Do you ever wish you could be a fly on the wall at a tumor board meeting? In this episode of BackTable, we’re excited to give you an insider’s view of the real case discussions that take place during hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumor boards. Host Dr. Zach Berman sits down with a multidisciplinary team, including Drs. Adam Burgoyne (medical oncologist), Heather Patton (hepatologist), Siddharth Padia (interventional radiologist), and Gabriel Schnickel (transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon). Phy...
Mar 14, 2025•59 min
Medical, surgical, radiation, and interventional oncology all play vital roles in delivering care to patients battling liver cancer. How do we optimize outcomes when so many specialties have something to offer the same patient? The answer is collaborative oncology. Dr. Robert Martin (Director of Surgical Oncology, University of Louisville) and pioneer in liver-directed therapies, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss a collaborative approach to oncology and recent advances in locoregional thera...
Mar 11, 2025•41 min
Are you seeking to build your reputation and patient base within interventional oncology? In this episode, host Dr. Zachary Berman interviews Dr. Siddarth Padia, Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy, and Dr. Kevin Burns about their journeys into interventional oncology (IO) and their experiences providing care in different practice settings. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this link to earn CME / CE credits for completing an accredited learning acti...
Mar 07, 2025•44 min
Is there a way to treat liver metastasis secondary to uveal melanoma without introducing systemic, treatment-related toxicity? Dr. Altan Ahmed (interventional radiologist at Moffitt Cancer Center) and Dr. Sid Padia (interventional radiologist at UCLA) join guest-host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to discuss HEPZATO, a novel device-based treatment for liver metastases from uveal melanoma. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Ahmed and Dr. ...
Mar 04, 2025•58 min
Is surgery truly the "cure" for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and when is it a viable option? In this episode, Dr. Sabeen Dhand leads a roundtable discussion with interventional radiologist Dr. Siddharth Padia and transplant/hepatobiliary surgeons Dr. John Seal and Dr. Gabriel Schnickel, delving into the complexities of surgical treatments for HCC and the evolving landscape of liver resection and transplantation. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow this...
Feb 28, 2025•46 min
Musculoskeletal embolization is generating significant excitement in the field of chronic pain management. In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming hosts a discussion with Dr. Yuji Okuno from Japan, a pioneer in both basic science and clinical practice within the field of musculoskeletal embolization. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic MVP https://www.medtronic.com/mvp --- SYNPOSIS The conversation delves into Dr. Okuno's groundbreaking work using embolization to treat chronic pain from condi...
Feb 25, 2025•39 min
The process of liver transplantation involves many complexities, and each patient's path to transplant is unique. To offer insider perspectives on this process, Dr. Zachary Berman sits down with transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon Dr. John Seal, as well as transplant hepatologists Dr. Heather Patton and Dr. Steve Young. 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 di...
Feb 21, 2025•45 min
Do we finally have definitive data on the efficacy of prostate artery embolization (PAE)? Dr. Shivank Bhatia (interventional radiologist at University of Miami) joins host Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss the findings from his prospective 1,075 patient study on the long-term outcomes of PAE, the largest longitudinal, single-center, single-operator, prospective study in the United States. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Medtronic MVP https://ww...
Feb 18, 2025•54 min
Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), like that of many other cancers, spans a spectrum from curative to palliative intent. To explore the "grey zone" of treatment goals for intermediate-stage HCC patients, Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews a panel of experts in the field: medical oncologists Dr. Adam Burgoyne and Dr. Lingling Du, along with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes and Dr. Zachary Berman. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can follow th...
Feb 14, 2025•40 min
Given the challenges that our dialysis patients face, how can we as providers stay sharp with the latest access techniques to help ensure the best possible outcomes? Dr. Omar Davis (interventional nephrologist) and Dr. Ari Kramer (general surgeon) join host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss advanced approaches to AV access and share their experiences with the FLEX Vessel Prep device. --- This podcast is supported by: VentureMed FLEX Vessel Prep https://www.venturemedgroup.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors b...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 12 min
For hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are not candidates for liver transplant or resection, lesion ablation can be a curative treatment. With multiple ablation options available and still under investigation, it can be challenging to navigate the differences between them. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow hosts a discussion with interventional radiologists Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, and Dr. Kevin Burns on the various ablation options for HCC and when to use each one. Ph...
Feb 07, 2025•52 min
When deep sedation is required, it can be challenging to implement due to the difficulty of scheduling dedicated anesthesia coverage in the IR suite. Dr. Amy Deipolyi (interventional radiologist and Division Chief at Charleston Area Medical Center, WY) joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to explain an alternative approach to deep sedation through the use of ketamine. --- This podcast is supported by: Medtronic Abre Stent https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthcare-professionals/products/cardiovascular/dee...
Feb 04, 2025•33 min
In the past five years, the use of immunotherapeutic agents for advanced cancers has emerged as a promising alternative to tyrosine kinase inhibitors and chemotherapy, making it an exciting time to be practicing oncology. In this episode, Dr. Tyler Sandow interviews oncology experts about the landscape of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the current state of immunotherapy treatments. He is joined by medical oncologists Dr. Jonathan Mizrah, Dr. Lingling Du, and Dr. Adam Burgoyne, as we...
