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BackTable / MSK / Podcast / Episode #81
Multidisciplinary Spine Oncology Care: Insights & Techniques
with Dr. Ran Lador and Dr. Mark Amsbaugh
When it comes to spinal oncology, no single specialty holds all the answers. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Alexa Levey, an interventional radiologist from Yale School of Medicine, is joined by Dr. Mark Amsbaugh, a radiation oncologist, and Dr. Ran Lador, an orthopedic spine surgeon, both from the University of Texas McGovern Medical School. The discussion explores complexities and innovations in the multidisciplinary treatment of spinal tumors.
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Synopsis
Dr. Amsbaugh and Dr. Lador highlight their cohesive, patient-centered approach at Memorial Hermann, integrating various specialties including surgery, radiation oncology, and interventional radiology. The episode emphasizes the importance of collaborative techniques, advances in minimally invasive surgeries, the role of stereotactic radiosurgery, and the critical nature of personalized patient care in improving outcomes for patients with spinal tumors.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:20 - Multidisciplinary Approach to Spinal Tumors at Memorial Hermann
10:22 - Surgical Techniques and Timing for Radiation Treatments
12:25 - Approach to Collaborative Treatment Planning
25:45 - Connection Between Surgical and Radiation Oncology in Patient Care
31:08 - The Role of Vertebral Augmentation in Spinal Oncology
40:08 - Multimodal Pain Management Strategies
47:35 - Thoughts on Future Directions in Spinal Oncology and Conclusion
Resources
Dr. Mark Amsbaugh, MD
https://med.uth.edu/neurosciences/dr-mark-j-amsbaugh-md/
Dr. Ran Lador, MD
https://med.uth.edu/ortho/2022/11/02/ran-lador-md/
Dr. Alexa Levey, MD
https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/alexa-levey/
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