Ep. 231 Reflections on Change and Resilience in Urology with Dr. Carol Bennett
What does it mean to be a trailblazer in urology? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Claire Yang interviews Dr. Carol Bennett, Professor of Urology at UCLA, who shares her inspiring journey from her early aspirations to becoming the first African American woman certified by the American Board of Urology.---SYNPOSISDr. Bennett discusses her impactful career and notable research in neuro-urology, including breakthroughs in electroejaculation for patients with spinal cord injury. Dr. Bennett also reflects on her experiences with mentorship from notable urologists, overcoming barriers, and the importance of perseverance. The discussion highlights her enduring dedication to the field and her role as an inspiration to trainees, colleagues, and patients.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction04:27 - Choosing Urology06:02 - Pioneering Research in Neuro-Urology13:23 - Challenges and Mentorship18:40 - Changes and Trends in Urology23:01 - Work-Life Balance and Personal Insights26:29 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts---RESOURCESSociety of Women in Urologyhttps://swiu.org/home.aspx
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Ep. 230 Gut Instincts: GI Fundamentals for Urology Providers Who Want to Elevate Care with Dr. Michelle Pearlman
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Ep. 229 Consideraciones Prácticas en Terapia Hormonal Femenina con Dr. Pamela Silen Rivera
Esta semana en BackTable Urology, el Dr. José Silva entrevista a la obstetra y ginecóloga Dra. Pamela Silén-Rivera sobre la terapia de reemplazo de estrógeno, específicamente disipando mitos y su experiencia en el avance de la salud de la mujer en Puerto Rico.
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SYNPOSIS
La conversación aborda las complejidades y desafíos en el tratamiento de la menopausia y la salud sexual de la mujer, incluyendo el uso de hormonas bioidénticas, testosterona y tratamientos personalizados. La Dra. Silén-Rivera destaca la importancia de la educación tanto para los profesionales médicos como para las pacientes, y habla sobre la necesidad de productos específicos para mujeres aprobados por la FDA. Además, discuten temas como las alternativas al reemplazo hormonal.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Antecedentes y experiencia en salud sexual de la mujer
06:02 - Síntomas de la menopausia y enfoques de tratamiento
17:25 - Tratamiento personalizado y riesgos
29:23 - Terapia de reemplazo hormonal y anticonceptivos
33:00 - Terapia de testosterona en mujeres
43:45 - Educar a las futuras generaciones sobre la terapia hormonal
49:20 - La importancia del estrógeno vaginal
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RESOURCES
Centro de Bienestar para la Mujer
https://www.centrobienestarmujer.com/
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Ep. 228 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renal Cancer Care with Dr. Louis Hinshaw and Dr. Jason Abel
This week we bring together urologists and radiologists to work towards a shared goal of innovating on kidney cancer care. Dr. Jason Abel, Professor of Urology and Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Louis Hinshaw, Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging Intervention at the University of Wisconsin, join our host Dr. Ruchika Talwar for a multidisciplinary conversation regarding the treatment of renal tumors.
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SYNPOSIS
Their discussion covers the history and benefits of collaboration between urology and interventional radiology (IR), advances in image-guided procedural technologies, and the importance of teamwork in improving patient outcomes. The episode also considers the encouraging, but limited data in IR treatments such as microwave ablation and discusses the lasting role for surgery. Finally, Dr. Abel and Dr. Hinshaw share their experiences in establishing a successful interdisciplinary kidney cancer program. Ultimately, they conclude that the future of renal tumor treatment lies not in silos, but in collaboration.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
04:04 - Collaboration Between Urologists and Interventional Radiologists
05:58 - Advancements in Ablation
10:05 - Patient Selection
15:19 - Technical Considerations
26:57 - Post-Ablation Surveillance and Recurrence Management
33:19 - Conclusion
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Ep. 227 Tumor Board: Multidisciplinary Management of Testicular Germ Cell Tumors with Dr. Nabil Adra and Dr. Richard Matulewicz
What does it take to deliver truly personalized, multidisciplinary care in testicular cancer? Get an inside look in this episode of BackTable Urology, where renowned testicular cancer experts Dr. Nabil Adra and Dr. Richard Matulewicz join host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia for a virtual tumor board session on the nuanced management of germ cell tumors. This episode was produced in collaboration with the Society of Urologic Oncology.
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SYNPOSIS
The expert panel uses specific patient cases to review their decision-making processes on the use of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. They highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, particularly for advanced disease and challenging surgical scenarios. The episode reviews patient-specific factors, standard treatment protocols, post-treatment surveillance, and the latest research. This episode also highlights the benefits of personalized cancer care.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
01:45 - Case Presentation: 23-Year-Old Male with Testicular Mass
02:14 - Initial Counseling and Management
04:03 - Orchiectomy and Post-Surgery
06:27 - Stage I Management
10:00 - Surveillance and Adjuvant Therapy
13:56 - Recurrence
23:13 - Case Study: 44-Year-Old with Non-Seminoma
28:14 - Case Study: 17-Year-Old with Developmental Delay and Cancer
29:42 - Chemotherapy Decisions
30:31 - Brain Imaging and Metastasis Predictions
33:54 - Chemotherapy Regimens
35:53 - Monitoring and Salvage Therapy
45:01 - Case Study: 21-Year-Old with Teratoma
55:21 - Concluding Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Society of Urologic Oncology:
https://suonet.org/home.aspx
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