WInnovations Podcast

Advancements in Bladder Cancer: The Future is Now – Part Two

In part two of a two-part interview, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Koehne, assistant professor and urologic oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Sam Chang, professor and chief of urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into emerging treatments for non–muscle invasive bladder cancer, with a particular focus on the growing role of biomarkers in guiding care and identifying the right therapy for the right patient. The discussion also further explores evolving strategies for patients with BCG-unresponsive disease, including promising therapeutic options amid the ongoing BCG shortage.

Advancements in Bladder Cancer: The Future is Now – Part One

In part one of a two-part interview, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Koehne, assistant professor and urologic oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Sam Chang, professor and chief of urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University, for a forward-looking discussion on emerging treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Together, they break down key advances in care – from updates to standard surgical approaches and promising alternatives to navigating the ongoing BCG shortage and exploring new options for patients with BCG-unresponsive disease.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: State of the Art

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes urogynecologist Dr. Frank Lin, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Jon Pennycuff, Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin, for an insightful discussion on pelvic organ prolapse. The conversation explores current approaches to diagnosis and treatment, emerging innovations in the field, and a thoughtful examination of the ongoing mesh controversy.

Complex Obstetrics: Placenta Accreta Spectrum

WInnovations guest host and urogynecologist Dr. Frank Lin, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, welcomes maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists Dr. Erin Bailey and Dr. Michael Beninati, both Assistant Professors in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin, for a conversation about the MFM field, with a special focus on approaches and innovations in the care of patients with placenta accreta spectrum.

Neurogenic bladder: Nuances, New Approaches, and Next Level

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes Dr. Anne Cameron, the James Montie Legacy Professor of Urology at the University of Michigan, and Dr. Javier Santiago, Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, for an in-depth discussion on advancing and innovating the care of patients with neurogenic bladder.

Innovative Approaches to Transitional Urology

Dr. Hadley Wood, a staff urologist at the Cleveland Clinic and assistant professor in the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and Dr. Kristin Ebert, assistant professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, join WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards for a conversation on enhancing care for patients with congenital urologic conditions. Together, they explore best practices and highlight the essential role of transitional urology programs in supporting patients through critical stages of care. 

The 2025 AUA Annual Meeting: High Stakes Urology

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards kicks off our third season with Dr. Stephen Nakada, professor and chair of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Urology, to discuss the upcoming American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting taking place on April 26-29 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As the current president of the AUA, Dr. Nakada will preside over this global event – the largest gathering of urologists worldwide. He shares a preview of what to expect, some behind-the-scenes insights, and his thoughts on the tremendous value of attending the meeting.

 

 

I’m done with residency! Now what?

Dr. Scott Johnson, associate professor and chief of urologic oncology in the Department of Urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Dr. Kyle Richards, associate professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, are guests for our season two finale. 

For this program, Dr. Richards hands the hosting mic to fourth-year residents Emily Davidson, MD, at UW–Madison, and Emily Polley, MD, at MCW, to ask their questions about building a practice after completing urology residency.

The Evolving Landscape of Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery

Dr. Jaime Landman, professor and chair of the Department of Urology at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, and Dr. Margaret Knoedler, assistant professor and chief of endourology in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, join WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards to talk about the latest treatments for kidney stone disease. Drs. Landman and Knoedler also share their experience as the first two people to use a new minimally invasive robotic approach to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) during recent clinical trials of the MONARCH™ Robot Platform.

Bonus Cut: Building Purposeful Passion for Urology

In this bonus episode host Dr. Kyle Richards continues his conversation from the first episode of Season 2 with Dr. Victor Nitti, Professor of Urology & Obstetrics & Gynecology and Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and Dr. Frank Lin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology's Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Section at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Here, they discuss mentorship, team building – and attracting new physicians to the urogynecology field.