
Topic
Urogynecology
Podcasts
Women's Health # 134Sep 15, 2026Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care

Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies.
Urology # 328Sep 8, 2026Shared Decision-Making in Overactive Bladder Care

Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies.
Women's Health # 131Aug 25, 2026Cliteracy for Clinicians: A Clinical Guide to Sexual Health & Clitoral Anatomy

Are we addressing sexual health in clinical practice? On this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, host Dr. Nicole Faulkner is joined by Dr. Christine Vaccaro, a double board-certified urogynecologist and sexual medicine specialist, to discuss the evaluation and care of women’s sexual health concerns. They highlight the importance of open conversations, patient empowerment, and a multidisciplinary approach to support well-being and improve quality of life.
Women's Health # 130Aug 18, 2026Recurrent UTI: Diagnostics & Management Strategies

What should you do differently when a UTI becomes a recurring problem? In this episode of the Backtable Podcast, host Dr. Anjali Kapur is joined by physician-scientist Dr. Glenn Werneburg to discuss the latest approaches to recurrent urinary tract infections, including key updates from the 2025 AUA, CUA, and SUFU guidelines. They use real clinical cases to explore diagnosis, prevention, antibiotic selection, and the management of complex patients.
Urology # 318Jul 21, 2026Exploring Neuromodulation: Sacral vs Tibial Approaches

More neuromodulation options mean more opportunities to personalize care. In this episode, Dr. Ken Peters and Dr. Tracey Wilson join Dr. Jannah Thompson to discuss the latest implantable tibial nerve stimulation and sacral neuromodulation technologies for OAB and UUI. They compare available devices, share practical insights on patient selection, and explore how shared decision making, advanced practice providers, and equitable access influence treatment adoption.
Women's Health # 121Jun 16, 2026Urogynecology Surgical Trends & Training Insights

Get an inside look at prolapse surgery, from technique to training to team-based care. In this episode of BackTable Women’s Health, Dr. Amy Park talks with Mayo Clinic urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon Dr. John Occhino about the art and strategy behind prolapse repair. They explore why Dr. Occhino favors vaginal approaches, when robotics come into play, and how he frames staged treatment strategies, particularly for younger patients at risk of recurrence.
Urology # 304May 27, 2026Optimizing Office Protocols for Urological Incontinence Procedures

How do you keep no-shows low and patient satisfaction high in an office-based overactive bladder (OAB) practice? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Michael Kennelly and Dr. Jason Kim join guest host Dr. Polina Reyblat to share practical strategies for improving efficiency, reducing cancellations, and optimizing the patient experience for OAB and urinary incontinence procedures.
Urology # 299Apr 21, 2026Clinical Decision-Making in Urodynamics: From Stress Incontinence to Neurogenic Bladders

When does urodynamics actually change management and when is it unnecessary? In BackTable Urology’s latest collaboration with the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU), Dr. Howard Goldman and Dr. David Ginsberg join Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the evidence-based use of urodynamics across a range of clinical scenarios.
Women's Health # 112Apr 14, 2026Overactive Bladder Management: Updates & Guidelines

What if we’re waiting too long to offer our OAB patients the treatments that actually work? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Jason Kim joins host Dr. Anjali Kapur to discuss updates in overactive bladder management and evolving guidelines, including a shift away from rigid stepwise care toward shared decision-making.
Urology # 296Mar 31, 2026Overactive Bladder Management: Updates & Guidelines

What if we’re waiting too long to offer our OAB patients the treatments that actually work? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jason Kim joins host Dr. Anjali Kapur to discuss updates in overactive bladder management and evolving guidelines, including a shift away from rigid stepwise care toward shared decision-making.
Urology # 293Mar 10, 2026Clinical Approaches to Managing Male LUTS

When a male patient presents with lower urinary tract symptoms, should you blame the bladder or bust the prostate? In this SUFU-sponsored episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Benjamin Brucker (NYU) and Dr. Craig Comiter (Stanford) join host Dr. Chris Tenggardjaja (Kaiser Permanente) for a discussion on evaluating and treating male LUTS using a bladder-and-outlet framework.
Women's Health # 108Mar 10, 2026Treating Urogynecologic Frailty: Perioperative Strategies for Surgeons

