Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast

Join the Surgical Oncology team from UTSouthwestern and the University of Miami as they tackle a case of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma along with the data guiding current treatment paradigms. Listen in as they also review recent clinical trials changing the options available for patients with this dismal biliary tract cancer. Learning Objectives:  In this episode, we review the workup and diagnostic approach to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with emphasis on the role and benefits of biopsy, lymphadenectomy, operative approach, and the current treatment strategies involving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies against actionable mutations. Hosts:  Adam Yopp, MD, FACS (@AdamYopp) is an Associate Professor of Surgery at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and is Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology. He also serves as Surgical Director of the Liver Tumor Program. Caitlin Hester, MD (@CaitlinAHester) is a recent graduate of the MD Anderson Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship and