Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds

Cervical Cancer - Clinical Scenarios

Jayanthi Lea, M.D.

Jayanthi Lea, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in the treatment of ovarian, endometrial, cervical and other gynecologic malignancies, as well as the treatment of pre-invasive cervical, vaginal, and vulvar disease. She is skilled in minimally invasive, robotic, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.

Lecture Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Identify the impact of cervical cancer prevention

2. Identify the basic principles of cervical cancer diagnosis and evaluation

3. Identify basic management strategies for cervical cancer

Educational Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

1. Identify problems common to general Ob/Gyn practice; order appropriate diagnostic tests when indicated; improve patient outcomes.

2. Identify conditions relevant to Ob/Gyn subspecialties and evaluate these conditions within the scope of general practice; place appropriate referrals; improve patient outcomes.

3. Have a better understanding of the health care system and be able to function more efficiently within it.