in 2019 to 14.4 million in 2040. On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Mark Horattas, Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, and Kelly Bahr, RN, Geriatric Surgery Coor…

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Psychological Effects of GI Disorders 12:56

3M ago12:56

12:56

Madison Simons, PsyD, is a gastrointestinal (GI) psychologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss the psychological effects that patients with GI disorders often experience. Listen to learn more about the gut-brain connection and treatmen…

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Goldilocks Mastectomy Surgery 13:27

3M ago13:27

13:27

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Lauren Kopicky, a breast surgeon at Cleveland Clinic shares more about the goldilocks mastectomy surgery, an alternative breast reconstruction option for cancer patients who do not desire a traditional approach. Listen to learn more about this surgery, who may be a candidate, and the importance of exploring all …

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Low Anterior Resection Syndrome 12:32

3M ago12:32

12:32

Patients who undergo surgery for rectal cancer are often faced with a "new normal." Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Marylise Boutros of Cleveland Clinic Florida joins Butts & Guts to discuss Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), a group of symptoms patients may experience after treatment. Listen to learn more about how to recognize triggers and take contr…

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Multicompartment Pelvic Organ Prolapse 19:37

4M ago19:37

19:37

On this episode of Butts & Guts, Colorectal Surgeon Dr. Anna Spivak and Urogynecologist Dr. Shannon Wallace discuss the complexities of multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse. Listen to learn more about how their multidisciplinary team works to restore the quality of life of patients experiencing prolapse.…

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Weight Loss Medications 18:06

4M ago18:06

18:06

The use of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro has become a hot topic. Dr. W. Scott Butsch, Director of Obesity Medicine in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic joins the podcast to break down how these medications work and the overall impact of how we care for and talk about the disease of obesity.…

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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection 14:12

5M ago14:12

14:12

On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Dr. Amit Bhatt, a gastroenterologist and Co-Director of the Endoluminal Surgery Center at Cleveland Clinic shares more about endoscopic submucosal dissection. Listen to learn more about this cutting-edge procedure used to remove tumors from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.…

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Advancements in Screening, Biopsies, and Treatment for Prostate Cancer 17:37

5M ago17:37

17:37

Dr. Ryan Berglund, a Urologist and member of the Urologic Oncology team at the Cleveland Clinic joins the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss advancements in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of prostate cancer. Listen to learn more.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Researcher 2 Researcher podcast || bariatric surgery edition: #4 Marginal Ulcer 50:55

6M ago50:55

50:55

Welcome to the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series. ------------------ In this podcast, you will hear the latest updates from research on Marginal ulcers, covering topics from etiology and incidence to treatment. We'll also delve into what current research may overlook or miss. Is a Delphi consensus achievable? St…

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Updates in Colorectal Cancer Screening Methods 23:56

6M ago23:56

23:56

World-renowned Gastroenterologist in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic and Section Head of the Sanford R. Weiss MD Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia, Dr. Carol Burke joins Butts & Guts for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to share the latest updates in screening methods. From cutting-edge te…

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Pediatric Center for Airway, Voice and Swallowing Disorders 13:33

7M ago13:33

13:33

On this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast, Anne Banas, MSN, SPRN-CNP, Diane Cowles, RN, and Christine Arnica, MSSA, LISW join Dr. Steele to highlight the work being done at the Cleveland Clinic Pediatric Center for Airway, Voice and Swallowing Disorders. Listen to learn more about the multidisciplinary care they provide to children with aerodiges…

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Short Bowel Syndrome 13:33

7M ago13:33

13:33

Dr. Shirley Paski joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss short bowel syndrome. Listen to learn more about this condition and how best to manage this unique diagnosis.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Snacking 14:56

7M ago14:56

14:56

Dietician Julia Zumpano joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss snacking. Listen to learn more about what foods the reasons for why people snack, how snacking effects our weight, and the benefits of having a healthy relationship with snacking. Listen to learn more.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Small Bowel Enteroscopy/Therapeutics in Pediatric Endoscopy 12:19

8M ago12:19

12:19

Dr. Jessica Barry joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss small bowel enteroscopy/therapeutics in pediatric endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic Children's. Listen to learn more about this procedure and how it can help young patients.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery 12:39

9M ago12:39

12:39

Dr. Kristen Ban joins the Butts & Guts podcast this week to discuss everything you need to know about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). Listen to learn about who qualifies for ERAS, how it can help patients after a surgery, and more.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) 13:00

9M ago13:00

13:00

Dr. Petar Bajic joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss low-intensity shockwave therapy treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). Listen to learn more about how this type of therapy is being used to treat ED.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Mental Health of Pediatric Diabetic Patients 12:44

