Bhavani Pokala, MD

Bariatric Surgeon @PremierHealthOH | Fellowship @IU_Surgery | Residency @UNMCSurgery | @womeninsurgery | Aussie dog mom

[Kelly “MIGS Lady” Wright MD @MigsRunner]

Our study in preprint now @AJOG_thegray!
Unsurprisingly, female surgeons experienced significant time disparities relative to male colleagues in OR scheduling:
Novel Metrics to Measure Gender Bias in Operating Room Scheduling Priority https://t.co/CwHDl4BySv
@KaceyHamiltonMD

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

@kmkempmd @Block16Omaha is one of the places I miss the most!! Might have to come back to Omaha for the food… ika ramen, coneflower, list goes on… and to visit all my amazing residency staff 😉

[SOARD Journal @SOARD_JOURNAL]

Outcomes of 1,453 patients were compared to #MBSAQIP calculator predictions:

✅ Comorbidities resolution and 30-day reoperation were accurate

⛔️ 1-year BMI was less accurate for #RYGB and higher pre-op BMI

@sgianno_MD

https://t.co/dHdp7nTKtO

[Sean Langenfeld @SeanLangenfeld]

I signed up for Twitter Blue so I could post this, as if there’s anyone who deserves more than 280 characters, it’s Jon S. Thompson.

Dr. Thompson teaches us better than anyone that not all surgical giants fit the stereotype. In his 42 years of practice here at UNMC, he created a culture of respect, excellence, and congeniality. He provided expert clinical care to countless patients over the years, and he led by example in always placing the patient first. He simultaneously provided a top-notch surgical education to countless residents and medical students. There’s a reason that he has a teaching award named after him, and it’s because his talent and dedication as a teacher are unparalleled.

Beyond this, he has also been an exceptional mentor. He always leads by example, conducting himself in the most professional and compassionate manner. He always leaves his office door open and makes time to listen no matter how busy. He always focuses on pushing others up rather than furthering his own success. He has been the single largest contributor to my own professional success, and I am one of many surgeons whose success can be tied to his tutelage.

Dr Thompson is not on social media, but I wanted those outside of UNMC to know what an incredible gift he is to the world of surgery.

[Tiffany Tanner @TiffanyTannermd]

He is an amazing teacher, mentor, and a wonderful person. He has touched the lives of so many, both patients and the surgeons he trained. I am grateful to have been trained and mentored by him.

[Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsJACS]

Implementation of stringent operating room attire policies do not reduce surgical site infection rates. https://t.co/lHCKcDqtjK #VisualAbstract @JacobMoalem @UR_Med

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

@kmkempmd @AjKavanaugh Meaning no non-compete? Is that possible these days??

[Collaboration of Surgical Education Fellows @SurgEdFellows]

❗️TONIGHT❗️Join the ASE/SIMPL webinar series tonight from 5-6pm EST as @dstefanidis1 from @IU_Surgery presents a session entitled “Publishing Medical Education Research”. He is the current Editor-in-chief of @GSE_JASE, the official journal of @Surg_Education.

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

Really inspired by companies like @DICKS that are stepping up and doing what’s right when times are hard

[JB @BinkMD]

#medtwitter Our coresident and friend has been diagnosed with cancer and has taken leave for treatment. Please help us raise money for her https://t.co/bznS43KKbn

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

@kari_jerge Early bird?! One of my favs! Have to try saddle creek breakfast club the next time you’re in town!

[Kathryn E Engelhardt, MD MS @KateEEngelhardt]

Why I fight so hard to keep going in a case and not have it taken from me. Some people may perceive it as inflexibility but I’m fighting to get the experience I know I need in training 💪🏼 @DorisKim @ashbhinkMD @CJMannMD @HornorMD @EckhouseMD

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

Tips and tricks for dealing with gastric bands... every surgeon needs to know how to remove safely! Excellent talk by @vmkoth at #AWE2019 @CorriganMcBride @UNMCCAST @UNMCSurgery @asmbs @SAGES_Updates

[Renee Hilton, M.D. @reneehilton30]

What if I told you I had a pill that could treat your hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease? Prevent cancer? Lower your cholesterol? Improve your sex life? AND treat #obesity. I have that pill- it’s called #BariatricSurgery Help us #crushthestigma #NoMoreBias

[Priscila R. Armijo MD @PriRArmijoMD]

“I like the way you handle your boat”

A few 💎 surgical lessons from the Lake by @shanu_kothari @unmc

The importance of:
✅Surgical safety checklist
🗣Listening to circulators in the OR
🤫 Sterile cockpit rule
👥 Surgeon’s intraoperative leadership
🛤 Mentoring
💡Technology

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

Interesting proof of concept study @DDWMeeting Can’t wait to see the results of the clinical trial! 📊
#maternalhealth #childhealth

#bariatricsurgery @SSATNews
#obsmuk

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

“Life is a marathon, not a sprint”
🏃🏽‍♀️🏆

Career transition: how to create a successful plan?

Great tips# @DDWMeeting
#careerdevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment

[Priscila R. Armijo MD @PriRArmijoMD]

MIS #inguinalhernia repair: improved outcomes for primary, elective, minor severity patients ✅
#Robotics had the lowest complication rates within 30-days
Great article by @bpokalamd @doleynik3 @hernia_journal #hernia

[Bhavani Pokala, MD @bpokalamd]

Well deserving Outstanding Teacher Award @unmc
I’m honored to be your student 🥳 @doleynik3

[Dmitry Oleynikov MD @doleynik3]

Robotic Redo Adrenalectomy | Videoscopy https://t.co/JSeuYEPtkv