Prostatectomy

We have relied on PSA for decades, but what’s next in precision screening for prostate cancer? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jason Hafron from the Michigan Institute of Urology joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to discuss the evolving role of biomarkers and artificial intelligence in prostate cancer screening.

What does it take to build a successful reconstructive urology practice while balancing the worlds of academia and private practice? In this episode of BackTable Urology, reconstructive urologist Dr. Lucas Wiegand joins host Dr. Jose Silva to explore his career journey from training at the University of South Florida and fellowship at Washington University, to establishing his practice at Orlando Health.

Could ongoing trials redefine the management of oligometastatic and advanced prostate cancer? In this installment of BackTable Tumor Board, leading prostate cancer experts Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, a medical oncologist from the University of Utah, and Dr. Tyler Seibert, a radiation oncologist from UC San Diego, join host Dr. Parth Modi to share their insights on the latest clinical trials and persistent challenges in managing prostate cancer.

Prostate biopsy is evolving rapidly, offering urologists more precision - but also more decisions. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ricardo Sánchez-Ortiz, a pioneer in robotic surgery and neuro-urology in Puerto Rico, joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the shifting landscape of prostate biopsy and emerging strategies that improve accuracy and personalize care.

This week, we present an inspiring episode for anyone interested in the history, present, and future of prostate cancer care. In this Legends in Urology installment of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Gerald Andriole joins guest host Dr. Niraj Badhiwala to reflect on a career that has left a lasting impact on the field.

Have you checked out the AUA/ASTRO/SUO’s recently released guidelines for salvage therapy in prostate cancer biochemical recurrence? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, guest Dr. Todd Morgan from the University of Michigan and host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia continue with part two of our series on prostate cancer biochemical recurrence management.

While benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) care has historically focused on immediate symptom management, often by way of long-term polypharmacy, leading urologists are now considering long-term bladder health when determining the most appropriate BPH treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Shawn West, a urologist practicing at McIver Clinic in Florida, discusses the contemporary management of BPH with host Dr. Jose Silva, emphasizing the newly appreciated role of first-line interventional therapy.

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.

Learn how Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can boost workflow efficiency and improve patient experience in your urology practice. In this episode of the BackTable Urology podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva speaks with Dr. Arpeet Shah and advanced practice nurse (APN) Nicole Hollander, about the role of APPs in benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patient care.

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.

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.

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Bilal Chughtai discuss their workup for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and how they use GreenLight Laser therapy and pharmacologic interventions to treat this common condition.

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia interviews Marc McGuire and Patrick Scheffler about their personal experiences with prostate cancer, from diagnosis to remission.

In this episode, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia interviews pelvic floor therapist Vanita Gaglani from Vanita’s Rehab about the role of pelvic floor physical therapy for early continence recovery after prostatectomy.

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Bagrodia discusses erectile dysfunction (ED) in the setting of post-prostate cancer treatment with Dr. Mike Hsieh and Dr. Darshan Patel, two urologists from the comprehensive men’s health clinic at UC San Diego Health.

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.

En el primer episodio en español de BackTable Urology, yo y Dr. Francisco Gelpi discutimos los tratamientos mínimamente invasivos para HPB, específicamente Urolift, Rezum, y GreenLight. Escucha el episodio completo para aprender más sobre la transición de Dr. Gelpi desde práctica oncológica académica a práctica privada enfocada en HPB, evaluación inicial de los HPB pacientes, factores importantes en la toma de decisión de un tratamiento de HPB, y beneficios y complicaciones de cada tratamiento.

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

Urologist Dr. Francisco Gelpi discusses surgical treatments for BPH with a special focus on the minimally-invasive GreenLight Laser prostatectomy. Listen to hear more about Dr. Gelpi’s transition from an oncology-focused practice to a BPH-focused practice, initial BPH patient workup , using prostate anatomy to choose a BPH surgical treatment, GreenLight Laser postoperative care, and the importance of BPH patient involvement and expectations.

Dr. Aditya Bagrodia interviews urologist Dr. Steve Hudak from UT Southwestern Medical Center about post-prostatectomy incontinence. They cover an array of topics including, incontinence evaluation, managing patient expectations, kegel exercises and pelvic floor therapy, and slings vs. artificial urinary sphincters.