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Robert L.
Worthington-Kirsch, MD, FSIR,
FCIRSE, FASA, RVT, RPVI
IGSA/MRA
Department of Radiology
Pottstown Memorial Medical Center
1600 East High Street
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610-327-7236
E-mail: kirsch@igsapc.com
Web site: www.igsapc.com
CURRICULUM VITAE
Education
HIGH SCHOOL
Boston Latin
School - 1971-1977 -
(Grades 7-12)
Member of National Honor Society
Numerous Extracurricular Activities
UNDERGRADUATE
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1977-1981
Degrees: S.B. - Department of Food and Nutrition
Science
(Biology)
S.B. - Department of Humanities and Science
(Comparative
Western Religion)
Minor
in Ancient and Medieval European History
Extracurricular Activities
MIT Exotic
Fish Society
President,
Designed and established display entitled "Fishes of the Mekong Delta" in
main display aquarium
MIT
Educational Studies Program: Taught non-credit courses to High
School students on a variety of subjects, including Ichthyology, Science
Fiction Literature, and History of Science
-
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, Research Assistant in
Immunology Laboratory
- Developed data system for maintenance of genetically defined mouse
colony
- Learned basic techniques of Monoclonal Antibody
production
MIT-Wellesley Exchange: First student to arrange to receive an MIT degree
for a major in a department at Wellesley College
1980
Residence/Orientation Committee: Assisted in planning and running
activities for incoming freshmen's first week on campus
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship
GRADUATE
University
of Massachusetts Medical School -
1981-1986,
Degree: M.D. - June 1986
Extracurricular Activities
U.M.M.S.
Christian Fellowship
Phi Delta
Epsilon Medical Fraternity Chapter Treasurer, Delegate to 1983 National
Convention
Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary:
Special
Student - January-April 1984 (During Medical Leave of Absence from UMMS)
POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Mercy
Catholic Medical Center of SE PA
1986-1990,
Residency in Diagnostic Radiology, Program Director - G.E. Seliger, MD,
Chief Resident 1989-1990
Employment
Experience
1 March
2002 - Present: Image Guided Surgery Associates, PC, 5735 Ridge
Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, President
Independent
practice of Interventional Radiology with special emphasis on
gynecological interventions and varicose vein therapies. Provided all IR
services to Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
1 July
1995 - 28 February 2002: Delaware Valley Imaging, Ltd, 301 City
Avenue, Suite G1, Bala Cynwyd, PA, Staff Radiologist
1 July 1995 - 15 August 1997: Provided coverage at GHS - City
Avenue Hospital. Areas of coverage include Angiography/
Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography,
Fluoroscopy, and Plain Film Interpretation. Also provide coverage at
outpatient imaging centers (Northeast Imaging, Philadelphia, PA,
Manoa Radiology, Haverford, PA, Lawrence Park Radiology, Broomall, PA,
South Philadelphia Radiology, Philadelphia, PA).
15 August 1997 - 28 February 2002: Developing solo Interventional
Radiology practice at Roxborough Memorial Hospital. Continue to provide
coverage at outpatient imaging centers as needed.
Section Head
- Interventional Radiology
October 1999 - June 2000: Providing Interventional Radiology
services to Germantown Community Health Services (formerly Germantown
Hospital and Medical Center)
November 1994 - January 1996:
Independent
subcontracting
16 January 1995 - 30 June 1995: Provided coverage of outpatient
imaging centers (Physicians Associates, Philadelphia, PA, Northeast
Imaging, Philadelphia, PA, Manoa Radiology, Haverford, PA, South
Philadelphia Radiology, Philadelphia, PA) for Delaware Valley Imaging, Ltd
(301 City Line Avenue, Suite G1, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004). Also provided
coverage of Body Imaging (Ultrasound and Body CT) and
Angiography/Interventional Radiology at Graduate Hospital System - City
Avenue Hospital as locum tenens.
13 January 1995 - January 1996: Provided interpretation of imaging
studies (MRI, CT, plain films, and CT 3D reconstructions) to Allied
Medical Group (1200 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107) on an as needed
basis. Approximately 10 hours per week.
23-27 November 1994: Provided coverage of
Angiography/Interventional Radiology service at GHS - City Avenue Hospital
(formerly Osteopathic Medical Center of Philadelphia) as locum tenens.
March 1991 - November 1994:
Mercy
Radiology Associates, Department of Medical Imaging, Mercy Catholic
Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania,
Associate Attending Staff
Primary responsibility for Angiography/Interventional
Radiology service at Misericordia Hospital (Philadelphia, PA)
Other responsibilities included General film reading,
Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Nuclear Medicine (including SPECT),
Mammography, and Fluoroscopy at both Misericordia Hospital and Fitzgerald
Mercy Hospital (Darby, PA). Also provide Resident teaching and
supervision at both hospitals.
Involved in administration and equipment selection
processes for Medical Imaging department at Misericordia Hospital
Set up
TeleRadiology system for MCMC Radiology Associates
July 1990 - March 1991: Wister Radiology, Department of Radiology,
The Germantown Hospital and Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,
Junior Staff
Responsible
for one half of the Angiography/Interventional Radiology service,
General film reading; Covered Ultrasound, Body Computed Tomography, Body
MRI, Fluoroscopy, and Nuclear Medicine as needed.
Also provided one half of the
Angiography/Interventional Radiology service at Roxborough Memorial
Hospital.
5/7/90 - 6/2/90:
Radiology
Affiliates of Central N.J., Department of Radiology, St. Agnes Medical
Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Radiologist - Locum Tenens
Practiced as a general Radiologist for four weeks
while on vacation from Residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center.
Performed Angiograms and Interventional procedures,
read General films, Ultrasound, and Computed Tomography
June 1986 - July 1990:
Mercy
Catholic Medical Center, Department of Medical Imaging, Mercy Catholic
Medical Center, Darby, Pennsylvania, Resident
Chief
Resident - 1989-1990:
Aided attending staff in equipment selection for
Angiography/Interventional Procedures Suite, CT/MRI 3-D Processing
Workstation
Developed
departmental Photography Lab in addition to regular duties as resident
1988-1989 (research, purchase, and install equipment; train others in
equipment use)
Attended
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) Course in Radiologic Pathology
8 August - 16 September 1988
1981: American Nurse, Inc., Boston,
Massachusetts, Nursing Assistant
Served as Nursing Assistant at a private hospital in
Brookline, MA through temporary agency (Summer)
1980 –
1981: Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, Orderly
Served as an Orderly in Emergency and Medical
Intensive Care Units on an on-call basis; Responsible for equipment and
supply maintenance, transport of patients and laboratory material
1979:
MIT Telecommunications, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Switchboard Operator (Operated
switchboard for MIT campus)
Monitored
portions of campus security system
1978 –
1980: Department of Biology, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Immunolog
Research Assistant (See "Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Program" above)
1978: Analogic Corporation, Wakefield, Massachusetts,
Electronics Production Quality Control Inspector
Responsible for Quality Assurance of various
electronic devices at a number of production steps (Summer)
Professional
Organizations
American College of Phlebology
American College of Radiology
American Roentgen Ray Society
American Scientific Affiliation
American Society of Angiology
Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology Society of Europe
Christian Medical and Dental Society
CyberKnife Society
International Pelvic Pain Society
Pennsylvania Radiological Society
Philadelphia Angiography and Interventional Radiology Society
Philadelphia Roentgen Ray Society
Radiologic Society of North America
Society of Interventional Radiology (formerly Society of Cardiovascular
and Interventional Radiology)
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
Society for Medical Innovation and Technology (formerly Society for
Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Professional
Organizations Activities
SCVIR/SIR: Uterine Artery Embolization Task Force,
1998 - 2003 (entire term of the Task Force’s existence), Registry
Subcommittee – Chairman, Guided development of the SCVIR/CIRREF FIBROID
Registry for evaluation of Uterine Artery Embolization for fibroid disease
- Professional Education Subcommittee, Standards Subcommittee
CIRREF
FIBROID Registry Steering Committee
2000-Present
Uterine
Artery Embolization Conference
13-14
October 2000
Meeting
Co-Chair
Elected a
Fellow of the SCVIR - March 2001
SCVIR Adverse Events Consensus Panel
2002 -
2003
SIR Ad Hoc
Committee for UFE Advertising and Education
2003 -
2005 Chairman
Venous
Forum Strategic Working Group
2003 -
Present
Varicose Vein Physician
Education and Training Committee
Varicose Vein Public Education Committee
UAE Advisory
Council 2005-Present
CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe)
Moderator
Free Paper Sessions - Genitourinary Interventions 2, Embolotherapy
Special
Session - Thrombolysis
CIRSE
2004, Barcelona, SPAIN,
25-29
September 2004
Elected
Fellow of the Society - 2006
American
Society of Angiology
Elected
Fellow of the Society - 2004
Hospital Appointments
Roxborough
Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Avenue,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128,
Department of Radiology,
Chairman - Robert E. Domanski, M.D.
