"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on skin cancer and reconstructive considerations. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Facial Plastic Surgery, this episode features expert insights from Professor Alwyn D’Souza and Ms Sadie Khwaja, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lea…

"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on mastering chyle leak management. Produced in collaboration with the ENTUK Head and Neck Society, this episode features expert insights from Mr James O'Hara and Mr Jai Manick, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Directo…

"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT", from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on olfactory loss & dysfunction. Produced in collaboration with the British Rhinology Society, this episode features expert insights from Mr San Sunkaraneni and Mrs Archana Jaiswal, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Trainee Podcast Lead, and Mr James Tysome, ENT UK Dir…

"A Coffee Room Chat in ENT," from RCSEd and ENT UK, returns with a discussion on the pearls and pitfalls of secondary cavity obliteration in discharging mastoids. Produced in collaboration with the British Society of Otology, this episode features expert insights from Mr Chris Coulson and Ms Codruta Neumann, introduced by Mr Amar Rajgor, ENT UK Tra…

This month Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery registrar and Paediatric Surgery NOTF) is joined by Mr Ewan Brownlee (Paediatric Urology Consultant Surgeon University Southampton General Hospital and Paediatric Surgery NOTPD) and Ms Marie-Klaire Farrugia (Paediatric Urology Consultant at the Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust/ West London Chi…

Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery NOTF), is joined by Ms Kathryn Ford, Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, to discuss the common presentation of constipation. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episo…

The Faculty of Surgical Trainers continues to lead the way in advancing surgical training across the country and worldwide. In this episode, Professor Alex Phillips (Director) and James Tomlinson (Deputy Director) join Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to shed light on the FST, some of its workstreams and how members and fellows can get involved. Enjoy…

Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery National Online Training Fellow), is joined by Mr Robin Garrett-Cox-Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital, in the first podcast of a new Paediatric Surgery series, discussing foreign body ingestion. Part 2 Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Roy…

Sophie Lewis (Paediatric Surgery Registrar and Paediatric Surgery National Online Training Fellow), is joined by Mr Robin Garrett-Cox-Paediatric Surgery Consultant at Bristol Children's Hospital, in the first podcast of a new Paediatric Surgery series, discussing foreign body ingestion. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal Coll…

Greg is joined by Kenny Hunter, award winning sculptor, who is responsible for the RCSED COVID Pandemic memorial sculpture - Your Next Breath. They are joined by Professor Mike Griffin, immediate past president of RCSED. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming epi…

To start off the year, Professor Parks joins Greg on the podcast to reflect on 2024 and set the scene for what is to come in 2025! Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: [email protected] Int…

After a few months hiatus, the LTS podcast is back. A introductory episode to set the scene for whats to come in 2025. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: [email protected] Interested in R…

A new podcast series brought to you in collaboration with the Younger Fellows Group. We discuss mentoring in practice – what it involves, some of the benefits, and dispel some of the myths. This remains a crucial tool in practice today. Examples of mentoring interactions from some our guests. Details of the upcoming mentoring course can be found on…

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores antenatal counselling with two clinicians who form a vital part of the service in Edinburgh. Mr Paul Cullis is a consultant paediatric surgeon at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, and Dr Vix Monnelly is a consultant neonatologist at the Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health. A great episode th…

Some much needed financial tips brought to you in partnership with MedicsMoney. Dr Ed Cantello talks through some pertinent issues to be aware of – from tax codes to pensions and everything in between. A must not miss! Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episo…

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr Manoj Kumar (Consultant upper GI surgeon) and Helen Vosper (Chartered Ergonomist) to discuss Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR), an innovative tool / approach to systems thinking in reviewing clinical practice. When things go wrong, or indeed reviewing excellence in clinical practice, TBQR offers a framework to approac…

In this episode, Sesi Hotonu explores a very important topic for all clinicians involved in the care of children- child protection. She is joined by Dr Marianne Forrester, consultant paediatrician at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. As lead for child protection at RACH, and chair of the RCPCH Scottish child protection committee, Dr Forrester…

The final episode of this series reflecting on when things go wrong. Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson explore the psychological impact on clinicians. This is illustrated by the story of ‘Icarus and Hubris’ and a couple of poems from www.incisedlines.com. They also tackle the concept of resilience in modern day clinical practice. Tickets are still …

The second part of a conversation between Gregory Ekatah and David Alderson as they explore the psychological impact of 'when things go wrong' through the medium of the arts. Listeners can also review the poem Frozen from www.incisedlines.com, written by David, which helps encapsulate this discussion. Tickets are still available for David Alderson'…

As we focus on wellbeing this week, David Alderson is back on the podcast to continue the conversation on when things go wrong in surgery. The human element, some of the psychological impact on the surgeons, as well as the reaction from non-surgical communities including the media… a thrilling 2-part conversation. Tickets are still available for Da…

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores two aspects of paediatric gastroenterology with Dr Paul Henderson; gastrointestinal bleeding and inflammatory bowel disease. As a renowned researcher in inflammatory bowel disease and a champion of medical education, Dr Henderson talks eloquently about these two topics including the interface of medi…

This week, Gregory Ekatah is joined on the podcast by Maryanne Mariyaselvam to discuss her journey through the patient safety space. From leaving surgical training to being involved in a number of patient safety innovations to being awarded a British Empire Medal. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edin…

The patient safety series is back for its final few episodes. Recorded back in August 2023, Andrew Murphy-Pittock joins Gregory Ekatah on the podcast to discuss HSIB which has now become Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB). We explore the role of HSIB / HSSIB, its creation, remit and future developments in the quest to improve patien…