As our patients' age progresses, so should our definition of 'recovery'. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Mary Ackenbom, associate professor of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery at the University of Michigan, is welcomed by host Dr. Amy Park to discuss improving outcomes for older surgical patients.
Women's Health # 107Feb 24, 2026Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pelvic Floor Disorders

Trouble with bowel or bladder function? It might be time to partner with a specialist. In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Shannon Wallace and Dr. Anna Spivak, experts from the Cleveland Clinic specializing in pelvic floor disorders. They dive into the complex world of combined colorectal and urogynecological issues, discussing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treat conditions such as rectal prolapse, constipation, and incontinence.
Urology # 286Jan 27, 2026Antibiotic Stewardship in Reconstructive Urology

In reconstructive urology, preventing infection often means prolonged antibiotic exposure, raising important questions about stewardship and long-term harm. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Joshua Sterling of Yale University joins host George Koch to examine how antibiotic stewardship and emerging insights into the urinary microbiome are reshaping infection management in reconstructive practice.
Women's Health # 102Jan 20, 2026Guide to Vaginal Rejuvenation: Myths, Realities & Medical Insights

Vaginal rejuvenation is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and overdue for honest conversations in medicine. In this crossover episode between BackTable Urology and BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Nirit Rosenblum, a urology and OBGYN professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, is joined by Dr. Karyn Eilber, Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Department of Surgery, and Dr. Ariana Smith, Chief of Urology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Together, they bring a multidisciplinary lens to one of the most misunderstood areas of women’s health.
Urology # 285Jan 20, 2026Guide to Vaginal Rejuvenation: Myths, Realities & Medical Insights

Vaginal rejuvenation is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and overdue for honest conversations in medicine. In this crossover episode between BackTable Urology and BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Nirit Rosenblum, a urology and OBGYN professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, is joined by Dr. Karyn Eilber, Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Department of Surgery, and Dr. Ariana Smith, Chief of Urology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Together, they bring a multidisciplinary lens to one of the most misunderstood areas of women’s health.
Urology # 283Jan 6, 2026Early Careers in Urology: Strategies for Success

What determines success in the early years of urology practice? In this BackTable Urology episode, produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast brings on Dr. Raveen Syan, Dr. Helen Hougen, and host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken to discuss the transition to early career practice in urology.
Urology # 258Sep 2, 2025The Basics of “How To” for HRT Management: Effective & Safe Prescribing

When it comes to menopause care, the facts are better than the fears. In this Urology/OBGYN crossover episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland welcomes renowned urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore various aspects of sexual health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for menopausal women.
Women's Health # 90Sep 2, 2025The Basics of “How To” for HRT Management: Effective & Safe Prescribing

When it comes to menopause care, the facts are better than the fears. In this Urology/OBGYN crossover episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland welcomes renowned urologist Dr. Rachel Rubin to explore various aspects of sexual health and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), particularly for menopausal women.
Urology # 254Aug 12, 2025New Guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
Urology # 251Jul 29, 2025Evaluating Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management

Is one outdated warning label standing between millions of women and safe, effective care? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, a urologist specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery at UC San Diego, joins host Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss the black box warning on vaginal estrogen, its historical context, and the ongoing advocacy efforts to update outdated FDA guidelines
Women's Health # 89Jul 12, 2025New Guidelines for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

The guidelines are in and the myths are out. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Suzette Sutherland hosts Dr. Melissa Kaufman and Dr. Giulia Ippolito to discuss the new 2025 AUA/SUFU guidelines on genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM).
Women's Health # 85Jun 3, 2025Understanding Single Port Laparoscopy: Techniques & Outcomes

Real innovation? It’s not just the tools and techniques you use, it’s how you think. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park welcome Dr. Kevin Stepp, a MIGS surgeon and urogynecologist in Charlotte, North Carolina, and an OBGYN professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Stepp shares his journey into the field, including his serendipitous start in single-port laparoscopy and the many surgical innovations that he has pioneered.
Urology # 235May 27, 2025Optimizing Sexual & Metabolic Health Together

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.