BackTable OBGYN

Age ≠ Frailty and understanding the difference can affect surgical outcomes. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mary Ackenbom is welcomed by host Dr. Amy Park (@dramypark) to discuss improving care for older surgical patients with an emphasis on: 💡 Age vs. frailty in surgery 💡 Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) approach 💡 Postoperative cognitive dysfunction and delirium na2.hubs.ly/H04bMTP0 #OBGYN108 #Urogynecology #Frailty #PerioperativeCare #WomensHealth #SurgicalOutcomes #Delirium #CognitiveHealth @umichmedicine @umichmedschool @umichobgyn_res

Two specialties, one goal: better care for pelvic floor disorders. In this episode, Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman sit down with Cleveland Clinic experts Dr. Shannon Wallace (@DrShanWallace) and Dr. Anna Spivak (@annaspivs) to dive into: 🔹 Diagnosing & treating complex colorectal & urogynecological conditions 🔹 Why a multidisciplinary approach makes all the difference 🔹 How pelvic floor therapies support recovery Tune in to hear the full conversation and learn how collaboration improves patient outcomes! Now streaming: na2.hubs.ly/H03W5SC0 #OBGYN107 #pelvicfloordisorders

From seeing to diagnosing to treating, hysteroscopy does it all. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Christina Salazar (@salazarMIGS), MIGS surgeon and associate professor at Dell Medical School, joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the value of hysteroscopy in managing intrauterine pathology. They cover: 🩺 Applications including Asherman syndrome & dysmorphic uteri 🔧 Surgical techniques and strategies 🧬 Fertility outcomes and preservation 🚀 Emerging hysteroscopic technologies na2.hubs.ly/H03LYVn0 #OBGYN106 #Hysteroscopy #MIGS #Infertility #ReproductiveHealth #AshermanSyndrome #SurgicalInnovation #MedEd @DellMedSchool

There’s a place for you in ACOG, and this episode can help you find it! Dr. Sivani Aluru joins host Dr. Amy Park to discuss how her involvement in @acog has evolved over the years. Tune in to learn what ACOG is working on, how it strengthens patient care, supports provider education, and builds community 🎧 na2.hubs.ly/H03zwyW0 #OBGYN105 #ACOG

Women have been told that pain is part of the process. This episode asks why that’s still acceptable. Dr. Tess Kim (@TesiaKim), founder of Fruits of Labor, a women’s health medical device innovation company, joins host Dr. Amy Park (@dramypark) to discuss her work in innovation to better women’s health. na2.hubs.ly/H03rT-n0 #OBGYN104 #WomensHealth #MedicalInnovation #Advocacy #OBGYN #Industry #CareerInspiration @MassGenBrigham @peripeachpear @louise_p_king

How has fibroid care evolved, and what’s next for treating complex gynecologic conditions? Dr. Arleen Song (@arleensong) joins hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park for a conversation on the evolving landscape of fibroid care. Now streaming: na2.hubs.ly/H03h_6W0 #OBGYN103 #Fibroids #GYNSurgery #MIGS #FertilityPreservation

Where does the evidence stand on vaginal rejuvenation? In this crossover with @_BackTableOBGYN, @Nirit69, @dreilber, and @arianasmith23 unpack what it is (and isn’t), the current evidence, and women’s pelvic health #URO285 na2.hubs.ly/H037PJl0

🎉 A special thank you from our co-hosts for 100+ episodes of BackTable OBGYN! Dr. Mark Hoffman, Chief Medical Officer at Good Samaritan Hospital and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon at University of Kentucky HealthCare Dr. Amy Park (@dramypark), Section Head of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Cleveland Clinic We’re grateful to our listeners for your time and support over the years. We can’t wait to share many more episodes filled with OBGYN perspectives, insights, and education! 👉 Comment your favorite episode below or tell us what topics you want to hear next!

Curious about the newest advances in fertility preservation? Dr. Mindy Christianson joins host Dr. Amy Park to share how fertility preservation is evolving for patients planning families and those facing fertility-impacting treatments. Episode highlights: 🔬 How vitrification transformed egg freezing and improved success 🏥 Why early fertility planning matters for patients undergoing chemo, radiation, or hormone suppression 🩺 Key considerations for counseling patients on family planning and fertility preservation Listen here: na2.hubs.ly/H0309dg0 #Vitrification #FertilityPreservation #FertilityTreatment #EggFreezing #FamilyPlanning #OBGYN101

“I really see this work as an extension of our OBGYN skills.” Medical-legal work builds on clinical practice, not away from it. In our 100th episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Elizabeth Moore joins host Dr. Mark Hoffman to share what expert witness work really looks like for OBGYNs. Tune in to the full episode here 👉 na2.hubs.ly/H02RqR10 #OBGYN100 #MedicalLegal #MedicalMalpractice #ExpertWitness #MedicalEducation #CareerInspiration #WomensHealth @MooreExperts @BIDMChealth @BIDMC_ObGyn

