BackTable Women's Health

The go-to podcast for OBGYNs, gynecologic surgeons, and healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Tune in every week for practical, physician-led conversations on common and complex clinical topics in women's health. Hear how experienced physicians approach real cases, and get practical advice from your peers in your field.

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Ep. 56 AI Advancements in Gynecologic Surgery w...
Hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Vadim Morozov, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, to discuss the applications and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in gynecologic surgery both currently and in the future.
61 min
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BackTable Brief: vNOTES II with Dr. Jan Baekelandt
In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Jan Baekelandt explore the benefits of vNOTES, especially in certain patient populations – obese patients, patients with a history of multiple abdominal surgeries, and those with a large uterus.
12 min
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BackTable Brief: vNOTES I with Dr. Jan Baekelandt
In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman interviews Dr. Jan Baekelandt about the basics and history of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), including its learning curve for surgeons.
11 min
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Ep. 55 Insights on OBGYN Coding and Reimburseme...
This episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast features Dr. Barbara Levy, an OBGYN and seasoned expert in medical coding and reimbursement, discussing the nuances of medical billing, the process of creating medical codes, and how medical practices and expenses are valued differently.
66 min
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Ep. 54 Reevaluating Activity Guidelines After S...
In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Drs. Kimberly (Kim) Kenton and Margaret (Maggie) Mueller discuss advancements in patient recovery guidelines, particularly after gynecologic surgeries.
57 min
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Ep. 53 Innovating Urology: Surgeons Trailblazin...
In this crossover episode of BackTable Urology and OBGYN, Dr. Suzette Sutherland interviews three urological/gynecologic innovators, Dr. Ali Haessler, Dr. Jay Shakuri-Rad, and Dr. Tova Weiss, who are all at different career stages and product development phases.
46 min
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Ep. 52 Navigating Adenomyosis: From Misconcepti...
This episode of BackTable OBGYN features an extensive discussion with Dr. Keith Isaacson, a specialist in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, regarding the complexities of diagnosing and treating adenomyosis, emphasizing surgery, medical treatments, and research in the field.
47 min
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Ep. 51 Menopause Matters: Clinical Strategies &...
This episode features host Dr. Mark Hoffman and guest Dr. Jessica Ritch as they discuss the lack of menopause education and research during medical training, and the necessity for practitioners to learn more about menopausal symptoms and management strategies.
56 min
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Ep. 50 Decoding Isthmocele: Causes and Consider...
In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, renowned reproductive endocrinologist and minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon Dr. Charles (Chuck) Miller delves into the topic of isthmoceles, a common yet often overlooked complication of C-sections, and shares his best practices for repair.
53 min
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Ep. 49 Women’s Health at Risk: Climate Change R...
61 min
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Ep. 48 Surgical Complications: Lessons Learned ...
In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park discuss how cultivating an effective team culture in surgery can mitigate complications.
54 min
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Ep. 47 Decoding Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Jo...
In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, host Dr. Mark Hoffman engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Jorge Carrillo, a MIGS specialist at the Orlando VA Healthcare System and Site Director for the UCF/HCA Healthcare OB/GYN Residency Program, about the complexities of chronic pelvic pain from the perspective of a biopsychosocial model.
50 min
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Ep. 46 Teaching Trainees the Art of Surgical Le...
On this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Arpit Davé, an assistant professor at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Together, they discuss the importance of surgical education and best practices for teaching new generations of surgeons.
59 min
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Ep. 45 RhoGAM’s Role in Pregnancy: Facts and Co...
This episode of BackTable OBGYN features Dr. Matt Reeves, a seasoned OBGYN and CEO/Founder of the DuPont Clinic, and host Dr. Amy Park as they discuss the use of Rh immune globulin (RhoGAM) in pregnancy.
32 min
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Ep. 44 Urology’s Role in Advancing Female Sexua...
In this episode, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Kelly Casperson, a urologist who specializes in women’s sexual health, to discuss the importance of education, therapy, and hormone replacement in female sexual health.
49 min
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Ep. 43 Urolithiasis in Pregnancy: Balancing Ris...
In this episode, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Alana Desai from the University of Washington discuss the management of urinary tract stones in pregnant patients, considerations for ureteroscopy, and consequences of radiation exposure in the fetus.
37 min
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Ep. 42 Recurrent UTIs: Controlling Those Nasty ...
In this crossover episode of BackTable OBGYN with Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland, Director of Female Urology at the University of Washington, and Dr. Anne Cameron, Professor of Urology at the University of Michigan, share their insights on the prevention and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs).
67 min
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Ep. 41 Laparoscopic Myomectomy Tips and Tricks ...
In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Sarah Rassier, a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon and Director of the Fibroid Clinic at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the multiple treatment modalities of fibroids with a focus on laparoscopic myomectomy.
54 min
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Ep. 40 Midurethral Slings vs. Bulkamid: What Cl...
In this episode of the Backtable OBGYN Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland (University of Washington) and Dr. Tamsin Greenwell (University College London Hospitals) discuss surgical treatments for incontinence and their comparative efficacies.
44 min
120
Ep. 39 Sustainable Global Healthcare Missions w...
In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, Dr. Princess Urbina shares her experiences with medical mission trips to underserved areas in the Philippines, where she was born, and the logistical challenges and rewards that come with this work.
44 min
121
Ep. 38 Painful Bladder Syndrome with Dr. Jocely...
In this episode, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald to discuss the relationships among chronic inflammatory pelvic diseases, focusing on painful bladder syndrome / interstitial cystitis (IC) and endometriosis.
57 min
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Ep. 37 In-Depth: Endometrial Ablation with Dr. ...
This week on BackTable OBGYN, Drs. Mark Hoffman and Amy Park are joined by Dr. Barbara Levy to discuss the latest advancements in endometrial ablation using cryotherapy. Dr. Levy, a professor at George Washington University and a volunteer at the University of California San Diego OBGYN and reproductive sciences department, has dedicated her career to gynecological advancements.
57 min
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Ep. 36 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Tips and Trick...
In this episode, host Dr. Amy Park interviews co-host Dr. Mark Hoffman about laparoscopic hysterectomies.
67 min
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Ep. 35 The Natural Orifice Surgery: Vaginal Hys...
In this episode, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park have an in-depth discussion on the topic of vaginal hysterectomy. Amy, who handles a substantial caseload of vaginal hysterectomies, takes the lead in this conversation as she walks through the procedure and its intricacies. In Mark's practice as a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (MIGS) surgeon, he typically deals with cases involving candidates for laparoscopic hysterectomies, while many vaginal hysterectomy cases are referred to urogynecologists.
51 min
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Ep. 34 Advanced Hysteroscopy with Dr. Linda Bra...
In this episode, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park invite Dr. Linda Bradley to discuss advanced hysteroscopy.
63 min