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. 130 Exploring Psychogenic Aspects of Erecti...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva invites Mark Goldberg, a certified sex therapist, to discuss psychogenic erectile dysfunction and his role as a sex therapist for patients and couples.
37 min
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Ep. 129 Postgraduate Training in Urology as an ...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Hooman Djaladat (USC Keck School of Medicine), ​​Dr. Sanam Ladi Seyedian (Vanderbilt University Medical Center), and Dr. Alireza Ghoreifi (USC Keck School of Medicine) explore the different pathways to higher education in urology in the US for foreign medical graduates.
47 min
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Ep. 128 The Impact of AI on Urology: Changing t...
This week on BackTable Urology, urologists Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UC San Diego) and Dr. Giovanni Cacciamani, assistant professor of urology at the University of Southern California, discuss how artificial intelligence can improve urology practice and research.
60 min
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Ep. 127 I Love My Job... But it's Killing Me: E...
This week on BackTable Urology, urologists Dr. Suzette Sutherland (University of Washington) and Dr. Kristin Chrouser (University of Michigan) discuss the importance of ergonomics for surgeons in the OR and in the clinic to prevent physical ailments that can lead to early retirement and burnout.
40 min
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Ep. 126 Radiation’s Evolving Role in Kidney Can...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UCSD), medical oncologist Dr. Rana McKay (UCSD) and radiation oncologist Dr. Shankar Siva (University of Melbourne) discuss the growing role of radiation therapy in kidney cancer treatment.
42 min
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Ep. 125 Testosterone: Navigating Options and Im...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva interviews Dr. Andrew Sun, director of the Center for Men's Health at Urology Partners of North Texas, about various men's health issues, such as sexual dysfunction, low testosterone, and infertility.
50 min
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Ep. 124 Testosterone and Hypogonadism: A Clinic...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva interviews Dr. Mohit Khera, professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine, about hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy.
53 min
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Ep. 123 Perfecting Rectal Spacer Placement for ...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Juan Javier-Desloges, a urologic oncologist at UC San Diego, interviews Dr. Neil Taunk, a radiation oncologist leading the Brachytherapy and Procedural Radiation program at the University of Pennsylvania, about his experience with using SpaceOAR rectal spacer for prostate cancer radiotherapy.
49 min
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Ep. 122 Legends in Urology: Urethral Reconstruc...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jill Buckley speaks with internationally-renowned urologic reconstructive surgeon, Dr. Sanjay Kulkarni, about his upbringing, training, and insights on urethroplasty.
46 min
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Ep. 121 Balancing Acts: A Journey in Leadership...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy and Dr. Dipen J. Parekh, COO and urology department chair at the University of Miami Health system, discuss Dr. Parekh’s journey to institutional leadership and career advice as a surgeon-leader.
46 min
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Ep. 120 Modernizing Fertility Practice: The AI ...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Silva and Dr. Zamip Patel, a urologist specializing in male infertility and andrology at Southeast Male Infertility and Urology/Andrology, discuss infertility trends and causes, as well as artificial intelligence in surgical robotics and fertility.
52 min
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Ep. 119 Legends of Urology with Dr. Peter Scard...
45 min
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Ep. 118 Hysteropexy vs Hysterectomy for Pelvic ...
This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Suzette Sutherland (University of Washington) and Dr. Olivia Chang (UC Irvine) discuss reasons for uterine preservation and hysteropexy techniques for prolapse repair.
48 min
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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