BackTable OBGYN
The BackTable OBGYN Podcast is a resource for practicing OBGYN's to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice from their peers in the field. Listen here or on the streaming platform of your choice.
Episodes
Curious how cross-specialty teamwork is reshaping endometriosis care? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman speaks with Dr. Peter Movilla, Associate Medical Director at Newton Wellesley Hospital, and Dr. Anuradha Shenoy-Bhangle, Assistant Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School, about their collaborative efforts in advancing endometriosis care.
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The discussion covers the development and b...
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April 8, 2025 • 60 mins
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.
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Dr. Dassel emphasizes the importance of stopping the hormonal t...
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March 25, 2025 • 60 mins
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, ...
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March 11, 2025 • 52 mins
What surgical techniques and safety measures are important to consider when operating in a pregnant patient? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Craig Sobolewski, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Duke, speaks with host Dr. Mark Hoffman about the intricacies of laparoscopic surgery in pregnant patients.
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The surgeons delve into the critical importance of understanding anatomy and ensuring proper exp...
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February 25, 2025 • 64 mins
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.
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The doctors cover financial incentives and constraints faced by hospi...
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February 18, 2025 • 17 mins
How can we streamline the proper diagnosis and treatment of female urinary incontinence? The solution often lies in bridging comprehensive patient workup to pelvic floor physical therapy. Learn more in this BackTable OBGYN brief with Dr. Sarah Boyles and host Dr. Suzette Sutherland!
Key topics include what to look for during a pelvic exam, the importance of external skin inspection, prolapse evaluation, urethra assessment, and pe...
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February 11, 2025 • 17 mins
Urinary incontinence can greatly impact our patients’ quality of life. It’s essential to recognize the different types and treat them appropriately. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Sarah Boyles and Dr. Suzette Sutherland provide an overview of female urinary incontinence for their general practice and specialized physician colleagues.
The conversation dives into the different types of incontinence, including stress, urgency, mi...
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February 4, 2025 • 57 mins
What skills and disciplines can a surgeon take from their training to succeed in a new leadership / hospital administration role? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mark Hoffman discusses his transition from a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon to the Chief Medical Officer at his hospital with co-host Dr. Amy Park.
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The doctors cover the importance of high-functioning teams, the unexpected challenges of hosp...
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January 21, 2025 • 14 mins
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January 14, 2025 • 57 mins
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.
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Dr. Mikhail shares his journey from medical school in Egypt to his current expertise in deep endo...
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January 7, 2025 • 61 mins
There are tangible ways to advocate for health equity and address demographic disparities in patient care and the healthcare workforce. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Teni Brown, an assistant professor of OBGYN at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, speaks with hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman about DEI efforts and ways she has made real change.
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Dr. Brown shares her jou...
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December 31, 2024 • 12 mins
OBGYN Briefs - Bridging the Orgasm Gap
Female sexual wellness is a topic that deserves more research, education, and attention, both for our patients and for providers. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Kelly Casperson speaks with host Dr. Suzette Sutherland about a range of issues related to women's sexual health.
The conversation highlights the disparities between men's and women's sexual health resources and focuses on the ga...
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Proper pain management after surgery is essential to promote healing and improve patient satisfaction. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica discuss how to advocate for non-opioid analgesia following OBGYN surgery.
The discussion focuses on the importance of reducing opioid use in women's health through various strategies, including the use of Exparel and ERAS protocols. Dr. McCarus and Dr. Bilica ...
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December 17, 2024 • 63 mins
Curious about how to leave your mark as a mentor and leader in the field of OBGYN? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Starr Hampton, a professor of OBGYN and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, discusses her journey from a newly appointed faculty member to a leader in medical education.
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Dr. Hampton emphasizes the importance of kindness, me...
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December 10, 2024 • 58 mins
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.
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Dr. Mourad shares his extensive experience with robotic platforms and his techniques for addressing c...
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Postoperative pain control is an essential aspect of patient recovery and satisfaction. While pain management is important in all surgical settings, C-sections, hysterectomies, and myomectomies are particularly frequent, accentuating the need for reliable non-opioid alternatives in OBGYN. Dr. Steven McCarus and Dr. Paula Bilica discuss the efficacy of multimodal pain control options in gynecologic and obstetric surgeries, including...
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November 26, 2024 • 44 mins
Peer review can be a daunting process as a physician, but there are ways to focus the process on constructive feedback and quality improvement rather than criticism and punishment. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Amy Park welcomes urogynecologist Dr. Maggie Mueller to discuss how we can improve the peer review process in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
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Dr. Mueller delves into her per...
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November 19, 2024 • 52 mins
Human trafficking is a complex health issue, with many providers unsure how best to detect, counsel, and care for victims and survivors of human trafficking. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Julia Geynisman-Tan, a urogynecologist at Northwestern, to discuss signs of human trafficking and resources for caring for this patient population.
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Dr. Gey...
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November 12, 2024 • 59 mins
Surgical approaches to endometriosis continue to move towards greater levels of precision and efficacy as we learn more about the intricacies of this complex condition. Still, endometriosis continues to challenge gynecologic surgeons worldwide. How has endometriosis surgery evolved, and how can we apply what we’ve learned to continue to improve patient outcomes? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Tommaso Falcone, a renowned su...
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Endometriosis is a very difficult disease to diagnose and manage, but effective imaging can make all of the difference. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Mayo Clinic radiologist Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and gynecologist Dr. Tatnai Burnett discuss the complexities of diagnosing, imaging, and surgically treating endometriosis.
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The doctors delve into the importance of advanced imaging techniques such as MRI...
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