Butts and Guts: Recent Episodes
Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute
A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgery Chairman Scott Steele, MD.
Recurring guest Dr. Michael Valente provides insight into HIPEC, an alternative and innovative method of delivering chemotherapy used to treat cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity. Unlike traditional chemotherapy that is delivered intravenously, HIPEC delivers chemotherapy directly into the abdomen. Listen to learn how the process works and when HIPEC is a recommended treatment option.
What is obesity and what causes it? How is obesity treated? Join Scott Butsch, MD and get the answers to these questions and more. Plus, dive into the stigma associated with obesity.
Learn about the growing practice of fetal surgery from Darrell Cass, MD and how he led Cleveland Clinic's first in utero fetal surgery that repaired a spina bifida birth defect in a nearly 23-week-old fetus.
Just about everybody at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Learn about the causes and symptoms, including those that you shouldn't ignore.
Join expert Choon Hyuck Kwon, MD, PhD as he dives into the use of laparoscopic liver resection. In what cases is a liver resection required? What types of tests are used to help determine issues impacting the liver? What is the recovery like following laparoscopic liver resection? Find the answers to these questions and more.
Join experts Anthony DeRoss, MD and John DiFiore, MD as they explain the difference between pectus excavatum and carinatum, symptoms, diagnosis, and when to seek treatment. Plus, understand the long-term outlook and prognosis of the condition.
Join radiation oncologist Sudha Amarnath, MD, as she discusses the different treatment options for cancer and specifically radiation therapy. Learn what radiation is, common side effects, and possible lasting long-term impacts.
Pancreatitis is inflammation in the pancreas. Join returning guest, Prabhleen Chahal, MD, as she describes the role of the pancreas, when to see a doctor, and possible complications relating to pancreatitis.
Join Holly Pederson, MD, as she explores the increasing popularily of home kits for genetic testing and specifically for genetic mutations associated with breast cancer. Learn how the tests are administered, plus the benefits, downsides, and accuracy.
How common is ovarian cancer and how do symptoms typically present? What are the risk factors? How is ovarian cancer diagnosed and treated? Join Chad Michener, MD as he answers these questions and many more.
Regenerative medicine utilizes a patient own cells to restore health, without the use of drugs or surgery. Join expert Amy Lightner, MD as she explains how the process works, identifies current conditions being treated using these techniques and discusses what's on the horizon for regenerative medicine.
In honor of the ten year anniversary of the Sanford R. Weiss, MD, Center for Hereditary Colorectal Neoplasia, Director Matthew Kalady, MD, brings attention to inheritied colorectal cancer risk, genetic testing, and the role of research and creating a comprehensive patient registry.
Join Gail Cresci, PhD, RD, as she discusses the link between diet and many medical conditions, the composition of the gut microbiome and ways to maintain a healthy balance, the role of inflammation, and much more.
What are the risk factors of pancreatic cancer and how is it diagnosed? Join Matthew Walsh, MD, as he discusses the common symptoms, treatments, and survival rates for the disease. Plus, learn what's on the horizon for the future of pancreatic cancer care.
What is the role of a clinical psychologist and the benefits of seeking care with one? Join Karen Hurley, PhD, as she discusses psychology as it relates to a diagnosis of colorectal cancer or another colon disorder. In addition to discovering warnings signs and defense mechanisms, learn the types of resources and support services offered to patients following treatment.
Managing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be challenging due to the complex nature of the disease. Listen to learn how an integrated approach to IBD care is improving patient outcomes and transforming the future care model.
Join surgeon, Ajita Prabhu, MD, as she discusses hernia symptoms, severity, and when to seek medical attention. Plus, learn about larger and more complex hernias of the abdominal wall and how they are treated and repaired.
Prabhleen Chahal, gastroenterologist and leading advanced endoscopy expert, discusses the increasing prevalence of minimally invasive procedures used to manage complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic, liver disorders and more. Listen to learn the different techniques and what they are used to treat.
What is liver cancer and what typically causes it? What treatment options are available and what is on the forefront of liver cancer treatment today? How much of your liver can you live without? Federico Aucejo, MD, explores these questions and many more in the latest episode.
