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Dr. Aditya Bagrodia on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia

Genioturinary Oncologist

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia is an associate professor of urology and genitourinary oncology team leader at UC San Diego Health in California and adjunct professor of urology at UT Southwestern.

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About Dr. Aditya Bagrodia

Aditya Bagrodia, M.D., is an associate professor of urology and genitourinary oncology team leader at UC San Diego Health in California and adjunct professor of urology at UT Southwestern.

Dr. Bagrodia holds a bachelor of science degree from Rhodes College. While earning a medical degree with highest honors at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, he was awarded a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

After completing his residency in urology at UT Southwestern, he received advanced training in urologic oncology through a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he was awarded a Urology Care Foundation Research Scholars Grant by the American Urological Association.

Dr. Bagrodia’s clinical practice focuses on treating all urologic malignancies, including adrenal, upper tract, renal, bladder, prostate, penile, and testicular cancers. He has expertise in complex multidisciplinary management and minimally invasive approaches to urologic surgery.

Dr. Bagrodia has conducted extensive research in urologic oncology, primarily in biomarker profiles and molecular signatures of urologic tumors as predictors of clinical outcomes. He is funded through competitive grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), intramural research grants, and the National Institutes of Health.

Both his clinical practice and research centers on patients with germ cell tumors (most commonly testicular cancer). His laboratory focuses on sequencing efforts to understand tumor evolution and heterogeneity in germ cell tumors and identifying novel biomarkers to recognize occult metastatic disease. The Bagrodia lab also conducts experiments in cell lines, zebrafish germ cell tumor models, and mice to understand the biologic implications of genetic alterations that are seen exclusively among patients with cisplatin-resistance disease. He is actively working on molecular biomarkers to identify minimal residual disease burden. On the clinical side, Dr. Bagrodia is actively involved in understanding and overcoming unique socioepidemiologic considerations that adversely impact oncologic outcomes in patients with germ cell tumors. He is also the principal investigator for several germ cell tumor-directed clinical trials at UT Southwestern (including NCT03426865 and NCT02537548).

Dr. Bagrodia is the principal author or co-author of more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed publications such as Journal of Clinical Oncology, Nature Genetics, European Urology, Journal of Urology, Urologic Oncology, and Urology. He is also a reviewer for many of these publications, as well as for the British Journal of Urology, Journal of Clinical Pathology, and Annals of Surgical Oncology.

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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Aditya Bagrodia

Episode #204

Urology

Stay up to date in your bladder cancer practice with this insightful episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, developed in collaboration with the Society of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Betsy Koehne (University of Wisconsin) and Dr. Amir Salmasi (UC San Diego) talk through the contemporary management of low and intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Episode #203

Urology

Recent research is changing how we manage low risk prostate cancer. In this BackTable Urology Podcast episode, Dr. Dan Lin, a urologist at the University of Washington, walks through contemporary diagnosis, surveillance, and management of Grade Group 2 prostate cancer with host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia.

Episode #202

Urology

Join us for part two of our post-chemotherapy RPLND discussion with Society of Urologic Oncologists (SUO) members Tim Masterson from Indiana University and Rob Hamilton from Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Toronto.

Episode #201

Urology

Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) for testicular cancer can be a challenging surgery, even for the most experienced urologic oncologists. In part one of this special two-part series, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia invites Society of Urologic Oncologists (SUO) members Dr. Timothy Masterson (Indiana University) and Dr. Robert Hamilton (Princess Margaret Hospital/University of Toronto) to cover current approaches to post-chemotherapy RPLND.

Episode #200

Urology

Biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In this episode of BackTable Urology, where Dr. Aditya Bagrodia hosts Dr. Amar Kishan, a genitourinary radiation oncologist at UCLA, to discuss the complexities of biochemical recurrence and local failure after radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Episode #197

Urology

Frustrated with stone retrieval after a long lithotripsy case? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Aditya Bagrodia, MD, and guest Roger Sur, MD, director of the Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center at UC San Diego Health, delve into the latest technological advancements in the treatment of kidney stones. The episode focuses on the CVAC (continuous vacuum aspiration and irrigation) device as a suction platform for endourologists.

Episode #189

Urology

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.

Episode #181

Urology

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.

Episode #177

Urology

Dr. Ashish Kamat discusses contemporary management of high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and his thoughts into the future of this arena.

