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Dr. John Seal on the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast

Dr. John Seal

Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgeon

Dr. John Seal is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon with Ochsner Health in New Orlean, Louisiana.

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Ep 7 Surgery for HCC: What’s Its Role Today? with Dr. John Seal, Dr. Gabe Schnickel and Dr. Sid Padia
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About Dr. John Seal

John Seal MD, practices abdominal organ transplantation and liver surgery at Ochsner Health. Dr. Seal has expertise in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation and liver surgery. He has special skill and expertise in living donor liver transplantation, pediatric liver transplantation and robotic surgery. He is the surgical director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program and surgical co-director of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at Ochsner. He is also a leader in liver transplant for cancers including HCC, bile duct and colorectal cancers. Dr. Seal completed medical school and General Surgery residency at the University of Chicago in 2012 and went on to complete a fellowship in Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at the University of Toronto in 2014. He is certified and experienced in advanced robotic surgery, living donor liver transplantation and pediatric liver transplantation. Dr. Seal actively participates in multiple professional societies for organ transplantation, liver disease and pediatric surgery to stay updated on medical advancements. Dr. Seal is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of his patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He has been practicing at Ochsner since 2014.

Podcasts Featuring Dr. John Seal

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VI Episode #521

Is surgery truly the "cure" for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and when is it a viable option? In this episode, Dr. Sabeen Dhand leads a roundtable discussion with interventional radiologist Dr. Siddharth Padia and transplant/hepatobiliary surgeons Dr. John Seal and Dr. Gabriel Schnickel, delving into the complexities of surgical treatments for HCC and the evolving landscape of liver resection and transplantation.

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VI Episode #519

The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #7

Is surgery truly the "cure" for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and when is it a viable option? In this episode, Dr. Sabeen Dhand leads a roundtable discussion with interventional radiologist Dr. Siddharth Padia and transplant/hepatobiliary surgeons Dr. John Seal and Dr. Gabriel Schnickel, delving into the complexities of surgical treatments for HCC and the evolving landscape of liver resection and transplantation.

Tumor Board

Tumor Board Episode #6

The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young.

Articles Featuring Dr. John Seal

Tumor Board

What is the optimal treatment course for hepatocellular carcinoma patients that are potential candidates for liver transplant? This article reviews bridging and downstaging techniques, surgical planning after locoregional therapy, and the emerging risks of immunotherapy in transplant patients.

Tumor Board

Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma often involves multidisciplinary evaluation to determine candidacy for surgical resection or transplant. This article outlines surgical indications and techniques used to treat or bridge patients to transplant.

Tumor Board

Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) can complicate liver transplant eligibility and surgical planning. Learn how transplant teams assess and manage PVT in liver transplant candidates, including surgical, interventional, and anticoagulative strategies.

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Post-transplant HCC recurrence poses a considerable challenge and requires comprehensive surveillance and interventional management. Learn about key approaches to managing HCC recurrence and other post-transplant complications such as biliary stricture and organ rejection.

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Podcasts

Surgery for HCC: What’s Its Role Today? with Dr. John Seal, Dr. Gabe Schnickel and Dr. Sid Padia on the BackTable VI Podcast
Transplantation for HCC: Who, When & How? with Dr. Heather Patton, Dr. John Seal and Dr. Steven Young on the BackTable VI Podcast
Surgery for HCC: What’s Its Role Today? with Dr. John Seal, Dr. Gabe Schnickel and Dr. Sid Padia on the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast
Transplantation for HCC: Who, When & How? with Dr. Heather Patton, Dr. John Seal and Dr. Steven Young on the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast
Complex HCC Patients & The "Grey Zone": What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do with Dr. Adam Burgoyne, Dr. Zach Berman, Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes and Dr. Lingling Du on the BackTable Tumor Board Podcast

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