SSO Education Series: 2025 HPB Wrapped: Part 1
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In this episode, join the SSO HPB disease site working group as they count down the first five studies in the 2025 HPB wrapped. This episode dives into some of the year’s most practice-changing publications in HPB surgical oncology: the Preopanc-2 Trial, the Collision Trial, the Tesla trial, the use of Kras in ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases, and the ENDURO Trial. Hear our guests Dr. Sandra DiBrito and Dr. Neha Lad as they review the studies and unpack what these findings mean for clinical practice.
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SSO Education Series: 2025 HPB Wrapped: Part 2
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In this episode, join the SSO HPB disease site working group as they count down the final five studies in the 2025 HPB wrapped. This episode dives into some of the year’s most practice-changing publications in HPB surgical oncology: the ROC’N’ROLL Trial, best practices neoadjuvant therapy for pancreas cancer, the PANDRA-II Trial, the use of SBRT for resectable pancreas cancer, and the PREHEP Trial. Hear our guests Dr. Colin Court and Dr. Winnie Lo as they review the studies and unpack what these findings mean for clinical practice.
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Family Planning and Fertility Series Part 3: Fertility Preservation
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Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. On this episode of SurgOnc Today, hosts Dr. Danielle Graham and Dr. Paige Aiello discuss fertility preservation techniques and other considerations with reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Nicole Budrys and surgeons Dr. Alisa Blumenthaler and Dr. Jordan Jackson.
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ASO Article Series: "The Landmark Series: Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Incidentalomas."
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Lily Owei and Dr. Heather Wachtel key principles regarding the understanding and management of adrenal incidentalomas, as reported in the article, "The Landmark Series: Evaluation and Management of Adrenal Incidentalomas.”
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Outside the OR: Surgical Oncology Meets Public Policy
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In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey E. Gershenwald discusses the critical role surgical oncologists play in advancing evidence-based public policy. Using the FDA’s black-box warning on indoor tanning for minors as a case study, Dr. Gershenwald highlights the science behind melanoma risk in adolescents and why advocacy is essential to protecting the next generation. Tune in to explore how policy action, prevention, and oncology expertise intersect, and why your voice as an SSO member matters beyond the operating room.
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SSO Education Series: Small Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: When to Watch and Wait?
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With updated thyroid cancer guidelines, adjunct diagnostic and treatment tools, and growing interest in minimalist approaches, it is increasingly challenging to know the optimal management for patients with small, differentiated thyroid cancer including when to refrain from operating. In this episode, we discuss the nuanced decision making in managing these patients, the multiple factors that are taken into consideration, and strategies in conducting efficacious conversations with patients. Hear from our world-renowned expert panel, Dr. Michael Tuttle, Professor and Chief of Endocrinology at...
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Family Planning and Fertility Series Part 2: Family Planning Considerations as a Surgical Oncology Attending
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Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Selfridge, MD, is joined by Dr. Madalyn Neuwirth and Dr. Ben Deschner, to discuss planning a family as a new attending.
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SSO Education Series: Molecular Approaches to Ampullary Adenocarcinoma
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On this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO GI Disease Site Working Group members Dr. Brett Ecker, Dr. Prejesh Philips and Dr. Marion Liu review the latest data on molecular subtypes of ampullary cancer with invited guest and researcher Dr Jesper Anderson, Tenured Professor at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Anderson discusses his recent publication in Gut, and how his findings change our understanding of this rare disease. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39725462/
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Family Planning and Fertility Series Part 1: Pregnancy and Parenthood While in Surgical Training
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Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Chandler, MD is joined by Dr. Helene Sterbling and Dr. Devon Freudenberger to discuss pregnancy and parenthood while in surgical training.
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Outside the OR: The Global Cancer Burden, the SSO, and You!
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In this episode of Outside the OR, Dr. Russell Berman sits down with Dr. Peter Kingham to talk about the rising global cancer burden and why it matters to every surgical oncologist — and every patient. Drawing from his extensive work in West Africa and his leadership in global surgery, Dr. Kingham shares what cancer care really looks like in low-resource settings and how individual surgeons can make a meaningful impact. From groundbreaking research to on-the-ground challenges, this conversation shines a light on global cancer disparities. Tune in for an eye-opening, inspiring discussion...
info_outlineIn this episode of Outside the OR, Dr. Russell Berman sits down with Dr. Peter Kingham to talk about the rising global cancer burden and why it matters to every surgical oncologist — and every patient.
Drawing from his extensive work in West Africa and his leadership in global surgery, Dr. Kingham shares what cancer care really looks like in low-resource settings and how individual surgeons can make a meaningful impact.
From groundbreaking research to on-the-ground challenges, this conversation shines a light on global cancer disparities.
Tune in for an eye-opening, inspiring discussion about the future of cancer care worldwide.