Hysterectomy

Blind biopsies leave questions unanswered. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes back Dr. Linda Bradley, an expert in obstetrics, gynecology, and hysteroscopy from the Cleveland Clinic, to discuss the benefits and advancements of direct visualized endometrial sampling over traditional blind biopsy techniques.

Real innovation? It’s not just the tools and techniques you use, it’s how you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Kevin Stepp, a MIGS surgeon and urogynecologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an OBGYN professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Stepp shares his journey into the field, including his serendipitous start in single-port laparoscopy and the many surgical innovations that he has pioneered.

What if surgery isn’t the only answer to pelvic pain? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Frank Tu, Vice Chair for Quality at Endeavor Health and Director of the Division of Gynecological Pain and Minimally Invasive Surgery. The episode explores the complexity of chronic pelvic pain, emphasizing its multifactorial origins and individualized treatment approaches.

When should you consider surgical management of chronic pelvic pain conditions? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Mark Dassel, a MIGS surgeon at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss medical and surgical management strategies for chronic pelvic pain, particularly endometriosis.

Endometrial ablation has become a cornerstone procedure in the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, but is it the right solution for every patient that meets the indication? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Ted Anderson from Vanderbilt University joins host Dr. Mark Hoffman to discuss the evolution of endometrial ablation and its contemporary utilization, including patient selection, technical considerations, and alternative treatments for abnormal uterine bleeding.

How does gynecology care in the United States compare to Canada? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Jonathon Solnik, head of gynecology and minimally invasive surgery at Mount Sinai in Toronto, speaks with hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park about the significant differences between the healthcare systems in the US and Canada.

There are many challenges when it comes to operating on a post-hysterectomy patient, especially when they have endometriosis. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Emad Mikhail, an associate professor of OBGYN at the University of South Florida, discusses the intricacies of treating endometriosis after a hysterectomy.

Operating on the pregnant patient can be intimidating, but there are many ways to do so safely. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast Dr. Jamal Mourad, a MIG surgeon at Mayo Clinic, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the nuances of robotic surgery, particularly in the pregnant patient.

Stay up to date on the latest advancements in gynecologic surgery. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman invite Dr. Johnny Yi, a pioneer in the field of minimally invasive surgery and urogynecology, to discuss the latest advancements in, benefits of, and challenges with single port robotic gynecologic surgery.

Everyone knows about the dangers of opioids, but how can physicians provide quality postoperative pain control without opioids? This episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosted by Dr. Amy Park, features a discussion with experts Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica on non-opioid pain control in obstetric and gynecologic surgery.

Women’s health has a history of being underfunded in the United States, leading many women to receive suboptimal care. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park engage in a detailed discussion with Dr. Louise P. King, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon, and Christopher Robertson, a law professor at Boston University, regarding the inequitable reimbursement structures that persist within the field of OBGYN.

In the modern era of rapid technological progress and AI, the medical community is abuzz with discussions on how medicine will change and how practice will adapt. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Arnold Advincula, a leading figure in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, to discuss the evolution and impact of robotic surgery in the field of gynecology.

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by MIGS specialist Dr. Uchenna Acholonu to discuss the intricacies of complex gynecologic surgeries, focusing particularly on handling large uteruses during total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH).

Gynecologic oncology experts Dr. Matthew Powell from Washington University School of Medicine and Dr. Amanda Fader from Johns Hopkins Hospital discuss the increasing rates of endometrial cancer along with future directions of treatments and screenings.

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Vadim Morozov, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, to discuss the applications and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in gynecologic surgery both currently and in the future.

This episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast features Dr. Barbara Levy, an OBGYN and seasoned expert in medical coding and reimbursement, discussing the nuances of medical billing, the process of creating medical codes, and how medical practices and expenses are valued differently.

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Drs. Kimberly (Kim) Kenton and Margaret (Maggie) Mueller discuss advancements in patient recovery guidelines, particularly after gynecologic surgeries.

This episode of BackTable OBGYN features an extensive discussion with Dr. Keith Isaacson, a specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, regarding the complexities of diagnosing and treating adenomyosis, emphasizing surgery, medical treatments, and research in the field.

In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Amy Park joins Dr. Jane Van Dis and Dr. Alexandra Melnyk to discuss the impact of climate change on women’s health and the effect of healthcare-related activities on the environment.

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park discuss how cultivating an effective team culture in surgery can mitigate complications.

On this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Arpit Davé, an assistant professor at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Together, they discuss the importance of surgical education and best practices for teaching new generations of surgeons.

In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Sarah Rassier, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and Director of the Fibroid Clinic at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the multiple treatment modalities of fibroids with a focus on laparoscopic myomectomy.

In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Princess Urbina shares her experiences with medical mission trips to underserved areas in the Philippines, where she was born, and the logistical challenges and rewards that come with this work. She also emphasizes the importance of providing sustainable healthcare solutions that empower local healthcare providers and meet the long-term needs of the community. The discussion further explores how these trips shape her perspective towards healthcare delivery.

In this episode, host Dr. Amy Park interviews co-host Dr. Mark Hoffman about laparoscopic hysterectomies.