Episode #176

Urology

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.

Episode #173

Urology

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.

Episode #171

Urology

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.

Episode #170

Urology

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).

Episode #169

Urology

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.

Episode #165

Urology

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia invites Dr. Andrew Harris (University of Kentucky) to discuss the significance of quality improvement using the lean methodology to improve patient safety and healthcare efficiency.

Episode #160

Urology

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Seth Lerner (Baylor College of Medicine) discusses the intricacies of lymph node dissection in bladder cancer management, including an overview of patterns of metastasis, genomic classifiers, and recent clinical trials.

Episode #159

Urology

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia speaks with Dr. Ganesh Palapattu, Chair of Urology at the University of Michigan about the evolving role of a surgeon scientist, the balance between clinical work and research, and the importance of mentorship and positivity.

Episode #157

Urology

In this special crossover episode with the Bladder Cancer Matters podcasts, Rick Bangs, a bladder cancer survivor, and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, a urologic oncologist, discuss shared decision-making in bladder cancer treatment.

Episode #155

Urology

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. James Eastham, chief of urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses evolving approaches and treatments in prostate cancer.

Episode #154

Urology

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Begrodia interviews Dr. Mara Holton, a urologist and healthcare policy expert, on the recent healthcare policy changes that have affected the field of urology.

Episode #153

Urology

In this episode, Dr. Edward Schaeffer, chair of urology at Feinberg School of Medicine, discusses precision medicine in prostate cancer with Dr. Aditya Bagrodia.

Episode #151

Urology

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia invites Dr. Stacy Loeb, Professor of Urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to discuss the role of lifestyle medicine in prostate cancer prevention.

Episode #150

Urology

In this episode, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia speaks with guests Dr. C.J. Stimson and Dr. Ruchika Talwar from Vanderbilt University about the relationship between physicians and big business in modern healthcare.

Episode #145

Urology

In this episode, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UC San Diego), Dr. Lindsay Hampson (UC San Francisco) and Dr. Gina Badalato (Columbia University) discuss the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urology education.

Articles Featuring Dr. Aditya Bagrodia

Prostate Cancer Focal Therapy: Who is the Ideal Patient?

Compared to resection or radiation, focal therapy may offer a less invasive and more precise treatment option for prostate cancer patients. Who is the ideal patient for prostate cancer focal therapy? Which focal therapy modality is best? How do we optimize care after focal therapy to ensure that recurrence is managed effectively?

Evolving Guidelines on Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer

True "focal therapy" involves targeting the index prostate cancer lesion along with a safety margin, typically around one centimeter or more. Learn why this strict definition is important in advancing focal therapy guidelines for prostate cancer.

The Modern Role of Genomics & Imaging in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

Advancements in genomics and imaging are transforming prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment by reducing overdiagnosis and personalizing treatment. Learn more about the integration of genomic tests and imaging techniques to help distinguish between benign conditions and clinically significant cancers.

Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: A Tailored Approach

When prostate cancer is at low risk of progression, active surveillance is often the preferred management approach to avoid treatment side effects. Urologic oncologists Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Dr. Ashley Ross walk through contemporary strategies for prostate cancer surveillance.

High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis & Treatment Strategies

Radical therapy remains the cornerstone in the treatment of high-risk prostate cancer, encompassing modalities such as radical prostatectomy and brachytherapy. Criteria for the high-risk prostate cancer designation typically include a Gleason score ranging from 8 to 10, grade 4 or 5, or PSA levels surpassing 20.

Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Prostate Cancer: Which Modality is Best?

Urologic oncologist Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and radiation oncologist Dr. Daniel Spratt explain their approach to radiation therapy in high-risk prostate cancer treatment, emphasizing the latest clinical evidence.

Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: A Practical Guide to Procedural Success

This practical guide walks urologists through how to perform the transperineal prostate biopsy procedure. Key concepts for beginning physicians include unlearning transrectal biopsy habits and becoming proficient in the freehand technique to enhance precision.

Which Is Better: Transrectal or Transperineal Prostate Biopsy?

Which is better, transrectal or transperineal prostate biopsy? Three leading urologists discuss prostate biopsy procedures, considering safety, cancer detection rates, and more!

