Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

What if we could train patients for surgery the way elite athletes train for game day? In this episode, we review the science, shed light on the disparities, explore real-world challenges, and honor the behind-the-scenes workers that facilitate prehabilitation in thoracic cancer care. Join attending surgeon Doctor Jinny Ha, 3rd year general surgery resident Doctor Kyla Rakoczy, and Community Outreach Patient Navigator, Leslie Ricks Chandler, in discussing prehabilitation in thoracic surgery. Hosts:  Dr. Jinny Ha, MD, MHS, assistant professor of surgery and thoracic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Leslie Ricks Chandler, Community Outreach Program Advisor Johns Hopkins Thoracic Surgery Dr. Kyla Rakoczy, MD, 3rd year general surgery resident at Johns Hopkins LinkedIn: Kyla Rakoczy Learning objectives:  After listening to this episode, participants will be able to: Define the role and components of prehabilitation in the context of thoracic oncology and ERAS/ESTS guidelines. Interpret key findings from recent clin