Affiliate
Medical Staff,
28
November 1990 - 1 March
1991
Coverage Staff,
1 March 1997
- 24 August 1997
Affiliate Staff,
25
August 1997 - 31 March 2002
Active
Staff,
1 April
2002 - Present
Investigational Review Board
Credentials Committee
Cancer Committee
Medical
Director - IV Therapy, 1 November 2000 - Present
Chief -
Division of Interventional Radiology,
12
February 2002-Present
Medical
Director - Noninvasive Vascular Laboratory,
1 April
2003 – Present
ACR
Accreditation, 8 November
2006
Chairman,
Cancer Committee,
1 July
2005 - Present
Elkins Park
Hospital, 60 East Township Line Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027,
Department
of Radiology, Chairman - Richard B. Levine, MD, Courtesy Staff,
February 2003 - November 2003
Albert
Einstein Medical Center, 5501 Old York Road,
Philadelphia, PA 19141,
Department of Radiology,
Chairman - Henrietta K. Rosenberg, MD,
Courtesy/Volunteer Staff,
Germantown Community
Health
Services, October 1999 - 1
October 2000
City Avenue
Hospital,
4150
City Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19131,
Department of Radiology,
Chairman - George L. Popky, M.D.,
Active
Attending Physician,
18 May
1995 - 20 August 1997
Section Head
- Interventional Radiology,
Tumor
Board,
Cancer
Committee,
Dialysis Access Committee
Mercy
Catholic Medical Center,
Lansdowne Avenue & Baily Road,
Darby,
Pennsylvania 19023,
Department of Medical Imaging,
Chairman - Theresa C. Power, D.O.,
Associate Attending Physician,
1
November 1990 - November 1994
Iris V.
Henderson Cancer Center Physician Development Committee
Misericordia Physician Directors Committee
Radiation Safety Committee
Graduate
Health Systems - City Avenue Hospital,
4150
City Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19131,
Department of Radiology,
Chairman - George L. Popky, M.D.
Associate Staff (Courtesy),
June
1992 - May 1994
The
Germantown Hospital and Medical Center,
One
Penn Boulevard,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144,
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging,
Chairman - Jay MacMoran, M.D.
Staff
Physician,
23 June
1990 - 31 June 1991
Affiliate Staff,
6
February 1997 - 1 December 1997
Saint Agnes
Medical Center,
1900
South Broad Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145,
Department of Radiology,
Chairman - Walter Bogart, M.D.
Active
Staff, Temporary (Locum Tenens), 7 May 1990 - 2
June 1990
Academic
Appointments
Philadelphia
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology,
July
1995 - Present
Other Appointments
The Hutchins
Institute for Women’s Health
Consultant in Radiology, May 1998 - September 1999
Board
Certifications
National Board of Medical Examiners
American
Board of Radiology
American
Board of Radiology
American
Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Peer-Reviewed Publications
| 1. |
Rothstein, A.M., Benedetto, J.D.,
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L.,
and Gefter, M.L. "Unique Determinants
Associated with Hybridoma Proteins Expressing a Cross-Reactive
Idiotype: Frequency Among Individual Immune Sera", J Immunol 1980;
125(5):1987-1992 |
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| 2. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Raptopoulos, V., and Cohen, I.T.
"Sequential Bilateral Torsion of Normal
Ovaries in a Child", J
Ultrasound Med 1986; 5:663-664 |
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| 3. |
Bartter, T., Irwin, R.S., Phillips, D.A.,
Benotti, J.R., and
Worthington-Kirsch,
R.L.
"Pulmonary Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A
Potential Complication of Pulmonary Artery Catheterization", Arch
Int Med 1988; 148:471-473 |
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| 4. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Hutchins, F.L.,, and Popky, G.L. “Uterine
Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Fibroids:
Current Experience with 125 Patients and Follow-Up of Up to One Year”
(abstract) Radiology 1998; 206(2):575 |
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| 5. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Hutchins, F.L., and Popky, G.L. “Uterine Artery
Embolization for Management of Symptomatic Fibroids: Mid-Term Results
with 175 Patients and Follow-up to 18 Months” (abstract) Am J
Roentgenol 1998; 170(Supp:4):34-35 |
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| 6. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L.,
Hutchins, F.L., and Popky, G.L. “Uterine
Arterial Embolization for the Management of Leiomyomas: Quality of
Life Assessment and Clinical Response”, Radiology 1998;
208:625-629 |
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| 7. |
Berkowitz, R.P., Hutchins, F.L., and
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L.
“Vaginal Expulsion of Submucosal Fibroids
Following Uterine Artery Embolization: A Report of Three Cases”, J
Reprod Med 1999; 44:373-376 |
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| 8. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Flow Redistribution During Uterine Artery
Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Fibroids”
(Letter) J Vasc Interv Radiol 1999;
10(2):237-238 |
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| 9. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Hutchins, F.L., and Berkowitz, R.P.
“Regarding Sloughing of Fibroids After Uterine Artery Embolization”
(letter) J Vasc Interv Radiol 1999; 10:1135 |
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| 10. |
Hutchins, F.L and
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L. "GnRH Analogs and Uterine Artery Embolization"
(letter), J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 1999; 6(3):367-368
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| 11. |
Hutchins, F.L.,
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., and Berkowitz, R.P. “Selective Uterine Artery
Embolization as Primary Treatment for Symptomatic Leiomyomata Uteri: A
Review of 305 Consecutive Cases”, J Am Assoc Gynecol
Laparosc 1999; 6(3):279-284 |
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| 12. |
Walker, WJ and
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Fatal
Septicemia After Uterine Fibroid Embolisation” (letter), The Lancet 1999; 354(9191):1730 |
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| 13. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Smith, S.J., and Berkowitz, R.P.
