Obstetrics and Gynecology Research

 

Houston Methodist’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology leads robust clinical research efforts with a focus on pivotal clinical trials, offered at regional locations to increase access to all patients. Our team collaborates with gynecological oncology clinical trial partners to forward the latest research in ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers.

 

Houston Methodist’s prioritization of research and education helps fast track critical studies. Our researchers are also making advancements in microbiome studies of the urogynecology tract, pelvic floor health and all aspects of urogynecology.

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Translational research cores facilitate moving preclinical discoveries into the clinical phase of development. Houston Methodist researchers are accelerating the discovery and delivery of better care by fostering new medical technologies and techniques using advanced imaging systems, minimal access technologies and robotics. Translational research cores also include the FAD compliant cGLP facilities designed to produce clinical grade radiopharmaceuticals, nanoparticles or biologicals for preclinical and clnical studies.

Goals
  • Develop novel technologies to enable less invasive medical care.
  • Demonstrate cutting-edge techniques via live audio and video conferencing within all Houston Methodist procedure areas.
  • Influence local, regional, national and international health care professionals and providers.
Goals
  • Develop novel technologies to enable less invasive medical care.
  • Demonstrate cutting-edge techniques via live audio and video conferencing within all Houston Methodist procedure areas.
  • Influence local, regional, national and international health care professionals and providers.
Objectives
  • Train physicians in procedural skills across multiple specialties.
  • Conduct research on the metrics of skills acquisition.
  • Enhance patient safety using high fidelity simulation training.
Approach
  • Practicing physicians can access all components under one roof.
  • Remote telementoring uses audiovisual conferencing via wearable technology.
  • Image guidance enhances procedural accuracy.
  • Robotics improve the efficacy and outcomes of minimally invasive procedures.

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Active Clinical Trials

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GME Trainees

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Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2023
Clinical Trials
Open Clinical Trial: Endometrial Cancer
Determine the value for patients of sentinel node biopsy compared to no-node dissection in endometrial cancer.
Open Clinical Trial: Endometrial Cancer
Selinexor in maintenance therapy after systemic therapy for patients with p53 wild-type, advanced or recurrent endometrial carcinoma.
Open Clinical Trial: LANCE Trial – Ovarian Cancer
Minimally invasive surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for treatment of Stage IIIC-IV ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer.
Open Clinical Trial: Endometrial Cancer
Compare the efficacy and safety of MK-2870 monotherapy versus treatment of physician's choice in participants with endometrial cancer who have received prior platinum-based chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

Upcoming Academic Events

Grand rounds, tumor boards, regularly scheduled series and case presentations are offered in multiple clinical disciplines and Houston Methodist locations.
Center for Neural Systems Restoration Visiting Lecture Series - Adam Jones, PhD
Houston Methodist Hospital

Adam Jones, PhD

Jan 16 @ 11AM

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Weekly Multidisciplinary GI Grand Rounds – January

Multiple Speakers

Jan 17 @ 7AM

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Grand Rounds conducted in 2023
These educational events are held according to varying schedules by departments and divisions within the Houston Methodist Academic Institute

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