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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #282

Updates to Microhematuria Workup Guidelines

with Dr. Daniel Barocas

The microhematuria guideline just changed. Here’s what clinicians need to know. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Daniel Barocas (Vanderbilt University) joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to break down the 2025 updates to the American Urological Association (AUA) Microhematuria Guideline and why these changes matter in everyday practice.

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Updates to Microhematuria Workup Guidelines with Dr. Daniel Barocas on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Ep 282 Updates to Microhematuria Workup Guidelines with Dr. Daniel Barocas
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, December 30). Ep. 282 – Updates to Microhematuria Workup Guidelines [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Daniel Barocas on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Daniel Barocas is a professor and executive vice chair of the department of urology at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Dr. Ruchika Talwar on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Ruchika Talwar is a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Synopsis

They walk through the evidence driving the updates, including revised risk stratification and the expanding role of urinary biomarkers. The conversation highlights how these recommendations affect patient evaluation, imaging decisions, and shared decision-making, with an emphasis on balancing cancer detection, patient burden, and responsible use of healthcare resources.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - What Prompted the Guidelines Update?
02:59 - Challenges of a Negative Microhematuria Evaluation
06:21 - Initial Evaluation Guidelines
07:58 - Risk Stratification
18:11 - Imaging in Hematuria Workups
21:16 - Use of Urinary Biomarkers
33:25 - Potential Future Guideline Updates
37:17 - Takeaways for Urologists

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The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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