SurgOnc Today®

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Amanda L. Kong, MD, MS, leads a discussion with Jill Ties, MD, Ingrid M. Lizarraga, MBBS, and Ryan P. Merkow, MD, MS, on some of the challenges rural surgeons face when caring for oncologic patients and how their educational needs can best be addressed.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, we explore the role of genetics in pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PPGL), from identifying patients who should undergo germline testing to understanding how genetic findings can influence surgical decision-making and long-term surveillance. The discussion will emphasize practical, surgeon-focused considerations for integrating genetic information into the care of patients with PPGL.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today®, Dr. Neal Bhutiani is joined by Drs. Philip Spanheimer and Stephanie Downs-Canner to discuss key components and effective strategies for ensuring a strong startup package for new surgeon-scientists.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Kimberly Washington, MD, FACS, Hop Tran Cao, MD, FACS, Haley Ellis, MD, and Skye Mayo, MD, MPH, FACS, explore the evolving evidence base in cholangiocarcinoma, highlighting contemporary approaches to diagnosis, multidisciplinary management, and treatment. The discussion also examines knowledge gaps and opportunities for clinical research to generate stronger evidence and improve outcomes for patients with this rare biliary tract malignancy.

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene and Dr. Jonathan Zager discuss the article: "Recurrence and Survival Outcomes in Patients with Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma with Positive, Negative, or Not Performed Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy" from the October 2026 Issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.