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News
Recent news announcements from the Division of Urologic Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Epigenetic underpinnings of tumor-immune dynamics in prostate cancer immune suppression (Links to an external site)
Research technician Duminduni Hewa Angappulige joined Kiran Mahajan, PhD, and Nupam Mahajan, to discuss how de novo epigenetic alterations drive resistance and how efforts aimed at targeting these regulators may overcome immune suppression observed in prostate cancer. Read the article just published in Trends in Cancer.
Drug triggers immune cells to attack prostate cancer (Links to an external site)
Compound kills tumors in mice, human cancer cells in multiple ways.
Andriole Transitions from Chief of Urologic Surgery (Links to an external site)
Gerald Andriole, MD, will leave his role as Chief of Urologic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis in January 2022.
Top Doctors 2021 (Links to an external site)
Congratulations to the Department of Surgery faculty recognized on the 2021 Castle Connolly Top Doctors® list.
A Smart Way to Prevent Kidney Stones (Links to an external site)
Washington University urologic surgeons Henry Lai, MD, and Alana Desai, MD, joined forces with the Urinary Stone Disease Research Network to determine if behavioral interventions, like drinking more water, can prevent kidney stones.
Ask the Doctors: Kidney Stones (Links to an external site)
Kidney stones affect nearly one in ten Americans. Washington University urologist Alana Desai, MD, answers frequently asked questions about stone disease.
Taking Action for Men’s Health (Links to an external site)
Men’s health experts from Washington University Urology offer ways to take control of important men’s health issues.
New Hybrid Uteroscope System Advances Kidney Stone Procedures (Links to an external site)
Urologic surgeon Charles Nottingham, MD, MS, explains the Washington University Urology’s new reusable and disposable ureteroscope hybrid system.
When to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer (Links to an external site)
Chief of Urology Gerald Andriole, MD, explains the importance of prostate cancer screening and how early detection can save lives.
Community Care: Arnold Bullock, MD (Links to an external site)
Washington University urologist Arnold Bullock, MD, is an accomplished surgeon, public health advocate and mentor to young people in North St. Louis. Bullock discusses the importance of cancer screening, what makes a good patient and the value of mentorship in the local community.
Justin J. Cordonnier Visiting Professorship 2021 (Links to an external site)
Benjamin Breyer, MD, MAS, serves as the 2021 Justin J. Cordonnier Visiting Professor at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Urology | 2020 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
The Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report features clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the Division of Urologic Surgery.
Department of Surgery 2020 Annual Report (Links to an external site)
The Department of Surgery Annual Report is available now. The report recognizes the Department’s clinical, research and educational accomplishments from the past year.
Ask the Doctors: How to Check Yourself for Testicular Cancer (Links to an external site)
Testicular cancer expert Zachary Smith, MD, explains how and why to perform regular self-examinations for testicular cancer.
Erica Traxel, MD, inducted into Washington University’s Academy of Educators (Links to an external site)
Erica Traxel, MD, Associate Professor of Urologic Surgery and Director of the Urologic Surgery Residency Program, was among 26 fellows inducted into Washington University’s Academy of Educators in 2020.
Urology Team Earns Pedal the Cause Lifetime Bronze Impact Society Achievement (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Why Should I Choose Washington University Urology? (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What Are Your Goals for this Year? (Links to an external site)
Women in Urology (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Angela Lee, MD, and Andrew McLaughlin, MD (Links to an external site)
Hands-on Training in Endourology (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Tiffany Brocke, MD, and Connor McCormick, MD (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What Advice Would You Give Medical Students Applying for Residency? (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Male Infertility (Links to an external site)
Single Port Robotic Training Comes to WISE (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Corbin Frye, MD, and Carrie Ronstrom, MD (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What Are Your Research Interests? (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Helen Kim, MD, and Brad Krasnick, MD (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What Do You Do in Your Free Time? (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What is the Urolift Procedure? (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Maria Martinez, MD, and Daniel Wong, MD (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What’s Your Favorite Memory from Residency? (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Voiding Dysfunction (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Hailey Shepherd, MD, and Nick Pickersgill, MD (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Katie Agamawi, MD, and Britta Han, MD (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: What’s Your Favorite Thing About Living in St. Louis? (Links to an external site)
Ask the Residents: Why Did You Choose Washington University? (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What if Erectile Dysfunction Medication Stops Working? (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Erin Andrade, MD, MPH, and Affan Zafar, MD (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Laura Lee, MD, and Andrew Linkugel, MD (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Penile Curvature (Links to an external site)
Meet the Residents: Nimrod Barashi, MD, and Katharine Caldwell, MD (Links to an external site)
Urology Chief Residents Share Their Wisdom (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Vasectomy Reversal (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: Vasectomy (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What is Low Testosterone? (Links to an external site)
Men’s Health Questions Answered: What is Erectile Dysfunction? (Links to an external site)
Fighting Prostate Cancer with CHARM (Links to an external site)
Andriole and Mackinnon Receive 2020 Distinguished Faculty Awards (Links to an external site)
Arnold Bullock, MD, to be Named Physician of the Year
Arnold Bullock, MD, will receive a Physician of the Year Award at Christian Hospital from the Christian Hospital Foundation Gala on November 2, 2019. The award is given to a Christian Hospital physician for exemplary compassion and commitment, as well as expert knowledge in innovative technologies and therapies. The award recognizes demonstration of strong leadership, […]
Blue Light Cystoscopy now used for detecting bladder cancer
Washington University urologists at Barnes-Jewish Hospital use Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC™) with Cysview® for detection of bladder cancer, which detects occult tumors that are often missed by standard white light cystoscopy. Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer for both sexes, with 81,000 cases and 17,000 deaths per year. About 50 to 80 percent […]