Butts & Guts: A Cleveland Clinic Digestive Health Podcast

Each year, more than 30,000 colon and rectal resections for non-cancerous lesions and polyps are performed nationwide. To meet the need for this growing trend of minimally invasive surgery, Amit Bhatt, MD, and Emre Gorgun, MD, established Cleveland Clinic's Endoluminal Surgery Center. Listen and learn about the innovative, multidisciplinary, and world-class procedures now taking place at Clev...

The perioperative period is the time before, during and after an operation. Dietitian Amanda Igel shares her recommendations on how to best manage nutritional debt during the surgical journey, as well as choice foods that can provide optimal recovery.

Prolapse. Fecal incontinence. Constipation. While these issues may be uncomfortable to discuss with friends and family, listen as Sarah Vogler, MD provides insight into these disorders, discusses treatment options, and shares what's on the horizon for pelvic floor care.

Endoscopic procedures have undergone a multitude of innovations over the past several decades. Jeffrey Ponsky, MD shares the history of these surgeries and how everything from balloons to video capsules are now being used to treat complex GI disorders.

It's a fact that screening mammography can help save lives. But when should you start? What type of mammography is right for you? What happens if they find something? Join Laura Dean, MD and get the answers to these questions and more.

Listen to John Rodriguez, MD as he discusses the benefits of bariatric surgery, common barriers and misconceptions, and the criteria for bariatric surgery candidates. Plus, learn about the types of surgical procedures used for weight loss and the support offered to bariatric surgery patients at Cleveland Clinic.

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 tre...

Colorectal cancer can affect other parts of the body, including the liver. Join recurring guest Dr. Federico Aucejo as he discusses this connection as well as Cleveland Clinic's historic new liver transplant protocol.

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 popularity 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.

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 Prahbu, 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.

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.