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Butts & Guts

Butts & Guts

A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring your digestive and surgical health from end to end. You’ll learn how to have the best digestive health possible from your gall bladder to your liver and more from our host, Colorectal Surgeon and President of the Main Campus Submarket, Scott Steele, MD.
Sobia Laique, MD

Featured Episode

Fatty Liver Disease

Due to the rising rates of obesity and diabetes, about 30 percent of the population now has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, now known as MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). Dr. Sobia Laique, gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts and Guts to discuss this disease along with exciting new advances in treatment and management of the condition.

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All Butts and Guts Episodes

All Butts and Guts Episodes

May 6, 2025

Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome

Dr. Jacob Kurowski, a pediatric gastroenterologist for Cleveland Clinic Children's, joins the Butts and Guts podcast to discuss juvenile polyposis syndrome (JPS), a genetic disorder causing polyps in the digestive tract. Explore the symptoms, diagnosis and current treatment options for JPS and learn why ongoing monitoring (from childhood through adulthood) is crucial to keeping this condition under control.

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April 22, 2025

Top Bariatric Surgery Questions

Is metabolic and bariatric surgery right for you? On this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic general surgeon Dr. Rickesha Wilson discusses current surgical options for health and weight improvement. Listen in to learn what to expect before, during and after these weightless procedures.

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April 8, 2025

J-Pouch and Redo J-Pouch Surgery

Join Cleveland Clinic colorectal surgeon Dr. Olga Lavryk, MD, as she discusses J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery. This reconstructive procedure allows normal bowel movements for patients who have had their whole colon removed due to serious disease. Join this episode of Butts and Guts to learn about the benefits, side effects and risks associated with J-Pouch and redo J-Pouch surgery.

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March 25, 2025

Preparing for a Colonoscopy

On this episode of Butts and Guts, Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Lee breaks down everything you need to know about preparing for a colonoscopy. This important screening doesn't have to be intimidating. Dr. Lee walks you through the entire process with clear explanations and will put your mind at ease. Whether you're scheduled for your first colonoscopy or looking for ways to make your next one easier, this podcast provides compassionate, practical advice to help you navigate the preparation process with confidence.

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