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Peer-Reviewed Publications
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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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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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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, Mauro M, Pron G, Peterson E, Goodwin SC,
The
Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID) for Uterine Artery
Embolization: Outcome from Therapy,
In Press |
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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
| 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 |
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| 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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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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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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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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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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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,
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Review and ADVANCE for Imaging
In Press |
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| 28. |
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 |
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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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 |
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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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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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 10. |
“Evaluation of
Pain after Uterine Artery Embolization”,
Worthington-Kirsch RL.
Biosphere Medical
Investigators Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 28, 2000 |
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| 11. |
“Initial US
Experience with EmbospheresÔ 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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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| 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 EmbosphereÔ 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 |
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| 6. |
Use of EmbosphereÔ for Uterine Artery Embolization for the Management of
Fibroid Disease (Phase II Trial),
Sponsored by Biosphere Medical, IRB Approved 10/00 – Present,
Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R.L. Worthington-Kirsch |
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| 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 - Present
Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
R. L. Worthington-Kirsch |
|
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| 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 - 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 |
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 - Present |
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| 4. |
Vascular Solutions - March 2004 - Present |
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| 5. |
BioCompatibles/Terumo - September 2004 - Present |
Speaker Boards
| 1. |
Biosphere Medical |
| 2. |
Boston Scientific |
| 3. |
Terumo |
| 4. |
VNUS |
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 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
25. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
International Pelvic Pain
Society - Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, FL October 20, 1999 |
|
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|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
28. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD November 10, 1999 |
|
|
|
|
29. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY
March 1, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
32. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
SCVIR Symposium on
Gynecologic Interventions, San Diego, CA March 25,
2000 |
|
|
|
|
33. |
“Anatomic Variants in UAE: Recognition and Management”,
AVIR (Association of
Vascular and Interventional Radiographers) Annual Scientific Meeting,
San Diego, CA March 26, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
34. |
“Evaluation and Management of Ovarian Vein Syndrome”,
AVIR (Association of
Vascular and Interventional Radiographers) Annual Scientific Meeting,
San Diego, CA March 26, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
36. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Patient Care Management
Meeting First Priority Health - Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania,
Wilkes-Barre, PA May 18, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
37. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
September 7, 2000 |
|
|
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
41. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia, PA October 17,
2000 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
43. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds,
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
December 6 , 2000 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
46. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy” Plenary Session Lecture American College
of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists 68th Annual
Meeting Orlando, FL March 25, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
47. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy” Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds MCP Hahnemann
University Hospital Philadelphia, PA April 17, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
48. |
“Fibroid Embolotherapy” San Diego Angio Club University of
California at San Diego San Diego, CA April 18, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
49. |
“Fibroid Embolotherapy” Inland Empire Angio Club Loma Linda
University Loma Linda, CA April 19, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
50. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization” New Trends in Myoma Management
Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization St. Thomas’ Hospital
London, England May 31, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
52. |
“Technical Problems and Failures in UAE” New Trends in Myoma
Management Including Uterine Fibroid Embolization St. Thomas’ Hospital
London, England June 1, 2001 |
|
|
|
|
53. |
“Clinical Experience with EmbosphereÔ 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 |
|
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
55. |
“TIPSS”,
Medical Student Lecture, Hospital Héliopolis, São Paolo, Brazil, August
3, 2001 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
57. |
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Workshop,
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE),
2001 Annual Meeting and Postgraduate Course, Gothenburg, Sweden,
September 23, 2001 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
60. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Pennsylvania Hospital (Univ. of PA Health Systems),
Philadelphia, PA, October 10, 2001 |
|
|
|
61. |
“Gynecologic Embolotherapy”,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Main Line Health Systems (Thomas Jefferson
University Hospitals), Bryn Mawr, PA,
October 17, 2001 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
63. |
“UAE: The Philadelphia Experience - Radiologic Perspective”, 6th
McGill International Symposium on Reproductive Endocrinology,
Infertility, and Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Montreal, Canada,
October 19, 2001 |
|
|
|
64. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Interventional Radiology/Ob-Gyn Grand Rounds, Northern Kentucky
Radiology Associates, Covington, KY, February 20,
2002 |
|
|
|
65. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Interventional Radiology Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins University
Hospital, Baltimore, MD, March 19, 2002 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
68. |
“UAE: Advanced Technical Considerations”,
Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology 27th
Annual Meeting, Women’s Health Categorical Course, Baltimore, MD, April
9, 2002 |
|
|
|
69. |
“UAE: New Challenges”,
Society of CardioVascular & Interventional Radiology 27th
Annual Meeting, “Lessons Learned” Lecture Series, Baltimore, MD,
April 10, 2002 |
|
|
|
70. |
“Uterine Fibroid Embolization”,
Society of Interventional Radiology CME Course,
“Embolotherapy: Materials, Techniques, and Clinical Applications”,
Pasadena, CA, June 21, 2002 |
|
|
|
71. |
“Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease”,
Central PA Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Coders,
Harrisburg, PA, November 14, 2002 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
73. |
“Minimally Invasive Therapy for Superficial Venous Insufficiency”,
Sidney H. Orr CME Lecture Series, Roxborough Memorial Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA, November 26, 2002 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
76. |
Workshop Series - Gynecologic Interventions,
Society of Interventional Radiology 28th Annual Scientific
Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT
March 29, 2003 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
78. |
“Controversies in IR Debate: The Case for UFE is Settled”,
CIRSE 2003, Antalya, Turkey, September 20-24, 2003. |
|
|
|
79. |
“Diagnosis and Management of Superficial Venous Insufficiency”,
Geriatrics Core Curriculum Lecture Series, Hahnemann University/MCP
Department of Medicine Philadelphia, PA, February 11, 2004 |
|
|
|
80. |
“Lessons Learned: Uterine Artery Embolization” –
Panel Society of Interventional Radiology 29th Annual
Scientific Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 27, 2004 |
|
|
|
81. |
Workshop Series - Gynecologic Interventions -
Presentation on Practice Development Society of Interventional Radiology
29th Annual Scientific Meeting, Phoenix AZ, March 29,
2003 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
86. |
Uterine Artery Embolization for Fibroid Disease,
Ob/Gyn Grand Rounds, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia,
PA, April 27, 2004 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
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 |
UAE |
UAE Illustration |
UAE Patient Suggestion List
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Robert Worthington-Kirsch, M.D., FSIR, FCIRSE, FASA,
RVT, RPVI |
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