IJGC Podcast

Summary Discussion PAOLA Trial with Rob Coleman

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Robert Soslow for a summary discussion PAOLA trial.

ICON8 Trial: Impact on Clinical Practice with Jonathan Ledermann

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Jonathan Ledermann to talk about the ICON8 Trial and its impact on clinical practice. Dr. Ledermann is a professor of medical oncology at UCL Cancer Institute specializing in the treatment and research of gynecological malignancies. He has been the Director of the Cancer Research UK and UCL Cancer Trials Centre for over 20 years and has led several national and international trials on the treatment of ovarian cancer. He has had a key role in developing trials of PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer. Dr. Ledermann is a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Senior Investigator for the National Institute of Health Research in the UK.

Updates on Endometrial Cancer Pathology with Robert Soslow

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Robert Soslow to talk about updates on endometrial cancer pathology. Rob Soslow has been the lead gynecologic pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for nearly 20 years and has served on the executive committee of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists, the council of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society and the editorial boards of several journals, including the International Journal for Gynecologic Cancer. He is an enthusiastic diagnostician, mentor, educator and investigator.

Management of Isolated Tumor Cells in Sentinel Nodes in Women With Cervical Cancer with Al Covens

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Dr. Michael Frumovitz, a Guest Editor on the March 2020 special issue on Advances in Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Gynecologic Cancers, is joined by Dr. Al Covens to discuss management of isolated tumor cells in sentinel nodes in women with cervical cancer. Dr. Coven's article, "Does small volume metastatic lymph node disease affect long-term prognosis in early cervical cancer?" is the Lead article for the issue (https://ijgc.bmj.com/content/early/2019/12/20/ijgc-2019-000928). Dr. Covens is the chair of Gyn Oncology at the University of Toronto, and the Head of Gyn Oncology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.

Lymphadenectomy vs. SLN: Mayo and Memorial Sloan Kettering Experience with Andrea Mariani

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Andrea Mariani to discuss lymphadenectomy vs. SLN: Mayo and Memorial Sloan Kettering experience. Dr. Andrea Mariani is a Full Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Surgery, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His research interest is endometrial cancer with a special interest in robotic surgery. He is internationally recognized for his contributions in the advancement of surgical and postoperative treatment of endometrial cancer.

Chemotherapy and Radiation vs. Radiation Alone after Radical Hysterectomy with Koji Matsuo

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Koji Matsuo to discuss chemotherapy and radiation vs. radiation alone after radical hysterectomy. Dr. Matsuo is Associate Professor and Chief of the Oncology Research in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at University of Southern California. Dr. Matsuo’s research focuses on outcomes research in gynecologic malignancies.

Fertility Outcomes in Women with Endometrial Hyperplasia or Cancer with Ross Harrison

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Ross Harrison to discuss fertility outcomes in women with endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. Before starting fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2018, Dr. Harrison completed residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the University of Wisconsin. His research interests are related to the costs of cancer care, financial toxicity, and cost-effectiveness.

Comparison of Oncologic Outcomes in Endometrial Cancer: Robotics Vs. Laparotomy with Tien Le

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Tien Le to discuss comparison of oncologic outcomes in endometrial cancer: robotics vs. laparotomy, especially in regards to his article, “A comparison of disease recurrence between robotic versus laparotomy approach in patients with intermediate-risk endometrial cancer,” which is the Lead Article in IJGC’s February 2020 issue. Dr. Le is currently a Full Professor and the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship program director in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Ottawa. He has special interests in health service evaluations research and minimal invasive surgery.

LACC Trial: Adverse Events of Open vs Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy with Andreas Obermaier

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Andreas Obermair from the University of Queensland to discuss adverse events of open vs. minimally invasice radical hysterectomy. Andreas Obermair is a gynaecological oncologist in Brisbane, Australia promoting surgery with proven better patient outcomes.

Simple vs Radical Hysterectomy in Early Cervical Cancer with Jason Wright

In this episode of the IJGC podcast, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pedro Ramirez, is joined by Dr. Jason Wright to discuss simple vs radical hysterectomy in early cervical cancer. Dr. Jason D. Wright is the Sol Goldman Associate Professor and Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Columbia University. Dr. Wright’s research focuses on health services and outcomes research.