10M ago12:44

12:44

Taylor Stephens, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist in the Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health at Cleveland Clinic Children's. She joins this episode of the Butts & Guts podcast to discuss the mental health of pediatric diabetic patients. Listen to learn more about why mental health care is important for pediatric diabetic patients and the service…

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Saturated Fats 12:17

10M ago12:17

12:17

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss saturated fats. Listen to learn more about what foods high in saturated fats are okay to consume, as well as ones to avoid, along with how they can impact your health.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Beyond Diagnosis: Mental Health and Breast Cancer 10:12

11M ago10:12

10:12

Dr. Kathleen Ashton is a board-certified Clinical Health Psychologist in the Breast Center of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss mental health and breast cancer. Listen to learn more about the importance of mindfulness for breast cancer patients, as well as the mental…

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Disparities in Breast Cancer 12:00

11M ago12:00

12:00

Dr. Anna Chichura is a breast surgeon oncologist and benign gynecologist in the Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss disparities in breast cancer. Listen to learn more about how race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and access to healthcare can affect breast cancer diagn…

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Hereditary Colon Cancer 16:16

12M ago16:16

16:16

Dr. David Liska is a leading colorectal surgeon at Cleveland Clinic. He is the Section Head of Colorectal Cancer Oncology and the Director of the Sanford R. Weiss, MD Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia. He also leads the Center for Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer and is the James Church and Edward DeBartolo, Jr. Family Endowed Chair. Dr. Lisk…

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Common Pediatric Nutrition Issues 12:47

12M ago12:47

12:47

Diana Schnee is a registered dietician in the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Department at Cleveland Clinic Children's. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss common pediatric nutrition issues. Listen to learn more about the signs of a potential nutrition issue in your child, along with when to seek c…

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Celiac Disease in Pediatric Patients 13:02

12M ago13:02

13:02

Dr. Deborah Goldman joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss celiac disease in pediatric patients. Listen to learn more about the symptoms parents/legal guardians need to be on the lookout for as potential signs of celiac disease in their child, along with other important information about this disease.…

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Food Allergies and the Digestive System 15:36

1y ago15:36

15:36

Dr. Sandra Hong is the Chair of the Allergy and Immunology Department at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss food allergies and the digestive system. Listen to learn more about the differences between food allergies and food intolerance, as well as the advancements being made to help people living with …

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Improving Organ Availability for Transplantation 16:26

1y ago16:26

16:26

Dr. Charles Miller is a liver surgeon and the Enterprise Director of Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss what you need to know about organ donations and transplantations, as well as perfusion, and how organ availability can be improved.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Low Testosterone (Low T) 16:08

1y ago16:08

16:08

Dr. Scott Lundy is a Staff Urologist and a Surgical Scientist in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss everything you need to know about low testosterone (also known as "low t"). Listen to learn more about this condition and how to safely seek treatment.…

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Updates in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Treatment 15:03

1y ago15:03

15:03

Dr. Tracy Hull is the Section Chief of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hull also holds the Thomas and Sandra Sullivan Family Endowed Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to share updates in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatment and …

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Pelvic Pain 9:26

1y ago9:26

9:26

Dr. Ly Hoang Roberts is an Associate Staff in the Department of Urology at Cleveland Clinic. She joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss everything you need to know about pelvic pain. Listen to learn more about what and where this type of pain can occur, along with how best to treat it.…

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Researcher 2 Researcher podcast || bariatric surgery edition: #3 GLP-1 agonist & more 1:04:21

1y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Welcome to the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series. ------------------ This podcast is made possible by the sponsors Fengh Europe Bariatric Solutions International ------------------ In this Podcast, the latest updates from the research on the one (Semaglutide), two (Tirzepatide), and three-function (Retatrutide) …

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Hypertension: How Low Should You Go? 20:05

1y ago20:05

20:05

Dr. George Thomas is a staff nephrologist and Director of the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders in the Department of Kidney Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss everything you need to know about hypertension. Listen to learn more about high blood pressure, along with how your gut health can …

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Hernia Surgery and Abdominal Core Health 15:59

1y ago15:59

15:59

On this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast, Michael Rosen, MD, shares everything you need to know about hernia surgeries, along with the basics of abdominal core health. Listen to learn more about these topics from Dr. Rosen, who is a professor of surgery, the Section Head of the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Team, and the DDSI Surgical Operatio…

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Be Well Kids Clinic 16:24

1y ago16:24

16:24

The Be Well Kids Clinic brings together a comprehensive team of physicians, researchers and healthcare professionals at Cleveland Clinic Children’s with expert knowledge in childhood obesity. Joining this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast from the team is Dr. Jennifer Brubaker. She is a Certified Nurse Practitioner and has been on the staff of …

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A Low Purine Diet Can Help Those with Gout or Kidney Stones 9:57

1y ago9:57

9:57

Dietitian Julia Zumpano joins the Butts and Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss a low-purine diet. Listen to learn more about how this diet works and how it can help those with gout or kidney stones.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Managing Pouch Inflammation 13:37

1y ago13:37

13:37

Dr. Taha Qazi is a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic. He joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss how to manage pouch inflammation. Listen to learn more about this disease and how it can be treated.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Understanding Sarcomas of the Digestive System 13:58

1y ago13:58

13:58

On this episode of Butts and Guts, Dr. Daniel Joyce joins the podcast to discuss gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and other sarcomas of the digestive system. Listen to learn about where sarcomas can appear in the digestive system, what causes them to form, the treatment options available, and more.…

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Researcher 2 Researcher podcast || bariatric surgery edition: #2 The Banded Procedure 1:05:34

1y ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Welcome to the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series. ------------------ This podcast is made possible by the sponsors Fengh Europe Bariatric Solutions International ------------------ In this Podcast, the latest updates from the research on the banded procedure with inclusion and exclusion criteria, recent results,…

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IBD in Children 29:57

1y ago29:57

29:57

Dr. Sandra Kim, the new Chair of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children. Listen to learn about what symptoms to be on the lookout for in a child who potentially may have IBD, what treatment looks like for thi…

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Buyer Beware: Quick Fixes/Clinics for Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction 23:30

1+ y ago23:30

23:30

Dr. Petar Bajic, the new Director of the Center for Men’s Health at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Butts & Guts podcast once again, this time to discuss the rise in direct-to-consumer men's healthcare. Listen to learn more about the risks men face when seeking treatment from standalone clinics or online platforms for conditions like low testosterone (…

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Researcher 2 Researcher podcast || bariatric surgery edition: #1 Masterclass from the Sleeve Gastrectomy 1:05:03

1+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

Welcome to the first edition of the Researcher 2 Researcher Podcast - the Bariatric Surgery Edition series. ------------------ This podcast is made possible by the sponsors Fengh Europe Bariatric Solutions International ------------------ In this episode, a Masterclass, we will discuss one operation, and 60 min discussion on what we can learn from …

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Neuroendocrine Tumors 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

10:23

Dr. Michelle Kim is Chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. She joins this episode of Butts & Guts to discuss neuroendocrine tumors. Listen to learn more about what causes neuroendocrine tumors, how they are diagnosed and treated, and other important information about this disease.…

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Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis 19:03

1+ y ago19:03

19:03

Dr. Shreya Sengupta joins this episode of the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss alcohol-associated hepatitis. Listen to learn more about this disease and how your alcohol consumption can impact your liver.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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Robotic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic London 18:01

1+ y ago18:01

18:01

Prof Prasanna (PS) Sooriakumaran is the Lead for Urology at Cleveland Clinic London and becomes the first guest to join the Butts and Guts podcast from “across the pond.” Listen to this episode to learn more about robotic surgery, as well as the advancements being made in this field at Cleveland Clinic London.…

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Patient Perspectives: Sleeve Gastrectomy for a Heart Transplant 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

The Patient Perspectives series returns to Butts and Guts, this time highlighting gastric sleeve surgery. Paul, a Cleveland Clinic patient, joins this episode to share his story about traveling to Ohio for heart care and having a sleeve gastrectomy to qualify for a heart transplant. Two important caregivers in Paul’s journey also join this discussi…

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Using SBRT to Treat Colon Cancer 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

Dr. Ehsan Balagamwala joins this episode of Butts and Guts during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to discuss everything you need to know about how stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can be used to treat colorectal cancer. Listen to learn more about this type of treatment, how it differs from other radiation therapies, and who qualifie…

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What to Know About Colorectal Cancer Surgery 24:00

1+ y ago24:00

24:00

Dr. Arielle Kanters joins the Butts and Guts podcast during National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to discuss everything you need to know about colorectal cancer surgery. Listen to learn more about this type of cancer, its stages, and the surgical treatment options available at Cleveland Clinic.By Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

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#29 - Kate Fuss and Bariatric Help 1:11:54

1+ y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

As a bariatric patient who's 4+ years out, weight regain is normal and expected. Resetting ones life and eating patterns to lose that weight is not easy however. Kate joined me in studio and we discussed what asking for help again looks like. What things can I do to get "back on track". What barriers stand in my way? Am I truely alone, floating in …

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