HIPEC and Global Surgery: Expanding Access to Complex Cancer Care
Release Date: 08/05/2026
HIPEC and Global Surgery: Expanding Access to Complex Cancer Care
SurgOnc Today®
In this episode, Dr. Harveshp Mogal and Dr. Michael O’Leary speak with Dr. Aditi Bhatt and Dr. Aaron Saunders about what it takes to build cytoreduction and HIPEC programs in settings where resources, infrastructure, and training pathways may be limited. Drawing on experiences from India and West Africa, the conversation explores how complex cancer care can be implemented sustainably through adaptation, partnership, and a long-term commitment to multidisciplinary excellence.
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The Difficult Sentinel Node
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Geoffrey Young, Sonia Cohen, and Ashley Holder discuss considerations for and approaches to difficult sentinel node procedures for staging of cutaneous malignancies.
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ASO Article Series: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study"
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Sara Mansfield the article: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study" from the March 2026 Issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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Best of AHPBA 2026
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Patricio Polanco from Atrium Health Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Dr. Rebecca Snyder from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Chair and Vice-Chair of the HPB Disease Site Working Group, are joined by Dr. Caitlin Hester from University of Miami and Dr. Greg Sacks from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. On today’s episode, we will be discussing some of the most exciting research and topics discussed at this year’s AHPBA 2026 annual meeting in Miami, Florida. Abstracts: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/hpb/vol/28/suppl/S1
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The APP Role in Breast Cancer Survivorship in 2026: Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Kristin Strogus, PA-C & Renee Wilson, PA-C, are joined by Ana Nelson, PA-C, as they examine the modern landscape of breast cancer survivorship, including the long-term needs of survivors and the expanding role of APPs within multidisciplinary survivorship programs.
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Collaborative Solutions: Institutional Support for Surgical Trials
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, we will discuss the critical infrastructure and institutional support needed to successfully conduct surgical clinical trials. Host Dr. Christina Angeles, surgical oncologist at the University of Michigan and Chair of the SSO Research Committee, is joined by Dr. Hop Tran Cao, HPB surgeon at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Melissa Pilewskie, breast cancer surgeon at the University of Michigan – both actively engaged in clinical trials at their respective institutions. Together, they explore the unique challenges surgeons face when initiating and executing...
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SSO 2026 HPB Recap
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Rebecca Snyder from the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. Patricio Polanco from Atrium Health Wake Forest School of Medicine from the HPB Disease Site Work Group are joined by Dr. Katrina Duncan from The University of British Columbia and Dr. David Caba-Molina from RUHS-UC-R and Loma Linda University Health System. We will be discussing some of the most exciting HPB-related research and topics at this year’s Annual SSO Meeting. SSO 2026 Abstract Supplement:
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ASO Article Series: "PancreaSeq Genomic Classifier (PancreaSeq GC) Improves Pancreatic Cyst Classification and Detection of Advanced Neoplasia: A Multi-institutional Validation Study"
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In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Aatur Singhi discuss the article: "PancreaSeq Genomic Classifier (PancreaSeq GC) Improves Pancreatic Cyst Classification and Detection of Advanced Neoplasia: A Multi-institutional Validation Study" from the April 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
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Omitting Regional Nodal Irradiation After Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
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In this episode, breast surgeons Drs. Abbott, Giacomo, Kantor, and Specht are joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Rachel Jimenez to discuss the evolving role of regional nodal irradiation and the potential for its omission in selected patients. Drawing on recent findings from the NSABP B-51 trial, the panel explores how these data can be applied in real-world clinical practice. Through patient case scenarios, they highlight key considerations for treatment decision-making and emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to optimizing patient care.
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SOI Article Series: "Propensity score–weighted analysis of neoadjuvant therapy versus upfront surgical resection in patients with biliary tract cancers"
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In this episode of SurgOnc Today's Surgical Oncology Insight series, Dr. Adam Yopp discusses with Dr. Marina Baretti her paper: "Propensity score–weighted analysis of neoadjuvant therapy versus upfront surgical resection in patients with biliary tract cancers."
info_outlineIn this episode, Dr. Harveshp Mogal and Dr. Michael O’Leary speak with Dr. Aditi Bhatt and Dr. Aaron Saunders about what it takes to build cytoreduction and HIPEC programs in settings where resources, infrastructure, and training pathways may be limited. Drawing on experiences from India and West Africa, the conversation explores how complex cancer care can be implemented sustainably through adaptation, partnership, and a long-term commitment to multidisciplinary excellence.