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. 192 Closing the Gender Gap in Urology with ...
Inequality persists in pay and career advancement between male and female urologists. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra from the University of California San Diego. They discuss the gender wage gap in medicine, particularly amongst urologists.
70 min
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Ep. 191 Optimizing Radiation Therapy: Role of P...
What does recent research say about the role of perirectal spacers in prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva discusses the use of perirectal spacers for prostate radiotherapy with guests Dr. Eric Chenven, Chief of Urology at Broward Health Medical Center, and Dr. Nadim Nasr, a radiation oncologist at Arlington Radiation Oncology.
41 min
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Ep. 190 Optimizing BPH Care: Insights from Phys...
Learn how Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can boost workflow efficiency and improve patient experience in your urology practice. In this episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva speaks with Dr. Arpeet Shah and advanced practice nurse (APN) Nicole Hollander, about the role of APPs in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patient care.
45 min
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Ep. 189 Legends of Urology: Origins of Robotic ...
Did you know that robotic prostatectomy has its roots in both the immigrant experience and the renowned manufacturing legacy of Detroit? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Mani Menon, a pioneer in robotic surgery, joins Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the development of robotic prostatectomy technology.
63 min
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Ep. 188 Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Ad...
What is the role of testosterone therapy in prostate cancer? Urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the evolution of testosterone therapies, modern testosterone treatments, and how to integrate testosterone replacement therapy into your practice.
61 min
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Ep. 187 Urology Trends: AUA 2023 Census Report ...
Hot off the press! The results of the 2023 American Urological Association Census findings will likely surprise listeners. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland is joined by Dr. Amanda North (The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore) and Dr. Matt Nielsen (University of North Carolina) to dive deep into the census data and offer a call to action for all urologists.
58 min
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Ep. 186 Blue Light Cystoscopy: Improving Bladde...
What is the role of blue light cystoscopy in bladder cancer? In this episode, Dr. Suzette Sutherland interviews Dr. Suzanne Merrill from Colorado Urology about the benefits of this technology in the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer, and how to implement it into your practice.
44 min
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Ep. 185 The Art of Doctoring: Empathy and Socia...
Empathy, social awareness, and servant leadership are important qualities for all physicians to possess. This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Houston Methodist urologists Dr. Raj Satkunasivam and Dr. Rose Khavari sit down with Dr. Timothy Boone to discuss developing humanistic skills in medicine.
53 min
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Ep. 184 Coping with Surgical Complications Duri...
Beyond patient morbidity, complications can have a significant impact on surgeon health and relationships outside of medicine. In this episode of the PGY Pearls Series of BackTable Urology, hosts Dr. Lindsay Hampson (UCSF) and Dr. Gina Badalato (Columbia University) discuss the “second victim phenomenon” with special guest Dr. Chloe Peters, a fifth-year urology resident at the University of Washington
46 min
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Ep. 183 Price Transparency in Healthcare with D...
37 min
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Ep. 182 Evaluating Female Urinary Incontinence:...
With contemporary treatment options, your female patients don’t have to live with urinary incontinence! In this crossover episode of BackTable Urology and OBGYN, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland from University of Washington interviews Dr. Sarah Boyles, a urogynecologist at The Oregon Clinic, regarding female urinary incontinence, its diagnostic criteria, and various treatment options to help improve quality of life in the incontinence patient.
64 min
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Ep. 181 Keeping the Spark Alive in Urology with...
It can be tough to avoid burnout, stay motivated, and retain your passion for patient care when facing the day-to-day challenges of medical practice. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Alexander Kutikov from Fox Chase Cancer Center discusses keys to developing a sustainable and fulfilling career within urology.
51 min
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Ep. 180 Finding Job Satisfaction After Training...
Attention residents and fellows! In this episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, Dr. Jay Shah hosts Dr. Eugene Shkolyar, a recent SUO fellowship graduate and new faculty member at Stanford, to discuss the process of securing a first job out of training.
55 min
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Ep. 179 Maximizing Knowledge & Surgical Prepara...
How can residents maximize their surgical skills development and personal growth during the grueling years of urology residency? In the second edition of the BackTable Urology podcast’s PGY Playlist series, host Dr. Gina Badalato interviews Dr. George Moran, a chief resident from Columbia University, about his recommended strategies.
26 min
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Ep. 178 ASCO 2024: Game-Changing GU Oncology Up...
Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements and treatment strategies in the field of genitourinary oncology. In this episode of BackTable Urology, guest host Dr. Bogdana Schmidt, a urologic oncologist from the University of Utah, discusses takeaways from ASCO 2024 with Dr. Petros Grivas from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and Dr. Sumanta (Monty) Pal from City of Hope.
55 min
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Ep. 177 Latest Approaches to Treat High-Risk NM...
In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Ashish Kamat discusses contemporary management of high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and his thoughts into the future of this arena.
53 min
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Ep. 176 Family Planning for Female Urologists: ...
Dr. Charla Holdren, a resident at the University of Michigan-West, and Dr. Christine Van Horn, an endourology fellow at Loyola, explore the high rates of infertility and pregnancy complications among female urologists.
43 min
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Ep. 175 BackTable Resident Edition: Essential S...
As part of our recurring resident-focused series "PGY Playlist", guest hosts Lindsay Hampson (UCSF) and Gina Badalato (Columbia) speak with Onyi Ibeziako, a third-year resident at UT Southwestern, about effectively handling challenges during the early years of urology residency.
40 min
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Ep. 174 HoLEP: Advanced Techniques and Patient ...
In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Spencer Hiller discuss holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), including preoperative and postoperative care, and the technical nuances of the procedure.
52 min
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Ep. 173 AI Scribes: Enhancing Patient and Physi...
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation.
43 min
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Ep. 172 Advancing Cancer Care: AUA 2024 Highlig...
In this episode of the BackTable ENT, Dr. Bogdana Schmidt (University of Utah), Dr. Woodson Smelser (Washington University in St. Louis), and Dr. Jeff Tosoian (Vanderbilt University) discusses the latest insights and advancements in prostate and bladder cancer treatment presented at AUA 2024.
43 min
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Ep. 171 Rethinking Healthcare Administration an...
In this episode of Back Table Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, Dr. Joshua Langston, and Dr. Mara Holton from the Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA) share insights on the financial and administrative complexities that urologists face.
59 min
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Ep. 170 GSRGT: Collaborative Approaches to Rare...
In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, urologic oncologist Dr. Philippe Speiss (Moffitt Cancer Center), and medical oncologist Dr. Andrea Necchi (Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele) have an in-depth discussion about the mission and achievements of the Global Society of Rare Genitourinary Tumors (GSRGT).
43 min
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Ep. 169 Prostate Cancer: Navigating Focal Thera...
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg (UC San Francisco) and Dr. Arvin George (Johns Hopkins) join host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia in a conversation about guidelines and treatment algorithms for focal therapy in prostate cancer treatment.
60 min
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Ep. 168 Enhancing Men's Health: The Role of APP...
In this episode of Backtable Urology Podcast, Ken Mitchell MPAS, PA-C, a certified physician associate, speaks about the role of interprofessional collaboration in treating male sexual dysfunction and infertility.
45 min