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Registration is now open for the 5th annual Advances in Genitourinary Robotic Reconstruction Course, led by Ziho Lee, MD! Learn more and register: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=jwOWJaQ-DE-u0QZutlRMOwNNgqf8Q_pOmqhVvK62lHBUMUxXVTM5VTNMNktFWjRLWlAzOTI4UzY5Qy4u

A Northwestern Medicine study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered a connection between a well-known cancer-related protein and a major RNA modification process, which may inform new treatment strategies against #ProstateCancer. https://bit.ly/3NmHmnV

Recently, Amy Krambeck, MD, visited UT Southwestern Medical Center as a Visiting Professor, where she delivered an excellent discussion on all things #endourology. She also had the chance to reconnect with a few former NM Urology residents — always a highlight. #NMBetter

A Northwestern Medicine team led by Ziho Lee, MD, published a case report highlighting a creative ventral midline surgical approach that allowed for successful repair of bilateral corporal injuries and complete urethral avulsion. https://bit.ly/4bOziFG

Hiten Patel, MD, discusses MRI‑informed risk stratification, including the use of an MRI‑based risk calculator, and how MRI‑targeted biopsy can reduce missed high‑grade disease. https://breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-clinical-podcast-refining-prostate-cancer-detection-prostate-mri.html

Scientists have developed a new large language model that can interpret transcriptomic data in cancer cell lines more accurately than conventional approaches. @feinberg.northwestern.edu https://breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-research-article-ai-model-may-improve-rna-sequencing.html

The Northwestern Medicine Urology Sycamore crew dressed in blue to kick off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. #NMBetter

Ziho Lee, MD, together with our residents and fellows, participated in discussions with leading experts and explored the latest advancements of robotic urological surgery. We are also pleased to recognize our reconstruction fellow, Diboro Kanabolo, MD, who won 1st place for Best Video Abstract.

BRCAAway: Abiraterone/olaparib shows survival gain in mCRPC. #GU26 @urologytimes.bsky.social @luriecancer.bsky.social https://www.urologytimes.com/view/brcaaway-abiraterone-olaparib-shows-survival-gain-in-mcrpc

BRCAAway: Abiraterone/olaparib shows survival gain in mCRPC | Urology Times

Median OS was 28 months (95% CI, 13-NR) in arm 1, 37 months (95% CI, 26-NR) in arm 2, and 68 months (95% CI, 38-NR) in arm 3.

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.@joshmeeks.bsky.social, MD, PhD, explains how BCG cystitis develops and how it can be identified and managed effectively. #BladderCancer https://breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-clinical-video-practical-algorithm-for-bcg-cystitis-diagnosis-management.html

A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a connection between a well-known cancer-related protein and a major RNA modification process. #ProstateCancer. https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2025/12/04/exploring-the-link-between-rna-modification-and-prostate-cancer-growth/

Exploring the Link Between RNA Modification and Prostate Cancer Growth - News Center

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A few of our residents (Mitali Kini, MD, Reem Khondakar, MD, and Victoria Kocsuta, MD) at the SWIU 15th Annual Clinical Mentoring Conference. #WomenInMedicine

Ridwan Alam, MD, discusses key findings and clinical implications from the study “Performance of the Prostate Health Index Test in Men with PSA Levels between 10 and 20 ng/mL." https://www.urologytimes.com/view/ridwan-i-alam-md-mph-discusses-integrating-phi-into-prostate-cancer-diagnostic-pathways

Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, discusses integrating PHI into prostate cancer diagnostic pathways | Urology Times

Regarding acceptable risk thresholds, Alam describes himself as relatively risk-averse, favoring a 5% to 10% miss rate for Grade Group 2 or higher disease when considering biopsy avoidance.

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Listen as host Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, discusses career paths in #urology, how to evaluate new opportunities and how to make thoughtful career moves in early or mid-career. https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/39732790

Making the Move: Early and Mid-Career Job Changes - Episode 90

Making the Move: Early and Mid-Career Job Changes Guest: Patrick Selph, MD Host: Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, MBA, URPS Career paths in urology are not one-size fits all. Join us as Dr. Patrick Selph,...

