Surgical Bites is a podcast created by Moureen Azer, Faith Shingirirai Ndungwani, and Ana Condescu, and led by Mr. Youssef (Breast Surgeon Consultant), to support resident doctors in their surgical journey. Each episode features conversations with senior surgeons across a range of specialties, focusing on the real questions that resident doctors face on the wards.

This show hosted by Faith Shingirirai

Get expert guidance from Mr. Youssef, Breast Surgeon Consultant, co-hosted by Faith, on key breast surgery challenges. Perfect for busy resident doctors seeking practical tips.

Mr Mina Youssef

Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Honorary Lecturer - University of East Anglia

In this episode, Faith hosts an insightful discussion on the acute abdomen, one of the most common and challenging surgical presentations.

Our guests, Mr. Vidhya Charavanamuttu (EGS Registrar, NNUHFT) and Mr. Abdelrahman Abdelaal (CT2 General Surgery), share their practical approaches to assessment, diagnosis, and management — from first impressions on the ward to key red flags that shouldn’t be missed.

A must-listen for resident doctors looking to sharpen their decision-making and confidence in acute surgical care.