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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #281
Global Surgery in Urology: Addressing Reconstructive Needs Worldwide
with Dr. Jane Kurtzman
How are local and international teams working together to offer reconstructive urology in resource-constrained settings? This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jane Kurtzman (University of Utah) joins Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to discuss the realities, challenges, and opportunities of international surgical work.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, December 23). Ep. 281 – Global Surgery in Urology: Addressing Reconstructive Needs Worldwide [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Synopsis
They break down how global urology programs differ in structure, why cultural understanding is foundational, and what sustainable models look like in practice. The conversation highlights unmet reconstructive needs in low- and middle-income countries, evolving models for subspecialty development, and the growing role of long-term partnerships in shaping the future of global urology.
Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
4:46 - Understanding Healthcare Systems Abroad
8:12 - Need for Global Urology
13:39 - Role of Reconstructive Urology Abroad
21:57 - Current Programs
27:20 - GU Impacts
39:35 - Building Capacity through Training
49:00 - Past Successes
58:38 - Future Directions
1:14:12 - Getting Involved
Resources
GU Impacts
https://medicine.utah.edu/surgery/urology/gu-impacts
IVUMed
https://www.ivumed.org/
Urology Care Foundation
https://www.urologyhealth.org/humanitarianism
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