SSO Education Series: Evidence Today and Tomorrow – Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
Release Date: 01/21/2026
ASO Article Series: Omission of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with pT0-2 ER+/HER2− Breast Cancer with 3–5 Positive Lymph Nodes Undergoing Adjuvant Systemic Therapy and Radiation Does Not Impact Overall Survival: A Cancer Database Analysis
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Jamie Rand discuss the article: Omission of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with pT0-2 ER+/HER2− Breast Cancer with 3–5 Positive Lymph Nodes Undergoing Adjuvant Systemic Therapy and Radiation Does Not Impact Overall Survival: A Cancer Database Analysis, from the February 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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SSO Education Series: Building Breast Cancer Care in Angola: A Success Story from the SSO International Career Development Exchange Program (ICDE)
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, join Dr. Ana Refinetti and Dr. Shruti Zaveri as they interview Dr. Iryna Jacinto, a recent SSO ICDE participant who is spearheading breast cancer care programming in Angola.
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SSO's New CEO
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee with their integral connection to the Society's governance structure, interview the new CEO, Ms. Patti Stella.
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Mentorship Basics: The Mentor’s Perspective
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"Mentorship Basics" is a podcast series by the Women in Cancer Surgery (WICS) Committee exploring mentorship in surgical oncology. In this episode, experienced mentor Chantal Reyna, MD, MHA, FACS, FSSO, is interviewed by WICS members Christin Collins, DO, and Deba Sarma, MD, offering insights into mentorship from the mentor’s perspective. This conversation provides practical guidance and reflection that will be valuable both for individuals seeking mentors and for those interested in becoming effective mentors themselves.
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SSO Education Series: Reflecting on the Newly Updated PSM Consortium Guidelines
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Leaders in PSM and co-creators of the Yale consensus guidelines meet to discuss key aspects of the recently updated consortium recommendations.
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ASO Article Series: "Short- and Long-Term Outcomes After Hepatectomy in Patients Receiving Triplet Versus Doublet Preoperative Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases."
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In this new episode of Speaking of Surgonc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Elena Panettieri discuss the article: Short- and Long-Term Outcomes After Hepatectomy in Patients Receiving Triplet Versus Doublet Preoperative Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases, from the January 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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SSO Education Series: Innovation in Surgical Oncology: Harnessing AI and AR in the Operating Room
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today® Dr. Eyal Mor is joined by Dr. Myles Smith, Dr. Cornelius Thiels, Dr. Anai Kothari, and Dr. Heather Lyu to discuss Innovation in Surgical Oncology: Harnessing AI and AR in the Operating Room. Together, they explore how emerging technologies are transforming surgical planning, intraoperative navigation, and education — and how innovation can be integrated into everyday cancer care.
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Outside the OR: Surgical Oncology + Industry — A Journey to Drug Discovery
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In this episode of Outside the OR, Steven C. Katz, MD, FACS shares his journey at the intersection of surgical oncology and industry. From clinical insight to drug development, Dr. Katz discusses how surgeons can play a pivotal role in advancing innovation, translating research into therapeutics, and collaborating with industry partners to bring new treatments to patients. Tune in for an engaging conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and how surgical oncologists can help shape the future of drug discovery.
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SSO Education Series: Setting Up Your Clinical Practice
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In this episode of SurgOncToday, Everett Warren, MD, MAT, is joined by Maggie DiNome, MD, FACS, and Micaela Weaver, DO, FSSO, FACS, to discuss lessons learned in setting up a clinical practice that is both busy and diverse yet tailored to their individual interests.
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SSO Education Series: GBCC2025 Recap
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Shelley Hwang and Mediget Teshome are joined by international leaders Drs. Wonshik Han and Jeong Eon Lee to reflect on key insights from the 2025 Global Breast Cancer Conference and look ahead to future directions. The conversation highlights evolving trends in breast cancer care, including surgical de-escalation, care of younger and premenopausal patients, emerging technologies, and opportunities for continued global collaboration between the SSO and partners across Asia.
info_outlineIn this series “evidence today and tomorrow”, the HPB disease site working group of the SSO explores current gaps in HPB surgical oncology, highlighting existing evidence and ongoing work aimed at filling those gaps. In this episode, Drs. Julie Hallet and Patricio Polanco, chair and vice-chair of the HPB disease site working group are joined by Drs. Ajay Maker, Rebecca Snyder, and Giovanni Marchegiani to review evidence in the management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.