Transperineal Prostate Biopsy Tools, Equipment & Instruments

Urologists Aditya Bagrodia, Matt Allaway, and Juan Javier-DesLoges explore the role of various equipment, tools, and instruments in switching from a traditional transrectal biopsy to the more efficient transperineal biopsy approach.

TULSA prostate treatment device

TULSA prostate treatment is a new prostate cancer treatment option that uses real-time MRI thermometry to visualize treatment areas and boundaries. TULSA treatment for prostate cancer requires proper patient selection and preparation are crucial for success. Learn more!

Tulsa procedure technique device placement diagram

The TULSA procedure for the treatment of prostate cancer involves several technical steps, including imaging, device placement, ablation control, & real-time monitoring. Learn more in this guide.

Transurethral ultrasound ablation MRI

Transurethral ultrasound ablation may offer distinct advantages over alternative treatment options for prostate cancer. Xioasong Meng and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia team up with radiologist Dr. Daniel Costa to explain how to establish a TULSA program for prostate cancer treatment.

Histology of high grade bladder cancer

The management of high-grade BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer begins with the establishment of cytology and, based on the patient profile, is followed by either TURBT or total cystectomy. Alternatives to BCG for bladder cancer are available, but ongoing research continues to explore other options.

Cystoscopic Image of Bladder cancer

BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer has distinct criteria for diagnosis and management. Official FDA diagnosis requires the development or recurrence of a high-grade bladder tumor after a patient has received adequate BCG therapy. Treatment duration varies based on whether an induction or maintenance course is indicated.

Doctor holding cystoscope for TURBT procedure

The TURBT procedure for bladder cancer is a common procedure. Urologist Dr. Chang shares his approach to successful bladder cancer resection with TURBT, covering his technique before, during, & after.

Testicular pain treatment consultation between physician and patient

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma is a rare entity with a lack of prospective data to guide clinical decisions. Dr. Shariat, who led the charge on building multicenter data sets for the condition, joins Dr. Bagrodia to discuss surgical management.

Doctor demonstrating prostate anatomy for potential radiotherapy complications

Urologists commonly utilize radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer, but like most treatment modalities, it is not without its complications. Learn more about specific complications and the role of patient-specific and prostate-specific factors in determining candidacy for treatment. 

Male patient undergoing external radiation therapy

Internal radiation therapy and external radiation therapy are often used by Urologists in the treatment of prostate cancer. Understanding the differences between the two forms of radiation is pertinent for deciding the patient's treatment plan.

A transgender individual receiving a pelvic exam to evaluate for bottom surgery.

Many transgender individuals undergo gender affirming pelvic surgery, or bottom surgery. This article discusses common bottom surgery complications and their management.

A transgender woman talks to her doctor about gender affirming surgery

Transgender and gender diverse patients often seek urological care when they are interested in gender affirming surgery. This article discusses terminology and gender affirming surgery options available to transgender patients.

Blue light cystoscopy screening for bladder cancer recurrence

Blue light cystoscopy is useful in managing bladder cancer, both for complete tumor resection in the OR and as routine surveillance office cystoscopy to monitor bladder cancer recurrence.

Man being treated with radiation for prostate cancer.

When deciding on prostate cancer surgery vs radiation, it is important to know all of the pros and cons. They can both be effective treatments for prostate cancer, but you should be informed of the risks based on your age. This article covers both prostate cancer treatments.

A doctor consulting a patient about prostate cancer.

This article discusses the criteria to start prostate cancer active surveillance, various modalities to monitor disease progression, and indications to initiate other treatment.

A backtable set up for a ureteroscopy

A ureteroscopy should be performed if a stone fails trial of passage. This article breaks down the peri-operative and post-op care, as well as technique for this procedure.

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Podcasts

Managing Low & Intermediate RIsk Bladder Cancer with Dr. Betsy Koehne and Dr. Amir Salmasi on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Active Surveillance: A Data-Driven Approach with Dr. Dan Lin on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Expert Approaches to Complex PC RPLND Cases Part 2 with Dr. Timothy Masterson and Dr. Rob Hamilton on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Expert Approaches to Complex PC RPLND Cases Part 1 with Dr. Timothy Masterson and Dr. Rob Hamilton on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostate Radiation  with Dr. Amar Kishan on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Perfecting Rectal Spacer Placement for Optimal Care with Dr. Neil Taunk on the BackTable Urology Podcast)

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