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Gay and Bisexual Men's Urology Program The Northwestern Medicine Gay and Bisexual Men’s Urology Program is designed to deliver better urologic care for patients who were assigned male at birth and identify as gay or bisexual.

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The first of its kind in the U.S., the Northwestern Medicine Gay and Bisexual Men’s Urology Program is designed to deliver better urologic care, education and advocacy for patients who were assigned male at birth and identify as gay or bisexual.
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Experts react to FDA approval of gemcitabine intravesical system in NMIBC | Urology Times Several experts share their thoughts on the impact of the gemcitabine intravesical system for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC.

Watch as several experts, including @joshmeeks.bsky.social,
share their thoughts on the impact of the gemcitabine intravesical system for clinical practice. @urologytimes.bsky.social
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We had an amazing time in Grapevine, TX, at the 26th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of #SMSNA! Big shout out to Nick Deebel, MD, Evan Panken, MD, and Jonathan Aguilar, MD, for representing Northwestern Medicine Urology with their breakthrough research and presentations. @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social

Genomic Signatures Correlating With Adverse Pathologic Features in Men Eligible for Active Surveillance - PubMed AS-eligible patients with APF at RP demonstrate differences in gene expression when compared to those without APF. We established that multiple existing genomic classifiers not previously studied in t...

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Genomic Signatures Correlating With Adverse Pathologic Features in Men Eligible for Active Surveillance

Article Link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40539849/

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, highlights innovations from the 2025 World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology Krambeck pointed to the growing importance of medical management in stone disease prevention.

In this video, Amy E. Krambeck, MD, Professor of Urology, highlighted several key trends shaping the future of endourology she observed at the 2025 World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology. #WCET2025
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Lung Transplantation in Men With High-Risk Prostate Cancer

Authors included: Ridwan Alam, MD, Nicole Handa, MD, Kent Perry Jr., MD, Ashley Ross, MD, PhD

Article Link: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40758169/

@joshmeeks.bsky.social, discusses a life-changing treatment for patients with BCG-unresponsive #BladderCancer. Learn how the FDA's recent approval of TAR-200 will impact care at Northwestern Medicine & bring further advances to the Dept. of Urology.
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Amy Krambeck, MD, put the Magneto 150 to the test: 5 #prostates from >200cc to 40 cc, anti-coagulated, catheterized and everything in between. She noted that the first day was a good showing!
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📸: Amy Krambeck, MD

Northwestern Medicine Urology has arrived at the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology annual meeting! Jenny Guo, MD, and Amir Patel, MD, are presenting their poster correlating #prostate volume with weight. #WCET25
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Managing Complex Strictures: A Hybrid Approach to Reconstruction Dr. Ziho Lee tackles a challenging vesicourethral anastomotic stricture, using a dual robotic-perineal approach to restore function in a post-prostatectomy patient.

Ziho Lee, MD, navigates a complex surgical case involving a 70-year-old patient with a post-prostatectomy urinary stricture. @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social
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Multicenter Review of Obstetric Management and Complications of Ureteroscopy During Pregnancy | Journal of Endourology Introduction and Objectives: Managing nephrolithiasis during pregnancy requires collaboration between obstetricians and urologists. When surgical intervention is needed, ureteroscopy (URS) is a safe and effective; however, limited data exist on obstetric (OB) management and complications of URS during pregnancy. This multicenter study aimed to clarify OB practice patterns and complications of URS in pregnant patients. Methods: A multicenter retrospective review of pregnant patients who underwent URS with fellowship-trained endourologists at seven institutions from 2015 to 2024 was performed. We recorded patient demographics, indications for URS, preoperative workup, intraoperative details, perioperative OB involvement, fetal monitoring (FM) practices, and postoperative OB complications within 30 days. Results: We identified 72 cases of URS during pregnancy. Mean maternal age was 30 years, and mean gestational age was 23.5 weeks. Preoperative imaging was performed in all cases, with ultrasound used in 70/72 (97%). No intraoperative complications were noted. OB involvement and FM varied among institutions—one site required perioperative OB presence with FM, five sites performed FM case-by-case, and one site required pre- and postoperative nonstress tests (NST). FM was done in 11/72 cases, while intraoperative FM was performed in 16/72 cases. OB was present in 13/72 cases. OB complications occurred in eight cases. There were no cases of preterm labor in the immediate perioperative; however, three cases had postoperative admissions with spontaneously resolving contractions and abnormal NST. The two cases of preterm labor requiring C-section at 27 weeks were linked to OB comorbidities. Conclusions: URS is safe in pregnancy in the care of urologists who are experienced in stone disease. OB management and FM during URS are heterogeneous across institutions. In this multicenter series, there were no cases of preterm labor. Cases of early contractions and abnormal NST resolved spontaneously. Standardization of OB practice patterns during URS could be beneficial and incorporated in further guideline development.

