BackTable Urology

The BackTable Urology Podcast is a resource for practicing urologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice from their peers in the field. Listen here or on the streaming platform of your choice.

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Ep. 117 Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GS...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Rachel Rubin discuss the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) with vaginal estrogen.
45 min
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Ep. 116 Myths and Truths About Women’s Pelvic H...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Ashley Winter, and Dr. Jennifer Anger explore truths and myths about women’s health topics, covering pelvic floor health, sexual health, and postpartum care.
53 min
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Ep. 115 Yoga and Breathwork: Cultivating Wellne...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Dr. Dharam Kaushik, a urologic oncologist from Houston Methodist Hospital, discuss the impact of yoga on their lives in preventing burnout and encouraging compassion.
50 min
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Ep. 114 Men's Health and Testosterone Replaceme...
This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Jose Silva discusses sexual health with Dr. Arthur “Bud” Burnett, professor of urology at John Hopkins University, with an emphasis on the importance of preventative medicine in improving sexual health and different treatments for erectile dysfunction.
47 min
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Ep. 113 Radiotherapy for High Risk Prostate Can...
This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Bagrodia talks with Dr. Daniel Spratt, professor and chairman of radiation oncology at Case Western University in Cleveland, about the workup and treatment of high risk prostate cancer.
59 min
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Ep. 112 Preliminary Complementary Data for Pair...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. David Albala, chief of urology at Crouse Hospital, and Dr. Jose Silva discuss the benefits and integration of biomarkers in prostate cancer diagnosis.
46 min
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Ep. 111 Applying for Urology: Recipe for Succes...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Bagrodia, program director Dr. Steve Hudak (UTSW) and resident doctor Dr. Theresa Olmstead (UC San Diego) discuss the tangible advice for having successful urology away rotations and crafting an outstanding urology residency application.
74 min
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Ep. 110 Neurostimulation for Overactive Bladder...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Suzette Sutherland, director of Female Urology at the University of Washington, discuss new therapies for overactive bladder (OAB).
44 min
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Ep. 109 The Impact of Music in the Operating Ro...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Bagrodia and urologic oncologist Dr. Piyush Agarwal (University of Chicago) discuss the impact of music to keep them focused and set the mood in the OR.
36 min
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Ep. 108 Minimizing Radiation Therapy Side Effec...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva, radiation oncologist Dr. Neil Mariados, and urologic oncologist Dr. Dan Welchons discuss techniques and benefits of rectal spacing for radiation therapy in prostate cancer patients.
37 min
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Ep. 107 Use of Genomics for Active Surveillance...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia speaks with urological oncologist Dr. Ashley Ross from Northwestern University about risk factors of prostate cancer and the importance of genome expression tests to predict tumor characteristics.
54 min
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Ep. 106 Dobbs vs Jackson: How Changing Abortion...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia speaks with PGY4 urologist Dr. Chloe Peters (University of Washington) and OB/GYN Dr. Beverly Gray (Duke University) about their work in women's health and advocacy, and how the Dobbs ruling has impacted their respective medical fields.
47 min
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Ep. 105 Being a Leader: What It Means and What ...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, urologists Dr. Jay Shah (Stanford University) and Dr. Brantley Thrasher (University of Kansas) discuss the importance of self-improvement and listening in leadership, a skill that has to be learned and honed over time.
53 min
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Ep. 104 Dietary Modifications for Kidney Stone ...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, urologist Dr. Manoj Monga (UC San Diego) and clinical nutritionist Dr. Kristina Penniston (UW Madison) discuss the role of diet in kidney stone prevention and how urologists can partner with dietitians to create integrated stone clinics.
39 min
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Ep. 103 Adjuvant Treatment for High Risk Bladde...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia invites Dr. Yair Lotan, professor of urologic oncology at UT Southwestern, and oncologist Dr. Suzanne Cole to discuss types of adjuvant treatment for high risk bladder cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.
49 min
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Ep. 102 Robotic Reconstructive Urology with Dr....
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Silva invites Dr. Ronald Cadillo to speak about the realities of reconstructive surgery and bladder neck reconstruction and explore the challenges of transitioning from performing oncologic surgeries to reconstructive surgeries.
57 min
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Ep. 101 Treating BPH with Rezum with Dr. Seth B...
This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Jose Silva invites Dr. Seth Bechis onto the show to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of BPH with Rezum, a minimally invasive surgical that uses water vapor to dissolve prostate tissue.
45 min
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Ep. 100 Demonstrating Value At Your Job (Part 2...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Jay Simhan, director of reconstructive urology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, discuss how urologists can demonstrate their value to hospital systems.
45 min
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Ep. 99 Mentorship: Making it Work for Everyone ...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jay Shah (Stanford University) and Dr. James McKiernan (Chair of Urology, Columbia University / New York Presbyterian Hospital) discuss practical tips to develop and maintain successful mentor-mentee relationships in medicine.
57 min
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Ep. 98 Testosterone Replacement in Prostate Can...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva invites endocrinologist Dr. Rodrigo Valderrabano onto the show to discuss the impact of testosterone replacement therapy on hypogonadic patients and prostate cancer survivors.
42 min
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Ep. 97 Building and Inspiring a Team with Dr. R...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy, and medical student Farah Rahman discuss effective and meaningful ways to build a productive team in medicine.
51 min
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Ep. 96 Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Practic...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Matt Allaway (Perineologic Biopsy), and Dr. Juan Javier-DesLoges (UC San Diego) discuss benefits and procedural tips for the transperineal prostate biopsy.
65 min
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Ep. 95 Legends of Urology with Dr. Larry Lipshultz
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Mike Hsieh (UC San Diego) interviews Dr. Larry Lipshultz (Baylor College of Medicine) about his journey to becoming a renowned specialist in male infertility and reproductive medicine.
47 min
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Ep. 94 TULSA Pro: A Practical Guide for Setup a...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Daniel Costa (UT Southwestern), and Dr. Xiaosong Meng (UT Southwestern) discuss patient selection and procedure for TULSA-PRO, a new transurethral ultrasound ablation system that incorporates real-time MR imaging, as a focal treatment option for prostate cancer.
65 min
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Ep. 93 Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer f...
On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Dr. Rana McKay, a medical oncologist at UC San Diego, discuss guidelines and advances in prostate cancer treatment.
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