Life as a surgeon: A realistic perspective
Futures & Sutures Episodes
Episodes
Listen to our third episode with Dr. Burton who is a Consultant Gynaecological Oncologist. Dr. Burton discusses the role for robotic surgery in complex surgeries and some of the benefits to patients such as reduced post-operative pain and less tissue trauma.
He highlights the importance of building confidence and case load whilst using the robotic. Dr. Burton discusses how robotic surgery could be a fantastic training platform for surgical trainees by allowing a steady consistent view.
He touches on the simulator mode within the robotics which allows trainees to improve their technique building confidence to proficiently undertake the surgical tasks.
Dr. Burton is an influential surgeon and provides some key top tips of how to stay calm in emergency situations in theatre.
A recording with Mr. Paul Rogers who is a general surgeon with a sub-skill set in vascular surgery. He describes some of the differences between training during his career compared to present. Tune into our podcast for some hugely invaluable experiences into life as a registrar overseas as well as his experience in handling major trauma cases in South Africa.
His unique wealth of surgical experience is something only one could aspire to and we hope to learn more from him in the near future.
A recording with Mr Evan Crane in the midst of a busy Glasgow City centre…..the sirens…the real talk…all things orthopaedics… tune in for a real insight into life as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Mr Evan Crane is a foot and ankle surgeon working in the West of Scotland, with a subspecialty skill set in hip replacements. He has a career long interest in surgical training and has been TPD for almost 4 years now. He strikes the perfect work life balance prioritising both family and fitness alongside a hugely successful career. Outside of his academic achievements he has personal goals to achieve a marathon in under 3 hours…..after completing the West Highland way in under a day we have no doubts he will be successful.