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Multicenter Review of Obstetric Management and Complications of Ureteroscopy During Pregnancy

Authors included: Perry Xu, MD, Kyle Tsai, MD, Amy Krambeck, MD

Article Link: bit.ly/3UyBw2

On August 28th, the Northwestern Medicine Department of Urology will be hosting a virtual Open House. During this session, you'll get the chance to be introduced to the department residents, chat with the chair and more.

For more information, contact Meghan Sbertoli in the email below.

BCG-Unresponsive Bladder Cancer: New Trials, Better Outcome Dr. Joshua Meeks discusses evolving treatments for BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer, comparing FDA-approved options and advocating for robust clinical trials.

@joshmeeks.bsky.social, MD, PhD, discusses the pressing need to transition to robust randomized controlled trials for BCG-unresponsive #BladderCancer patients.
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Combination Approach May Improve Cancer Treatment Efficacy - News Center Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a new combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according t...

Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered a combination approach that may improve the efficacy of MYC inhibitor drugs for treating aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, according to a recent study published in Science Advances.
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On August 28th, the Northwestern Medicine Department of Urology will be hosting a virtual open house. During this session, you'll get the chance to be introduced to the department residents, chat with the chair, and more.

Fifteen @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social faculty members were appointed to endowed professorships, including three faculty members from the Department of Urology.
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YouTube video by Breakthroughs for Physicians Advances in HoLEP: Clinical Trials at Northwestern Medicine

Perry Xu, MD, discusses two pivotal #HoLEP clinical trials conducted at Northwestern Medicine to improve surgical techniques and patient recovery.
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Ziho Lee, MD, previews 2025 Northwestern GU robotic reconstruction course The course addresses "unicorn cases" in the upper tract—unique and challenging situations lacking established guidelines or literature.

Watch Ziho Lee, MD, highlight several key aspects and advancements attendees can expect at this years' Advances in Genitourinary Robotic Reconstruction course. @urologytimes.bsky.social
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Recently, Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, participated in the Edelman Trust & Health panel to discuss how trust, lived experience and scientific communications intersect in the future of #healthcare.

Exclusive | I got prostate cancer at 47 despite having no symptoms — why my doctor sent me for a screening “I thought prostate cancer was something older men mainly dealt with,” Terrance Jones told The Post.

A Chicago-based artist and @NorthwesternMed employee was diagnosed with #ProstateCancer at just 47-years-old with zero symptoms. @nypost.com @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social
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Northwestern Medicine Urology is proud to welcome a talented group of new residents and fellows for 2025. We also want to congratulate our graduating trainees as they start the next part of their career journeys.
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Amy Krambeck, MD, on considerations for building clinical programs in endourology Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses how to define success and how to determine the optimal timing for adding on a new partner.

In an interview with @urologytimes.bsky.social, Amy Krambeck, MD, details key considerations for building clinical programs in #endourology.
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Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD, discusses NIAGARA data for patient undergoing cystectomy “It's going to be an important time for US urologists to identify that this is becoming the standard of care," says Joshua J. Meeks, MD, PhD.

@joshmeeks.bsky.social, MD, PhD, discusses NIAGARA data for patient undergoing cystectomy. @urologytimes.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social #BladderCancer
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Mitchell Huang, MD, on the cost-effectiveness of transperineal vs transrectal prostate biopsy “The takeaway is that on a population level, on a health care system perspective, it's more cost-effective and safer to do transperineal prostate biopsy,” says Mitchell M. Huang, MD.

Resident physician, Mitchell Huang, MD, discusses the cost-effectiveness of transperineal vs transrectal prostate biopsy.
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First day of #residency is officially in the books! Congratulations to our interns! #Urologist #NMBetter

@joshmeeks.bsky.social, joins GU Oncology Now to give an overview of emerging data in the NMIBC space and the recent the FDA Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee ruling for lower risk patients. @luriecancer.bsky.social #BladderCancer #Oncology
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When Aquablation Falls Short: A HoLEP Success Case Report Dr. Amy Krambeck shares how HoLEP resolved LUTS chronic UTIs and an obstructed prosthetic urethra in a patient after aquablation failed, removing 189g of obstructive prostate tissue.

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, presents the case of a 70-year-old man who underwent a #HoLEP for persistent LUTs after aquablation.
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Amir Patel, MD, on onabotulinumtoxinA injection at the time of HoLEP Amir S. Patel, MD, discusses interim findings from a randomized controlled trial of onabotulinumtoxinA injection at the time of HoLEP vs standard treatment.

Endourology fellow, Amir Patel, MD, discusses onabotulinumtoxinA injection at the time of #HoLEP. @urologytimes.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social
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Jennifer Miles-Thomas, MD, discusses her extensive work in integrating AI into urology practices, emphasizing the importance of educating physicians about this evolving technology. #AI
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We are pleased to announce and congratulate our three graduating residents! It has been an honor watching your journey and witnessing your accomplishments here with the Northwestern Medicine Urology Department!

Noah Frydenlund, MD
Jenny Guo, MD
Eric Li, MD