Ep. 69 Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tatnai Burnett

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. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into the importance of advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and dedicated protocols, the critical need for a multidisciplinary approach with radiologists and GYN surgeons, and the future potential of imaging in improving endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and surgical planning. The discussion also covers the upcoming International Endometriosis Imaging Congress aimed at advancing standardized care and collaboration in the field. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:15 - Dr. VanBuren’s Journey to Endometriosis Imaging 08:24 - Dr. Burnett’s Surgical Training and Insights 11:57 - Challenges in Diagnosing and Understanding the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis 13:24 - The Role of Imaging in Surgical Planning 25:51 - Imaging Follow-Up, Monitoring for Malignant Transformation 32:03 - Protocol for MRI Imaging of Endometriosis 34:47 - The Role of Radiologists in Endometriosis 36:12 - The Complexity of Bowel Endometriosis 48:02 - The Future of Endometriosis Imaging --- RESOURCES International Endometriosis Imaging Congress-March 8-9, 2025 https://eice.ltd/international-endometriosis-imaging-congress/