BackTable Brief: Endometriosis Treatment: The Role of MRI & Multidisciplinary Planning with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tatnai Burnett
Description
When radiology meets surgery, endometriosis care becomes more precise, personalized, and proactive. In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, host Dr. Mark Hoffman is joined by Dr. Wendaline VanBuren, an associate professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Tatnai Burnett, a minimally invasive GYN surgeon at Mayo Clinic, to discuss the complexities of diagnosing and managing endometriosis.
The discussion covers the roles of advanced imaging techniques like MRI and ultrasound, the importance of pre-surgical planning, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration. They share their approach to managing symptomatic and asymptomatic patients, the use of hormonal treatments, and the significance of monitoring potential malignant transformations in endometrioma cases. The episode underscores the critical role of imaging in planning effective surgical interventions for patients while highlighting the progression of endometriosis management protocols.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - Discussing Endometriosis Management
02:18 - Imaging Techniques and Their Importance
04:24 - Interdisciplinary Collaboration
05:40 - Advanced Imaging Protocols
08:12 - Monitoring and Follow-Up Strategies
08:50 - Concerns About Malignancy
11:04 - Future Directions
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OBGYN Ep. 69
https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/69/imaging-protocols-to-guide-endometriosis-treatment
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