Prostate Cancer

Episode #65

In this episode, guest host Dr. David Canes interviews Dr. Matthew Allaway about PrecisionPoint, his medical device for transperineal prostate biopsy, and his journey towards changing the paradigms of prostate cancer diagnosis.

Episode #53

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia discusses radiation therapy for favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer with radiation oncologist Dr. Amar Kishan, Chief of the Genitourinary Oncology Service for the Department of Radiation Oncology at UCLA.

Episode #44

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia discusses tips and tricks for radical and partial prostatectomies with Dr. Rafael Coelho, Chief of Urology Oncology at the University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine.

Episode #41

Dr. Neil Desai, a radiation oncologist with UT Southwestern, shares his perspectives on radiation therapy indications, algorithms, side effects, and prognoses for unfavorable intermediate risk prostate cancer patients.

Episode #37

We talk with Dr. Scott Eggener about the importance of practical PSA screenings and shared decision making with patients. Dr. Eggener advocates for the prevention of overdiagnosis and overtreatment in prostate cancer.

Episode #30

Dr. Amit Patel, Dr. Ranko Miocinovic, and Dr. Jose Silva discuss focal therapy for prostate cancer and share their experiences with the the NanoKnife System from AngioDynamics.

Episode #28

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Dr. Geo Espinosa discuss holistic and integrative approaches to prostate cancer.

Episode #16

We talk with Dr. Jeff Cadeddu about workup and treatment options for patients with localized prostate cancer.

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. 

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.

The NanoKnife System is a new type of focal ablation technology that can be used to treat prostate cancer. This article discusses various details of the NanoKnife procedure and post-op care.

The NanoKnife System is a promising new type of focal ablation technology for treating prostate cancer. This article discusses the ideal candidate for this therapy, and its advantages over other focal ablation therapies.

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.

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