Surgeon Kevin El-Hayek, MD, discusses an alternative, innovative method of delivering chemotherapy used to treat cancers that have spread to the lining of the abdominal cavity. Unlike traditional chemotherapy that is delivered intravenously, HIPEC delivers chemotherapy directly into the abdomen. Listen to learn when HIPEC is a good treatment option and how the process works.
Gastroenterologist Christine Lee, MD, explains what irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is and how common it is compared with other disorders affecting the GI tract. While the cause of IBS isn’t well understood, Dr. Lee discusses the symptoms that lead to diagnosis and measures that can be taken to control the condition.
Join colorectal surgeon David Liska, MD, for a discussion of anal fistulas and infections around the anus. Learn how they’re diagnosed, the different treatment options available ― and who’s most at risk for developing them.
What is DCIS and what role does a mammogram play in diagnosing it? Learn more about this form of early stage breast, including common myths and misconceptions, from Cleveland Clinic breast surgeon Stephanie Valente, MD.
Research proves a multidisciplinary team approach to rectal cancer care provides better patient outcomes. Steven Wexner, MD, Director of the Digestive Disease Center and Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, discusses the road to new national accreditation ― called the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) ― and what this means for patients.
What is the pelvic floor and what group of conditions are classified as pelvic floor dysfunctions? What causes pelvic floor disorders and is there anything you can do to prevent them? Colorectal surgeon Massarat Zutshi, MD, provides all you need to know ― from symptoms, to diagnosis, to treatment.
Matthew Kalady, MD, examines the increasing trend toward colon cancer in young patients, emphasizes the importance of understanding your family history, and not ignoring warning signs or symptoms.
Coleen Potts, a Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) nurse, shares her own story, discussing how she was inspired to pursue a career in WOC nursing. Plus, she sheds light on the importance of WOC nursing and what kind of patients WOC nurses help every day.
What is Crohn’s disease and who’s at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Stefan Holubar, MD, provides all you need to know ― from diagnosis to treatment, as well insight on the history of the disease.
What is perianal Crohn’s disease exactly, and how does it differ from Crohn’s disease? Colorectal surgeon Luca Stocchi, MD, provides all you need to know, from diagnosis to treatment, as well as who’s most at risk and what complications may arise.
What is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) exactly – and what tends to cause it? Join gastroenterology specialist Prashanthi Thota, MD, as she outlines everything from symptoms to treatments, as well as exploring Barrett's Esophagus, a rarer condition resulting from longtime exposure to GERD.
You know your stomach’s role in digesting your food. But what happens when your stomach can’t empty normally? Michael Cline, MD, explains the mysterious, but growing, problem of gastroparesis. You’ll learn its symptoms, how it’s diagnosed and treated, the link between diabetes & gastroparesis, and ways to prevent it.
There are a lot of old wives’ tales when it comes to what NOT to eat when you have diverticulitis. Join Sherief Shawki, MD, as he sheds light on this common problem that can occur in the lining of the bowel. He’ll explain what symptoms to watch for, available treatments, and the best diet (hint: it has to do with fiber!) to prevent diverticulitis.
What's ulcerative colitis and who's at risk for developing it? Colorectal surgeon Jeremy Lipman, MD, discusses symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options — from medical to surgical — and how to live your best with UC.
Join colorectal surgeon Michael Valente, MD, for a candid discussion of what hemorrhoids are, how they develop and the best ways to treat them. Plus, you'll learn simple diet and lifestyle modifications you can make to avoid them in the first place.
What happens before, during and after surgery affects a patient’s outcome. Learn about proven strategies that make positive impacts from Conor Delaney, MD, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute.
James Church, MD, a leading colon polyp expert, explains colon polyps, from the different types to what symptoms you may (or may not) have. Plus, he explains the role regular screening plays in the detection of colon polyps and prevention of cancer.
What is rectal cancer exactly ― and what causes it? How is it diagnosed? Emre Gorgun, MD, provides answers and discusses the importance of getting screened, what to expect during your first doctor’s visit and the latest treatment options.
Join host Scott Steele, MD in the journey to discover the role of medicine and surgery in the care and prevention of disease as he interviews experts in their field, conducts patient interviews and discusses the newest techniques and trends surrounding digestive disease and surgery.