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via GIPHY Credit: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation In this episode Dr. David Kermode and Dr. Bret Batchelor discuss whether medical or surgical treatment is better for chronic anal fissures. Resources for this episode: Acar T, Acar N, Güngör F, Kamer E, Genç H, Atahan K, et. al....

In this episode, Dr. David Kermode and Dr. Bret Batchelor try to figure out if ultrasound is good when a person presents with symptoms of an inguinal hernia, but no hernia on palpation. Resources for this episode: Kwee, RM and Kwee, TC. 2018. Ultrasonography in diagnosing...

In this episode, Dr. Batchelor discusses COVID19, the novel coronavirus at the heart of the current global pandemic, with Revelstoke, BC jouralist, Shaun Aquiline Listen to the interview now Got a comment? Have your say below!If you have any questions, want to submit an article,...

In this episode, Dr. Batchelor is joined by an astute resident, Dr. Lauren Galbraith, to discuss whether there is any benefit from the use of local anaesthetic for post-operative pain reduction in elective caesarean sections. Resources for this episode: Fouladi, RF, Navali, N....

In this episode, Dr. Batchelor and Dr. Fine try to figure out what to do for term PROM (prelabour rupture of membranes): Something? Nothing? Something now? Something later? Nothing now? Nothing later? A bit now? A bit later… Resources for this episode: PROM CPG Working...

In this episode, Dr. Batchelor, Dr. Wells and Dr. Kermode discuss the option of salpingectomy at caesarean section as opposed to tubal ligation for sterilization. Can this harrowing procedure be performed routinely and safely in the future? Resources for this episode: Ferrari F,...

Credit: PicturesFromTheLow (Creative Commons) In this episode, Dr. Kermode and Dr. Batchelor attempt to determine whether the tried and true (open) reigns supreme for inguinal hernia repairs, or whether tech (laparoscopic) has taken the lead. Resources for this episode:...

Credit: Antonio Prohias, via Watson-Guptill publishers In this episode, Dr. Batchelor and Dr. Kermode tackle the time honored debate between different modes of entry for laparoscopic surgery. Resources for this episode: Cornette, B and Barrevoet, F. 2016. Trocar injuries in...

In this episode, Dr. Batchelor is once again joined by his American friends Dr. David Kermode and Dr. Joel Wells to discuss topical anaesthesia for reducing post operative pain in tonsillectomies. Resources for this episode: J Grainger and N. Saravanappa. 2008. Local anaesthetic...

S P Corey What’s best for small polyps, biopsy forceps or snare? In this wild-west Christmas episode, Dr. Batchelor and Dr. Kermode answer this dog gone question. Resources for this episode: Y Komeda, H Kashida, T Sakurai, G Tribonias, K Okamoto, M Kono, M Yamada, T Adachi, H...