E27: Bringing Complex Procedures Back to Rural Roots with Dr. Rebekah Wever

Join host Dr. Randy Lehman as he welcomes Dr. Rebekah Wever, a passionate young rural surgeon who returned to her Appalachia, Ohio roots after training in South Dakota. 

 

In this episode, Dr. Wever shares candid reflections on her first independent cases while delivering a masterclass on the innovative Transversus Abdominis Release (TAR) technique for complex hernia repairs. She reveals how her dedication to building healthcare resilience in her underserved Appalachian hometown means the difference between life-threatening transfers and keeping critical care local.

 

Whether you're a healthcare provider considering rural practice or simply curious about delivering exceptional surgical care in underserved communities, discover why Dr. Wever believes returning home might be the most rewarding decision a surgeon can make.

 

0:00 Introduction

1:26 Dr. Wever's Background

7:01 Why Rural Surgery is Special to You

8:49 How I Do It: Ventral Hernia Repair - Transversus Abdominis Release

37:55 Resources for the Busy Rural Surgeon

39:27 Financial Corner

42:01 Classic Rural Surgery Story

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Hernia Surgery: Current Principles by Yuri W. Novitsky