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SurgOnc Today®
SurgOnc Today® is an educational podcast for cancer surgeons from the Society of Surgical Oncology. Each episode features conversations with individuals who are experts within their respective fields and are members of SSO.
Episodes
SurgOnc Today®Negotiating Your Startup Package: A Primer for Surgeon-Scientists
In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Neal Bhutiani is joined by Drs. Philip Spanheimer and Stephanie Downs-Canner to discuss key components and effective…
SurgOnc Today®Generating Evidence Series: Cholangiocarcinoma
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Kimberly Washington, MD, FACS, Hop Tran Cao, MD, FACS, Haley Ellis, MD, and Skye Mayo, MD, MPH, FACS, explore the evolving…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "Recurrence and Survival Outcomes in Patients with Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Positive, Negative, or Not Performed Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy"
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Jonathan Zager discuss the article: "Recurrence and Survival Outcomes in Patients with…
SurgOnc Today®Rewriting the Codes: The Business of Cytoreductive Surgery and HIPEC
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Michael O'Leary, MD, FACS, and Daniel Milgrom, MD, host Jason Sicklick, MD, FACS, and Jula Veerapong, MD while they share…
SurgOnc Today®Launching an Academic Career
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Emmanuel Gabriel, MD, PhD, Alessandra Moore, MD, and Deshka Foster, MD, PhD, will discuss launching an academic research…
SurgOnc Today®Preparing for the CGSO Boards
In this episode of SurgOncToday, Janelle-Cheri Millen, MBBS, is joined by Bridget Fahy, MD, Harveshp Mogal, MD, and Andrew Francis, MD, to discuss the board…
SurgOnc Today®Circulating Tumor DNA in Early Breast Cancer: What Breast Surgeons Need to Know
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, breast surgical oncologists explore circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in early-stage breast cancer and what breast surgeons need…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "Robotic Intracorporeal Single-Stapled Anastomosis (RISS) is Associated with Lower Anastomotic Leakage Rates than the Double-Stapled Technique"
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Drs. Samuel Aguiar Jr. & Rebeca Hara Nahime discuss the article: "Robotic Intracorporeal…
SurgOnc Today®Building Your Research Team: Hiring, Managing, and Making Difficult Personnel Decisions
A successful research program requires more than good science—it requires building and leading a strong team. Yet many surgeon-scientists receive little formal…
SurgOnc Today®Inguinal Canal Sarcomas
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we discuss the complexities of inguinal canal sarcomas, including common presentations and key diagnostics, considerations…
SurgOnc Today®Update on the Use of Endocrine Therapy in Breast Cancer
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Frederick Dirbas leads a conversation with Drs. Akiko Chiba and Anna Beck, discussing the evolving landscape of endocrine…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 6-Year Outcomes of the FROST Clinical Trial"
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Dennis Holmes discuss the article: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for…
SurgOnc Today®Overview of Research Opportunities within SSO
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Research Committee member Ricardo Bello talks with Research Committee Chair, Christina Angeles, Vice-Chair Mihir Shah…
SurgOnc Today®Sustainability in Surgical Oncology- implementation of reusable OR Gowns
A conversation focused on the practical steps and implementation of transitioning a large hospital system from disposable to reusable OR gowns with Dr. Colette…
SurgOnc Today®Incidental Salivary Gland Findings: A Practical Approach for the Surgical Oncologist
In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Uriel Clemente, Eduardo Guzman and Justin Shinn discuss the evaluation and management of incidental salivary gland…
SurgOnc Today®HIPEC and Global Surgery: Expanding Access to Complex Cancer Care
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…
SurgOnc Today®The Difficult Sentinel Node
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Geoffrey Young, Sonia Cohen, and Ashley Holder discuss considerations for and approaches to difficult sentinel node…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric Adrenocortical Carcinoma: A Pediatric Surgical Oncology Research Collaborative Study"
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Sara Mansfield the article: "Surgical Management and Outcomes in Pediatric…
SurgOnc Today®Best of AHPBA 2026
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…
SurgOnc Today®The APP Role in Breast Cancer Survivorship in 2026: Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities
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…
SurgOnc Today®Collaborative Solutions: Institutional Support for Surgical Trials
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, we will discuss the critical infrastructure and institutional support needed to successfully conduct surgical clinical…
SurgOnc Today®SSO 2026 HPB Recap
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…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "PancreaSeq Genomic Classifier (PancreaSeq GC) Improves Pancreatic Cyst Classification and Detection of Advanced Neoplasia: A Multi-institutional Validation Study"
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Aatur Singhi discuss the article: "PancreaSeq Genomic Classifier (PancreaSeq GC) Improves…
SurgOnc Today®Omitting Regional Nodal Irradiation After Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
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…
SurgOnc Today®SOI Article Series: "Propensity score–weighted analysis of neoadjuvant therapy versus upfront surgical resection in patients with biliary tract cancers"
In this episode of SurgOnc Today's Surgical Oncology Insight series, Dr. Adam Yopp discusses with Dr. Marina Baretti her paper: "Propensity score–weighted…
SurgOnc Today®Resident and Medical Student Committee: Journeys in Breast Surgical Oncology
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Tari King and Dr. Austin Williams join Dr. Kara Button to discuss their paths into breast surgical oncology, from early…
SurgOnc Today®Resident and Medical Student Committee: Journeys in Complex General Surgical Oncology
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we introduce Journeys in Surgical Oncology - a new podcast series from the SSO Resident and Medical Student Task Force…
SurgOnc Today®Securing Funding for Pilot Clinical Trials
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Christina Angeles, surgical oncologist and Chair of the SSO Research Committee, sits down with two experienced surgical…
SurgOnc Today®Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) Therapies in Melanoma, How's It Going and What Is Next?
