ASRM Today Podcast

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Rebecca Flyckt chats with Dr. Grace Janik, a surgeon who has played a foundational role and continues to be an active contributor in the field of reproductive surgery

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Grace Janik, M.D. is the REI Director of the Reproductive Specialty Center at Columbia- Saint Mary's Hospital. She holds the title of Clinical Professor, and she has worn every possible hat in her long and storied history within the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) surgery. She's been on many committees and has shaped a lot of what is current REI surgical practice through her role in training the next generation of reproductive surgeons as Associate Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program and as Program Director of the Endoscopic Training Courses at Columbia-St. Mary's Milwaukee Campus in Wisconsin.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the first episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Rebecca Flyckt chats with Dr. Grace Janik, a surgeon who has played a foundational role and continues to be an active contributor in the field of reproductive surgery

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Grace Janik, M.D. is the REI Director of the Reproductive Specialty Center at Columbia- Saint Mary's Hospital. She holds the title of Clinical Professor, and she has worn every possible hat in her long and storied history within the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) surgery. She's been on many committees and has shaped a lot of what is current REI surgical practice through her role in training the next generation of reproductive surgeons as Associate Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program and as Program Director of the Endoscopic Training Courses at Columbia-St. Mary's Milwaukee Campus in Wisconsin.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Stephen Corson, a surgeon whose instrument inventions include the Corson Aspirator/Irrigator, the Myoma Grasping Forceps, the Dolphin System for Hysteroscopic Fluid Management and other endoscopic equipment.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Stephen L. Corson, M.D. graduated from Wesleyan University in 1960 and from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1964. He completed a residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1965 and subsequently became board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology.

He has served as professor in the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson schools of medicine. His charter memberships include AAGL, SRS, SRE, ISGE and SART. He has been the past president of the AAGL. He has served as editor in chief of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, The International Journal of Infertility and the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG, 2002-2012).He has taught laparoscopy and hysteroscopy on 5 continents. He has published more than 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has written or contributed to 60 textbooks. He has also designed numerous laparoscopy and hysteroscopy instruments and irrigation systems.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the first episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Stephen Corson, a surgeon whose instrument inventions include the Corson Aspirator/Irrigator, the Myoma Grasping Forceps, the Dolphin System for Hysteroscopic Fluid Management and other endoscopic equipment.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Stephen L. Corson, M.D. graduated from Wesleyan University in 1960 and from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1964. He completed a residency at Pennsylvania Hospital in 1965 and subsequently became board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and in reproductive endocrinology.

He has served as professor in the University of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson schools of medicine. His charter memberships include AAGL, SRS, SRE, ISGE and SART. He has been the past president of the AAGL. He has served as editor in chief of the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, The International Journal of Infertility and the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (JMIG, 2002-2012).He has taught laparoscopy and hysteroscopy on 5 continents. He has published more than 200 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has written or contributed to 60 textbooks. He has also designed numerous laparoscopy and hysteroscopy instruments and irrigation systems.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Rebecca Flyckt chats with Dr. Togas Tulandi, an internationally known surgeon for reproductive and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Togas Tulandi M.D., MHCM is Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Milton Leong Chair in Reproductive Medicine, McGill University. Besides medical degrees, Dr. Tulandi has MSc degree in Health Care Management from Harvard University. The author of over 400 articles, 60 book chapters, and 14 books, he is the Past President of Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society and the Fellowship Board of the American Association for Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). He sits in the editorial board of several medical journals including the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada. He has been the recipient of several awards including the Award of Excellence in Reproductive Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons' Distinguished Surgeon Award.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the first episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Rebecca Flyckt chats with Dr. Togas Tulandi, an internationally known surgeon for reproductive and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Togas Tulandi M.D., MHCM is Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Milton Leong Chair in Reproductive Medicine, McGill University. Besides medical degrees, Dr. Tulandi has MSc degree in Health Care Management from Harvard University. The author of over 400 articles, 60 book chapters, and 14 books, he is the Past President of Society of Reproductive Surgeons, the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society and the Fellowship Board of the American Association for Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL). He sits in the editorial board of several medical journals including the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Canada. He has been the recipient of several awards including the Award of Excellence in Reproductive Medicine and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons' Distinguished Surgeon Award.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Camran Nezhat, a pioneer of video surgery, which continues to replace old techniques for open surgery and laparotomy.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Camran Nezhat M.D., FACOG, FACS, is a minimally invasive and robotic surgeon specializing in treating endometriosis. Dr. Nezhat is recipient of AMA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award for meritorious service in the science and art of medicine for the year 2020. Dr. Nezhat was chosen by the AMA as an exceptional innovator and trailblazer whose significant contributions have revolutionized modern day surgery. "[Dr. Nezhat] is aptly named, 'the father of modern operative laparoscopy'. He is best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy and was the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures that have helped millions of patients around the globe." said 2020 AMA President Susan R. Bailey M.D.

Camran Nezhat, M.D. has been called the father of modern-day surgery for inventing and pioneering video-assisted endoscopic surgery, which to this day, continues to replace old techniques of open surgery. His developments have revolutionized surgery and gradually replaced laparotomy. He and his team were the first to perform many of the most advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures with and without robotic-arm assistance. Early on he advocated and proved that the majority of the open procedures of the time could be performed via video-laparoscopy. By doing so, he opened the door for surgeons all over the world to advance the field of minimally invasive surgery and help their patients. As the original proponent for minimally invasive surgery, he has declared that wherever in the body a cavity exists or can be created minimally invasive surgery is possible and probably preferable. In the 1990's he collaborated with robotic pioneers Ajit Shah and Phil Green on development of the daVinci Robot and has innovated many of its applications.

