Topic
Men's Health
Podcasts
Urology # 341Nov 5, 2026Understanding Overactive Bladder in Male Patients
How many prostate medications and procedures should a man try before anyone checks his bladder? Dr. Bilal Chughtai has met men who worked through an alpha blocker, add-on medications, a minimally invasive prostate procedure, and even resective surgery before anyone named overactive bladder as part of the problem. On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Anjali Kapur, urogynecologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, welcomes Dr. Chughtai, chief of urology at Northwell Health's Plainview and Syosset hospitals, to rethink how urologists separate overactive bladder (OAB) from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men. Dr. Chughtai explains how he reads the storage and voiding items of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), why he usually starts with a beta-3 agonist rather than an anticholinergic, how he trims polypharmacy one medication holiday at a time, and when urodynamics helps decide whether to treat the prostate, the bladder, or both.
- Urology # 330Sep 22, 2026
Establishing a Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Practice
How can reconstructive urologists improve quality of life for cancer survivors beyond the initial cure? On this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. George Koch interviews Dr. Hiren Patel about building a comprehensive survivorship practice that addresses the long-term needs of patients following genitourinary cancer treatment. They discuss moving beyond post-prostatectomy ED and incontinence to include management of radiation sequelae, immunotherapy effects, and urethral strictures, as well as the role of patient-centered communication, care coordination, and technology.
- Urology # 329Sep 15, 2026
Surgical Approaches to Bladder Outlet Obstruction
With so many treatment options for bladder outlet obstruction, how do you select the best approach for each patient? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Jose Silva is joined by Dr. John DiBianco for a practical discussion on evaluating lower urinary tract symptoms and matching patients with the right intervention. They emphasize confirming that symptoms are truly due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) before proceeding, and walk through triggers for intervention, including quality-of-life impact, UTIs, renal impairment, high post-void residual, bladder stones, and retention.
- Urology # 327Sep 1, 2026
Clinical Approaches to Testicular Cancer Management
What are the key considerations for choosing between surveillance, surgery, and chemotherapy in testicular cancer? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Rich Matulewicz is joined by Dr. Sean Kern and Dr. Sam Funt for an in-depth discussion on clinical approaches to testicular cancer. They start with a real-world case, reviewing initial evaluation, imaging, tumor markers, and counseling on fertility, body image, and hypogonadism. The conversation highlights how nuanced patient selection influences decisions between surveillance, surgical intervention, and adjuvant chemotherapy.
- Urology # 319Jul 28, 2026
Reconstructive Techniques for Adult Buried Penis
The definitive treatment for adult acquired buried penis is surgery, but successful treatment depends on having a well-coordinated network of patient support, multidisciplinary care teams, and reconstructive urologic surgery expertise. This episode of Backtable Urology overviews this multifaceted disease and dives into reconstructive surgery techniques, featuring Dr. George Koch and Dr. Paul Rusilko.
- Urology # 302May 12, 2026
Male Infertility: Diagnosis & Guidelines Update
Male factor infertility accounts for nearly half of all infertility cases, yet male evaluation is often delayed or overlooked. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Robert Brannigan joins guest host Dr. Catherine Nam to unpack the 2024 AUA/ASRM Male Infertility Guideline update and discuss how the field is evolving beyond basic semen analysis.
- Urology # 294Mar 17, 2026
Updated Vasectomy Guidelines & Patient Counseling Best Practices
What are the key practice changes introduced in the new American Urological Association (AUA) vasectomy guidelines? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Akanksha Mehta (Emory University), Vice Chair of the AUA Vasectomy Guidelines Committee, joins Dr. Catherine Nam (University of Michigan) to discuss the latest updates to vasectomy practice.
- Urology # 291Feb 24, 2026
Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Clinical Assessment & Strategies
What do the 2025 AUA guidelines change about how we evaluate and manage chronic male pelvic pain? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Susan MacDonald (Penn State) joins host Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to break down the new American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines on chronic male pelvic pain, including chronic prostatitis / chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic scrotal content pain.
- Urology # 272Nov 11, 2025
Fournier's Gangrene Management: Timing, Transfers & Best Practices
What does it take to save both life and function in a rapidly progressing infection? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Judith Hagedorn (University of Washington) joins Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to unpack the complexities of Fournier’s gangrene management.
