Collaborative Oncology: Surgeon’s Perspective & Role in Locoregional Therapy w/ Dr. Martin | 524

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 therapy. --- This podcast is supported by: RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Martin discusses the importance of a growth mindset in advancing medical techniques and fostering collaborations between specialists. He then shares insights into minimally invasive procedures, such as microwave ablation and irreversible electroporation (IRE). The doctors also touch on the evolution of liver cancer treatments, emphasizing the significance of clinical trials on the horizon. To conclude, Dr. Martin encourages young professionals in surgery and interventional radiology to stay open-minded, be life-long learners, and find synergistic ways to integrate new technologies into patient care. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 02:31 - Dr. Martin’s Background and Career Path 06:18 - Evolution of Liver Directed Therapies 10:12 - Collaboration Between Specialties 18:34 - Clinical Trials and Emerging Therapies 36:08 - Advice for Young Professionals 39:15 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Radioembolization Oncology Trial Utilizing Transarterial Eye90 (ROUTE 90) for the Treatment of HCC: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT0... Intratumoral Injection of IP-001 Following Thermal Ablation in Patients With CRC, NSCLC, and STS (INJECTABL-1): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT0... Immunophotonics, CIRSE, and Next Research Announce Innovative Phase 2/3 Clinical Trial: INJECTABL-3: https://immunophotonics.com/news/immu... --- 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. Get notified when new episodes drop! Subscribe to the BackTable Podcast on your go-to podcast platform, and follow us on your social media platform of choice for regular vascular and interventional updates. ► https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/su... #VI524 #livercancer #oncology #hcc