WInnovations Podcast

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.

A New Era in BPH Management

Dr. Rebecca Gerber, a urologist at Atrium Health Urology in Charlotte, NC, and Dr. Ali Antar, an assistant professor in the department of urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, join WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards to discuss diagnosis, management, and comprehensive care for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

A Urologists Role in Global Health: New Horizons

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes Dr. CR Powell, an associate professor in the Department of Urology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Indiana University, and Dr. Walid Farhat, a professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology and Chief of Pediatric Urology, to discuss global health initiatives within the field of urology.

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Resources:

Global Initiative for Children’s Surgery (GICS)

American Pediatric Surgery Association (APSA) – Global Pediatric Surgery Committee (GPSC)

International Volunteers in Urology (IVU)

"A global view of pediatric urology" by Catherine R. deVries

Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS)

 

New Frontiers in Men's Health

Dr. Helen Bernie, assistant professor of urology and director of sexual and reproductive medicine at Indiana University, and Dr. Daniel Williams, professor in clinical urology, vice chair for education, and residency program director at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, join WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards to discuss exciting developments in the field of men's sexual and reproductive health.

What's Hot and What's Not: Treatments for Overactive Bladder

For our first episode of season two, host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes Dr. Victor Nitti, Professor of Urology & Obstetrics & Gynecology, Shlomo Raz Chair in Urology, Chief, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 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, to discuss exciting current and future treatments for overactive bladder.

Next Gen Leadership: The Future Starts Now

For the final episode of our first season, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Stephen Nakada, Professor and Chair of UW's Department of Urology, David T. Uehling Chair in Urology, and Chief Administrative Physician, UWMF Practice Plan. Dr. Nakada talks about his leadership experience, what he believes it takes to be an effective leader, and how leadership in medicine has evolved since he was named Department Chair in 2008. Recorded 7/18/2023

Novel Approaches to Prostate Cancer Therapeutics

In our June episode, Dr. David Jarrard, Professor and Vice Chair of UW's Department of Urology, John P. Livesey Chair in Urologic Oncology, and Deputy Director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center discusses the prostate cancer treatment landscape and exciting advancements in the field with WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards. They also talk about the UW Carbone Cancer Center's prostate cancer research Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) award announced last month – an over $11 million federal grant from the National Cancer Institute. Recorded 5/19/2023

Innovative Approaches to Resident Education

Host Dr. Kyle Richards talks with Dr. Jordan Krieger, a chief resident at UW Urology, about her experience at UW, the challenges of urology residency training – and how the department's program strives to stay at the forefront of resident education. Recorded 5/9/2023

Advancing Kidney Cancer Care via Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Host Dr. Kyle Richards and guest expert UW Urologic Oncologist Dr. Dan Shapiro discuss UW's multidisciplinary approach to treating kidney cancer – and how these collaborations are leading to exciting advances in the field. Recorded 3/23/2023