Issue, July 2026
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Conceptual Surgery Newsletter – June Highlights
Learn Beyond the OT: June’s Best In-App Sessions for Surgery Residents
Every month, the eConceptual App brings together expert-led surgical sessions that help residents strengthen concepts, improve clinical understanding, and prepare confidently for university exams, DNB, MS Surgery, MRCS, and NEET SS.
This June, we featured some of the most relevant and high-yield surgical lectures covering neurosurgery, gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and exam-oriented MCQ discussions. These sessions are designed to simplify complex topics, connect theory with clinical practice, and help you approach surgical problems with confidence.
If you missed these sessions, don’t worry. Here’s a quick look at the highlights.
1️⃣Hydrocephalus Explained By Dr. Sourav Chowdhury
Hydrocephalus is one of the most important topics in Neurosurgery and a frequently tested subject in MS Surgery, DNB Surgery, and NEET SS examinations. Understanding its fundamentals is essential not only for scoring well in exams but also for making informed clinical decisions during residency.
In this high-yield, exam-oriented session, Dr. Sourav Chowdhury simplifies the topic by building concepts step by step, making even complex neuroanatomy easy to understand.
What you'll learn in this session:
Build a strong foundation of Ventricular Anatomy
- Understand the anatomy of the lateral ventricles, third ventricle, and fourth ventricle.
- Learn how these structures are interconnected and why they are clinically important.
Master Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Circulation
- Follow the complete pathway of CSF from its production to absorption.
- Understand normal CSF physiology and how disruption leads to hydrocephalus.
Understand Important Anatomical Landmarks
- Learn the significance of the Foramen of Monro, Aqueduct of Sylvius, and Fourth Ventricle.
- Know how obstruction at different sites results in different clinical presentations.
Communicating vs Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus
- Understand the differences in pathology and mechanisms.
- Learn the common causes, clinical features, and important examination points.
- Identify key concepts that are frequently asked in theory papers, viva, and entrance examinations.
High-Yield Clinical Concepts
- Recognise important symptoms and clinical findings.
- Understand the correlation between anatomy, pathology, and patient presentation.
- Learn concepts that help solve clinical case-based questions with confidence.
Exam-Focused Learning
- Covers frequently asked viva questions and postgraduate examination topics.
- Helps strengthen conceptual understanding instead of rote memorisation.
- Ideal for rapid revision before university exams, DNB, MS Surgery, and NEET SS.
Who should watch this lecture?
✔ MS General Surgery Residents
✔ DNB Surgery Residents
✔ Neurosurgery Aspirants
✔ NEET SS Aspirants
✔ Surgical Trainees looking to strengthen their neurosurgery concepts
Why you shouldn't miss it
This lecture goes beyond memorizing facts. It helps you understand the “why” behind hydrocephalus, connects anatomy with clinical practice, and builds the confidence needed for both examinations and real-world patient management.
2️⃣ Enterocutaneous Fistula by Prof. Dr. Anurag Mishra
Learn the fundamentals of Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF), a critical topic for surgery residents and practicing surgeons. In this short video, Prof. Dr. Anurag Mishra discusses:
✅ What is an Enterocutaneous Fistula?
✅ Common Causes of ECF
✅ Classification Based on Anatomy & Output
✅ Factors Affecting Spontaneous Closure
✅ Important Exam-Oriented Concepts 📚 Ideal for:
• DNB Surgery Residents
• MS General Surgery Residents
• NEET SS Aspirants
• Surgical Trainees
📲 Watch the complete lecture and access more surgical learning resources on the eConceptual App
3️⃣Mastering Bailey & Sabiston – Small Intestine Part 4: Small Bowel Obstruction By Dr. Shailesh Gupta
Small bowel obstruction is a commonly encountered surgical emergency and an important examination topic.
In this lecture, Dr. Shailesh Gupta explains the clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging findings, laboratory investigations, and the differences between simple and complicated obstruction in a clear, exam-oriented manner. The session also covers X-rays, CT scans, contrast studies, and practical clinical approaches that every surgery resident should know.
4️⃣Colorectal & Anal MCQs Discussion By Dr. Rakesh Mittal
A rapid, high-yield MCQ discussion covering important colorectal and anal surgery concepts.
This session helps residents revise frequently asked examination topics, improve clinical reasoning, and identify common pitfalls while solving surgery MCQs
5️⃣Overview of Liver Tumors By Prof. Dr. Anubhav Vindal
This lecture provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of benign and malignant liver tumors.
From hemangioma and hepatic adenoma to hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, and metastatic liver lesions, the session explains classification, diagnosis, imaging, and management in an exam-oriented format, making it highly valuable for postgraduate surgery residents.
Unlock the Complete Surgery Learning Library
These sessions are just a glimpse of what Conceptual Surgery offers.
By subscribing to Conceptual Surgery on the eConceptual App, you’ll get access to a complete digital learning library featuring:
- Full-length live and recorded lectures
- Comprehensive subject-wise surgery modules
- Exam-oriented concept classes
- High-yield MCQ discussions
- Clinical case-based learning
- Rapid revision sessions
- Regular academic updates from experienced faculty
Whether you’re preparing for your university examinations, DNB, MS Surgery, MRCS, or NEET SS, Conceptual Surgery provides everything you need in one place to build stronger concepts and perform with confidence.
Start learning with India’s trusted surgical educators and never miss another high-yield lecture.
