- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Estrogen and related hormone effects
- Menopause: Health Impacts and Treatments
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Hormonal and reproductive studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Family Support in Illness
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
Baylor College of Medicine
2020-2024
Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center
2024
Children's Cancer Center
2023-2024
Cleveland Clinic
2017-2020
Gynecologic Oncology Group
2017-2018
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
2015
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2012-2013
In response to the critical shortage of liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil®) in United States, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved temporary importation hydrochloride liposome (Lipodox®). The objective was compare toxicity clinical activity Lipodox® with Doxil®.Recurrent ovarian cancer patients who received were compared 3:1 matched control Doxil® had Doxil®. Patients based on age, stage, dose, platinum sensitivity, prior treatments from an existing de-identified database. receiving...
To evaluate travel distance in women with advanced or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer (OC) undergoing cytoreductive surgery hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and the subsequent impact upon outcomes.An IRB-approved single-institution prospective registry was queried for OC who underwent HIPEC from 1/1/2009-12/1/2020. Demographic, oncologic, surgical data were recorded. The patient's home zip code compared to institutional determine using Google Maps. Patients divided into...
•Ichthyosis uteri is a rare condition describing extensive endometrial keratinization.•There may be an association with squamous cell carcinoma of the endometrium.•Endometrial extension cervical malignancy closely resemble ichthyosis.•A hysterectomy should considered in patients who have completed childbearing.
Objective: The utility of adjuvant therapy for women with uterine confined leiomyosarcoma remains uncertain.We sought to identify trends, analyze efficacy, and assess survival impact in this patients. Methods:We performed an observational cohort study 1030 early stage from the 2008-2014 National Cancer Database.Multi-nominal logistic regression was used trends receipt treatment.Demographic clinical characteristics were compared.Kaplan-Meier curves estimate survival.Results: There 547 who...
To evaluate perioperative outcomes in elderly versus non-elderly women with advanced or recurrent epithelial ovarian cancer undergoing surgery hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).A single-institution prospective registry was analyzed for who underwent HIPEC from January 2014 to December 2020. Elderly age defined as ≥65 years at surgery. Complications were according the Accordion scale. Univariate and multivariable analysis used compare progression-free survival overall...
Stercoral perforation of the colon, though rare, is associated with high mortality. Review literature identified only three prior cases reported during pregnancy. We report a case on multiparous female presenting at 31 weeks gestation acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography suggested sigmoid colon perforation. An urgent exploratory laparotomy was performed where feculent peritonitis and stercoral confirmed. A cesarean delivery colectomy descending end colostomy performed. While newborn had...
The objective of this study was to assess the scope intestinal surgery training across gynecologic oncology fellowships in United States and identify factors associated with perceived preparedness perform independently.An institutional review board-approved survey distributed Society Gynecologic Oncology fellows candidate members within first 3 years practice. Questions addressed demographics, operative experience, plans for performing surgery, attitudes toward oncologists (GOs) surgery....
► Recurrent invasive adenocarcinoma after definitive therapy for AIS is a rare occurrence. Because of its unpredictable nature, requires long-term and close surveillance.
Primary vaginal leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is an unusual cause of aggressive gynecologic cancer which requires prompt surgical treatment for favorable outcomes. Definitive diagnosis and render unique challenges to clinicians based on vague presentation limited evidence management. Here, we describe a case LMS in middle-aged woman with history cervical dysplasia found have proximal mass after presenting discharge cramping pain. The patient was diagnosed pathologic specimen subsequently underwent...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Cancer care complexity heightens communication challenges between healthcare providers and patients, impacting their treatment adherence. This is especially evident upon hospital discharge in patients undergoing surgical procedures. Digital health tools offer potential solutions to address seen current protocols. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> We aim evaluate the usability acceptability of an interactive platform among discharged who underwent...