In 2014, Camran Nezhat in collaboration with SLS, started the first "Endometriosis Specialist" Subspecialty in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Fellowship, embracing a multidisciplinary approach. He is the Founder of Worldwide EndoMarch, a global grassroots movement with the mission of raising awareness about endometriosis and finding noninvasive diagnostic testing, and ultimately, prevention and treatment. More than sixty countries are involved in this movement. He is the recipient of many awards. He has been involved in research, teaching, innovating and philanthropic activities while in private practice throughout his professional life. His biggest love is to take care of his patients.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the first episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Camran Nezhat, a pioneer of video surgery, which continues to replace old techniques for open surgery and laparotomy.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Camran Nezhat M.D., FACOG, FACS, is a minimally invasive and robotic surgeon specializing in treating endometriosis. Dr. Nezhat is recipient of AMA's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award for meritorious service in the science and art of medicine for the year 2020. Dr. Nezhat was chosen by the AMA as an exceptional innovator and trailblazer whose significant contributions have revolutionized modern day surgery. "[Dr. Nezhat] is aptly named, 'the father of modern operative laparoscopy'. He is best known for inventing video-assisted endoscopy and was the first to perform groundbreaking advances in minimally invasive surgical procedures that have helped millions of patients around the globe." said 2020 AMA President Susan R. Bailey M.D.

Camran Nezhat, M.D. has been called the father of modern-day surgery for inventing and pioneering video-assisted endoscopic surgery, which to this day, continues to replace old techniques of open surgery. His developments have revolutionized surgery and gradually replaced laparotomy. He and his team were the first to perform many of the most advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures with and without robotic-arm assistance. Early on he advocated and proved that the majority of the open procedures of the time could be performed via video-laparoscopy. By doing so, he opened the door for surgeons all over the world to advance the field of minimally invasive surgery and help their patients. As the original proponent for minimally invasive surgery, he has declared that wherever in the body a cavity exists or can be created minimally invasive surgery is possible and probably preferable. In the 1990's he collaborated with robotic pioneers Ajit Shah and Phil Green on development of the daVinci Robot and has innovated many of its applications.

In 2014, Camran Nezhat in collaboration with SLS, started the first "Endometriosis Specialist" Subspecialty in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Fellowship, embracing a multidisciplinary approach. He is the Founder of Worldwide EndoMarch, a global grassroots movement with the mission of raising awareness about endometriosis and finding noninvasive diagnostic testing, and ultimately, prevention and treatment. More than sixty countries are involved in this movement. He is the recipient of many awards. He has been involved in research, teaching, innovating and philanthropic activities while in private practice throughout his professional life. His biggest love is to take care of his patients.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. John Petrozza chats with Dr. Jacques Donnez who has carved out a niche in the field of reproductive medicine not only as an astute researcher but also as a surgeon.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Jacques Donnez, M.D. was born in Tournai (Belgium) on 16 July, 1947. He studied at the Catholic University of Louvain and defended his PhD thesis in 1984, entitled "The fallopian tube: normal and pathological histophysiology". He became Full Professor and Head of the Department Gynaecology and Andrology in 1986. He also founded the Academic Infertility Research Unit of the Catholic University of Louvain in 1986.

He has focused his research activities on three main topics: tubal infertility, endometriosis and finally, ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation. He has published more than 700 original articles in peer-review journals. Professor Donnez was the founding president of ESGE (European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy) and the first president of WES (World Endometriosis Society) as well as the first President of the International Society for Fertility Preservation (ISFP). He has been elected in February 2009 to the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine.

Since 2012, he has been Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain and Director of SRI (Société de Recherche pour l'Infertilité) in Brussels. He is a member of several SAB (Scientific Advisory Boards) and is still involved in several clinical international multicenter studies on endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and collaborates with the Academic Unit of Professor M.M. Dolmans, project leader and pioneer in the field of fertility preservation in women.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.

Today is the first episode of a two-part interview where Dr. John Petrozza chats with Dr. Jacques Donnez who has carved out a niche in the field of reproductive medicine not only as an astute researcher but also as a surgeon.

Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Jacques Donnez, M.D. was born in Tournai (Belgium) on 16 July, 1947. He studied at the Catholic University of Louvain and defended his PhD thesis in 1984, entitled "The fallopian tube: normal and pathological histophysiology". He became Full Professor and Head of the Department Gynaecology and Andrology in 1986. He also founded the Academic Infertility Research Unit of the Catholic University of Louvain in 1986.

He has focused his research activities on three main topics: tubal infertility, endometriosis and finally, ovarian cryopreservation and transplantation. He has published more than 700 original articles in peer-review journals. Professor Donnez was the founding president of ESGE (European Society of Gynecological Endoscopy) and the first president of WES (World Endometriosis Society) as well as the first President of the International Society for Fertility Preservation (ISFP). He has been elected in February 2009 to the Royal Belgian Academy of Medicine.

Since 2012, he has been Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain and Director of SRI (Société de Recherche pour l'Infertilité) in Brussels. He is a member of several SAB (Scientific Advisory Boards) and is still involved in several clinical international multicenter studies on endometriosis and uterine fibroids, and collaborates with the Academic Unit of Professor M.M. Dolmans, project leader and pioneer in the field of fertility preservation in women.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts.