Ep. 309 Physician Finances and Perspectives on Private Equity with Dr. Tarang Patel

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

21 Jan 55min

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 Pharmaceuticals and Boston Scientific. --- 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 --- RESOURCES CME Accreditation Information: https://f7cae4ec-b69e-490d-9e0f-19b16a6f146d.usrfiles.com/ugd/f7cae4_a7c37ea3cd1b4d3fa53d5edf8dfe255b.pdf

17 Jan 44min

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

16 Jan 2min

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/

14 Jan 1h 11min

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 https://www.medtronic.com/mvp --- 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/

10 Jan 39min

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/

7 Jan 52min

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 relación con los pacientes y con el resto de compañeros del hospital. Finalmente, la Dra. Trill enfatiza la necesidad de centrarse en el bienestar del paciente y en manejar el estrés profesional para poder ofrecer un cuidado de calidad. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Bienvenida y Comprendiendo la Psicología Oncológica 05:06 Habilidades de Comunicación en la Práctica Médica 10:19 Técnicas Prácticas de Comunicación 22:10 La Importancia de Escuchar 28:18 La Insensibilidad en la Sociedad Moderna 30:49 La Importancia de la Salud Mental en los Profesionales 34:24 La Empatía y la Conexión con los Pacientes 36:22 El Manejo del Estrés en el Personal Sanitario 48:35 El Ego y la Dinámica de Grupo en los Hospitales 52:54 Conclusión y Reflexiones Finales

31 Dec 202456min

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. También se discuten las indicaciones, técnicas y posibles complicaciones de la embolización hemorroidal, así como el futuro de esta técnica dentro de la radiología intervencionista. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introducción al BackTable y Dr. Ortíz 01:56 - Entendiendo las Hemorroides: Historia y Conceptos Básicos 03:39 - Síntomas y Causas de las Hemorroides 07:36 - Opciones de Tratamiento para las Hemorroides 12:50 - Explicación de la Técnica de Embolización 19:25 - Complicaciones y Seguimiento 29:05 - Futuro de la Embolización y Conclusión

27 Dec 202434min