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Men's Health Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss men's health on the BackTable Urology Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

Episode #86

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In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Justin Dubin chat about the benefits and pitfalls of using social media to network with colleagues and to educate patients about urological conditions.

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Episode #31

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We talk with Dr. Ashley Winter about the importance of educating physicians and patients on female sexual health, including common presenting symptoms and newer treatments.

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Episode #23

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Dr. Jose Silva brings Dr. Jonathan Clavell back onto the show to discuss complex penile implant cases. They cover how to deal with mechanical complications of AMS700 and Coloplast Titan, penile implants in Peyronie's disease, penile implants in priapism, tips for successful revision surgery, and how to manage post-operative infections.

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Episode #21

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We speak with Dr. Zamip Patel about the different causes and treatments of male infertility. Listen to hear more about genetic vs. environmental causes of infertility, hormone tests, hormone replacement therapy, and varicoselectomies.

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Episode #19

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Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy explains the known effects of the COVID-19 virus and the pandemic on testosterone levels, vasculogenic erectile dysfunction, male fertility, and sexual practice patterns. Additionally, Dr. Ramaswamy uses evidence-based medicine to debunk myths about the adverse effects of the COVID-19 vaccine on men’s health.

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Episode #14

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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.

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Episode #12

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We talk with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, director of the Women's Pelvic Medicine Center at UC San Diego Health about the management of cystitis and pelvic pain syndromes. She shares her insights on genitourinary syndrome of menopause, pain evaulation and treatment, and procedural options including botox and sacral neuromodulation.

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Episode #8

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Dr. Jose Silva interviews Dr. Jonathan Clavell, a high-volume prosthetic urology surgeon and assistant professor of urology at UT Health Science Center Houston, about erectile dysfunction counseling and penile implants. Dr. Clavell goes into detail about his journey as a men’s health specialist, ED workup and medical counseling, advantages and limitations of different penile implants, implants for complex ED patients (diabetics, cancer patients, etc.), and post-operative care for penile implant patients

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Episode #6

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In Part II, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia talks with Dr. Claus Roehrborn of UT Southwestern Medical Center about the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Episode #5

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In Part I, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia talks with Dr. Claus Roehrborn of UT Southwestern Medical Center about the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

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Episode #4

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Dr. Jose Silva talks with Urologist Dr. Yahir Santiago from UC San Diego Medical Center about the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women.

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Episode #3

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Dr. Jose Silva talks with Urologist Dr. Aditya Bagrodia from UT Southwestern Medical Center about the medical and surgical management of testicular cancer.

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Men's Health Articles

Read our exclusive BackTable Urology Articles for quick insights on men's health, provided by physicians for physicians.

Doctor discussing testicular pain and scrotal pain with patient

Patients with testicular pain often refrain from discussing their symptoms with providers due to the stigma surrounding the topic. Learn more about how providers and patients alike can combat the stigma by acknowledging patient obstacles, improving the testicular pain evaluation, and advocating for men’s health initiatives.

Patient visiting with a physician about associated testicular pain

Effective testicular pain treatment may involve anti-inflammatory medications, nerve blocks, neurolysis, or alternative approaches like physical therapy, yoga, and even acupuncture. Urologists Dr. Brahmbhatt and Dr. Silva discuss the various treatment methods for testicular pain, including surgical, medical, and musculoskeletal approaches.

Peyronie's disease surgery for penile implant

Peyronie’s disease is caused by fibrous scar tissue in the penis that causes painful, curved erections. Dr. Jonathan Clavell shares his Peyronie's disease surgery tips for penile implants.

Penile Implant Infection Signs & Treatment

It is important to know penile implant infection signs because it is a treatable complication after surgery. Urologist Dr. Jonathan Clavell shares his advice when looking for penile implant infection signs and his advice for penile implant infection treatment on the BackTable Urology Podcast.

