Giordano Perin, Saba Balasubramanian, Maria Digby

CRAMSURG

Science EN ↓ 115 episodes

Welcome to CRAM SURG where with every episode we review a paper on a hot surgical topic and bring top experts in the discussion! We screen high impact surgical journals, pick a paper, review it and provide in-depth discussion about methodology and content. With the help of Professor Balasubramanian (see bio) we discuss highly relevant research methodology topics and bring them to you in an easy to digest format! Find out more at www.cramsurg.org enjoy! Our tunes are courtesy of bensound.com

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Giordano Perin, Saba Balasubramanian, Maria Digby

Episodes

CRAMSURG chapter 50 19.03.2026 18:38

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 13: skewness and kurtosis. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0...

CRAMSURG episode 61 19.03.2026 42:03

Paper for discussion: A Mutation-Specific Decision Model for Segmental Versus Total Abdominal Colectomy in Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer, Dis Col Rec Feb 2026 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 13: skewness and kurtosis Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https:...

CRAMSURG chapter 49 05.02.2026 13:48

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 12: non parametric ANOVA. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...

CRAMSURG episode 60 05.02.2026 32:02

Paper for discussion: Impact of an ERAS-Based Surgical Care Bundle Implementation for Preventing Anastomotic Leakage in Minimally Invasive Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study, WJS Jan 2026 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 12: non parametric ANOVA Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://...

CRAMSURG chapter 48 15.01.2026 20:50

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 11: recap of parametric tests and correlation. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons...

CRAMSURG episode 59 15.01.2026 35:00

Paper for discussion: Intrathecal Morphine for Enhanced Recovery After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMAsurg Dec 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 11: recap of parametric tests and correlation Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https:...

CRAMSURG chapter 47 11.12.2025 17:36

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 10: outliers, non parametric tests, Wilcoxon. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons....

CRAMSURG episode 58 11.12.2025 37:52

Paper for discussion: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Versus Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: A Multicenter Propensity Score–Matched Study, Dis Col Rec Dec 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 10: outliers, non parametric tests and Wilcoxon Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusi...

CRAMSURG chapter 46 23.10.2025 14:52

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 9: Kendall's correlation coefficient. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/lice...

CRAMSURG episode 57 23.10.2025 32:50

Paper for discussion: Global Use and Outcomes of Endoscopic Stenting in Acute Malignant Left-Sided Colonic Obstruction: A Secondary Analysis of APOLLO, An International, Prospective Cohort Study Dis Col Rec Oct 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 9: Kendall's correlation coefficient Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | http...

CRAMSURG chapter 45 04.09.2025 15:24

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 8: Spearman's correlation coefficient. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/lic...

CRAMSURG episode 56 04.09.2025 31:13

Paper for discussion: A 48‐hour Symptom Threshold Predicts Perforated Appendicitis: Development of a Clinical Risk Model, WJS Aug 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 8: Spearman's correlation coefficient Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.c...

CRAMSURG chapter 44 03.07.2025 10:26

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 7: Pearson's correlation coefficient. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/lice...

CRAMSURG episode 55 03.07.2025 24:23

A Retrospective Study Comparing the Operative Outcomes of Extraperitoneal, Retrorectus Access Laparoscopic and Robotic‐Assisted Ventral Hernia Repairs, WJS May 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 7: Pearson's correlation coefficient Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by h...

CRAMSURG chapter 43 29.05.2025 14:28

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 6: repeated measures ANOVA. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3....

CRAMSURG episode 54 29.05.2025 34:57

Paper for discussion: Small Bites Versus Large Bites for Closure of Midline Abdominal Incisions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis With Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, WJS Apr 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 6: repeated measures ANOVA Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud...

CRAMSURG chapter 42 10.04.2025 11:34

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 5: paired samples t test. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/...

CRAMSURG episode 53 10.04.2025 29:47

Paper for discussion: Intraoperative angiography with indocyanine green to assess anastomosis perfusion in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection: results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial JAMA Surgery Mar 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 5: paired samples t test Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Mus...

CRAMSURG chapter 41 20.03.2025 15:42

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 4: Welch's ANOVA and two way ANOVA. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licens...

CRAMSURG episode 52 20.03.2025 30:02

Paper for discussion: Meta-analysis and systematic review of long-term quality of life and recurrence following elective surgery versus non-operative management for colonic diverticulitis Surgery Mar 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 4: Welch's ANOVA and two way ANOVA Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundclou...

CRAMSURG chapter 40 20.02.2025 13:37

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 3: ANOVA. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 51 20.02.2025 33:18

Paper for discussion: Impact of Small Tumor Size on Prognosis in T3N1 Colon Cancer WJS Feb 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 3: ANOVA Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativ...

CRAMSURG chapter 39 23.01.2025 13:00

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 2: student T. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

CRAMSURG episode 50 23.01.2025 28:55

Paper for discussion: Safety and Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid in General Surgery JAMAsurg Jan 2025 Teaching topic: a practical guide to statistical tests - part 2: Student T Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://c...

CRAMSURG chapter 38 05.12.2024 13:59

Gio Perin talks about a practical guide to statistical tests - part 1: introduction and assumptions. Brought to you by CRAMSURG www.cramsurg.org Our tune is"Inspiring Optimistic Upbeat Energetic Guitar Rhythm" by Free Music | https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...