“Transient Buttock Pain After Uterine Artery
Embolisation for the Management of Fibroids”, Min Invas Ther & Allied Technol 1999; 8:425-427 |
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| 14. |
Delaney,
M.L.,
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L., Hutchins,
F.L., and Berkowitz, R.P.
“Uterine Artery Embolisation for the Management
of Myomata in Patients without Complaints of Menorrhagia”, Min
Invas Ther & Allied Technol 1999; 8:455-458 |
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| 15. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Walker WJ,
Adler L, and Hutchins FL.
“Anatomic Variation in the Uterine Arteries: A
Cause of Failure of Uterine Artery Embolisation for the Management of
Symptomatic Myomata”, Min Invas
Ther & Allied Technol 1999; 8:397-402 |
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| 16. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL, ,Hutchins FL, and Berkowitz, RP. "Uterine
Interstitial Gas after Uterine Artery Embolization: A Benign Finding",
J Interv Radiol 1999; 14:181-185 |
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| 17. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Regarding the Anatomy of the Uterine Artery” (letter),
Am J Roentgenol 2000; 174(1):258 |
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| 18. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L.
and Hutchins, F.L. "Retained Myoma Fragment after LASH Procedure
‑ Case Report and Imaging Findings"
(Letter), Clin Radiol 2001; 56:777-778 |
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| 19. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Fueredi GA, Goodwin SC, Machan L, Niedzwiecki
GA, Reidy JF, Spies JB, Walker WJ.
“Polyvinyl Alcohol Particle Size for Uterine Artery Embolization” (letter). Radiology 2001; 218:605-606 |
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| 20. |
Spies JB,
Benenati JF,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Initial
Experience with Use of Tris-acryl Gelatin Microspheres for Uterine
Artery Embolization for Leiomyomata.”, J Vasc Interv Radiol 2001; 12:1059-1063 |
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| 21. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Koller NE.
“Time Course of Pain After Uterine Artery
Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Medscape Women’s Health e-Journal 2002 |
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| 22. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Siskin GP. “Uterine Artery Embolization
for Symptomatic Myomata”; J Intensive Care Med 2004:19:13-21 |
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| 23. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Modified Monorail Technique
for Insertion of Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters”
(Letter), J Vasc Interv Radiol 2004;
15:303-304 |
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| 24. |
Spies JB,
Cooper JM,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Lipman JC, Mills BB, Benenati JF.
“Outcome of Uterine Embolization and
Hysterectomy for Leiomyomas: Results of a Multicenter Study”;
Am J Ob Gyn
2004;
191:22-31 |
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| 25. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Uterine Artery Embolization: State of the Art”
Sem
Interv Radiol 2004; 21:37-42
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| 26. |
Goldberg
J, Burd I, Price FV,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Leiomyosarcoma in a Pre-Menopausal Patient Following
Uterine Artery Embolization”, Am J Obstet
Gynecol 2004; 191:1733-1735 |
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27. |
Myers E,
Goodwin SC, Landow W, Mauro M, Peterson E, Pron G, Spies JB,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Prospective Data Collection of a New Procedure by a
Specialty Society: The FIBROID Registry”,
Obstet Gynecol 2005; 106:44-51 |
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28. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Spies JB,
Myers E, Mulgund J, Mauro MA, Pron G, Peterson E, Goodwin SC, “The
Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID) for Uterine Artery
Embolization”, Obst et Gynecol 2005; 106:52-59 |
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29. |
Spies JB,
Myers ER,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Mulgund J, Goodwin SC, Mauro M, "The Fibroid
Registry and Quality-of-Life Status 1 Year After Therapy" Obstet
Gynecol 2005; 107:1309-1318 |
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30. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Robert AC, Iussich G, “Anti-Emetic Prophylaxis for Uterine Artery
Embolization for the Treatment of Fibroids”,
In Preparation |
Other
Publications
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1. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L.
"Placement of Two Titanium Greenfield Filters in a Patient with
Duplication of the Infrarenal Inferior Vena Cava: Case Report
and Anatomical Considerations"; Technique
Spotlight...A Close-up View of Interventional Medicine, Vol. VI, 1992,
Boston Scientific Corporation |
| 2. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L. “Procedure
Manual: Angiography and Interventional Radiology: Mercy Catholic
Medical Center” (In House Publication) |
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| 3. |
Worthington-Kirsch, R.L. “Interventionalists Offer Management Option for
Uterine Fibroids”; Women’s Imaging Report Diagnostic Imaging
21(3):47-49, March 1999 |
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| 4. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL. “Radiologists Play Vital Role in Dialysis Graft
Interventions”; Diagnostic
Imaging 21(7):61-65, July 1999 |
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| 5. |
Goodwin SC, Landow WJ, Matalon TAS, Mauro MA, Pomerantz P,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Opportunity and Responsibility: SCVIR’s Role with Uterine Artery
Embolization”
(Editorial) JVIR 2000; 11:409-410 |
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| 6. |
Hutchins FL and
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Embolotherapy for Myoma-Induced Menorrhagia”;
Obstetric and Gynecologic Clinics of North America 2000;
2:397-405 |
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| 7. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Embolisation of the Uterine Artery”;
Hospital Healthcare Europe 2000/2001: R-15-R-17 |
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| 8. |
Machan L, Goodwin SC,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Spies JA. “Fibroid Embolization: Periprocedural Care”;
Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2000; 17:247-254 |
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| 9. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Building a Practice in Gynecologic Embolotherapy”;
Seminars in Interventional Radiology 2000; 17:263-270 |
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| 10. |
Spies J, Niedzwiecki G, Goodwin S, Patel N, Andrews R,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Lippman J, Machan L, Sacks D, Sterling K, Lewis C. “Training
Standards for Physicians Performing Uterine Artery Embolization for
Leiomyomata: Consensus Statement Developed by the Task Force of
Uterine Artery Embolization and the Standards Division of the Society
of Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology - August 2000”; J
Vasc Interv Radiol 2001; 12:19-21 |
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| 11. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Uterine Artery Embolization: State-of-the-Art and New Developments”;
Intervention 2000 4:35-38 |
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| 12. |
Goodwin SC, Bonilla SM, Sacks D, Reed RA, Spies JB, Landow WJ,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Reporting Standards for Uterine Artery Embolization for the
Treatment of Uterine Leiomyomata”; J Vasc Interv Radiol
2001; 12:1011-1020 |
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| 13. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Embolotherapy: Future Developments and
Challenges”; Private Hospital Healthcare Europe 2002: R35 |
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| 14. |
Vedantham S, Sterling KM, Goodwin SC, Spies JB, Shlansky-Goldberg R,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Andrews RT, Hovsepian DM, Smith SJ, Chrisman HB.
“Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Preprocedure Assessment”;
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2002; 5:2-16 |
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| 15. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Andrews RT, Siskin GP, Shlansky-Goldberg R, Lipman JC, Goodwin SC,
Bonn J, Hovsepian DM. “Uterine Fibroid Embolization:
Technical Aspects”; Techniques in Vascular and
Interventional Radiology 2002; 5:17-34 |
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| 16. |
Siskin GP, Bonn J,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Smith SJ, Shlansky-Goldberg R, Machan LS, Andrews RT, Goodwin SC,
Hovsepian DM. “Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Pain
Management”; Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
2002; 5:35-43 |
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| 17. |
Lipman JC, Smith SJ, Spies JB, Siskin GP, Machan LS, Bonn J,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Goodwin SC, Hovsepian DM. “Uterine Fibroid Embolization:
Follow-Up”; Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology
2002; 5:44-55 |
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| 18. |
Sterling KM, Vogelzang RL, Chrisman HB,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Machan LS, Goodwin SC, Andrews RT, Hovsepian DM, Smith SJ, Bonn J.
“Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Management of Complications”;
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2002;
5:56-66 |
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| 19. |
Chrisman HB, Smith SJ, Sterling KM, Vogelzang RL, Bonn J, Andrews RT,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Goodwin SC, Lipman JC, Siskin GP, Hovsepian DM
“Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Developing a Clinical Service”;
Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2002; 5:67-76 |
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| 20. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL. “The Uterine Artery Embolization Procedure - A
Follow-Up”;
Today’s Harrisburg Woman, May 2002, Page 36 |
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| 21. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
“Health: Uterine Artery Embolization: An Effective Treatment for
Fibroid Disease”;
Today’s Woman, August 2002, Page 52 |
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| 22. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL. "Uterine
Artery Embolization - This therapeutic option for treating fibroid
disease has steadily gained acceptance due to its advantages over
surgical therapies";
Endovascular Today, September 2004;
http://www.evtoday.com/PDFarticles/0904/et0904_women.pdf
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| 23. |
Andrews RT,
Spies JB, Sacks D,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Niedzwiecki GA, Marx MV, Hovsepian DM, Miller DL, Siskin GP, Raabe RD,
Goodwin SC, Min RJ, Bonn J, Cardella JF, Patel NH.
“Patient
Care and Uterine Artery Embolization for Leiomyomata”, National Guideline Clearinghouse;
J Vasc Interv
Radiol 2004 Feb;15(2 Pt 1):115-20.
PubMed
http://www.guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=5394
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| 24. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,“Uterine
Artery Embolization”, Endovascular Today
2004; 3:21-26 |
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| 25. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease is
Not Experimental”,
Cardiovasc Interv Radiol 2005; 28:148-149 |
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| 26. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
“Injection Sclerotherapy”,
Seminars in Interventional Radiology
2005; 22:209-217
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| 27. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
“Promising Intervention”,
ADVANCE for
Imaging and Oncology Administrators 2005; 15:61-64
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| 28. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
“Nonsurgical Contraception”,
Endovascular
Today
2006; 5:31-35 |
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| 29. |
Siskin GP,
Shlansky-Goldberg RD, Goodwin SC, Sterling K, Lipman JC, Nosher JL,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Chambers TP. "A Prospective Multicenter Comparative Study between
Myomectomy and Uterine Artery Embolization with Polyvinyl Alcohol
Microspheres: Long-term Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Symptomatic
Uterine Fibroids. " J
Vasc Interv Radiol. 2006 Aug;17(8):1287-95.
Pubmed |
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| 30. |
Spies JB,
Rundback JH, Ascher S, Bradley L, Goodwin SC, Hovsepian DM, Myers ER,
Pelage JP, Pron G, Siskin GP, Stewart EA,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Hume KM, Strain
C, Gomolka B. “Development of a Research Agenda for Uterine Artery
Embolization: Proceedings of a Multidisciplinary Research
Consensus Panel.” Vasc Interv Radiol 2006; 17:1871-1879 |
Book Chapters
| 1. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Scott ME, Charnsanangavej C. “Pelvic Embolotherapy”,
(Chapter), Taveras JM and Ferrucci JT, Eds, Radiology: Diagnosis,
Imaging, Intervention 2000 Edition, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
Philadelphia, PA, USA, 2000 (also available on CD-ROM) |
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| 2. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Hughes LA. “Uterine Artery Embolization - Vascular
Anatomic Considerations and Procedure Techniques”;
Tulandi T (Editor) Uterine Fibroids: Embolization and Other Treatments
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2003. |
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| 3. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Landow WJ. “The Future of Fibroid Embolotherapy: A
Radiological Perspective”; Tulandi T (Editor), Uterine
Fibroids: Embolization and Other Treatments, Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, UK, 2003 |
| 4. |
Hutchins, Francis L.,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
"The
Fibroid Book 2nd Edition - A Guide to Treating the Most Common Cause of
Hysterectomy", Chapter 6 - "A New Alternative:
Uterine Artery Embolization". |
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| 5. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease
(Chapter), Van Sonnenberg E, McMullen W, Solbiati L, Eds,
"Tumor Ablation: Principles and Practice",
Springer Science + Business Media, New York, NY, USA,
2005 |
Other
Media
| 1. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL
and Hutchins, FL “Embolotherapy of Uterine Myomata”;
SCVIR Case Club, Case Reference No. CC-497-03.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), April 1997 |
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| 2. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Aortobifemoral Graft Thrombolysis and Stenting”; SCVIR
Case Club, Case Reference No. CC-797-08.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), July 1997 |
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| 3. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Ovarian Vein Embolization”; SCVIR Case Club,
Case Reference No. CC-797-10.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), July 1997 |
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| 4. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Ovarian Vein Syndrome Diagnosed by CT Scan”; SCVIR Case
Club, Case Reference No. CC-1298-03.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), December 1998 |
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| 5. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
Online Chat - “Uterine Arterial Embolization: An
Interventional Radiologist's Perspective”; WebMed.com/Sapient
Health Network, April 13, 1999 |
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| 6. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“The Doctor’s In” (Live Call-In Radio Show), WWDB Radio (96.5
FM), Philadelphia. PA, October 3, 1999 |
|
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| 7. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Gas Formation in the Uterus After Embolization of Fibroids”;
SCVIR Case Club, Case Reference No. CC-1199-06.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), November 1999 |
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| 8. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Severe Ovarian Vein Syndrome”;
SCVIR Case Club, Case Reference No. CC-1199-07.
http://www.scvir.org (password
protected), November 1999 |
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| 9. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Glue Fixation of Pathologic
Fracture of the Humerus”; SCVIR Case Club, Case
Reference No. CC-1299-06.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), December
1999 |
|
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| 10. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Embolization of Parasitized Ovarian Arteries in a Woman with
Symptomatic Fibroids”; SCVIR Case Club, Case Reference No.
CC-0100-07.
http://www.scvir.org (password protected), January
2000 |
|
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| 11. |
Spies J, Niedzwiecki G, Goodwin S, Patel N, Andrews R,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Lipman J, Machan L, Sacks D, Sterling K, Lewis C. “Training
Standards for Physicians Performing Uterine Artery Embolization for
Leiomyomata”; SCVIR Training Standard.
http://www.scvir.org |
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| 12. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Family Talk” (Live Call-In TV Show), Topic - “Focus
on Fibroids”, CN8, Union, NJ, April 12, 2001 |
|
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| 13. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“HealthCast” (TV Medical News Show), Topic – “ Uterine
Artery Embolization”, CN8, Philadelphia, PA,
April
27, 2003, May
11, 2003, May
25, 2003 |
| 14. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL.
“Insight”
(Radio News and Cultural Activities) Topic –
New Treatments for Fibroid Disease, WDAS FM,
Philadelphia, PA 25 June 2006 |
| 15. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL. National Radio
Media Tour, Topic – Uterine Artery Embolization, Live
Interviews on 15 radio stations around the country 14 November 2006 |
| 16. |
Worthington-Kirsch, RL. “Your Morning” (Comcast CN8 Morning Show), Topic – Uterine Artery
Embolization, 21 November 2006 |
Scientific
Presentations
| 1. |
“Initial
Experience with Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of
Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids”; Francis L.
