UW Department of Ob-Gyn brings research to 2026 HAGO Annual Meeting

The Heartland Association of Gynecologic Oncology hosted its 2026 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, on September 26-27, bringing together gynecologic cancer physicians, researchers, and trainees from across the central United States to share research and knowledge in gynecologic oncology. Trainees from the UW Department of Ob-Gyn presented several research projects at the meeting, including abstract presentations and posters. Here are a few of their presentations: 

Abstract Session: “Improving Post-Operative Wound Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Vulvar Surgery: Interim Results from an Ongoing Quality Improvement Initiative” – Beth Farabee; Yuliia Olenska; Sumer Wallace

Abstract Session: “Failure to Rescue After Major Gynecologic Cancer Surgery: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Analysis” – Hannah Ahrendt; Beth Farabee; Natalia Gontarczyk Uczkowski; Amy Godecker; Sumer Wallace

Poster: “Bleeding Risk in Gynecologic Oncology Patients Treated with Therapeutic Low Molecular Weight Heparin Compared to Direct Oral Anticoagulants” – Hannah Ahrendt; Nicolette Codispoti; Julia Gelissen; Natalia Gontarczyk Uczkowski; Amy Godecker; Matt Wagar; Stephen Rose

Congratulations to all the presenters!

**by Ob-Gyn Communications Intern Tina Lee