Description
Diagnose, stage, and treat cancers of the female reproductive system. Perform complex gynecologic oncologic surgery and manage systemic therapies; coordinate radiation and multidisciplinary care. Provide risk assessment, prevention, survivorship, and palliative care; conduct research and quality initiatives.
- • Evaluate and manage patients with suspected or confirmed cancers of the ovary, uterus, cervix, vulva, and vagina.
- • Interpret imaging, pathology, molecular profiles, and tumor markers to diagnose and stage disease.
- • Explain diagnoses, prognoses, procedures, and treatment options; obtain informed consent.
- • Perform oncologic surgeries, including staging and cytoreductive operations, via open, laparoscopic, or robotic approaches.
- • Conduct radical procedures such as radical hysterectomy, trachelectomy, lymphadenectomy, and pelvic exenteration when indicated.
- • Prescribe and manage systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted agents, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy.
- • Coordinate and integrate radiation therapy with surgical and systemic treatments.
- • Monitor treatment response and toxicities; modify care plans and institute supportive measures.
- • Provide perioperative and inpatient care, manage complications, and implement enhanced recovery pathways.
- • Deliver survivorship planning, symptom management, and palliative or end-of-life care as appropriate.
- • Counsel on risk reduction, genetic testing, and prophylactic interventions for hereditary cancer syndromes.
- • Promote prevention and early detection through HPV vaccination, screening, and management of dysplasia.
- • Coordinate multidisciplinary care and referrals to radiation oncology, medical oncology, genetics, palliative care, fertility preservation, and supportive services.
- • Document clinical findings, staging, treatments, and outcomes; maintain accurate records and report to tumor registries and quality programs.
- • Lead and participate in tumor boards, provide consultative services, teach trainees, and engage in clinical trials and quality improvement.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