Hutchins, Jr, MD and R.L.
Worthington-Kirsch, MD, International Congress
of Gynecologic Endoscopy - Sponsored by The American Association of
Gynecologic Laparoscopists (Seattle, WA), September 26, 1997 |
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|
| 2. |
“Uterine Artery
Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids:
Current Experience with 125 Patients with Follow-Up of up to One Year”;
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, F.L. Hutchins, Jr., MD, and
G.L. Popky, MD, FACR, Radiologic Society of North America (Chicago,
IL), December 2, 1997 |
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|
| 3. |
“Uterine Artery
Embolization for Management of Symptomatic Fibroids: Mid-Term Results
with 175 Patients and Follow-up to 18 Months”;
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, F.L. Hutchins, Jr., MD,
and G.L. Popky, MD American Roentgen Ray Society (San Francisco, CA),
April 27, 1998 |
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| 4. |
"Outcomes
Analysis of Initial Experience with Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE)
for Treatment of Myomas";
F.L. Hutchins, Jr, MD,
R. L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, The International Society
for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Annual Regional Meeting "Uterine
Leiomyoma", Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 27-29, 1998 |
|
|
| 5. |
“Anatomic
Variations in the Uterine Arteries: A Cause of Failure of Uterine
Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Fibroids”;
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD,
The 1st
International Symposium on Embolization of Uterine Myomata, The
Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, 10th International
Conference, London, UK, September 3-5, 1998 |
|
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| 6. |
“Uterine Artery
Embolization for the Management of Myomata in Patients without
Complaints of Menorrhagia”;
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, M.L. Delaney, DO, F.L.
Hutchins, Jr, MD, The 1st International Symposium on
Embolization of Uterine Myomata The Society for Minimally Invasive
Therapy, 10th International Conference London, UK,
September 3-5, 1998 |
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| 7. |
“Experience with
200 Consecutive Cases of Uterine Artery Embolization for Management of
Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids”; F.L. Hutchins, Jr,
MD, R.L. Worthington-Kirsch,
MD,
International Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy, 27th
Annual Meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic
Laparoscopists, Atlanta, GA, November 11, 1998 |
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| 8. |
“Time Course of
Pain after Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”;
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD and Koller NE, The
2nd International Symposium on Embolization of Uterine Myomata,
The Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, 11th
International Conference, Boston, MA, September 16-18, 1999 |
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| 9. |
“Amenorrhea
after Uterine Artery Embolization”, Berkowitz RP, Hutchins FL,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Global Congress of
Gynecologic Endoscopy 28th Annual Meeting of the American
Association of Gynecologic Endoscopists Las Vegas, NV, November 8-11,
1999 |
|
|
| 10. |
“Evaluation of
Pain after Uterine Artery Embolization”,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Biosphere Medical
Investigators Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 28, 2000 |
|
|
| 11. |
“Initial US
Experience with EmbospheresTM for Embolization of Uterine Leiomyomata”;
Spies JB,
Benenati JF, Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Uterine Artery
Embolization (UAE) Conference Emerging Interventional Therapies
Weekend Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology,
Washington, DC, October 13-14, 2000 |
|
|
| 12. |
“Comparison of
Embosphere and PVA Embolization Agents in a Porcine Renal Model”, Levine A, Kim D, Termin P,
Worthington-Kirsch RL. Cardiovascular and
Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) 2001 Annual
Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Gothenburg, Sweden, September 22-26,
2001 |
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|
| 13. |
“Uterine
Artery Embolization (UAE) Using Embospheres: Initial
Results of a Phase II Comparative Study”,
Spies JB, Cooper JM,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Lipman JC, Benenati
JM, McLucas B. Society of Cardiovascular & Interventional
Radiology 27th Annual
Scientific Meeting, Baltimore, MD, USA, April 6-11, 2002 |
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|
| 14. |
“Uterine Artery
Embolization for Leiomyomata using Embospheres: Interim Results of a
Phase II Comparative Study”;
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
New Trends in
Embolotherapy Symposium sponsored by Terumo and Biosphere Medical
during the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of
Europe (CIRSE) 2002 Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Luzerne,
Switzerland, October 7, 2002 |
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| 15. |
“Outcome from
Uterine Embolization and Hysterectomy for Treatment of Leiomyomas:
Results of a Multi-Center Comparative Study”; Spies JB, Cooper JA,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Lipman JC, Mills B, Benenati
JF. Society of Interventional Radiology 28th
Annual Scientific Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, March 27 - April
1, 2003 |
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| 16. |
The CIRREF
FIBROID Registry Writing Committee CIRREF FIBROID “Registry Procedural
Data - How Is UAE Performed?”,
Worthington-Kirsch RL. Society of
Interventional Radiology 28th Annual Scientific Meeting,
Salt Lake City, UT, March 27 - April 1, 2003 |
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| 17. |
The CIRREF
FIBROID Registry Writing Committee CIRREF FIBROID ‘Registry Procedural
Data - Procedural Data and Short-Term Outcomes CIRSE 2003’,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Antalya, Turkey,
September 20-24, 2003 |
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| 18. |
The CIRREF
FIBROID Registry Writing Committee CIRREF FIBROID “Registry Procedural
Data - Procedural Data and Short-Term Outcomes RSNA 2003”,
Worthington-Kirsch RL. Chicago, IL, USA,
November 30 - December 5, 2003 |
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| 19. |
“Anti-Emetic
Prophylaxis for Uterine Artery Embolization RSNA 2003”, Iussich G,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Roberts AC Chicago,
IL, USA, November 30 - December 5, 2003 |
|
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| 20. |
The Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID) for
Uterine Artery Embolization: Procedural Outcomes and Short Term (30
Day) Results,
SIR 2005 New Orleans, LA, March 31 - April
5, 2005,
Worthington-Kirsch RL,
Spies JB, Myers E, Mulgund J, Mauro MA, Pron G,
Peterson E, Goodwin SC
|
| 21. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Incidence
of Large Perforating Collaterals Between the Incompetent Great
Saphenous Vein and the Femoral Vein CIRSE 2006 Rome, Italy 9-13
September 2006
|
| 22. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Comparison of Calibrated Pictorial Blood Loss Assessment Chart and the
Aberdeen Menorrhagia Assessment Instrument
BSIR 2006 Glasgow, Scotland, UK 1-3 November 2006 |
Research
Projects
| 1. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of
Fibroid Disease
IRB - 1997 – 1; 1/97 - 8/97. Graduate Health Systems - City
Avenue
Hospital,
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch |
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| 2. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of
Fibroid Disease Ongoing Clinical Research, 9/96 – Present,
Graduate Health Systems - City Avenue Hospital (9/96 - 8/97),
Roxborough Memorial Hospital (9/97 - Present),
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch |
|
|
| 3. |
An Investigation of Steroids Use for Management of Pain Associated
with Post Uterine Artery
Embolization for Treatment of Symptomatic Leiomyomata Uteri
(Fibroids),
IRB Approved 11/98 - 3/99, Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Francis L.
Hutchins, Jr.,
Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch,
Nnaemeka M. Umerah |
|
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| 4. |
Comparison of Conscious Sedation and Limited Spinal Anesthesia in
Management of Pain After Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid
Disease,
7/99 - 8/99, Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R.L.
