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BackTable Urology

The BackTable Urology Podcast is a resource for practicing urologists to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice from their peers in the field. Listen here or on the streaming platform of your choice.

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Ep. 297 How Prostate Artery Embolization Optimizes...

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2026/04/07

What role does prostate artery embolization (PAE) play in modern prostate cancer care? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Nainesh Parikh (Interventional Radiology at Moffitt Cancer Center) and Dr. Kosj Yamoah (Radiation Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center) join Dr. Ruchika Talwar (Vanderbilt University) to discuss how PAE could become a key adjunct in optimizing radiation therapy outcomes.--- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:44 -

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44:40

Ep. 296 Overactive Bladder Management: Updates and...

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2026/03/31

What if we’re waiting too long to offer our OAB patients the treatments that actually work? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Jason Kim joins host Dr. Anjali Kapur to discuss updates in overactive bladder management and evolving guidelines, including a shift away from rigid stepwise care toward shared decision-making.--- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction03:06 - 2024 AUA/SUFU Idiopathic OAB Guideline07:32 - Patient Experience with

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47:13

Ep. 295 How to Manage Genitourinary Injuries: ACS...

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2026/03/24

What are the key decision points in managing renal, bladder, and urethral trauma? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Niels Johnson (Vanderbilt University Medical Center) joins host Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to discuss the 2025 American College of Surgeons (ACS) best practice guidelines for genitourinary trauma.--- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction05:09 - Who Manages GU Trauma?13:53 - Purpose of ACS Guidelines16:13 -

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Ep. 294 Updated Vasectomy Guidelines & Patient...

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2026/03/17

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.--- SYNPOSIS Dr. Mehta and Dr. Nam review the key changes in vasectomy guidelines. They address common misconceptions about sexual function and

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60:06

Ep. 293 Clinical Approaches to Managing Male LUTS...

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2026/03/10

When a male patient presents with lower urinary tract symptoms, should you blame the bladder or bust the prostate? In this SUFU-sponsored episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Benjamin Brucker (NYU) and Dr. Craig Comiter (Stanford) join host Dr. Chris Tenggardjaja (Kaiser Permanente) for a discussion on evaluating and treating male LUTS using a bladder-and-outlet framework.--- This podcast was developed in collaboration with: Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction

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Ep. 292 Nuances in Pediatric Urological Trauma...

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2026/03/03

Not every pediatric GU injury fits neatly into the guidelines. In this episode of BackTable Urology, trauma reconstructive urologist Dr. Travis Pagliara (Hennepin County Medical Center) joins hosts Dr. Arthi Hannallah and Dr. Niccolo Passoni to walk through practical management of pediatric renal, bladder, urethral, and genital injuries. Through case-based discussion, they highlight diagnostic decision-making, when to observe versus intervene, and how to approach these patients in the acute

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72:09

Ep. 291 Pelvic Pain Syndromes: Clinical Assessment &...

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2026/02/24

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. --- SYNPOSIS They review a structured approach from initial evaluation and physical

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Ep. 290 Urothelial Carcinoma: Consolidative Surgery &...

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2026/02/17

What do you do when metastatic urothelial cancer responds dramatically to systemic therapy? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Abhinav Khanna (Mayo Clinic) speaks with host Dr. Daniel Roberson about the growing question of consolidative surgery after enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab. They discuss how EV-pembro has reshaped treatment expectations, why unexpected complete or near-complete responses are prompting tumor board debates about cystectomy, and how careful multidisciplinary

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59:28

Ep. 289 Insights into Urethroplasty & Reconstructive...

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2026/02/10

Is transecting urethroplasty still the default, or is reconstructive urology moving beyond it? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ben Breyer (University of California San Francisco) joins host Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to discuss evolving approaches in reconstructive urology with an emphasis on complex stricture cases.--- SYNPOSIS Throughout the conversation, Dr. Breyer reflects on his path into the subspecialty and breaks down the evolution of reconstructive practice,

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40:08

Ep. 288 Active Surveillance for Intermediate Risk...

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2026/02/03

When is active surveillance the right choice for intermediate-risk prostate cancer patients? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Claire de la Calle, Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Washington, joins Dr. Ruchika Talwar to unpack how active surveillance has evolved beyond low-risk disease and why select Grade Group 2 patients may be appropriate candidates now with thoughtful patient selection.--- SYNPOSIS The conversation explores emerging tools that can refine

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Ep. 287 Urothelial Carcinoma: Understanding CTDNA and...

