Publications Updates
Prior Publications Updates List
Publications Update - GYOEDU Plus
Historical Archive of Posts from Prior Publication Updates
Endometrial Cancer
Staging, Pathology & Molecular Diagnostics
- Deep Dive Into the New FIGO 2023 Staging
- P53 IHC Staining (Deep Dive)
- Real vs. Fake MMR (Immunotherapy response is poorer in hypermethylated MLH1 mismatch repair patients than in Lynch syndrome patients)
- Fertility Preservation and Molecular Testing of Endometrial Biopsy
- HER2 Testing in GYN Cancers (Includes Video Discussion)
- HER2 Testing in GYN Cancers (Older Video)
- Role of CA-125 in Endometrial Cancer in the Context of Molecular Classifications
Early-Stage / Fertility-Sparing
- Long-Term Outcomes of L-IUD for EIN/G1EndoCA
- Oncologic and fertility outcomes of progestin therapy for atypical hyperplasia and grade 1 cancer
- Sentinel LND for EIN
- Management of Non-Myoinvasive Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (NCDB paper discussion)
- Management of Non-Myoinvasive Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma (Meta-analysis and video summary)
ICI / Targeted / Systemic Therapy
- Deep Dive: PD-1 vs. PD-L1 and discussion of two recent trials (DUO-e and Keynote A-18) (Includes Video Tutorial)
- Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Endometrial Cancer - LEAP 001 (Includes Video Discussion)
- Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib in Endometrial Cancer - Studies Leading Up To LEAP 001
- Reduced Dose of Pembrolizumab and Lenvatinib - Does it work?
- Immunotherapy in High-Risk Endometrial Cancer Patients (KEYNOTE B21) (Includes Video Discussion)
- CDK4/6 Inhibitors - Why Add Them to Estrogen Receptor Blockers or Aromatase Inhibitors (Includes Video Discussion)
- Cell Free DNA and Serial Measurements of HER-2 and T-Dxd Use
- AtTend - Atezolizumab in Endometrial Cancer
- Selinixor in Endometrial Cancer (Includes Video Discussion)
Recurrence / Treatment Selection
- Platinum-free Interval and response to platinum retreatment vs. Pembro/Lenvima in Endometrial Cancer
- RUBY vs. GY-018 Decision Aid (Corrected Version)
- Stage IIIC1 Endometrial Cancer Management (This post was sent prior to KEYNOTE-B21 publication)
Surveillance / Follow-Up
- Follow-up of Endometrial Cancer Patients - ENSURE Trial Summary
- Follow-up of Endometrial Cancer Patients - TOTEM Trial Summary (Includes Video Discussion)
Surgery / Robotics
Radiation
Ovarian Cancer
Primary Management: PDS vs NACT ± HIPEC
- Trust Trial - Primary Debulking vs. Interval Debulking Surgery
- A More Sophisticated Approach to Ovarian Cancer - NACT/PDS/HIPEC - Who Gets What? (Video Included)
- HIPEC in Platinum Sensitive Recurrence - MITO 18 Trial
- HIPEC in Platinum Sensitive Recurrence - CHIPOR Trial (Includes Video Discussion)
Biomarkers & Response Prediction
- KELIM in Ovarian Cancer (Includes Video Discussion)
- Artificial Intelligence to Predict HRD from Histologic Slides
PARP / Targeted / Systemic Therapy
- PARP Inhibitors Updates 2025 (Includes Video Discussion)
- PRIMA Final OS and Strategies for PARP Utilization (Includes an Infographic)
- Rosella Trial - Relacorilant and nab-paclitaxel in platinum-resistant cases
- Letrozole and Palbociclib in High Grade Ovarian Cancer (Phase II Trial: LACOG 1018)
- Clear Cell Carcinoma - Phase 2 Trial PD-1 Pembrolizumab Efficacy
- Clear Cell Carcinoma - Phase 2 Trial MoST CIRCUIT (Ipi/Nivo)
Surgery, Techniques & Complications
- Bowel Surgery and Complications (Including Stoma-related discussions)
- Secondary Debulking Mini-Tutorial (Includes Video Discussion)
- Secondary Debulking in Platinum Sensitive Ovarian Cancer - (Includes Video Tutorial)
- Secondary Debulking in Platinum Sensitive Ovarian Cancer - SOC1 Final OS
- Lymphadenectomy in Interval Debulking Surgery - CARACO trial ASCO Post
Prevention & Risk
Rare Tumors / Special Populations
- Juvenile Granulosa Cell Tumors Review (Includes Video Discussion)
- Granulosa Cell Mini-Tutorial
- Stromal Tumors of the Ovary - NRG 014/GOG 264
- Stromal Tumors of the Ovary - Who Benefits From Chemotherapy - Mini-Tutorial
- Predicting outcomes in female germ cell tumors
Fertility / Ovarian Preservation
Patient Education / Real-World Data
Historical Perspective
- The Road To Carboplatin and Paclitaxel (Includes Video Discussion)
- Carboplatin Dosing Rabbithole
Low Grade Ovarian Cancer
Targeted Therapy
- Defactinib with avutometinib (MAPK/FAK Clamp) - (Includes Video Discussion)
Biology / Molecular
- Molecular Changes Driving Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer - (Includes Video Discussion)
Biomarkers
Cervical Cancer
Surgery (Early-Stage)