Worthington-Kirsch,
N.E. Koller |
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| 5. |
Use of EmbosphereTM for Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management
of Fibroid Disease (Phase I Trial),
Sponsored by Biosphere Medical, IRB Approved 1/00 - 1/03, Roxborough
Memorial Hospital,
R.L.
Worthington-Kirsch |
|
|
| 6. |
Use of EmbosphereTM for Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management
of Fibroid Disease (Phase II Trial),
Sponsored by Biosphere Medical, IRB Approved 10/00 – 10/03
Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch |
|
|
| 7. |
Clinical Investigation of the Contour Emboli PVA and FasTRACKER-325
Infusion Catheter for use in Uterine Artery Embolization for the
Management of Uterine Fibroids,
Sponsored by Boston Scientific/Medi-Tech, IRB Approved, 8/01 - 12/03
Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R. L. Worthington-Kirsch |
|
|
| 8. |
Clinical Investigation of the Contour-SE PVA and FasTRACKER-325
Infusion Catheter for use in Uterine Artery Embolization for the
Management of Uterine Fibroids,
Sponsored by Boston Scientific/Medi-Tech, IRB Approved 8/02 - 12/03
Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R. L. Worthington-Kirsch |
| 9. |
Comparison
of the Embolic Agents Bead BlockTM and EmbosphereTM Microspheres in
the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids with Uterine Artery
Embolization (UAE)
Funded by an
unrestricted research grant from Terumo Interventional Systems IRB
Approved 08/06 - Present Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R. L. Worthington-Kirsch |
Peer Review
| 1. |
American Family Physician |
|
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| 2. |
Journal of Vascular & Interventional Radiology - Distinguished
Reviewer Award 2002, 2003, 2004 |
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| 3. |
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
|
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| 4. |
CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology |
|
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| 5. |
Human Reproduction Journals |
|
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| 6. |
Medical
Science Monitor |
| 7. |
Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management |
Consulting Positions
| 1. |
Boston Scientific - July 1998 - Present |
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| 2. |
Biosphere Medical - September 1999 - Present |
|
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| 3. |
BioCure - March 2002 -
September
2005 |
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| 4. |
Vascular Solutions - March 2004 - Present |
|
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| 5. |
BioCompatibles/Terumo - September 2004 - Present
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| 6. |
Conceptus
- November 2006 - Present
|
| 7. |
Organon Pharmaceuticals USA Implanon Radiology Advisory
Board - July 2006 - Present |
Speaker Boards
| 1. |
Biosphere Medical |
| 2. |
Boston Scientific |
| 3. |
Terumo |
| 4. |
VNUS |
| 5. |
Vascular Solutions |
Invited Lectures
|
1. |
“Pelvic Ultrasound”, OB/GYN Grand Rounds,
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
June 1, 1995 |
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2. |
“TIPSS”, Surgery Grand Rounds, Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine, September 19, 1995 |
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|
3. |
“Interventional Radiology In GastroIntestinal Disorders”,
New Approaches to Common
Gastrointestinal Disorders, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine CME Program, October 7, 1995 |
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4. |
“Hereditary Hemmorrhagic Telangiectasia: Case Presentation and
Clinical Management”, Medicine Grand Rounds,
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, April 10, 1996
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5. |
“Interventional Radiology in the Evaluation and Management of the
Jaundiced Patient”,
GastroIntestinal
Disorders In Office Practice, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic
Medicine CME Program October 26, 1996 |
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|
6. |
“Interventional Radiology: An Overview”,
Radiology Course, PCOM 2nd
Year Curriculum, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
January 17, 1997 |
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|
7. |
“Treatment Alternatives for Fibroid Management”, Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Allegheny University Hospitals, June 27, 1997 |
|
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|
8. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic Uterine
Fibroids - The Philadelphia Experience”,
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD,
Radiology
Department Conference, Georgetowne University Medical Center,
Washington, D.C. October 3, 1997 |
|
|
|
|
9. |
“Uterine Embolization and Other Interventions”,
Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD,
Roxborough
Memorial Hospital, Tuesday Afternoon Lecture Series (CME Series
Sponsored Jointly by Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Allegheny
University of the Health Sciences Office of Continuing Medical
Education), Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
January 13, 1998 |
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|
10. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Fibroids and Other
Gynecologic Embolizations”,
Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD,
New
England Society for CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology,
Natick, MA May12, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
11. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Fibroid Disease”,
Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch,
MD,
The 7th Annual Interventional Radiology and Endovascular
Therapy Seminar Midwest Institute for Interventional Therapy,
Oak Brook, IL July 10–12, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
12. |
“Evaluation and Management of Ovarian Vein Syndrome”,
Robert L. Worthington-Kirsch, MD, The 7th Annual
Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Therapy Seminar Midwest
Institute for Interventional Therapy, Oak Brook, IL July
10–12, 1998 |
|
|
|
|
13. |
"Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease",
Chicago Cardiovascular
and Interventional Radiology Society Chicago, IL September
9, 1998 |
|
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|
14. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds
Allegheny - Elkins Park Hospital, Elkins Park, PA
October 14, 1998 |
|
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|
|
15. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Philadelphia Area ARNA
(American Radiological Nurses Association) Abington, PA November
17, 1998 |
|
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|
|
16. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization: Role in the Management of Uterine
Leiomyoma”,
Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Gynecologic Surgery - The
Third Annual Frances C. Schaeffer, MD Memorial Symposium, Lehigh
Valley Hospital Allentown, PA December 4, 1998 |
|
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|
|
17. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center, Reading, PA
February 24, 1999 |
|
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|
|
18. |
“Alternative Treatments to Hysterectomy for Women with Uterine
Fibroids”,
Aurora Health Care/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI
March 6, 1999 |
|
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|
|
19. |
Workshop Series - “Gynecologic Interventions” Uterine Artery
Embolization, Ovarian Vein Embolization , Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology 24th Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL March 20-25, 1999 Received "Distinguished
Faculty Award" from the SCVIR for this presentation |
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|
20. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Resident Grand
Rounds, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA April 22, 1999 |
|
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|
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21. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Wyoming Valley Health Care System,
Kingston, PA June 30, 1999 |
|
|
|
|
22. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
Worthington-Kirsch RL
and Schadle SL
The 2nd International Symposium on Embolization of Uterine
Myomata, The Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, 11th
International Conference Boston, MA
September 16-18, 1999 |
|
|
|
|
23. |
“Selective Uterine Artery Embolization as Primary Treatment for
Symptomatic Leiomyomata Uteri: A Review of 305 Consecutive Cases”, Hutchins FL,
Worthington-Kirsch RL and Berkowitz RP.
