Deborah Gomez Kwolek: Precision Medicine in Surgery: Biological Factors That Shape Surgical Outcomes

Why do similar operations lead to dramatically different outcomes in seemingly comparable patients? This lecture explores how biological variability - including hormonal status, menopause-related changes, metabolic factors, and molecular pathways - shapes surgical risk, wound healing, pain, infection, and long-term recovery. Using current evidence and clinical case examples, the session highlights how menopause and hormonal transitions influence perioperative outcomes and offers practical strategies to individualize surgical planning and postoperative care. Surgeons will gain actionable insights to optimize patient safety, enhance recovery, and improve outcomes through precision-driven surgical care.

SPEAKER

Dr. Deborah Gomez Kwolek, MD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she serves as Founding Director of the Women’s Health & Menopause Program. She is a nationally recognized leader in precision medicine, menopause care, and personalized hormone therapy, with a strong academic and clinical focus on the biological determinants of health, healing, and long-term outcomes. Dr. Kwolek is widely regarded for her expertise in translating cutting-edge research into practical clinical strategies that enhance patient safety, optimize recovery, and improve outcomes across medical and surgical disciplines. She lectures extensively at national and international meetings and is deeply committed to advancing evidence-based, patient-centered care through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key biological and hormonal factors, including menopause-related changes, that influence surgical risk and recovery.

2. Apply principles of precision medicine to personalize perioperative decision-making.

3. Recognize how hormonal transitions impact wound healing, pain, infection risk, and long-term outcomes.

4. Integrate biologically informed strategies into surgical planning and postoperative management.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This event is designed for surgeons across all specialties, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and surgical trainees, as well as perioperative clinicians interested in precision-based surgical care.

FREE ONLINE LIVE EVENT

San Francisco: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 pm

Mexico City: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm

New York: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Rio de Janeiro: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm

London: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 midnight

Berlin: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00 am

Johannesburg: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 1:00 am

Cairo: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00 am

Dubai: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 3:00 am

Delhi: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:30 am

Manila: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00 am

Sydney: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 9:00 am

LANGUAGE: The event language is English.

CE ACCREDITATION : surgeON is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeON designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.

DECLARATION

In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.