Ep. 560 Biliary Endoscopy Techniques for Gallstones with Dr. John Smirniotopoulos

Ep. 560 Biliary Endoscopy Techniques for Gallstones with Dr. John Smirniotopoulos

Symptomatic gallstones that can’t be treated with surgery? Interventional radiology can help. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. John Smirniotopoulos, IR at MedStar Health, joins Dr. Michael Barraza to share the latest advancements and techniques in biliary endoscopy. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Smirniotopoulos reflects on his early work with cholangioscopy at Cornell, highlighting ongoing innovation and evolving tools. The conversation covers the practical aspects of patient selection, procedural steps, and overcoming technical challenges. Dr. Smirniotopoulos shares his personal experiences managing small and large biliary stones, emphasizing the important role of selecting appropriate equipment to navigate procedural challenges. Dr. Smirniotopoulos also highlights the collaborative role of surgeons and gastroenterologists throughout patient management. He also provides insights into the management of biliary strictures and emphasizes the importance of accurate billing and coding. The episode concludes with advice for clinicians seeking to integrate these techniques into their practice. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction01:09 - Early Experiences with Biliary Endoscopy03:35 - Procedure Techniques and Tools05:36 - Patient Selection and Case Studies11:01 - Advanced Techniques and Equipment14:02 - Patient Management and Follow-Up18:21 - Technical Considerations and Best Practices20:14 - Managing Stones in the Gallbladder35:42 - Collaborating with Surgeons and GI Teams37:59 - Advice for New Practitioners

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Ep. 628 Techniques for Managing Biliary Drain Complications with Dr. Ahsun Riaz

Ep. 628 Techniques for Managing Biliary Drain Complications with Dr. Ahsun Riaz

Patients and IRs alike dread the persistent cycles of malfunction and repeated procedures that often accompany biliary drains. What can you do to keep patients off the doorstep of reintervention? In t...

27 Maalis 47min

Ep. 627 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations with Dr. Shailendra Singh

Ep. 627 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations with Dr. Shailendra Singh

Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendra Singh (Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vasc...

24 Maalis 1h 7min

Ep. 626 Single Stick Vascular Access: Techniques & Benefits Explained with Dr. Kevin Wong

Ep. 626 Single Stick Vascular Access: Techniques & Benefits Explained with Dr. Kevin Wong

With the single-stick technique proving to be an effective addition to the venous line placement toolkit, what is stopping IRs from venturing beyond the traditional dual-incision approach? In this epi...

20 Maalis 33min

Ep. 625 Managing Acute Arterial Thrombosis: Devices & Approaches with Dr. Shang Loh and Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

Ep. 625 Managing Acute Arterial Thrombosis: Devices & Approaches with Dr. Shang Loh and Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

The advent of newer thrombectomy devices has turned what were once hours-long surgical cutdowns into endovascular cases that last under an hour. In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is ...

17 Maalis 45min

Ep. 624 Integrating Spinal Cord Stimulation in Vascular Disease Management for CLTI with Dr. Mary Costantino and Jill Sommerset

Ep. 624 Integrating Spinal Cord Stimulation in Vascular Disease Management for CLTI with Dr. Mary Costantino and Jill Sommerset

Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represents the most advanced stage of peripheral artery disease. While many patients can be treated with endovascular or surgical revascularization, a subset o...

13 Maalis 41min

Ep. 623 CLTI: Lithotripsy and Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions with Dr. Paul Foley

Ep. 623 CLTI: Lithotripsy and Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions with Dr. Paul Foley

Below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease remains one of the more challenging areas in vascular care, particularly in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), where heavy calcification comp...

10 Maalis 43min

Ep. 622 Intratumoral Immunotherapy Injections for Melanoma with Dr. Jennifer McQuade and Dr. Rahul Sheth

Ep. 622 Intratumoral Immunotherapy Injections for Melanoma with Dr. Jennifer McQuade and Dr. Rahul Sheth

When standard-of-care checkpoint blockade fails in metastatic melanoma, how can oncologists and interventional radiologists join forces to turn around patient outcomes? In this episode of the BackTabl...

6 Maalis 45min

Ep. 621 Techniques for Liver Metastases Ablation: Planning & Execution with Dr. Jonas Redmond

Ep. 621 Techniques for Liver Metastases Ablation: Planning & Execution with Dr. Jonas Redmond

With data increasingly positioning thermal ablation as a viable alternative to surgery for select liver metastases, the demands on the interventional oncologist have never been higher. Mastering the n...

3 Maalis 45min

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