The 2nd International Symposium on Embolization of Uterine
Myomata, The Society for Minimally Invasive Therapy, 11th
International Conference Boston, MA September 16-18, 1999 |
|
|
|
|
24. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease: Experience in the
Community Setting”,
Interventional
Radiology & Vascular Imaging ’99, Department of Radiology - Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
October 17-20 1999 |
|
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25. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
International Pelvic
Pain Society - Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL October 20,
1999 |
|
|
|
|
26. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
SCVIR Conference on
Uterine Fibroid Embolization, McLean, VA October 22-23,
1999 |
|
|
|
|
27. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Chippenham Medical
Center/Johnson-Willis Hospital Angiography/ Interventional Radiology
Series, Richmond Angiography/Interventional Radiology Society,
Richmond, VA November 2, 1999 |
|
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|
28. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD November 10, 1999 |
|
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29. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
March 1, 2000 |
|
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30. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Mercy Suburban Hospital, Norristown, PA March 6, 2000 |
|
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31. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Monthly Medical
Education Meeting, Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County,
Doylestown, PA March 9, 2000 |
|
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32. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
SCVIR Symposium on
Gynecologic Interventions, San Diego, CA March 25,
2000 |
|
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33. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
AVIR (Association of
Vascular and Interventional Radiographers) Annual Scientific Meeting,
San Diego, CA March 26, 2000 |
|
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|
|
34. |
“Evaluation and Management of Ovarian Vein Syndrome”,
AVIR (Association of
Vascular and Interventional Radiographers) Annual Scientific Meeting,
San Diego, CA March 26, 2000 |
|
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35. |
Workshop Series - “Gynecologic Interventions” Uterine Artery
Embolization, Ovarian Vein Embolization Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology 25th Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
March 26-30, 2000 |
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36. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Patient Care Management
Meeting First Priority Health - Blue Cross of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre, PA May 18, 2000 |
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37. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
September 7, 2000 |
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38. |
“UFE Techniques and Vascular Anatomic Considerations”, “UFE: The Philadelphia
Experience” 1st Canadian Symposium on Uterine Fibroid
Embolization, Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 23,
2000.
Dr. Worthington-Kirsch
was the Keynote
Speaker for this meeting. |
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39. |
“Introduction and Welcome”,
(Overview of History of
UAE) Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) Conference Emerging
Interventional Therapies Weekend, Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology, Washington, DC October
13-14, 2000 |
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40. |
“Advanced UAE: Anatomic Variants and Problems”,
Uterine Artery
Embolization (UAE) Conference Emerging Interventional Therapies
Weekend, Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology,
Washington, DC October 13-14, 2000 |
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41. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA October 17,
2000 |
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42. |
Hutchins FL, Miller CE,
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Tulandi T. “The Great
Debate: UAE vs. Myomectomy for the Treatment of Large Fibroids”,
Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy 29th Annual
Meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists,
Orlando, FL November 19, 2000 |
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43. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
December 6 , 2000 |
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44. |
“Anatomy Relevant to UAE”,
Categorical Course in
Women’s Health, Society of CardioVascular & Interventional
Radiology 26th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX
March 6, 2001 |
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45. |
Workshop Series - “Gynecologic Interventions” Uterine Artery
Embolization, Ovarian Vein Embolization Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology 26th Annual Meeting San
Antonio, TX March 3-8, 2001 |
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46. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy” Plenary Session Lecture American
College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists 68th
Annual Meeting Orlando, FL March 25, 2001 |
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47. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy” Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds MCP Hahnemann
University Hospital Philadelphia, PA April 17, 2001 |
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48. |
“Fibroid Embolotherapy” San Diego Angio Club University of
California at San Diego San Diego, CA April 18, 2001 |
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49. |
“Fibroid Embolotherapy” Inland Empire Angio Club Loma Linda
University Loma Linda, CA April 19, 2001 |
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50. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization” New Trends in Myoma Management
Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization St. Thomas’ Hospital
London, England May 31, 2001 |
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51. |
Worthington-Kirsch RL, Stubbs J “UAE is
Experimental and Dangerous” (debate) New Trends in Myoma
Management Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization St. Thomas’ Hospital
London, England May 31, 2001 |
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52. |
“Technical Problems and Failures in UAE” New Trends in Myoma
Management Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization St. Thomas’ Hospital
London, England June 1, 2001 |
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53. |
“Clinical Experience with EmbosphereTM Microspheres and PVA for UAE
Technique Modifications and Embolizant Choice” Embosphere
Microspheres, A Difference forManagement of the UFE Procedure
Symposium sponsored by Biosphere Medical as a companion to: New
Trends in Myoma Management Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization
London, England June 1, 2001 |
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54. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids”
Keynote Speaker Embolização Uterina para Tratamento do
Mioma Sintomático (Uterine Embolization for Treatment of Symptomatic
Fibroids) Sponsored by: Centro de Estudos do Hospital Santa
Catarina SOBRICE (Interventional Radiology Society of Brazil) CBR
(Brazilian College of Radiology) FEBRASCO (Brazilian Federation of
Gynecology and Obstetrics) São Paolo, Brazil August
2, 2001 |
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55. |
“TIPSS”,
Medical Student Lecture, Hospital Héliopolis, São Paolo, Brazil,
August 3, 2001 |
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56. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of Symptomatic
Fibroids”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital System - Hamilton
Division, Hamilton, NJ, August 14, 2001 |
|
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57. |
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Workshop,
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE),
2001 Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Gothenburg, Sweden,
September 23, 2001 |
|
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58. |
“SCVIR/CIRREF FIBROID Registry”,
Satellite Symposium entitled “Practice Building in UFE”,
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE)
2001 Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Gothenburg, Sweden,
September 23, 2001 |
|
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59. |
Panel Discussion Participant, Satellite Symposium entitled
“New Trends in Embolotherapy”, Cardiovascular and
Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) 2001 Annual
Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Gothenburg, Sweden,
September 24, 2001 |
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60. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Pennsylvania Hospital (Univ. of PA Health
Systems), Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 2001 |
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61. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Main Line Health Systems (Thomas Jefferson
University Hospitals), Bryn Mawr, PA,
October 17, 2001 |
|
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62. |
“Fibroid Embolotherapy: Technique and Vascular Anatomic
Considerations”,
6th McGill International Symposium on Reproductive
Endocrinology, Infertility, and Uterine Fibroid Embolization,
Montreal, Canada, October 19, 2001 |
|
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63. |
“UAE: The Philadelphia Experience - Radiologic Perspective”,
6th McGill International Symposium on Reproductive
Endocrinology, Infertility, and Uterine Fibroid Embolization,
Montreal, Canada,
October 19, 2001 |
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64. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Interventional Radiology/Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds, Northern Kentucky
Radiology Associates, Covington, KY, February
20, 2002 |
|
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65. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Interventional Radiology Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins University
Hospital, Baltimore, MD, March 19, 2002 |
|
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66. |
Workshop Series - “Gynecologic Interventions”, Uterine Artery
Embolization, Ovarian Vein Embolization, Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology 27th Annual Meeting, Baltimore,
MD, April 6-11, 2002 |
|
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67. |
Workshop Series - “FIBROID Registry”, Uterine Artery
Embolization, Ovarian Vein Embolization, Society of CardioVascular &
Interventional Radiology 27th Annual Meeting, Baltimore,
MD,
April 6-11, 2002 |
