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Cris Cuthbertson (DrCris) is a medical doctor in Melbourne, Australia. She graduated from Monash University in 1999, and is based at Austin Health. She is training in General Surgery through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Cris is participating in the Surgeon Scientist program, and is currently a PhD student at the University of Melbourne. She has published multiple scientific journal articles on pancreatitis and surgical skills. She is thankful for the support of her husband and two young children.

Dr Cris blogs regularly on her own websites and MedConnect will be republishing entries from her Scalpel's Edge blog.

One of my young friends (just 3 months old) was recently diagnosed with a inborn error of metabolism after neonatal screening. Any negative outcomes are easily prevented with dietary supplements, and my...

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One of the surgeons I work for has a typical surgeon’s manner. It’s a bit uncommon, now, especially with young fellows. I imagine there used to be a deal made between the surgeon and their society - you revere me and I will allow the hospital and my patients to use up my life. The deal has changed, so the behaviour has, too.

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I reread this fabulous short post at Mother’s in Medicine. It made me smile and reminded me that we are in control of our lives. Also, mentors are excellent.

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Today help a surgeon remove someone’s entire large bowel and form a new rectum, laparoscopically. This is high-sweat surgery, which was heart-wrenching even a few decades ago. It still can be, but the use of new technology, a laparoscope (or keyhole surgery), has made it into a completely different experience...

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Welcome to SurgeXpereiences, the fortnightly blog carnival about all topics surgical. The tentative theme for this carnival is teaching and learning surgery.

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Our first world health system is bizarre, and I can’t reconcile the contradictions. Basically, we have lots of sick people that need help, and help is becoming more and more expensive...

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