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Amanda Kirane and Dr. Allison Betof discuss the clinical application of TIL therapy for melanoma patients, including the…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Introduction to Value-Based Care in Surgical Oncology
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, we explore the evolving role of value-based care in surgical oncology. Drs. Casey Allen, Matthew Katz, and Cristina…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series—From Trials to Practice: Key Breast Cancer Insights from SSO 2026
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Kelly Hewitt and Austin Williams review key breast cancer presentations from the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology…
SurgOnc Today®Lessons Learned Series: Time from Idea to Clinical Trial Initiation - Not a Simple Ongoing Problem
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Mihir M. Shah interviews Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about the barriers that slow clinical trial activation…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Giorgos Karakousis discuss the article: "Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Stressors in Your First Attending Job
After years of training and countless hours in the OR, the transition from fellowship to independent practice is one of the most challenging times in a…
SurgOnc Today®Lessons Learned Series: Enhancing Enrollment in Clinical Trials - Perspective from Surgical Oncology Leaders
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Mihir M. Shah speaks with Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about strategies to improve clinical trial enrollment…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: SSO 2026 Recap
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee interviewed attendees and faculty at the Society of Surgical Oncology 2026…
SurgOnc Today®Lessons Learned Series: Understanding Why Clinical Trials Fail
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Mihir M. Shah interviews Drs. Shailesh Shrikhande and Syed Ahmad about why clinical trials fail, highlighting key…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Highlights from Advanced Cancer Therapies Meeting 2026
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Kostas Chouliaras and Laura Enomoto recap the highlights from the Advanced Cancer Therapies Meeting in Fort Lauderdale…
SurgOnc Today®SOI Article Series: "Trends in incidence of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma in the United States 2001-2019"
In this episode of SurgOnc Today's Surgical Oncology Insight series, Dr. Brittany Barber discusses with Dr. Sid Puram his paper "Trends in incidence of oral…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series—SSO, ACPMP, and PMP Pals: Educating the Medical Community & Patients on the International Patient Manifesto for Peritoneal Malignancies
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, key components of the recently launched Patient Manifesto will be discussed by appendix cancer medical experts and advocacy…
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series—Recurrence Patterns and Survival Outcomes in Clinical Stage IIB/IIC Melanoma: Can We Stratify Patients for Consideration of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy
In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Mohammed Farooq discuss the article "Recurrence Patterns and Survival Outcomes in Clinical…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series—From Gaps to Gains: Building Clinical Trials to Advance Cancer Equity in Low-Resource Settings
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Cherif Boutros, Juliet Lumati, Sergio Aguilar, and Olusegun Alatise discuss the unique opportunities and challenges…
SurgOnc Today®Negotiating Your Second Contract
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we discuss how early-career surgical oncologists can strategically approach 2nd contract renegotiations. Dr. Robin Schmitz is…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Oncology
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Ko Un (Clara) Park, MD and Andrea Abbott, MD, MCSR lead a discussion with Taiwo Adesoye, MD and Kevin Hughes, MD to discuss…
SurgOnc Today®Negotiating Your First Contract
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Lily Saadat is joined by Dr. Austin Williams and Dr. Mackenzie Shindorf to discuss negotiating your first contract as a…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Joining Cooperative Group Trial
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Flavio Rocha, Professor and Division Head of Surgical Oncology at OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, leads a discussion about…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2025 - Surgical Highlights
In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Bonci, Boughey & Adesoye review the most important breast cancer management updates from the 2025 San Antonio Breast…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: GLP-1s and Thyroid Cancer – How to Counsel Patients
In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Drs. Jason Liu and Sonya Khan will demystify the risks of thyroid cancer and the use of GLP-1s. They will also provide…
SurgOnc Today®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
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series—Building Breast Cancer Care in Angola: A Success Story from the SSO International Career Development Exchange Program (ICDE)
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO's New CEO
In this episode of SurgOnc Today, members of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee with their integral connection to the Society's governance structure…
SurgOnc Today®Mentorship Basics: The Mentor's Perspective
"Mentorship Basics" is a podcast series by the Women in Cancer Surgery (WICS) Committee exploring mentorship in surgical oncology. In this episode, experienced…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Reflecting on the Newly Updated PSM Consortium Guidelines
Leaders in PSM and co-creators of the Yale consensus guidelines meet to discuss key aspects of the recently updated consortium recommendations.
SurgOnc Today®ASO Article Series: "Short- and Long-Term Outcomes After Hepatectomy in Patients Receiving Triplet Versus Doublet Preoperative Chemotherapy for Colorectal Liver Metastases."
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Innovation in Surgical Oncology: Harnessing AI and AR in the Operating Room
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…
SurgOnc Today®Outside the OR: Surgical Oncology + Industry — A Journey to Drug Discovery
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Setting Up Your Clinical Practice
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: GBCC2025 Recap
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…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Health Economics, Costing, Reimbursements, and Payment
On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Zhi Ven Fong discusses with Dr. Christopher Childers, Dr. Erin Strong, Dr. Udai Sibia, & Dr. David Litvak, what surgical…
SurgOnc Today®SSO Education Series: Evidence Today and Tomorrow – Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms
In this series "evidence today and tomorrow", the HPB disease site working group of the SSO explores current gaps in HPB surgical oncology, highlighting…