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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

  1. Ep. 510 Robotics Revolution in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Sean Tutton and Dr. Raj Narayanan

    13 HR. AGO

    Ep. 510 Robotics Revolution in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Sean Tutton and Dr. Raj Narayanan

    Robot-assisted technology has revolutionized surgical fields such as general surgery and urology—could interventional radiology be the next frontier? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming explores the transformative potential of robotic-assisted percutaneous biopsies and ablations with experts Dr. Govindarajan “Raj” Narayanan from the Miami Cancer Institute and Dr. Sean Tutton from UC San Diego. --- This podcast is supported by: Quantum Surgical https://www.quantumsurgical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Narayanan begins by sharing his initial interest in robotic applications for tumor ablations, aiming to maximize efficiency in his practice. Dr. Tutton then highlights the advantages of robotics for probe placement, especially in challenging cases. The two doctors discuss the logistics of the robotic system, including setup, imaging, and access choices. They also reflect on the learning curve associated with robotics and how it gradually enhances procedural efficiency while reducing mental fatigue. This improvement allows them to take on more complex cases with confidence. Overall, both experts agree that robotics has the potential to democratize minimally invasive procedures, offering new opportunities for skill development and advancement within the field of interventional radiology. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 03:30 - Developing an Interest in Robotics 10:44 - Integration of Robotics in the Procedural Suite 13:27 - Logistics of Robot System 18:38 - Planning for Percutaneous Access 22:39 - Future Implications of Robotics on Training Programs 35:51 - Efficiency and Volume Management with Robotics 40:39 - Learning Curves for Robotic Procedures 48:09 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES Quantum Surgical Epione Robot: https://www.quantumsurgical.com/epione/ ACCLAIM Trial: https://www.sio-central.org/ACCLAIM-Trial

    55 min
  2. Ep. 509 Multidisciplinary HCC Care: Improving the Patient Experience with Combined Clinic

    4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 509 Multidisciplinary HCC Care: Improving the Patient Experience with Combined Clinic

    Welcome to the first episode of BackTable Tumor Board, and our first recording session at our new in-person studio! Guest host Dr. Tyler Sandow (interventional radiologist) leads a multidisciplinary discussion about patient care coordination in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis and treatment, with insights from his colleagues at Ochsner Health– Dr. Steven Young (hepatologist), Dr. Jonathan Mizrahi (medical oncologist), and Deondra Bonds-Adams (patient navigator). Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this link to earn CME / CE credits for completing an accredited learning activity related to this discussion: https://www.cmeuniversity.com/course/take/125735 --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from: AstraZeneca https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/oncology.html With additional support from: Boston Scientific https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/interventional-radiology/interventional-oncology.html --- SYNPOSIS The team speaks on the value of having multiple specialties weigh in on treatment conversations that are tailored to each patient’s medical history and risk factors, such as underlying cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Deondra highlights the importance of assessing the patient’s understanding of their disease and the role of physician extenders and schedulers in patient education. Dr. Young discusses the value of outreach clinics and streamlining the transplant evaluation process. Finally, Dr. Mizrahi gives advice on building referral networks and establishing early contact with transplant centers. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Multidisciplinary Tumor Board 06:00 - Patient Experience in Treatment Pathways 10:10 - Barriers to Treatment 16:03 - Benefits of IR Clinic 19:33 - HCC Screening and Risk Factors 24:08 - Building Referral Networks 30:34 - Strategies for Effective Scheduling 35:43 - The Future of HCC Treatment

    45 min
  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Introducing Backtable Tumor Board

    Welcome to the first episode of BackTable Tumor Board, and our first recording session at our new in-person studio! Guest host Dr. Tyler Sandow (interventional radiologist) leads a multidisciplinary discussion about patient care coordination in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis and treatment, with insights from his colleagues at Ochsner Health– Dr. Steven Young (hepatologist), Dr. Jonathan Mizrahi (medical oncologist), and Deondra Bonds-Adams (patient navigator). --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from: AstraZeneca https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-therapy-areas/oncology.html With additional support from: Boston Scientific https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/interventional-radiology/interventional-oncology.html --- SYNPOSIS The team speaks on the value of having multiple specialties weigh in on treatment conversations that are tailored to each patient’s medical history and risk factors, such as underlying cirrhosis and portal hypertension. Deondra highlights the importance of assessing the patient’s understanding of their disease and the role of physician extenders and schedulers in patient education. Dr. Young discusses the value of outreach clinics and streamlining the transplant evaluation process. Finally, Dr. Mizrahi gives advice on building referral networks and establishing early contact with transplant centers. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:46 - Multidisciplinary Tumor Board 06:00 - Patient Experience in Treatment Pathways 10:10 - Barriers to Treatment 16:03 - Benefits of IR Clinic 19:33 - HCC Screening and Risk Factors 24:08 - Building Referral Networks 30:34 - Strategies for Effective Scheduling 35:43 - The Future of HCC Treatment

    2 min
  4. Ep. 508 Advancements in Pulmonary Embolus Intervention Techniques: PEERLESS Trial Insights with Dr. Ripal Gandhi and Dr. Zarina Sharalaya

