Surgery

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Stefan Holubar, MD, MS

When are ostomies necessary in patients with inflammatory bowel disease? Join Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. Stefan Holubar, Director of Research at the IBD Surgery Section at the Cleveland Clinic, as they explore key surgical considerations for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, including when to consider temporary versus permanent ileostomies, how to manage complications like anastomotic leaks, and what factors influence the decision to delay or avoid ileal pouch creation.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACOG, CCRP

Despite longstanding reliance on surgery, recent advancements have reshaped our approach to uterine fibroids. However, common myths and misconceptions have limited the adoption of newer therapies, leaving many patients unaware of their available options. Join Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Ayman Al-Hendy as they explain shifting treatment paradigms and patient education strategies in uterine fibroid care. Dr. Al-Hendy is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Director of Translational Research at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP

Guest: Mark Benson, MD

Colonic perforations during colonoscopy are rare, but when they occur, taking swift and informed action is critical, particularly to avoid surgical intervention. Joining Dr. Peter Buch to offer his insights on perforation prevention, risk-reduction techniques, and repair strategies is Dr. Mark Benson, an advanced endoscopist and Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

Guest: Mutahar Ahmed, MD

Optimizing urinary diversion and continence techniques is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life following surgery. Join Dr. Mutahar Ahmed as he provides expert guidance on improving success in conduits and neobladders in the operating room and beyond. Dr. Ahmed is the Director of the Center for Bladder Cancer at Hackensack University Medical Center as well as a Professor of Urology and the Director of the Minimal Invasive Robotic Oncology and Urology Fellowship Program at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He also presented on this topic at the 2025 American Urological Association Annual Meeting.

Guest: Craig Smith, M.D.

On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation.

Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity …

Host: William D. Tap, MD

Host: John Healey, MD

In this activity, a medical oncologist and orthopedic surgeon discuss evidence-based surgical and systemic therapy approaches for the treatment of tenosynovial giant cell tumors (TGCT). Topics include differentiating TGCT by presentation; surgical candidacy, approaches, and limitations; systemic treatment options with CSF1R inhibitors; and considerations for treatment selection with surgical, nonsurgical, or combination interventions. A patient case example is used to demonstrate optimal multidisciplinary and patient-centered treatment considerations and selection. Strategies for multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure comprehensive monitoring and effective disease management are also explored. Tune in to find out how to enhance the collaborative capacity of multidisciplinary teams in developing individualized, patient-centered treatment plans for patients with TGCT.

Vimseltinib is now FDA-approved for adult patients with symptomatic TGCT, for which surgical resection will potentially cause worsening functional limitation or severe morbidity. This activity was recorded prior to this FDA approval.​

Guest: Elisa K. Boden, MD

For patients with Crohn’s disease who require surgery, a variety of risk factors are involved in postoperative recovery and disease control. Learn how prehabilitation programs and lifestyle modifications can reduce complications during and after surgery with Dr. Elisa Boden, an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Oregon Health and Science University.

Guest: Elisa K. Boden, MD

For many patients with Crohn’s disease, surgery is necessary due to complications like strictures and fistulas. Dr. Elisa Boden explores risk factors and potential complications, which she spoke about at the 2025 Crohn’s and Colitis Congress. Dr. Boden is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Oregon Health and Science University.

Unknown: Arnold Advincula, MD

With over 20 years of experience performing the transabdominal cerclage, Dr. Arnold Advincula, Chief of Gynecologic Specialty Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, has a deep expertise in helping women with cervical insufficiency achieve successful pregnancies. Through the expanded use of robotics, Dr. Advincula and his team are completing the procedure minimally invasively and with more accuracy and precision. Watch to learn how this advanced technique is transforming gynecologic surgery by reducing recovery time and helping women reach their reproductive goals.

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Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Guest: Henry Rosenberg, MD

Malignant hyperthermia is an inherited disorder primarily recognized by anesthesia professionals. And since this condition can have significant consequences on a patient’s health, including their likelihood of surviving surgery, it’s important to know how to diagnose and treat malignant hyperthermia emergencies in operating room settings. Join Dr. Charles Turck as he dives deeper into this topic with Dr. Henry Rosenberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States.