ASCRS U Live Ask the Experts Q&A Open Forum: Opportunistic Salpingectomy

Sunday, May 10, 2026

11:15 AM - 11:35 AM ET

Host(s)

Thomas Curran, MD MPH FACS FASCRS (he/him/his)

Associate Professor
Medical University of South Carolina Department of Surgery
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC, United States

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Lisa Zhang, MD

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MW

Maggie Westfal, MD MPH

Assistant Professor
Medical University of South Carolina Department of Surgery
Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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All of the relevant financial relationships listed below have been mitigated.

Lisa Zhang, MD: This individual has no financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Curious about opportunistic salpingectomy? Can a routine colorectal procedure safely double as a preventative measure against gynecologic cancer? With growing momentum supporting opportunistic salpingectomy during non-gynecologic surgeries, this symposium tackles the clinical, technical, and ethical considerations of this evolving practice. Join our panel of experts to examine the data driving this shift in patient care.

In this new open-floor format, attendees are encouraged to bring their questions, share institutional experiences, and discuss the practicalities of offering prophylactic salpingectomy to female patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Don’t miss this live opportunity to connect with leading experts, gain insights, and have your questions answered in real time.