    JAN 14

    Ep. 508 Advancements in Pulmonary Embolus Intervention Techniques: PEERLESS Trial Insights with Dr. Ripal Gandhi and Dr. Zarina Sharalaya

    Interventional treatment for pulmonary embolism (PE) has significantly evolved in recent years, largely due to advancements in techniques, knowledge, and device technology. Dr. Zarina Sharalaya (interventional and structural cardiologist) and Dr. Ripal Gandhi (interventional radiologist) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss the evolving landscape of PE treatment, comparing large-bore mechanical thrombectomy with catheter-directed thrombolysis and exploring outcomes from the PEERLESS randomized control trial. --- This podcast is supported by: Inari Medical https://cwa.inarimedical.com/inari-learn --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Sharalaya and Dr. Gandhi begin by covering risk stratification and treatment algorithms for their patients with PE. The doctors then go onto discuss the procedure in detail, and best practices and techniques for mechanical thrombectomy. The conversation also focuses on the PEERLESS trial, highlighting how the study showed significant benefits of mechanical thrombectomy, including faster symptom improvement, decreased ICU stay, and reduced readmission rates. Dr. Sharalaya and Dr. Gandhi conclude the episode with a series of case presentations. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 08:01 - Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification and Treatment Algorithms 14:49 - Procedure Overview 24:25 - Best Practices and Techniques in Thrombectomy 34:31 - Peerless Study Overview and Findings 46:50 - Gender Differences in PE Treatment 47:49 - Future of PE Treatment and Advice 51:55 - Case Presentations and Clinical Insights --- RESOURCES 2019 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism developed in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31504429/ PEERLESS II: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Large-Bore Thrombectomy Versus Anticoagulation in Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)01053-6/fulltext Large-bore Mechanical Thrombectomy Versus Catheter-directed Thrombolysis in the Management of Intermediate-risk Pulmonary Embolism: Primary Results of the PEERLESS Randomized Controlled Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39470698/

    1h 12m
  5. Ep. 507 New Horizons in IR: Private Practice Insights and Strategies with Dr. Mark Wilson

    JAN 10

    Ep. 507 New Horizons in IR: Private Practice Insights and Strategies with Dr. Mark Wilson

    Interventional radiology is unique in the way that much of what an IR’s practice looks like is extremely contingent upon their practice setting following training - whether it be community, academic, private, or hybrid. Dr. Mark Wilson joins host Dr. Donald Garbett to discuss his own journey of transitioning from a large, physician owned group to forming his own private IR practice in Spokane, Washington following a major hospital contract shift. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic IN.PACT 018 DCB https://www.medtronic.com/018 --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Wilson shares the emotional impact of the career shift, and the technical aspects of how he was able to succeed following the change, and the details that went into creating his own private IR-only group and securing contracts with local hospitals. The doctors also spend time on the financial dynamics between DR and IR, as well as the true dollar value and impact IR brings to hospitals. The episode concludes with Dr. Wilson’s practical and thorough guide on how one can go about starting up their own IR-only private practice. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:02 - Forming a New IR Group 04:43 - Impact of Practice Changes 11:02 - IR’s Value to Hospitals 30:49 - Independent IR Practice Set-Up 36:38 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Karage, 2024. Attrition Rates in Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency Programs: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39586539/

    40 min
  6. Ep. 506 Transfemoral Liver Biopsy: A Novel Approach with Dr. Kapil Wattamwar and Dr. Jacob Cynamon

    JAN 7

    Ep. 506 Transfemoral Liver Biopsy: A Novel Approach with Dr. Kapil Wattamwar and Dr. Jacob Cynamon

    It might be time to rethink your liver biopsy technique. Transfemoral transcaval core-needle liver biopsy has demonstrated key advantages over the transjugular approach and has become increasingly popular in recent years. Interventional radiologists Dr. Jacob Cynamon and Dr. Kapil Wattamwar join host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss the inception and advantages of their novel approach. --- This podcast is supported by: Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors start with how they began using the transfemoral transcaval approach, along with the literature they published following adoption of this novel technique shortly thereafter. Dr. Cynamon and Dr. Wattamwar then go on to discuss the technique in detail, providing a thorough step-by-step and pausing to mention key considerations. The episode concludes with the doctors emphasizing the safety and efficacy of the transfemoral transcaval approach, citing specific findings and sharing exemplary cases. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:47 - Percutaneous vs. Transvenous Biopsies 08:56 - Evolution of Transfemoral Biopsies 12:41 - Comparing Transjugular and Transfemoral Approaches 24:52 - Pre-Procedural Imaging and Sheath Selection 29:23 - Complications and Case Studies 35:46 - Transcaval Biopsy Technique 45:00 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Cynamon, 2016. Transfemoral Transcaval Core-Needle Liver Biopsy: An Alternative to Transjugular Liver Biopsy: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26723528/ Wattamar, 2020. Transjugular versus Transfemoral Transcaval Liver Biopsy: A Single-Center Experience in 500 Cases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32798119/ Wattamar, 2022. The Use of the Transfemoral Transcaval Liver Biopsy Technique for Biopsies of Hepatic Masses: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36182256/ Wattamar, 2022. Transcaval Creation of a Portal Vein Target for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in a Patient with Portal Vein Thrombosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34448032/

    52 min

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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

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