Welcome to Scrubcast, the official podcast of the Stanford Department of Surgery! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of surgery, where we spotlight the groundbreaking research, innovations, and stories shaping the future of medicine. Scrubcast features candid interviews with distinguished surgeons, insightful discussions on new surgical techniques, and conversations that highlight important issues in surgical practice and education. Whether you’re a medical professional, student, or simply curious about the surgical field, Scrubcast offers an engaging and accessible exploration of
ScrubCast
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56 episodes
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Welcome to Scrubcast, the official podcast of the Stanford Department of Surgery! Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of surgery, where we spotlight the groundbreaking research, innovations, and stories shaping the future of medicine. Scrubcast features candid interviews with distinguished surgeons, insightful discussions on new surgical techniques, and conversations that highlight important issues in surgical practice and education. Whether you’re a medical professional, student, or simply curious about the surgical field, Scrubcast offers an engaging and accessible exploration of
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June 30, 2026
Leading Quality Change at Stanford Surgery with Amin Etemad, MBA
<p>Amin Etemad is the first staff member featured on Scrubcast and a vital contributor to quality improvement (QI) at Stanford Surgery. Amin shares his journey from growing up in a medical family to pursuing an MBA in Medical Management. He discusses the importance of QI in the surgical field, how QI is structured within the department, and the critical role data plays in enhancing patient outcomes and communication among healthcare providers. Amin also highlights innovative initiatives like SurgIQ, a program designed to involve surgical residents in quality improvement early in their training. Tune in to discover how Amin and his team are making a lasting impact in healthcare delivery and patient experiences.</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/S3CUYXq1Wxg?si=8yRuwskTfFqETas9" target="_blank">Video of Frank Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim</a></p><p><a href="https://polesante.hec.ca/seminaire-du-10-avril-2026-piloter-lexperience-patient-comme-responsabilite-collective-au-departement-de-chirurgie-de-stanford/" target="_blank">Listen to his talk at HEC</a></p>
May 28, 2026
Robotic Surgery: From Training to Innovation with Dr. Aaron Dawes
<p>In this episode of Scrubcast, Assistant Professor Dr. Dawesdiscusses what drew him to colorectal surgery—including his love for intestinal surgery, the field's breadth from minor anorectal procedures to complex pelvic surgeries, the welcoming culture, and love of new technology.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Dawes highlights exciting advances in robotic surgery,including performing California's first single-port colectomy with Dr. Gahagan. He explains how single-port robotic technology is particularly beneficial for natural orifice procedures, such as transanal surgery for rectal polyps and cancers, as well as operations involving stomas. While he acknowledges that robotic surgery won't completely replace traditional open surgery—especially for complex reoperative cases—he believes it's lowering the technical barriers for minimally invasive procedures and expanding what surgeons can offer patients. As Stanford's Director of Robotic Education, he has been revamping the <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/surgery/news2/gensurgres-robot-training.html">surgical residency curriculum</a> to make robotic training more transparent and accessible, with clear milestones for both residents and faculty. </p><p> </p><p>Read about his new K award: <a href="https://surgery.stanford.edu/news2/dawes-k08.html">https://surgery.stanford.edu/news2/dawes-k08.html</a></p>
April 30, 2026
Peripheral Nerves with Dr. Catherine Curtin
<p>On this episode of Scrubcast, host Rachel Baker speaks with Dr.Catherine Curtin, a professor specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University's Department of Surgery. Dr. Curtin explains that peripheral nerves—nerves outside the brain and spinal cord—are the "neglected children" of medicine and can cause a wide range of problems from headaches to carpal tunnel syndrome. Her new favorite nerve isthe peroneal nerve, which is located on the outside of the knee. She discusses common issues related to this nerve, including foot drop and clumsiness, while sharing insights from her research aimed at identifying individuals at higherrisk of peripheral nerve injuries. The conversation also touches on the importance of preventative measures and advancements in diagnosing these conditions. Dr. Curtin discusses her research aimed at identifying at-risk individuals before they experience falls and injuries. </p><p> </p><p>Don’t miss the episode's "lightning round" when Dr.Curtin shares her admiration for her mentor Dr. Rod Hentz, her mantra to "be the blessing," and her unique approach of letting awake patients choose the operating room music …and threatening to play Justin Bieber if they can't decide!</p><p> </p><p>Link to International Orthopaedics articles: </p><p><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9674763/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">An overview of common peroneal nerve dysfunction and systematic assessment of its relation to falls </a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://link-springer-com.laneproxy.stanford.edu/article/10.1007/s00264-024-06395-y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis as a risk factor for falls</a></p>
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