- Preoperative Conization Before Radical Hysterectomy Improves Survival (Includes a table of several studies and a link to the Meta-analysis)
- MIS in low-risk SHAPE Trial Patients (Discussion)
- MIS Hysterectomy in Patients Qualifying for SHAPE Trial (KGOG Study)
- Should We Adopt MIS Simple Hysterectomy in Cervical Cancer ≤2 Cm (Includes Video Discussion)
- SHAPE Trial Summary (Includes Comparison Table with Concerv Trial)
- Sentinel LND in Cervical Cancer (Includes a Table of all the Studies)
- Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy using a Zip Tie (Includes Video)
- Open Radical Hysterectomy (Includes Video Lecture)
Radiation / Adjuvant & Hypofractionation
- Hypofractionation of Radiation for Adjuvant Treatment
- Current Standard and the Role of Hypofractionation in Cervical Cancer
- Role of Adjuvant Radiation Therapy in Cervical Cancer (Video Discussion)
ICI / Targeted / Systemic Therapy
- A Deep Dive - A18 Pembrolizumab plus Chemoradiotherapy (Cost-effectiveness and comparison to the Interlace Trial)
- Cadonilimab in Cervical Cancer (COMPASSION-16)
- Nivolumab With or Without Ipilimumab in Cervical Cancer Checkmate 0258 (Includes Video Discussion)
- Tisotumab in Cervical Cancer - (Study Summaries)
- Induction Chemotherapy in LACC (Includes Video Discussion)
- BeatCC trial Summary
Histology-Specific
- Clear Cell Carcinoma - Phase 2 Trial PD-1 Pembrolizumab Efficacy
- Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Cervix - Minitutorial
- PET is Better Than CT in Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastatic Workup
- Adenoma Malignum
Vulvar Cancer
Radiation & Trials
- Radiation Therapy in Vulvar Cancer (Includes a table of key trials of radiation therapy in vulvar cancer)
- Phase II Trial - GOG 279 Cisplatin and Gemcitabine with IMRT in Advanced Vulvar Cancer
Nodal Management
- Management of Node-Positive Carcinoma of the Vulva (Includes management algorithms)
- Management of Contralateral Groin in Unilateral SLN Positive Cases (Includes video discussion)
Systemic / Neoadjuvant
Surgery / Principles
Reviews
- Comprehensive Management of Vulvo-Vaginal Cancers (Review article link)
- Standards of Care and Perspectives
Melanoma
ICI / Perioperative
- Advanced Melanoma - Preoperative ICI - NADINA Trial
Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, and Targeted Therapies
Conventional Chemotherapy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions (Includes Video Discussion)
ICI Use in Special Populations & Settings
- Immunotherapy in Transplant Patients
- Efficacy of Immunotherapy in Previously Radiated Patients
- Managing ICI Toxicities in Older Adults (Includes Management Guidelines)
- Multi-organ Immune Toxicities from ICI
ADCs / Drug-Specific Toxicities
- TDxd: ILD and Pneumonitis Management (Includes Video Discussion and Management Guidelines)
- What is an ADC? (Infographic)
Surgical
Ovarian Cancer–Specific Decisions
- Who should get a STOMA in Ovarian Cancer Surgery with Bowel Resection
- Palliative Oophorectomy in Ovarian Mets
Techniques & Intraoperative Safety
- Finding the ureter laparoscopically - Beginner Level
- Anastomotic Integrity Check With ICG
- Two-Layered Vaginal Closure (Includes Surgical Video)
- Bowel Surgery Mini-Tutorial - Staplers
SSI Prevention & Wound Care
- Preventing Surgical Site Infections
- Surgical Site Infections
- Wound Irrigation with CHG to Prevent SSI
- Wound Protectors to Reduce SSI
Hernias & Abdominal Wall
- Parastomal Hernias
- Reducing Hernia in Midline Closure (Includes Surgical Video)
Perioperative Transfusion
Postoperative
Infections
- Treating Intra-abdominal Infections (STOP-IT Trial and the BALANCE Trial)
Venous Thromboembolism
Risk & Prevention in Cancer Care
- VTE during Ambulatory Chemotherapy
- Extended Duration Reduced Dose Apixiban for Cancer-Associated VTE (Includes Video Discussion)
- Association of Pembrolizumab and VTE
GTN
Management & Focused Overviews
- Consolidation Cycles After Normalization of HCG in Low-Risk GTN (MITO-9)
- Focused Topic Discussion - GTN (Includes several infographics)
Guidelines
Disease/Treatment Guidelines
- Management of Gynecologic Cancers in Pregnancy
- Update on PARP inhibitors 2025
- Management of Fertility Preservation in People with Cancer (ASCO Guidelines Audiocast)
- Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer (ASCO Guidelines Audiocast)
- Sarcoma Management Guidelines ESGO
- TPN for Enterocutaneous Fistula Guidelines
Professional Practice & Wellbeing
- Promoting Reasonable Career Expectations For Academic Oncologists (ASCO Recommendations)
- Providing a Safe Pregnancy Experience for Surgeons
Other Topics
Exercise, Menopause, Cachexia
