Topic
Ureteroscopy
Podcasts
Urology # 337Oct 20, 2026Advancements in Ureteroscopy for Stone Management
How is suction technology changing what it means to be “stone-free” after ureteroscopy? On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ruchika Talwar welcomes Dr. Karen Stern, endourologist at Mayo Clinic Arizona, for a practical discussion of how ureteroscopy is evolving in the era of suction. They discuss how thin-slice CT has revealed just how much stone typically remains after surgery, why dusting versus fragmenting is now a patient-dependent choice, and what to consider when selecting between suction sheaths, aspiration scopes, and traditional access.
- Urology # 261Sep 23, 2025
Managing Complex Kidney Stones in Children
Kids with kidney stones–how do you treat them, prevent recurrence, and provide effective longitudinal care? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Nicholas Kavoussi and Dr. Scott Sparks join co-hosts Dr. Arthi Hannallah and Dr. Niccolo Passoni for a high-yield discussion on pediatric and adolescent stone disease.
- Urology # 239Jun 10, 2025
Insights on Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
With so many treatment modalities for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, how does new evidence inform optimal care? In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, urologic oncologist Dr. Nirmish Singla (Johns Hopkins), medical oncologist Dr. Jeannie Hoffman-Censits (Johns Hopkins), and urologic oncologist Dr. Bogdana Schmidt discuss treatment and diagnosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).
Tumor Board # 16May 27, 2025Insights on Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer
With so many treatment modalities for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, how does new evidence inform optimal care? In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, urologic oncologist Dr. Nirmish Singla (Johns Hopkins), medical oncologist Dr. Jeannie Hoffman-Censits (Johns Hopkins), and urologic oncologist Dr. Bogdana Schmidt discuss treatment and diagnosis of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC).
- Urology # 197Oct 29, 2024
Suction Devices in Urology: Improving Stone Removal
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.
- Urology # 194Oct 15, 2024
IRP Monitoring: Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Urology
Intrarenal pressure monitoring during ureteroscopy is a complex but crucial component of performing safe procedures. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, urologist Dr. Julie M. Riley from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shares expert insights on ureteroscopy, focusing on intrarenal pressure monitoring, procedural techniques, and new technologies aimed at improving patient safety.
- Urology # 146Jan 10, 2024
Urolithiasis in Pregnancy: Balancing Risks & Management
In this episode, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Alana Desai from the University of Washington discuss the management of urinary tract stones in pregnant patients, considerations for ureteroscopy, and consequences of radiation exposure in the fetus.
Women's Health # 43Jan 10, 2024Urolithiasis in Pregnancy: Balancing Risks & Management
In this episode, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Alana Desai from the University of Washington discuss the management of urinary tract stones in pregnant patients, considerations for ureteroscopy, and consequences of radiation exposure in the fetus.
- Urology # 50Aug 17, 2022
Breaking Down Upper Tract Malignancy
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Silva interviews Dr. Katie Murray, a urologic oncologist from the University of Missouri, about management of high and low-grade upper tract urothelial cancer.
- Urology # 35Mar 23, 2022
Diagnosis and Management of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
We talk with Dr. Shahrokh Shariat, chairman of Urology at the Medical University of Vienna, about diagnosis and management of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) as well as differing AUA and EAU approaches to these malignancies.
- Urology # 13Aug 12, 2021
Tips & Tricks for Difficult Ureteroscopy
UT Southwestern endourologist Dr. Jodi Antonelli shares her tips and tricks for difficult ureteroscopy cases. Listen to learn about pre-op and post-op medication, dealing with large prostates and narrow ureters, variations in baskets, access sheaths, and ureteroscopes, dusting vs. basket retrieval, and performing ureteroscopies on pregnant women.