Issue, August, 2025
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Conceptual Surgery
Boost Your MS/DNB Prep with August’s Most-Watched Surgery Lectures
August has been packed with high-yield, most-watched sessions on the Conceptual Surgery App — sessions that your peers are already revising and discussing! If you are a surgery resident or preparing for your MS/DNB exams, you cannot afford to miss these conceptual, exam-oriented lectures. Watch them now and stay ahead!
1. Acute Appendicitis & Appendix Tumours By Dr. Rakesh Mittal
In this Conceptual Surgery lecture, Dr. Rakesh Mittal takes you through the appendix in a clear, structured, and exam-focused way.
Topics covered in this session:
➡️ Appendix anatomy & vascular supply
➡️ Common positions of appendix
➡️ Acute appendicitis – symptoms, scoring & clinical signs
➡️ Important surgical incisions for appendicectomy
➡️ How to locate appendix intraoperatively (tinea coli concept)
➡️ Complications and appendicular lump management
➡️ Tumors of appendix – carcinoid & more
2. Incisional Hernia Case Discussion By Prof. Dr. Vinod Malik
Welcome to another Conceptual Surgery lecture designed for surgery residency training.
This video covers a detailed case discussion on incisional hernia, including patient history, clinical features, risk factors, and conceptual understanding for residents and young surgeons.
Key points covered:
➡️ How to correctly present history of present illness in surgery cases
➡️ Importance of constipation in patients with incisional hernia
➡️ Role of emergency laparotomy, wound infection & smoking as risk factors
➡️ Conceptual insights on abdominal musculature, collagen formation, and intra-abdominal pressure
➡️ Clinical pearls for residency case discussions & exams
3. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for MS/DNB Exams By Dr. Adiba Nizam
Sentinel lymph node biopsy is a must-know topic for every surgery resident.
In this session, Dr. Adiba Nizam breaks down this high-yield exam favourite in a simple, conceptual, and structured way.
What you’ll learn in this lecture:
➡️ Definition & concept of sentinel lymph node
➡️ Indications and relevant surgical anatomy
➡️ Stepwise operative procedure
➡️ Complications & contraindications
➡️ Recent trials and updates
➡️ Exam writing strategy for MS/DNB Surgery
4. Pancreatic Surgical Procedures Explained by Prof. Dr. Arun Kakar
Join Prof. Dr. Arun Kakar in this detailed Conceptual Surgery lecture, where he explains the anatomy, vascular supply, and major surgical procedures of the pancreas.
In this session, you will learn:
➡️ Anatomy and key landmarks of the pancreas
➡️ Resectional procedures: Whipple’s, distal & central pancreatectomy
➡️ Blood supply and surgical precautions
➡️ Clinical importance in pancreatic surgeries
5. Bladder Injury | Causes, Anatomy & Surgical Management Explained By Prof R.C.M. Kaza
This concept-based lecture focuses on bladder injuries — an often-missed yet clinically significant topic for residents and PG aspirants.
What you’ll learn:
➡️ Difference between extraperitoneal vs intraperitoneal bladder injuries
➡️ Causes & mechanisms — blunt trauma, pelvic fractures, iatrogenic injuries
➡️ Key principles of surgical management
➡️ Anatomy, pathophysiology, and real-world clinical implications
Don’t Wait — Get Ahead Now!
Your peers are already revising these most-watched surgical lectures. Don’t fall behind!
Join Conceptual Surgery today and gain access to structured, conceptual, and exam-focused content that will sharpen your surgical understanding.
📲 Download the eConceptual App and start watching these sessions now!