This week we bring together urologists and radiologists to work towards a shared goal of innovating on kidney cancer care. Dr. Jason Abel, Professor of Urology and Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Louis Hinshaw, Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging Intervention at the University of Wisconsin, join our host Dr. Ruchika Talwar for a multidisciplinary conversation regarding the treatment of renal tumors.

What does it take to deliver truly personalized, multidisciplinary care in testicular cancer? Get an inside look in this episode of BackTable Urology, where renowned testicular cancer experts Dr. Nabil Adra and Dr. Richard Matulewicz join host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia for a virtual tumor board session on the nuanced management of germ cell tumors. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Society of Urologic Oncology.

Have you noticed that urologists tend to have an outsized presence and interest in healthcare leadership and administrative positions? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marisa Clifton, an associate professor and Associate Chief Medical Officer at Johns Hopkins, discusses her experiences in executive leadership with host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU).

Can the gender of your surgeon influence your outcome after surgery? New research says yes. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Christopher J.D. Wallis, a prominent urologic oncologist and health services researcher in Toronto, joins guest host Dr. Casey Seideman for a pivotal conversation at the intersection of surgical outcomes, gender, and health equity. This episode was developed in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU).

Urology was recently named the most burned out specialty in the medical field – a title that we’re not particularly proud of. How can we better support ourselves and one another, and take real steps towards improving career satisfaction and mental health within our specialty? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Nishant Patel, a urologist from San Diego bravely shares his personal struggles with depression, substance abuse, and suicidality with host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia; and how he overcame the lowest points in his career.

Attention trainees and general urologists: this episode is for you! Learn the basics of pediatric urology and core principles for building a practice in transitional urology, directly from the experts. In this episode of BackTable Urology, pediatric urologists Nicco Passoni and Arthi Hannallah, join guest host Dr. Ryan Mauck to discuss the most common conditions they see.

Patients seeking penile girth enhancement often do so for both physical and psychological reasons. When treating this patient population, understanding your patient’s goal is as critical as mastering the aesthetics. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman, co-founder of PRIME Institute Miami, meets with our host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss practical tips for treating patients that seek penile girth enhancement.

Sharpen your approach to high-risk renal cell carcinoma (RCC). In this episode of BackTable Urology, guest Dr. Sumanta (Monty) Pal from City of Hope joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss contemporary kidney cancer treatment and the complexities of perioperative therapy.

Do you need a recap of the latest urologic oncology research presented at GU ASCO 2025? This episode of BackTable Urology features a multidisciplinary discussion among three leading voices in urology and medical oncology – Drs. Bogdana Schmidt, Shilpa Gupta, and Ben Maughan – covering the most notable results presented at this year’s meeting.

Why is clinic experience important in urology residency training? In this edition of the BackTable Urology PGY Playlist, guests Dr. Alison Keenan and resident Dr. Nicholas Koch join host Dr. Gina Badalato to discuss the significance of clinic exposure as a trainee.

How does the microbiome affect urologic health, and what role does it play in urinary tract infections (UTIs)? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Lennie Ackerman from UCLA joins host Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss the bladder microbiome and innovative methods for detecting UTIs.

With the abundance of interventional options for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), how do you decide on the best treatment for each individual patient? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marawan El Tayeb, chief of urology at Baylor Scott and White-Temple, joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the intricacies of decision-making in BPH treatment.

Are you a resident that’s interested in getting involved in research, or a residency program leader looking to equip your trainees with practical research skills? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Kate Dwyer from Vanderbilt joins guest host Dr. Gina Badalato from Columbia to discuss training urology residents in effective peer review as a way to start contributing to clinical research and academic medicine.

Are you married to a physician? How do you balance demanding work, busy home life, and conflicting career ambitions as a dual physician couple? In collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast provides unique perspectives on how physician couples can live an integrated work-life, featuring Dr. Katie Amin and Dr. Peter Bajic, hosted by Dr. Helen Bernie.

Are you interested in building an academic niche within global surgery? Dr. Catherine deVries, Professor of Urology and Global Surgery at the University of Utah and founder of International Volunteers in Urology (IVUMed), shares her journey and provides a blueprint for the aspiring academic surgeon. This episode is hosted by Dr. Suzette Sutherland in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology.

We are excited to introduce a new collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU)! In this episode of BackTable Urology, guest host Dr. Casey Seideman discusses the impact of SWIU with society leadership Dr. Akanksha Mehta and Dr. Simone Thavaseelan.

What is the role of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Rana McKay, a medical oncologist from UC San Diego, joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the administration of ADT and other management strategies for prostate cancer.

Are you a private practice urologist looking to build your bladder cancer service lines? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Tom Jayram, urologist from Nashville joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the latest advancements in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment. The conversation focuses on the unique experiences and practical considerations in managing this complex condition in the community setting.

If you manage a busy men’s health practice, you may have considered the value of staffing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Alex Tatem and Kristen Gumpf, PA-C join host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the role of APPs in men’s health.

How can urologists run clinical trials efficiently while improving enrollment and reducing costs? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Behfar Ehdaie, a urologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss methods and practical implementation strategies for clinical trials in urology.

Have you checked out the AUA/ASTRO/SUO’s recently released guidelines for salvage therapy in prostate cancer biochemical recurrence? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, guest Dr. Todd Morgan from the University of Michigan and host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia continue with part two of our series on prostate cancer biochemical recurrence management.

While benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) care has historically focused on immediate symptom management, often by way of long-term polypharmacy, leading urologists are now considering long-term bladder health when determining the most appropriate BPH treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Shawn West, a urologist practicing at McIver Clinic in Florida, discusses the contemporary management of BPH with host Dr. Jose Silva, emphasizing the newly appreciated role of first-line interventional therapy.

Are you an oncologist looking to stay up to date in your bladder cancer practice? In collaboration with the Society of Urologic Oncology, the BackTable Urology podcast presents this episode with host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and guests Dr. Betsy Koehne (University of Wisconsin) and Dr. Amir Salmasi (UC San Diego). The discussion focuses on the contemporary management of low and intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.