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Surgery Shelf Prep!

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Latest episodes

  • Intra-Abdominal Abscess

    September 13, 2026 · 10 min

    Intra-abdominal abscesses can be easy to miss—especially when the skin incision looks completely normal. On the Surgery Shelf, the key is recognizing the postoperative pattern, knowing when to image, and understanding when drainage or…

  • Surgical Site Infection

    September 12, 2026 · 11 min

    Surgical site infections are a Surgery Shelf favorite because one postoperative wound can test timing, diagnosis, source control, prevention, and even the need for emergency surgery. In this episode, Chris and Mars break down how to…

  • Wound Dehiscence and Evisceration

    September 9, 2026 · 7 min

    A postoperative incision suddenly starts draining pink fluid—or worse, bowel appears through the wound. Knowing the difference between superficial wound separation, fascial dehiscence, and evisceration can turn a tricky shelf question into…

  • Postoperative Hemorrhage

    September 8, 2026 · 9 min

    Postoperative Hemorrhage Postoperative bleeding can be obvious—or remain hidden until the patient begins to deteriorate. In this episode, Chris and Mars review how to recognize postoperative hemorrhage, why an initially normal hemoglobin…

  • Anastomotic Leak

    September 7, 2026 · 8 min

    An anastomotic leak may not announce itself with dramatic peritonitis. Sometimes persistent tachycardia is the only early clue—and missing it can be catastrophic. In this episode, Chris and Mars break down how anastomotic leaks present…

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  • Postoperative Ileus

    September 7, 2026 · 8 min

    Postoperative Fever: Timing, Differential, and Workup Postoperative fever may represent a normal inflammatory response—or the first sign of a life-threatening complication. In this episode of Surgery Shelf Prep, Chris and Mars review how…

  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

    April 16, 2026 · 10 min

    Primary sclerosing cholangitis can look quiet at first, but it carries major shelf-level consequences. If you see a young man with cholestatic labs, pruritus, and ulcerative colitis, this is the diagnosis you need to catch. In this episode…

  • Liver Abscess

    April 14, 2026 · 9 min

    Pyogenic liver abscess can look subtle at first, but on the shelf it is a big-time diagnosis. Fever, right upper quadrant pain, leukocytosis, and a rim-enhancing liver lesion should make you think fast. In this episode of Surgery Shelf…

  • Liver Function Tests

    April 12, 2026 · 11 min

    Abnormal liver function tests can feel like a mess—until you learn the pattern. In this episode of Surgery Shelf Prep, we break down how to approach elevated liver labs the way the shelf wants: fast, organized, and high-yield. Chris and…

  • Complications of Cirrhosis

    April 10, 2026 · 9 min

    Complications of cirrhosis can show up in a lot of different shelf-style ways, and this episode helps you organize them fast. In this high-yield review, Chris and Mars walk through the major complications every medical student needs to…

  • Cirrhosis

    April 8, 2026 · 11 min

    Cirrhosis can look slow and chronic on the surface, but on shelf questions it shows up with big consequences fast. If you do not recognize the clues behind ascites, varices, encephalopathy, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, this topic…

  • GERD

    April 6, 2026 · 11 min

    GERD is one of those shelf topics that seems simple, but the exam loves to test the complications, alarm symptoms, and when surgery becomes the answer. In this episode of Surgery Shelf Prep!, Chris and Mars break down the classic…

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About the show

Surgery Shelf Prep! Get ready to crush your surgery shelf exam with Surgery Shelf Prep! – a podcast designed for busy medical students on the go. These quick, high-yield episodes break down challenging surgical concepts into bite-sized pieces you can listen to on your way to or from the hospital. Each episode focuses on topics that frequently appear on the shelf exam, helping you reinforce key knowledge and build confidence for test day. Whether you’re reviewing for your rotation or cramming on your commute, Surgery Shelf Prep! keeps it simple, efficient, and focused. If there’s a topic you’d like to hear covered, drop a suggestion in the podcast reviews—we’d love to hear from you! Note: Episodes are generated using AI text-to-speech technology to deliver content efficiently.