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🚨 PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Vasectomy reversal: lessons learned to optimize clinicaloutcomes Authors included: Robert Brannigan, MD, Evan Panken, MD, Nicholas Deebel, MD Article link: https://go.nature.com/4cwCLt8

Founded in 1900, Northwestern Medicine Dept. of Urology was among the first urology departments in the country. Over the past 125 years, we’ve advanced urologic care through pioneering research, exceptional education & innovative clinical practices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZZd7CTBVxo&t=13s

A 125 Year Legacy: Northwestern Medicine Urology

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The Northwestern Medicine Department of Urology is delighted to announce the newest additions to the resident team! 🎉

Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, discusses combining PHI and MRI to predict #ProstateCancer risk. @urologytimes.bsky.social https://www.urologytimes.com/view/ridwan-i-alam-md-mph-discusses-combining-phi-and-mri-to-predict-prostate-cancer-risk

Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, discusses combining PHI and MRI to predict prostate cancer risk | Urology Times

Alam frames PHI and MRI as noninvasive tools that help refine risk before proceeding to biopsy.

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In this episode of Better Edge, @joshmeeks.bsky.social, MD, PhD, discusses the implications of the FDA's recent approval of TAR-200, a novel therapy for #BladderCancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0ETulU6Uw4

FDA Approves Practice-Changing Novel Therapy for Bladder Cancer

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Watch Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, highlight key findings on the utility of the Prostate Health Index in men with PSA levels between 10 and 20 ng/mL. @urologytimes.bsky.social https://www.urologytimes.com/shorts/ridwan-i-alam-md-mph-on-the-phi-test-in-men-with-psa-between-10-and-20-ng-ml

Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, on the PHI test in men with PSA between 10 and 20 ng/mL | Urology Times

Ridwan I. Alam, MD, MPH, shares results from a recent study evaluating the Prostate Health Index test in men with PSA levels between 10 and 20 ng/mL.

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Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, discusses the trend of academic centers moving into communities outside of big cities. https://www.urologytimes.com/shorts/jennifer-miles-thomas-md-urps-mba-on-academic-care-centers-expanding-into-communities

Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS, MBA, on academic care centers expanding into communities | Urology Times

Urologist Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, URPS, MBA, discusses the trend of academic centers moving into communities outside of big cities.

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Recently, the West Region Urology Team successfully hosted an all-staff summit with the goal of working in one cohesive unit rather than split out across four sites.

Dr. Soares and his crew received a late holiday gift 👀 The 2 Xi robot, a.k.a. the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, has a little brother and the West region will be performing single port robotic surgeries in two weeks. 🤖 📸: Ricardo Soares, MD

After facing difficulties in conceiving, a patient consulted Robert Brannigan, MD, who performed a bilateral epididymovasostomy to bypass a suspected blockage. https://breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-clinical-video-complex-bilateral-epididymovasostomy-results-in-healthy-semen-analysis.html

Complex Surgery Restores Fertility After Failed Vasectomy Reversal

After unsuccessful vasectomy reversal and IVF attempts, a 47-year-old patient achieved healthy semen results following bilateral epididymovasostomy performed by Dr. Robert Brannigan.

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Perry Xu, MD, discusses how advancements in suction technology allow surgeons to clear kidney stones without incisions. https://breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-clinical-video-kidney-stone-surgery-with-suction-technology.html

A Northwestern Medicine case report published in Clinical Transplantation explores lung transplantation in men with newly diagnosed high-risk prostate cancer. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ctr.70269

Lung Transplantation in Men With High‐Risk Prostate Cancer

Introduction Transplantation in patients with active malignancies is controversial due to concerns about immunosuppression accelerating cancer progression and ethical allocation of donor organs. Pro...

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Recent study led by @joshmeeks.bsky.social, MD, PhD, and Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD, published in @euplatinum.bsky.social aimed to define molecular subtypes of T1 NMIBC and develop a precise framework to predict recurrence risk and guide treatment. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-rese...

Four NMIBC Subtypes Offer Blueprint for Predicting BCG Success

Through genomic and transcriptomic profiling, investigators identify four NMIBC subtypes and show that inflamed tumors have superior BCG response and lower recurrence risk.

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🚨PUBLICATION ALERT🚨 Genomic and Transcriptomic Profiling of High-risk Bladder Cancer Reveals Diverse Molecular and Microenvironment Ecosystems Authored by: Josh Meeks, MD, PhD, Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD, Noah Frydenlund, MD Article link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Genomic and Transcriptomic Profiling of High-risk Bladder Cancer Reveals Diverse Molecular and Microenvironment Ecosystems

High-risk bladder cancer recurs in 30% of cases and causes fatal outcomes in 10% within 2 yr despite surgical resection, endoscopic surveillance, and …

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Edward Schaeffer, MD, PhD, moderates a thoughtful conversation with two former residents who reflect on their training, where their journeys have taken them, and explore how their experiences shaped their career paths and approach to patient care. breakthroughsforphysicians.nm.org/urology-news...