Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery Podcast

In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Shahzeer Karmali. Dr. Karmali is a minimally invasive and bariatric surgeon in Edmonton, Alberta. He gave us a masterclass on the common types of bariatric operations, post-op care, and gives an overview of bariatric complications. He also discusses his fascinating research of the impact of bariatric surgery on intra-cranial hypertension. Finally, he talks about how to navigate a relationship with industry.

Links:
1. Complications associated with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity: a surgeon's guide. This is one of the top 10 highest viewed papers published in the Canadian Journal of Surgery. http://canjsurg.ca/vol56-issue5/56-5-347/
2. Complications associated with adjustable gastric banding for morbid obesity: a surgeon’s guide: http://canjsurg.ca/vol54-issue1/54-1-61/
3. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension and bariatric surgery: a systematic review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32195557

Creators and Guests

Host
Dr. Ameer Farooq

What is Cold Steel: Canadian Journal of Surgery Podcast?

The podcast dedicated to discussing how surgeons can be the best versions of themselves, inside and outside the operating room. Hosted by surgeons Chad Ball and Ameer Farooq, Cold Steel explores the many facets of surgical life with guests at the cutting edge of surgical science. The official podcast of the Canadian Journal of Surgery.