Penile implant surgery consultation

Patients with chronic priapism require special considerations when undergoing penile implant surgery. Dr. Jonathan Clavell shares advice about assessing the extent of fibrosis present, special preoperative therapies, and additional surgical techniques in order to place a penile implant successfully.

A backtable set up for Rezum Procedure Water Vapor Therapy

A Rezum procedure (water vapor therapy) is a surgical BPH treatment that uses water vapor to ablate excess prostate tissue, which is naturally resorbed by the body. Learn more about how a Rezum procedure compares to UroLift, including complications, recovery, and side effects.

Dr. Rahul Mehan performing GreenLight Laser Therapy

GreenLight laser therapy is a minimally-invasive treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). In this procedure, a laser fiber is inserted through a transurethral cystoscope and is used to enucleate excessive prostate tissue.

Penis implant surgery pain medication gabapentin

Diligent penis implant surgery post-operative care is essential because infection, capsule formation, and pain after penile implant surgery are possible. A strict regimen of antibiotics, pain medications, and patient education can improve post-operative patient outcomes.

Coloplast Titan penile implant

The Coloplast Titan is one of the most popular three-piece inflatable penile prostheses in the United States. During penile implant surgery, each piece can be adjusted to fit the patient. Learn about the Coloplast Titan and how it compares to the AMS 700.

HoLEP procedure surgery

The HoLEP procedure, or holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, is a new BPH treatment that is widely used because of its minimal invasiveness and quicker recovery times. However, urologists should evaluate the HoLEP procedure pros and cons before they decide on the surgery.

urolift procedure device

The UroLift procedure is a minimally invasive, non-ablative BPH treatment that places permanent implants to pull the prostate lobes away from the urethra.

bipolar turp procedure device

The bipolar TURP procedure involves the use of a bipolar current to resect excess prostate tissue, alleviating symptoms in patients with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Learn about Bipolar TURP surgery, advantages of bipolar TURP, and potential complications.

Urologist using the IPPS to evaluate patient with BPH

The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is a universal assessment endorsed by the AUA. The IPSS questionnaire consists of 7 questions and evaluates BPH patients from a score of 0 to 35.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors for BPH

5-alpha reductase inhibitors are a class of medications commonly used to treat BPH. They are most effective in BPH patients with large prostates. Learn more about using 5-alpha reductase inhibitors for BPH.

Blood test for testicular cancer markers.

Testicular cancer markers are the first step in working up a testicular mass, but are not elevated in all testis cancers. MicroRNA biomarkers are elevated in roughly 90% of testis cancers.

Young man consulting with his Urologist about testicular cancer and fertility after orchiectomy

The testes are responsible for sperm production, so many patients have concerns about testicular cancer and fertility preservation after radical orchiectomy. Learn about radical orchiectomy versus partial orchiectomy and the potential post-orchiectomy problems that could arise.

Disclaimer: The Materials available on https://www.BackTable.com 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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Podcasts

Men's Health and Social Media with Dr. Justin Dubin on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Women's Sexual Health with Dr. Ashley Winter on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Complex Penile Implants with Dr. Jonathan Clavell on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Algorithm for Evaluation of Male Infertility with Dr. Zamip Patel on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic & Vaccines on Men's Sexual Health with Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy on the BackTable Urology Podcast)
New Technologies for Prostate Screening with Dr. Ali Kasraeian on the BackTable Urology Podcast)

Articles

Doctor discussing testicular pain and scrotal pain with patient

Destigmatizing Testicular Pain

Patient visiting with a physician about associated testicular pain

Testicular Pain Treatment: Medical, Surgical & Musculoskeletal Approaches

Peyronie's disease surgery for penile implant

Peyronie’s Disease Surgery for Penile Implants

Contributors

Dr. Jonathan Clavell on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Jonathan Clavell

Dr. Justin Dubin on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Justin Dubin

Dr. Zamip Patel on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Zamip Patel

Dr. Claus Roehrborn on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Claus Roehrborn

Dr. Ashley Winter on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Ashley Winter

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