ORAL SESSION 6: Oncology, Equity, Access, and Value in Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Monday, November 16, 2026
10:30 am - 11:30 am

Room: RM309

Faculty: Jhoniel Perez-Perez, Alejandro Ramirez-Padilla, Alice J. Lee, Jaime A. Escarcega-Bordagaray

Description: This session explores equity, access, surgical route, reimbursement, and oncologic outcomes in minimally invasive gynecology. The talks connect healthcare delivery, disparities, advocacy, and cancer-related surgical outcomes.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe disparities and access barriers in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
2. Evaluate oncologic outcomes related to surgical approach.
3. Discuss reimbursement and policy factors influencing access to care.

Course Outline

10:30 AM Welcome, Introduction and Course Overview

10:35 AM Insurance-Based Disparities in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study

J. Perez-Perez, A. Ramirez-Padilla, A. Rodriguez, A. Castañer-Colberg, A. Escobar, P. Escobar Rodriguez

10:41 AM Surgical Disparities in Endometrial Cancer Among Hispanics in Puerto Rico After Sequential Healthcare Disruptions

A. Ramirez-Padilla, J. Perez-Perez, A. Rodriguez, A. Castañer-Colberg, A. Escobar, P. Escobar Rodriguez

10:47 AM Fellow Self-Assessment of Cervical Injection and Sentinel Node Mapping in Minimally Invasive Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer

A. Mercier, T. Gopal, A. Saini, K. Zakashansky, S. Holtzman

10:53 AM Association Between Minimally Invasive Surgery, Intraoperative Capsule Rupture, and Survival in Early-Stage Ovarian Cancer

A. Lee

10:59 AM Association of Neighborhood Disadvantage With Access to Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

N. Feinberg, K. Mori, W. Munoz Orozco, M. Hacker, T. Gallant, E. Parent

11:05 AM National Differences in Charges and in-Hospital Complications By Surgical Route for Hysterectomy

J. Escarcega-Bordagaray, P. Maghsoudlou, A. Fitzgerald, G. Namazi, L. King, M. Ajao

11:11 AM Reimbursement: Physician Advocacy to Drive Change

L. King, B. Joreitz, V. Desai, A. McClurg

11:17 AM Discussion Questions & Answers

11:30 AM Adjourn