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Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment

with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tantai Burnett

Endometriosis is a very difficult disease to diagnose and manage, but effective imaging can make all of the difference. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Mayo Clinic radiologist Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and gynecologist Dr. Tatnai Burnett discuss the complexities of diagnosing, imaging, and surgically treating endometriosis.

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Ep 69 Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment with Dr. Wendaline VanBuren and Dr. Tantai Burnett
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, November 5). Ep. 69 – Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Wendaline VanBuren discusses Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment on the BackTable 69 Podcast

Dr. Wendaline VanBuren

Dr. Wendaline VanBuren is an interventional radiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Tatnai Burnett discusses Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment on the BackTable 69 Podcast

Dr. Tatnai Burnett

Dr. Tatnai Burnett is a gynecologic surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Dr. Mark Hoffman discusses Imaging Protocols to Guide Endometriosis Treatment on the BackTable 69 Podcast

Dr. Mark Hoffman

Dr. Mark Hoffman is a minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon at the University of Kentucky.

Synopsis

The doctors delve into the importance of advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and dedicated protocols, the critical need for a multidisciplinary approach with radiologists and GYN surgeons, and the future potential of imaging in improving endometriosis diagnosis, treatment, and surgical planning. The discussion also covers the upcoming International Endometriosis Imaging Congress aimed at advancing standardized care and collaboration in the field.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
05:15 - Dr. VanBuren’s Journey to Endometriosis Imaging
08:24 - Dr. Burnett’s Surgical Training and Insights
11:57 - Challenges in Diagnosing and Understanding the Pathophysiology of Endometriosis
13:24 - The Role of Imaging in Surgical Planning
25:51 - Imaging Follow-Up, Monitoring for Malignant Transformation
32:03 - Protocol for MRI Imaging of Endometriosis
34:47 - The Role of Radiologists in Endometriosis
36:12 - The Complexity of Bowel Endometriosis
48:02 - The Future of Endometriosis Imaging

Resources

International Endometriosis Imaging Congress-March 8-9, 2025
https://eice.ltd/international-endometriosis-imaging-congress/

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