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2026/01/30

Is the era of cisplatin over, or are we simply becoming more precise about who benefits from it? As perioperative strategies in bladder cancer continue to evolve, emerging tools like circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) are playing a bigger role in how clinicians assess recurrence risk and tailor treatment. In this episode of BackTable Tumor Board, host Alan Tan, medical oncologist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, is joined by bladder cancer experts Dr. Amanda Nizam and Dr. Brad McGregor to discuss

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Ep. 286 Antibiotic Stewardship in Reconstructive...

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2026/01/27

In reconstructive urology, preventing infection often means prolonged antibiotic exposure, raising important questions about stewardship and long-term harm. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Joshua Sterling of Yale University joins host George Koch to examine how antibiotic stewardship and emerging insights into the urinary microbiome are reshaping infection management in reconstructive practice.--- SYNPOSIS The discussion centers on real-world clinical challenges, particularly in high-risk

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42:14

Ep. 285 Guide to Vaginal Rejuvenation: Myths,...

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2026/01/20

Vaginal rejuvenation is often misunderstood, misrepresented, and overdue for honest conversations in medicine. In this crossover episode between BackTable Urology and BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Nirit Rosenblum, a urology and OBGYN professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, is joined by Dr. Karyn Eilber, Chair of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Department of Surgery, and Dr. Ariana Smith, Chief of Urology at Pennsylvania Hospital. Together, they bring a multidisciplinary lens to one of the most misunderstood

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46:56

Ep. 284 Integrating Gender Affirming Care Into...

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2026/01/13

Gender affirming surgery is becoming a more visible part of urologic practice, raising practical questions about surgical training, case volume, and multidisciplinary support. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Eric Walton of The Ohio State University joins Dr. George Koch to examine how gender affirming surgery is being integrated into contemporary urology. Dr. Walton discusses his path into reconstructive urology, structural barriers that limit patient access, and why expanding surgical

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Ep. 283 Early Careers in Urology: Strategies for...

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2026/01/06

What determines success in the early years of urology practice? In this BackTable Urology episode, produced in collaboration with the Society of Women in Urology (SWIU), this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast brings on Dr. Raveen Syan, Dr. Helen Hougen, and host Dr. Michelle Van Kuiken to discuss the transition to early career practice in urology.--- SYNPOSIS Together, the doctors explore the realities that new attendings face, from building efficient clinical systems to managing

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Ep. 282 Updates to Microhematuria Workup Guidelines...

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2025/12/30

The microhematuria guideline just changed. Here’s what clinicians need to know. In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Daniel Barocas (Vanderbilt University) joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to break down the 2025 updates to the American Urological Association (AUA) Microhematuria Guideline and why these changes matter in everyday practice.--- SYNPOSIS They walk through the evidence driving the updates, including revised risk stratification and the expanding role of urinary biomarkers. The

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Ep. 281 Global Surgery in Urology: Addressing...

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2025/12/23

How are local and international teams working together to offer reconstructive urology in resource-constrained settings? This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jane Kurtzman (University of Utah) joins Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to discuss the realities, challenges, and opportunities of international surgical work.--- SYNPOSIS They break down how global urology programs differ in structure, why cultural understanding is foundational, and what sustainable models look like in practice

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Ep. 280 Genomic Classifiers in Bladder Cancer...

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2025/12/16

Can genomic classifiers close the gap between what we see and what a tumor will do? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Carissa Chu (UCSF) joins Dr. Ruchika Talwar (Vanderbilt) to explore how genomic classifiers are reshaping the way clinicians diagnose and manage bladder cancer.--- This podcast is supported by: VeracyteVeracyte.com/decipher-bladder --- SYNPOSIS They discuss the limitations of traditional staging systems and how molecular subtyping is providing deeper insight into tumor

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Ep. 279 Parental Leave for Physicians: Challenges &...

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2025/12/09

If you’re navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or return-to-work stress, you are not alone. In this BackTable Urology × SWIU collaboration, Dr. Danielle Velez (Rutgers Health) joins host Dr. Helen Bernie (Indiana University Health) for a candid conversation on navigating parental leave, lactation, and the emotional turbulence of stepping back into clinical practice. Together, they unpack boundary-setting, finding a support system, protecting partnership time, and giving yourself grace through each

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Ep. 278 Shared Decision Making in GU Cancer...

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2025/12/02

When it comes to GU cancers, fear and uncertainty often shape a patient’s treatment decisions well before the clinical data does. Dr. Hung-Jui (Ray) Tan of UNC Health sits down with host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to unpack why decision-making around small renal masses, low-risk prostate cancer, and other GU conditions can be so challenging. Dr. Tan explains the concept of decisional conflict, a patient’s internal uncertainty about the “right” course of action, and how it predicts downstream satisfaction

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