- Urology # 265Oct 14, 2025
Managing Ischemic Priapism: Surgical Approaches & Outcomes
For patients with ischemic priapism, time to treatment can mean the difference between recovery and long-term dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Maia VanDyke (UT Southwestern Medical Center) joins host Dr. Juan Andino (UCLA Health) for a high-yield discussion on managing this urologic emergency, from early recognition to advanced surgical options.
- Urology # 259Sep 9, 2025
Prostate Tumor Board: Risk Stratification & Treatment Strategies
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.
- Urology # 250Jul 25, 2025
Treating Low T: Safe & Effective Testosterone Therapy
Have we been wrong about testosterone and prostate cancer all along? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, who pioneered the modern use of testosterone therapy, joins Dr. Amy Pearlman to discuss the evolving understanding of testosterone therapy in clinical practice and its implications on patient care.
- Urology # 247Jul 15, 2025
Cardiology-Urology Collaboration: Managing ED & Heart Health
Is your patient’s sexual dysfunction an early indicator of serious cardiovascular disease? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman teams up with preventative cardiologist Dr. Dapo Iluyomade to discuss the relationship between erectile dysfunction (ED) and cardiovascular disease, and the holistic approach needed to prevent both of these chronic conditions from worsening.
- Urology # 240Jun 13, 2025
Erectile Dysfunction Therapies: Testosterone, PD-5 Inhibitors, and Beyond
Can we do more than prescribe pills to address men’s sexual health complaints? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, men’s health expert Dr. Mohit Khera from Baylor College of Medicine joins guest host Dr. Amy Pearlman for a deep dive into testosterone management and the full spectrum of erectile dysfunction therapies.
- Urology # 235May 27, 2025
Optimizing Sexual & Metabolic Health Together
Are metabolic and sexual health two sides of the same coin? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman is joined by gastroenterologist (and twin sister) Dr. Michelle Pearlman to discuss their collaboration at the PRIME Institute. Join us as we explore how two medical specialists combine their expertise to pioneer a comprehensive approach to two of the most important elements of health and wellness.
- Urology # 232May 13, 2025
The Pelvic Floor & Sexual Function: What Every Urologist Should Know
When is it time to refer a patient to pelvic floor physical therapy? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman invites pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Victoria Mallow onto the show to discuss the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy for various urological conditions.
- Urology # 222Mar 25, 2025
Exploring Penile Girth Enchancement Techniques
Patients seeking penile girth enhancement often do so for both physical and psychological reasons. When treating this patient population, understanding your patient’s goal is as critical as mastering the aesthetics. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Amy Pearlman, co-founder of PRIME Institute Miami, meets with our host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss practical tips for treating patients that seek penile girth enhancement.
- Urology # 215Feb 11, 2025
HoLEP vs MIST: Patient Selection & Outcomes
With the abundance of interventional options for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), how do you decide on the best treatment for each individual patient? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Marawan El Tayeb, chief of urology at Baylor Scott and White-Temple, joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the intricacies of decision-making in BPH treatment.
- Urology # 208Jan 7, 2025
Integrating APPs into Men’s Health Practices
If you manage a busy men’s health practice, you may have considered the value of staffing Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Alex Tatem and Kristen Gumpf, PA-C join host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the role of APPs in men’s health.
- Urology # 205Dec 10, 2024
Optimizing Bladder Health in BPH Treatment Strategies
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.
- Urology # 188Sep 10, 2024
Testosterone Therapy Today: Clinical Advances & Safety
What is the role of testosterone therapy in prostate cancer? Urologist Dr. Abraham Morgentaler of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School joins host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss the evolution of testosterone therapies, modern testosterone treatments, and how to integrate testosterone replacement therapy into your practice.
- Urology # 174Jun 25, 2024
HoLEP: Advanced Techniques & Patient Outcomes
In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Jose Silva and Dr. Spencer Hiller discuss holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), including preoperative and postoperative care, and the technical nuances of the procedure.
- Urology # 168May 21, 2024
Enhancing Men's Health: The Role of APPs
In this episode of Backtable Urology Podcast, Ken Mitchell MPAS, PA-C, a certified physician associate, speaks about the role of interprofessional collaboration in treating male sexual dysfunction and infertility.
- Urology # 167May 14, 2024
Solving Semen Analysis Barriers: Innovation & Accessibility
In this episode of Backtable Urology, Dr. James Smith, Director of Male Reproductive Health at UC San Francisco and CMO of Fellow, discusses advancements in semen analysis and fertility testing with Dr. Jose Silva.