Vice president Clare McNaught joins Gregory Ekatah back on the podcast to discuss the recent and ongoing Let’s Remove Sexual Misconduct campaign. Recent evidence highlights the scale of the problem. We discuss the RCSEd campaign to eradicate this and the resources available to help tackle it. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Roya…

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores statistics and research with newly appointed consultant academic paediatric surgeon and honorary clinical lecturer at both the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh, Mr John Hallett. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore mo…

Guest host Sesi Hotonu recaps the episodes so far of this exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB and gives a preview of episodes to come. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Ema…

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric anaesthesia and local anaesthetic blocks with consultant paediatric anaesthetist and regional anaesthesia lead at RHCYP Edinburgh Dr Su Ying Ong. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac…

In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric nephrology and renal transplantation with consultant paediatric nephrologist Dr Ben Reynolds. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us …

An exciting series brought to you by the Paediatric Surgery SSB aiming to fill in the gaps of the paediatric surgery curriculum not easily covered by daily practice. In this episode, guest host Sesi Hotonu explores paediatric orthopaedics with consultant orthopaedic surgeon, award winning trainer and FRCS examiner Professor Robin Paton. Enjoyed thi…

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Mr. David Alderson, consultant ENT surgeon, as part of the new patient safety series. We discuss his journey through the patient safety space and his novel approach in using the arts when considering what happens when things go wrong for patients – through the lens of the surgeon. The first of an exciting series to come.…

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 ye…

Gregory Ekatah is joined by an allstar cast of the NOTSS programme. Five of the central figures involved in the development of the NOTSS taxonomy, its implementation into practice and steering into the future. Professors Rhona Flin, Steve Yule, and George Youngson are joined by Mr Simon Paterson-Brown and Dr Nikki Maran to reflect on the last 20 ye…

Gregory Ekatah returns to the podcast covering recent updates from the college and looks ahead to upcoming episodes of the podcast. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: [email protected] In…

Gregory Ekatah is joined by Liza Mills to discuss the role of Surgical Care Practitioners in robotic surgery. They discuss how to get in, training pathway, and some of Liza’s experience working in one of the highest volume centres for robotic surgery in the UK. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbur…

After the summer holidays, the LTS podcast and robotic surgery series are back. On this episode, Greg Ekatah is joined by Mr Nick Ventham to discuss robotic fellowships – how to plan them, what to expect, some of the challenges and opportunities, and some tips in finding success. He recently completed an Intuitive Surgery Fellowship at Sunderland R…

The robotic surgery series is back. On this episode, Gregory Ekatah hosts the CMO of CMR Surgical, Mark Slack and Doug Speake, consultant colorectal surgeon. They discuss all aspects of this thriving modular robotic system. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming …

Episode 100!! A Reflection of what’s gone before and what’s to come, with Gregory Ekatah Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: [email protected] Interested in RCSEd courses, exams, or traini…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this final episode, Miss Emma King and Mr Jemy Jose discuss the transoral oropharyngeal surgery. In association with HNSOC. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/…

ENT_UK and @RCSED partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this penultimate episode, Mr Sean Carrie and Mr Jonathan Joseph discuss local anaesthetic rhinological surgery, the indications and techniques – an episode in collaboration with BRS. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinbu…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Arun Iyer and Prof Owen Judd discuss the nitty gritty of lasers and angled endoscopes in difficult middle ear cholesteatomas. In conjunction with BSO. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Natarajan Balaji and Mr Saleh Okhovat discuss the surgical management of nasal valve obstruction. In conjunction with BSFPS. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming epis…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Mr Frank Stafford and Mr Ricard Simo discuss management of pharyngeal pouches in conjunction with the Head and Neck Society. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episode…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Professor Claire Hopkins is joined by Mr. Jujay Ramakrishman to discuss refractory chronic rhinosinusitis. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/pod…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Simon Lloyd is joined by Paramita Baruah, an episode in partnership with BSO. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic sugges…

ENTUK and RCSEd partner to bring you a second series of coffee room chats. In this episode, Sadie is joined by Tim Woolford to discuss nasal recons. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedback or topic suggestions? Email us at: L…

Greg is joined on the podcast by Marielle Nobbenhuis, Consultant Gynae-Oncology Surgeon and President of the British & Irish Association of Robotic Surgeons. We cover aspects of robot-assisted surgery applications in benign and malignant gynaecology as well as future advances to look out for. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Roya…

Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Campbell Roxburgh, consultant colorectal surgeon and Chair of the Scottish National Clinical Reference Group on Robot Assisted Surgery. We discuss the novel strategic expansion approach adopted in collaboration with the Scottish Government to provide access to robotic platforms across Scotland. We also ack…

Greg is joined on the podcast by Mr Lawrence Okiror where they cover aspects of robot assisted surgery thoracic surgery. They review some of the evidence for improved outcomes, benefits of robotic surgery, and progress made in the specialty over the years. Some thoughts on trainee impact is also discussed. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery…

Greg is joined on the podcast by Professor Alan McNeill to discuss his vast experience in robot assisted urological surgery with some very important advice / learning points and “nuggets”. Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh? Explore more content and upcoming episodes: rcsed.ac.uk/podcast Feedb…

RCSEd President, Professor Rowan Parks and Chelliah Selvasekar join Greg on the podcast to introduce our new Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS) series. We discuss the work RCSEd is doing with industry partners to ensure safe RAS surgery as well as adequate training provision. Worth a listen! Enjoyed this episode of Let’s Talk Surgery from The Royal Colle…