SGS Scalpel Sessions

Once considered an emerging technique, vNOTES has become an established option in the minimally invasive surgical toolkit. To help us better understand this procedure, Dr. Christine Vaccaro is joined by MIGS surgeon and vNOTES expert Dr. Veronica Lerner. Together, they discuss the benefits and challenges of adopting this technique, patient selection, training considerations, and where vNOTES fits...

Menopause is one of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life, yet it remains widely misunderstood and too often underdiscussed. To help make sense of the physical, emotional, and sexual health changes that accompany menopause, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is joined by New York Times bestselling author and menopause expert Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, FACOG, MSCP. Together, they explore the complexit...

Season 2 of Scalpel Sessions kicks off with SGS’s immediate Past President, Dr. Kris Strohbehn! A fellowship-trained OB/GYN and Division Director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Dartmouth Medical Center, Dr. Strohbehn has brought years of leadership experience and insight to both our Society and this conversation. Together with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald, he provides an inside lo...

Even as healthcare systems continue to confront their environmental impact, the operating room remains one of the most resource-intensive areas in medicine. Leading the push towards sustainability and mindful practice in the OR is Dr. Kelly Wright. She joins Dr. Christine Foley to discuss how to implement more "green" methods in medicine and how the changing global environment affects th...

Integrating major medical databases and large language models can feel overwhelming in today's evolving healthcare landscape. To help make sense of this new reality of modern medicine, Dr. Jasmine Tibon is joined by Dr. Douglas Luchristt to explore how clinicians can more effectively use technology in their practice. Together, they discuss how data powers meaningful medical research, the stren...

Curious what private practice looks like for a gynecologic surgeon? So were we! To answer our questions, we invited Dr. Lindsey Jackson to sit down with Dr. Jasmine Tibon to discuss the benefits, challenges and unique opportunities available at her current practice in San Antonio.

With the AUA’s newly released clinical guidelines on diagnosing, counseling, and treating patients with GSM, we knew we had to invite Dr. Gina Northington, a panel member directly involved in developing these guidelines, onto the podcast for a special pop-up episode! In this roundtable conversation, Dr. Northington joins Drs. Jasmine Tibon, Christine Vaccaro, and Jocelyn Fitzgerald to discuss the...

Technological innovation has transformed nearly every part of our lives, and the operating room is no exception. In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald sits down with fellow UPMC clinician Dr. Michael Bonidie to explore the history, impact, and future potential of robotics in surgical practice. They delve into Dr. Bonidie’s experiences at the forefront of these advances, how robotics has reshaped...

We welcome both a new host and a new guest in this episode of Scalpel Sessions! Dr. Christine Foley is joined by Dr. Sarah Allen for an in-depth discussion on the complex surgical management of endometriosis. Together, they explore the challenges of diagnosis, the range of surgical approaches available, and the evolving strategies for improving outcomes. They also reflect on how their work continu...

In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Karen Noblett, Chief Medical Officer at Axonics, for a peek into the fascinating world of sacral neuromodulation. Together, they unpack how neurostimulators have evolved across competitors, explore the real-world efficacy of these technologies, and discuss the groundbreaking ways innovation is reshaping the field. Along the way, Dr. Noblet...

In this episode of Scalpel Sessions, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald sits down with two of the cornerstones of the SGS Pelvic Anatomy Group, Drs. Annetta Madsen and Caroline Cox! This trio unpacks the monumental task of standardizing and categorizing the terms and images we use every day in the field of gynecologic surgery.

In this episode of Scalpel Sessions, Dr. Jasmine Tibon is joined by one of the pillars of the GYN surgery field, Dr. John DeLancey! Dr. DeLancey has published over 320 original scientific publications and been a keynote lecturer in over 34 countries on 6 continents. He has previously received the Distinguished Surgeon Award from SGS in recognition of the great work he continues to do in the field....

In this episode of Scalpel Sessions, Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is joined by one of the the most prominent women's sexual health advocates around, Dr. Christine Vaccaro! Dr. Vaccaro is a double board-certified urogynecologist and an expert in sexual medicine, which makes her the perfect person to help us explore the myths, challenges, and breakthroughs in the field. From navigating hormonal change...

In this episode, Dr. Jasmine Tibon is joined by SGS President Dr. Star Hampton to discuss all things SGS! Dr. Hampton opens up about her unexpected journey toward becoming president of a society, the tough decisions that come with trying new things, and how her experience informs the mentorship she provides for others. She also dives into the history of SGS and how much the society has grown, and...

In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of gyneconomics —the intersection of gender, health, and economics—with urogynecologist and women's health advocate Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald. Together, we unpack the hidden costs of neglecting female health, from delayed diagnoses to underfunded research, and explore how economic systems have historically undervalued the female body. Dr. Fitzgeral...