Insights

Katie S. Murray, DO, discusses how advancements in targeted gene therapies and immunotherapeutic options are transforming the management of BCG-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), offering urologists more effective, accessible treatment alternatives and reducing patient burden.

Dean Elterman, MD, explores the latest advancements in minimally invasive treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), detailing emerging techniques and their impact on patient care

Expert insight from David M. Albala, MD, on the evolving landscape of imaging modalities in prostate cancer and how it has impacted treatment pathways.

Amir H. Lebastchi, MD, investigates advancements in precision-based approaches to prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy, with a focus on the role of MRI and ultrasound fusion technologies.

Boris Gershman, MD discusses recent advancements in prostate cancer imaging, touching on the clinical application of multiparametric MRI (mpMRI), effective strategies for communication between urologists and radiologists, and how machine learning may shape the future of prostate cancer imaging.

Gerald Andriole, MD discusses pre-biopsy biomarker testing as a risk assessment tool in patients suspected of having prostate cancer, highlighting key advantages and reviewing available options and clinical data, and shares his clinical experience regarding implementation.

Mark Emberton, BSc, MBBS, FRSC (Urol), MD, FMedSci, provides a historical perspective on treatment options for clinically localized prostate cancer, reviews emerging focal therapy options including HIFU, and discusses how focal therapy has impacted the field.

John J. Kowalczyk, DO, FACOS, shares his experience and perspectives on urology practice management and implementing software tools to improve practice workflows.

Stephen J. Freedland, MD, provides an overview of the diagnosis and staging of high-risk, clinically localized prostate cancer and explains how genomic testing helps inform risk stratification and treatment-decision making in his clinical practice.

Expert perspectives on the use of saw palmetto extracts to manage patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms.

Robert Dreicer, MD, provides an overview of advances in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and available and emerging second-line treatment options for mCRPC.

Kyle Wood, MD, reviews currently available treatment options for enteric hyperoxaluria and the importance of disease education.

Brad Schwartz, DO, FACS, comments on newer urologic imaging techniques that can reduce exposure to radiation.

Dr. Neal Shore reviews treatment options in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer available in 2020.