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68. |
“UAE: Advanced Technical Considerations”,
Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology 27th
Annual Meeting, Women’s Health Categorical Course, Baltimore, MD,
April 9, 2002 |
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69. |
“UAE: New Challenges”,
Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology 27th
Annual Meeting, “Lessons Learned” Lecture Series, Baltimore,
MD, April 10, 2002 |
|
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70. |
“Uterine Fibroid Embolization”,
Society of Interventional Radiology CME Course,
“Embolotherapy: Materials, Techniques, and Clinical Applications”,
Pasadena, CA, June 21, 2002 |
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71. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Central PA Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Coders,
Harrisburg, PA, November 14, 2002 |
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72. |
“UAE in the USA Today” - Panel Discussion entitled “The Role of the
Gynecologist in Uterine Artery Occlusion for Fibroids”,
Global Congress of Gynecologic Endoscopy American Association of
Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 31st Annual Meeting, Miami, FL,
November 21, 2002 |
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73. |
“Minimally Invasive Therapy for Superficial Venous Insufficiency”,
Sidney H. Orr CME Lecture Series, Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA, November 26, 2002 |
|
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74. |
“Vascular Anatomy, Technical Considerations, and Embolization Agents”,
Plenary Session - Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Society of
Interventional Radiology 28th Annual Scientific Meeting,
Salt Lake City, UT, March 27-April 1, 2003 |
|
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75. |
“UAE - Frequently Asked Questions and Lessons Learned”,
Symposium Moderator Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Educating
Physicians, Patients and Payers on the Benefits of UFE Symposium
sponsored by Biosphere Medical, parallel to Society of Interventional
Radiology 28th Annual Scientific Meeting, Salt Lake City,
UT, March 29, 2003 |
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76. |
Workshop Series - Gynecologic Interventions,
Society of Interventional Radiology 28th Annual Scientific
Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT
March 29, 2003 |
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77. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization - One Practice’s Experience”,
Program S8 - Uterine Fibroids Program Moderator, International Society
for Gynecologic Endoscopy 12th Annual Congress, Cancun,
Mexico, April 3-5, 2003 |
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78. |
“Controversies in IR Debate: The Case for UFE is Settled”,
CIRSE 2003, Antalya, Turkey, September 20-24, 2003. |
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79. |
“Diagnosis and Management of Superficial Venous Insufficiency”,
Geriatrics Core Curriculum Lecture Series, Hahnemann University/MCP
Department of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, February 11, 2004 |
|
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80. |
“Lessons Learned: Uterine Artery Embolization”
– Panel Society of Interventional Radiology 29th Annual
Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 27, 2004 |
|
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81. |
Workshop Series - Gynecologic Interventions
- Presentation on Practice Development Society of Interventional
Radiology 29th Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix AZ,
March 29, 2003 |
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82. |
Workshop Series - Practice Development: How to Build an IR Practice
Today, in the Real World: Case Study Approach,
Society of Interventional Radiology 29th Annual Scientific
Meeting, Phoenix AZ,
March 29, 2003 |
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83. |
Simposio Internacional Sobre Embolizacao de Miomas Uterinos
(International Symposium on Embolization of Uterine Myomas) Keynote
Speaker,
Nucleo Central do Colgio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes - Secao de
Ginecologia (Gynecology Section - Brazilian College of Surgeons), Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil, April 17, 2004 |
|
|
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84. |
Avances de Terapeutica Endovascular en Ginecologia (Advances in
Endovascular Therapy in Gynecology) Keynote Speaker & Live Case,
Sociedad Argentine de Radiologia (Argentine Society of Radiology),
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina, April
19, 2004 |
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|
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85. |
Avances de Terapeutica Endovascular en Ginecologia -
Embolizacion de Miomas Uterinos (Advances in Endovascular Therapy in
Gynecology - Embolization of Uterine Myomas) Keynote Speaker & Live
Cases, (First cases of UAE for
fibroids
in Uruguay)
Departamento of Ginecologia y Departamento de Imagenologia del
Hospital Central de las Fuerzas Armadas, Montevideo, Uruguay,
April 20, 2004 |
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86. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Hahnemann University Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA, April 27, 2004 |
|
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87. |
Fibroid Embolization: When to Refer Your Patient.
Symposium sponsored by Biosphere Medical, American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) 52nd Annual Meeting,
Philadelphia, PA May 4, 2004 |
|
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88. |
Advanced Ultrasound Techniques: Venous Insufficiency Diagnosis and
Treatment Faculty/Keynote Speaker,
CME Course sponsored by VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc., Teaneck, NJ,
June 11, 2004 |
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89. |
Treatment of Varicose Veins (CS3.17.6),
23rd International Congress of Radiology of the
International Society of Radiology, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA, June
25-29, 2004 |
|
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90. |
Current Status of Uterine Fibroid Embolization (CS3.30.3),
23rd International Congress of Radiology of the
International Society of Radiology, Montreal, Quebec, CANADA,
June 25-29, 2004 |
|
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91. |
Anatomic and Technical Considerations for UAE,
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Series of Tutorials
for Practicing Interventional Radiologists,
Society of Interventional Radiology,
Seattle, WA, USA,
October 8-9, 2004 |
|
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92. |
UAE - Review of Outcomes Data
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Series of Tutorials for
Practicing Interventional Radiologists,
Society of Interventional Radiology,
Seattle, WA, USA,
October 8-9, 2004 |
|
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93. |
UAE Masters’ Class, Sponsored by
Biocompatibles/Terumo Medical, Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 2004 |
|
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| 94. |
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty,
Roxborough Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA, December
14, 2004 |
|
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| 95. |
UAE Overview - A Physician’s Perspective, Terumo Interventional
Systems 2005 Annual Sales & Marketing Meeting, Marco Island, FL,
February 9, 2005 |
|
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| 96. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease, Chestnut Hill
Hospital Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Philadelphia, PA, February 15, 2005 |
|
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| 97. |
Evaluation and Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency,
Delaware County Memorial Hospital Grand Rounds, Drexel Hill, PA,
March 5, 2005 |
|
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| 98. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease, American
Roentgen Ray Society 105th Annual
Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 16, 2005 |
|
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| 99. |
Permanent Non-Surgical Birth Control for Women - Fluoro-ESSURE,
American Roentgen Ray
Society 105th Annual Meeting, New
Orleans, LA, May 16, 2005 |
|
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| 100. |
Evaluation and Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency,
Radiology Grand Rounds
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University School of
Medicine, Providence, RI, July 22, 2005 |
|
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| 101. |
How to Run an IR Consultation Office (Why Go Solo in IR?),
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE),
Nice, France, September 10-15, 2005 |
|
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| 102. |
Clinical Examination and Venous Duplex of Patients with Varicose
Veins, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of
Europe (CIRSE), Nice, France, September 10-15, 2005 |
|
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| 103. |
How I Do Endovenous Ablation, Cardiovascular and Interventional
Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE), Nice, France, September 10-15,
2005 |
|
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| 104. |
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency -
Treatment Outcomes, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Society of Europe (CIRSE), Nice, France, September 10-15, 2005
|
| 105. |
Venous Insufficiency: Outcomes and Follow-Up, Cardiovascular and
Interventional Radiology
Society of
Europe (CIRSE) Rome, Italy 9-13 September 2006
|
| 106. |
Endovenous Ablation: Sclerotherapy, Laser, and RF (Workshop),
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE),
Rome, Italy 9-13 September 2006
|
| 107. |
Venous Insufficiency: Clinical Examination and Doppler Examination
(Workshop),
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of
Europe (CIRSE) Rome, Italy 9-13 September 2006
|
| 108. |
Considerations in UAE Technique Using Bead Block UFE Focus Meeting
Biocompatibles Satellite Session Cardiovascular and Interventional
Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE) Rome, Italy 9-13 September
2006
|
| 109. |
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Superficial Venous Insufficiency:
State of the Art, British Society of
Interventional Radiology (BSIR) Glasgow, Scotland, UK
1-3 November 2006
|
| 110. |
UAE:
What the Current Research and Registries Tell Us, British Society
of Interventional
Radiology (BSIR) Glasgow, Scotland, UK 1-3
November 2006 |
| 111. |
General Principles of Embolotherapy, British Society of Interventional Radiology (BSIR) Glasgow,
Scotland, UK 1-3 November 2006 |
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