- Challenge Trial - Exercise and Survival in Cancer
- New Drugs in the Management of Menopause (Includes Video Discussion)
- Managing Cancer Cachexia with GDF-15 Inhibition
- Management of Menopause
Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics
- C.Diff Testing - Why use a two-tiered system? (Includes a Question)
- Improving Empiric Antibiotic Selection for Patients with Abdominal Infections
Reviews & Overviews
- Excellent Review - Management of Unknown Primary (Pubmed Link)
- Excellent Review Paper - Personalized Ovarian Cancer Care (Direct Link to the Journal Website)
- Excellent Review Paper - Neuroendocrine Cervical Carcinomas
- Excellent Review Paper - Cervical Cancer
- Excellent Review Paper - Sexual Dysfunction in Women
- Excellent Review Paper - Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer Management
Statistics / Methods
- Censoring in Clinical Trials (Includes Video Discussion)
- Statistics - Non-Inferiority Trials
- Surrogate Endpoints in Oncology - Dr. Beriwal Video
- Confidence Intervals and Statistical Significance
Symptom Management & Palliative
- Cannabis for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
- Oral Mucositis - Mini-Video Tutorial
- Denosumab for Bone Loss in Patients Receiving Estrogen Suppression Therapy
- Methylphenidate for Fatigue in Advanced Cancer
Environment & Practice
Non-Medical Article of the Week
- How to Succeed as a Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
- What is the Purpose of Your Purpose (HBR Article)
- The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People (Podcast)
- My Miserable Week in the Happiest Country on Earth (Podcast)
- Staying Organized for the Board Exams (Article)
- Unreasonable Hospitality (TED Talk)
- When Death Came to Visit (Poem)
- Everyone’s the hero of their own story (Essay)
- Why Can’t Americans Sleep?
- The Cure for Loneliness in the US (Discussion with the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy)
- The Hidden Toll of Microstress
- Don’t Let Perfectionism Slow You Down
- Unintended Consequences of Patient Portal Access
- Have You Been There? World Championship of Public Speaking Winner 2023
- The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift
- The Paradox of Hard Work
- Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World (NYT Interview Audio)
- How to Make Anxiety Your Friend (Ted Talk Audio)
- The Benefits of Not Being a Jerk to Yourself (TED Talk)
- How to Give Great Presentations (Includes Video and HBR Article Discussion)
- The Present Perfect Tense is Ruining Your Life (Includes Audio)
- Confessions of a Recovering People Pleaser (TED Video)
- Against Optimization (Includes Audio)
- This Year, Make a Resolution About Something Bigger Than Yourself
- Yo Yo Ma Performs at the Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris (Video)
- How Yo Yo Ma Sustains His Creative Energy (TED Audio)
- A Trick to Powerful Public Speaking (TED Video)
- Get it Done (TED Talk and Book Recommendation)
- A Workaholic’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Life (HBR Article)
- Embrace the Near Win (TED Video)
- Finding Time And Energy to Exercise - Tips for Surgeons
- Medicine is Difficult - There Are No Shortcuts
- Living Room (Radiolab Episode)
- The Parents Aren’t All Right (NYT Audio - The Daily Podcast)
- Staph Aureus - Anthropocene Reviewed (Audio Included)
- How to Start a Bullet Journal
- Humor Me - Humor in Oncology Clinics
- A Modest Proposal - Eliminate Email
- Surgeon Health - Second Victim
- Should You Live for Your Resume or Your Eulogy?
- Managing Onself - Questions to Ask Yourself
- Back To School - Freedom At Last
- Choose Your Leadership Style and Avoid Micromanaging
- Human Creativity Thrives With Connection
- Reflection - A Habit to Improve Your Career and Life
- Using Paperpile for References
- How to Deal with a Micromanager Boss
- To Love is to be Brave
- A Company is Not a Family (Leadership Lessons from Airbnb CEO)
- Combating US Drug Shortages (HBR Article)
- Financial Planning Checklist
- The Reason Every Resident Must Get Disability Insurance During Training
- One Book To Read for Investment Answers
- Using Neuroscience to Make Better Decisions
- How We Learned to be Lonely
- Where Women’s Leadership Development Programs Fail
- Negotiating Your Next Job
- How to Make Stress Your Friend
- I Miss My Hair
- Why Thinking About Death Makes You Live a Better Life
- You Need to Ask for Feedback - Kim Scott
- How to Give Better Feedback - Book Recommendation
- RHIP Framework for Change Management
- Gratitude as a Habit
- Multiple Computer Displays Increase Productivity
- Tiny Trauma Survival Guide