Surgical Board Series

The Operative Playbook

Step-by-step cognitive task analysis for major procedures. From optimization to bail-out strategies.

General Surgery HPB Colorectal Upper GI Emergency
Emergency · Trauma

Damage Control Laparotomy

Rapid control of hemorrhage and contamination. Systematic 4-quadrant packing and the physiological "Game Plan" for the triad of death.

Gold Standard Critical Framework
Colorectal · Oncology

Right & Left Hemicolectomy

Standardized oncological resection. Vascular control, safe ureteric identification, and the "Pillar" system for safe anastomosis.

Essential Pillar 1-5 Monograph
Colorectal · General

Ileostomy & Colostomy Reversal

Transitioning from temporary stoma to restoration of continuity. Mobilization techniques and the "Game Plan" for the difficult stoma site.

Essential Technical Playbook
General Surgery · Groin

Open Inguinal Hernia Repair

Mastering the Lichtenstein tension-free repair and Shouldice tissue repair. Systematic identification of the 'Big Three' nerves.

Essential Pillar 1-5 Monograph
Head & Neck · Endocrine

Thyroidectomy

Total, Hemi & Completion thyroidectomy. RLN identification, parathyroid preservation, Berry's Ligament, and managing the post-op hematoma emergency.

Essential ATA Guidelines · IONM
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We're mapping out the Whipple, Right Hemicolectomy, and TEP Inguinal Hernia steps right now.

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