Patient Education Videos

The Media Learning Center features educational videos, animations of procedures, and other resources created by Department of Surgery experts. Initially developed for patients, these resources contain highly specific, up-to-date information that is also valuable for clinicians who wish to learn from top experts about the latest treatment options.

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Video Thumbnail: Welcome for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2013
Pancreas
Dr. John Chabot introduces patients to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2013.
John A Chabot, MD
Thyroid
Dr. Kevin Parrack and Dr. Salila Kurra answer common questions about thyroid biopsies, which are procedures used to diagnose cancers of the thyroid gland.
Salila Kurra, MD
Video Thumbnail: Dr. Brown – Hepatitis C
Liver
Hepatitis C is the most common form of viral hepatitis in the United States.
Video Thumbnail: Pancreatic Cysts - Types, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Pancreas
In the following video, Dr. Beth Schrope discusses the different types of pancreatic cysts, as well as common symptoms and treatment options.
Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS
Video Thumbnail: Pancreatic Cysts
Pancreas
In the following video, Dr. Beth Schrope discusses pancreatic cysts in detail.
Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS
Video Thumbnail: Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month - Closing Remarks
Thyroid, Endocrine
Closing remarks from thyroid cancer awareness month 2013.
James A. Lee, MD
Video Thumbnail: The Whipple Procedure
Pancreas
The Whipple Procedure (also known as pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a common procedure performed for a variety of disease of the pancreas.
James A. Lee, MD
Video Thumbnail: Thyroid Animation
Thyroid, Endocrine
Dr. James Lee shows patients where they thyroid gland is located and what its function is within the body.
James A. Lee, MD
Video Thumbnail: Thyroid Awareness Month - Introduction
Thyroid, Endocrine
Dr. James Lee and Dr. Robert McConnell welcome patients to thyroid cancer awareness month.
James A. Lee, MD
Video Thumbnail: Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Plastic
Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman covers the basics of breast reconstruction surgery.
Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD