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Welcome to the MUSChealth.com Podcast Library, featuring podcasts on a variety of topics related to your health and our services here at MUSC. These medical podcasts are hosted by MUSC faculty, physicians and special guests and are produced and directed by Linda Austin, M.D.

Featured Podcasts: 5/12/2008

Kidney Cancer and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Urologist, Dr. Steven Savage, talks about how laparoscopic surgery is performed to remove kidneys by using a small laparoscope and minimally invasive surgery. This type of procedure is a shorter surgery and requires less recovery time than open surgery. Dr. Savage explains the advantages of minimally invasive surgery for kidney diseases and kidney cancer.

Skin Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dermatologist Dr. Pearon Lang discusses squamous cell carcinoma in this dermatology podcast. He describes what squamous cells look like, emphasizing variability among subtypes. He notes the natural history of the disease in cases that are either not treated or improperly treated. He concludes by talking about prognosis and increased likelihood of a second squamous cell carcinoma once a person has presented with one primary lesion.

Heart Health: Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Dr. Fred Crawford, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at MUSC, discusses the critical role of efficiently operating cardiac valves for proper heart function. He explains causes of cardiac valve insufficiency and identifies associated symptoms. Dr. Crawford provides an overview of the evaluative workup as well as treatment options for a patient with valve dysfunction. He concludes this heart health podcast by noting progress in the surgical procedure for insufficient mitral valves.

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