What if the key to better cancer outcomes lies not just in surgery or chemotherapy, but also in mindfulness, movement, and diet? In this episode of the BackTable Tumor Board, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia interviews urologic oncologist Dr. Viraj Master, Professor of Urology at Emory University, about his role in developing the integrative oncology and survivorship service line at Winship Cancer Institute.

Are metabolic and sexual health two sides of the same coin? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman is joined by gastroenterologist (and twin sister) Dr. Michelle Pearlman to discuss their collaboration at the PRIME Institute. Join us as we explore how two medical specialists combine their expertise to pioneer a comprehensive approach to two of the most important elements of health and wellness.

What does it take to break the glass ceiling, lead, and get buy-in from your peers within a traditionally male-dominated field? In collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), guest host Dr. Martha Terris interviews Dr. Linda Shortliffe about her experience as the first woman to chair a major urology program.

How can pediatric and adult urologists team up to tackle complex cancer cases? In this episode of the BackTable Urology, host Dr. Amanda Buchanan, Division Chief of Pediatric Urology at the University of Kentucky, is joined by her colleagues Dr. Patrick Hensley, an adult urologic oncologist, and Dave Rodeberg, Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery. Their discussion centers around the importance of professional collaboration in urologic oncology care in order to improve patient outcomes.

When is it time to refer a patient to pelvic floor physical therapy? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman invites pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Victoria Mallow onto the show to discuss the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for various urological conditions.

What does it mean to be a trailblazer in urology? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Claire Yang interviews Dr. Carol Bennett, Professor of Urology at UCLA, who shares her inspiring journey from her early aspirations to becoming the first African American woman certified by the American Board of Urology.

Esta semana en BackTable Urology, el Dr. José Silva entrevista a la obstetra y ginecóloga Dra. Pamela Silén-Rivera sobre la terapia de reemplazo de estrógeno, específicamente disipando mitos y su experiencia en el avance de la salud de la mujer en Puerto Rico.

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.