Skip to content
New CPU on OPS! episode artwork

Aug 25, 2026 20 min

New CPU on OPS!

from Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast

As of August 20th, 2026, the ACOG has released an updated Clinical Practice Update on opportunistic salpingectomy. Here’s why this matters so much: we now know that the vast majority of high-grade serous epithelial ovarian cancers actually start not in the ovaries, but in the fallopian tubes. By removing those tubes during routine pelvic, obstetric, or even non-gynecologic abdominal surgeries, we aren't just performing standard procedures—we are drastically cutting the lifetime risk of epithelial ovarian cancer by up to 78%. Today, we’re breaking down what’s inside ACOG’s latest guidance, how surgical practices are shifting, and why this simple step is saving lives. Let’s dive in!" 1. ACOG CPU (Aug 20, 2026): https://www.acog.org/news/news-releases/2026/08/acog-strengthens-recommendations-supporting-salpingectomy-ovarian-cancer-prevention 2. ACOG CO 774: Opportunistic Salpingectomy as a Strategy for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Prevention (2019, reaffirmed 2024)

Episode details come from the podcast's RSS feed.

Embed this episode

Ready to play

New CPU on OPS!

0:00 20:29

No transcript yet.

Requests help us decide what to transcribe next.

Frequently asked questions

How long is this episode of Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast?

This episode is 20 minutes long.

When was this Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on August 25, 2026.

Can I download this Dr. Chapa's OBGYN No Spin Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.