Jan 31, 2025•48 min
Proximity to innovation often gives rise to further innovation. This trend is especially true in interventional radiology. Dr. Gregg Alzate (interventional radiologist in San Diego, California) joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share his career pearls for early and mid-career IRs, and how he came to pioneer the Alzate Retrograde Antegrade Maneuver (A-RAM). --- This podcast is supported by: Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Alzate starts by sharing his early influences, i...
Jan 28, 2025•50 min
Of all the topics covered during interventional radiology training, dosimetry education is often delayed until after IRs enter clinical practice. In this episode, Drs. Tyler Sandow and Sabeen Dhand host a roundtable discussion with experts on the dosimetry fundamentals that all Y90 operators should understand. They are joined by interventional radiologists Drs. Zachary Berman, Kirema Garcia-Reyes, and Siddharth Padia, who provide their expert insights. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, an...
Jan 24, 2025•54 min
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.quantumsurg...
Jan 21, 2025•55 min
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...
Jan 17, 2025•45 min
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 suppo...
Jan 16, 2025•2 min
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 co...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 12 min
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 MVP h...
Jan 10, 2025•40 min
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 ...
Jan 07, 2025•52 min
En este episodio de BackTable, la Dra. María Luisa Die Trill conversa con la Dra. Sara Lojo Lendoiro sobre la gestión emocional y la comunicación con los pacientes. --- SYNPOSIS Se explora la importancia de integrar el sufrimiento como parte de la vida, la necesidad de una formación adecuada en comunicación médico-paciente, y las estrategias para abordar complicaciones y situaciones complejas. Además, se analizan conceptos como la empatía, la escucha activa, y la introspección, para mejorar la r...
Dec 31, 2024•56 min
En este episodio del BackTable, Dr. José Andrés Guirola Ortíz, radiólogo intervencionista, aborda la embolización como tratamiento para las hemorroides, mediante la técnica Emborrhoid y comparte su valoración de la embolización como técnica de futuro. --- SYNPOSIS En primer lugar, la Dra. Sara Lojo Lendoiro le invita a explicar qué son las hemorroides y porqué y cuando hay que tratarlas. Además, el Dr. Guirola Ortíz analiza la historia de las hemorroides, sus síntomas y opciones de tratamiento. ...
Dec 27, 2024•34 min
For patients with early-stage cancer, minimally invasive image-guided therapies like cryoablation can be both life-altering and life-saving. Patient Clinton Lanier, a kidney cancer survivor who underwent multiple cryoablations, sits down with host Dr. Eric Keller to share his story and raise patient-provider awareness of the positive impacts IR brings. --- This podcast was developed in collaboration with: Interventional Initiative https://theii.org/ --- SYNPOSIS Clinton shares his personal story...
Dec 20, 2024•22 min
How can we make life-changing treatments like uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) more globally accessible? To help answer this question, Dr. Janice Newsome and Dr. Azza Naif share what they’re doing in Tanzania to make UFE a standard option in fibroid care. Dr. Newsome is a Professor at Emory University and Dr. Naif is an IR attending physician at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) and a member of the first generation of Tanzanian IR trainees. --- This podcast is supporte...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
As physicians, we have the unique ability to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals in underserved communities. But even if we possess the drive and the compassion to do so, it can be difficult to know how to take meaningful steps towards addressing local healthcare disparities. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Lyssa Ochoa of the San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic (SAVE) shares how her clinic improves access to care for underserved patient populations, and how you...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min
500 episodes of BackTable calls for a special reunion! The original hosts—Dr. Aaron Fritts, Dr. Chris Beck, Dr. Ally Baheti, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, Dr. Mike Barraza, and producer Kieran Gannon—come together to celebrate by reminiscing about the podcast’s origins and evolution. They discuss the challenges of improving the podcast, share funny behind-the-scenes moments, and highlight their favorite episodes. The team also offers insights into how they choose topics and reflects on their experiences wit...
Dec 06, 2024•54 min
IR technologists are a valuable part of the interventional team due to their technical expertise and hands-on contributions to patient and provider safety. Lake Odom, a seasoned IR tech with over 14 years of experience, sits down with host Dr. Ally Baheti to share his wisdom from his time in hospital-based and outpatient care settings. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Lake begins by describing his unconventional career path, the ...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min
Cone Beam CT has become a cornerstone of modern interventional practice. Are you utilizing it to its fullest potential? Dr. Michael Miller joins host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss Cone Beam CT, sharing advanced techniques and clinical pearls. Dr. Miller is an interventional radiologist and Associate Professor of Radiology at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, North Carolina. --- This podcast is supported by: GE Healthcare Allia Image Guided Systems https://www.gehealthcare.com/products/int...
Nov 26, 2024•49 min
Varicoceles embolization is the least invasive treatment option for varicoceles, making it the favored option for most patients and a staple in the interventional radiologist’s procedural repertoire. Dr. John Matson joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to give us an essential guide to varicocele embolization, serving as an introduction for junior IRs and refresher for the more experienced. Dr. Matson is an Assistant Professor of Interventional Radiology at University of Virginia. --- RADPAD® Radiation Pro...
Nov 22, 2024•24 min