“Expensive is missing a cancer because you're trying to save $300 on a procedure.” Dr. Linda Bradley emphasizes that the true cost of skipping hysteroscopy isn’t money saved, but missed diagnoses, repeated visits, and delayed care. Host Dr. Mark Hoffman adds that reimbursement and system incentives often influence how procedures are used in practice. Together, they urge clinicians to advocate, trust their patients, and prioritize timely, accurate care. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQK09J… This campaign is supported by Medtronic. #OBGYN91 #hysteroscopy #endometrialbiospy #endometrialpolyps #advocacy #endometrialcancer

What if better obstetrical surgery outcomes come from changing the team, not the tools? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and co-host Dr. Amy Park welcome @DrSonySinghMD to discuss the value MIG surgeons bring to the OB team. Listen to the full episode here ➡️ na2.hubs.ly/H02twXg0 #OBGYN99 #MIGS #PracticeManagement #Leadership #PlacentaAccreta #TeamBuilding #CesareanScar #ObstetricalSurgery #Education @OttawaHospital @uOttawa @MathewLeonardi

Limited hysteroscopy access isn’t always about demand. Dr. Linda Bradley notes that limited scope availability and lengthy sterilization times can restrict hysteroscopy access in some practices, but raises concern about the environmental impact of disposable devices. This conversation emphasizes that these operational challenges reflect broader pressures in healthcare and the ongoing need to balance patient care, sustainability, and system efficiency. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQK09J… This campaign is supported by Medtronic. #OBGYN91 #hysteroscopy #endometrialbiospy #endometrialpolyps #advocacy #endometrialcancer

What does the future of gynecologic care look like as the workload and complexity keep rising? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park sit down with Dr. Marisa Dahlman from @VMFHealth to discuss the evolving landscape of this field and the pressures surrounding reimbursement. They cover: 🔄 Advancing surgical practice as the field shifts from minimally invasive to more complex gynecologic care 🏥 Reimbursement pressures and their impact on training, workload, and sustainability 📈 Challenges new grads face building viable practices in today’s healthcare system Listen here: na2.hubs.ly/H02k8CM0 #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #MIGS #WomensHealth #OBGYN #EndometriosisAwareness

If you're looking for an overview of tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOAs) that covers breaking the stigma, safer treatment options, and fertility preservation, this BackTable episode is for you. @KatieSmithMD joins the show to share an in-depth look at contemporary TOA management. Tune in to the full episode here 👉 na2.hubs.ly/H02dr-N0 #OBGYN97 #TOA #TuboOvarianAbscess #MIGS #Fertility #Microbiome #WomensHealth #MedicalEducation @UTSWMedCenter @UTSW_ObGyn @InaParkMD

A negative biopsy is not the end of the story. Dr. Linda Bradley explains why she turns to hysteroscopy for true diagnostic confidence, allowing direct visualization of lesions that blind sampling can overlook. She also reminds clinicians that not all serious pathology presents with bleeding, reinforcing the need to look and listen beyond the obvious. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQK09J… This campaign is supported by Medtronic. #OBGYN91 #hysteroscopy #endometrialbiospy #endometrialpolyps #advocacy #endometrialcancer

Does a hysterectomy truly “fix” endometriosis? 📖 Read and Learn with BackTable why this surgery is not a cure and how careful imaging, surgical planning, and ovarian preservation make all the difference. na2.hubs.ly/H025KdT0 Want to learn more? Listen to the full episode here ➡️ na2.hubs.ly/H025JHB0 @Mikhail_MIGS #OBGYN76 #Endometriosis #Hysterectomy #MedEd #WomensHealth

Unscheduled bleeding deserves answers. Dr. Linda Bradley shares that blind biopsies examine only a small portion of the endometrium, so important findings can be missed. Studies show that relying on it alone can overlook cancers and other treatable causes of bleeding. Most women with bleeding don’t have cancer, but they still deserve answers. Using a small scope to look directly allows clinicians to provide accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment before drawing conclusions. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQK09J… This campaign is supported by Medtronic. #OBGYN91 #hysteroscopy #endometrialbiospy #endometrialpolyps #advocacy #endometrialcancer

Ever wondered how reproductive surgery affects fertility? In this BackTable OBGYN episode, host Dr. Mark Hoffman welcomes Dr. Jim Robinson, Director of Reproductive Surgery @SGFertility, to share his guidance on reproductive surgery applications and reproductive health. They cover: 🩺 How endometriosis and fibroids affect fertility 💉 Ways surgery and medications can improve reproductive outcomes 🧬 Personalized fertility care through tools like BCL6+ testing to tailor treatment and improve outcomes Listen now: na2.hubs.ly/H020vzr0 #OBGYN96 #ReproductiveHealthcare #ReproductiveSurgery #Fertility #ReproductiveEndocrinologyAndInfertility #REI

Physicians take an oath to do no harm. Not looking or inadequate sampling can be harmful. Dr. Linda Bradley stresses that physicians must advocate for the resources needed to provide visual assessment. This is an easily adoptable, office-based procedure that improves patient outcomes and provider fulfillment. Watch the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=PQK09J… This campaign is supported by Medtronic. #OBGYN91 #hysteroscopy #endometrialbiospy #endometrialpolyps #advocacy #endometrialcancer