Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Brian I. Rini, MD, FASCO, explains why LITESPARK-012’s negative triplet results still offer lessons on drug delivery and building on first-line RCC doublets.

Advocacy through groups like BCAN and the AUA shapes urologic oncology policy—driving funding, screening access, and equity in cancer care, the authors write.

Nicole L. Miller, MD, FACS, discusses how to distinguish bladder dysfunction from persistent obstruction when evaluating LUTS after BPH treatment.

Kristen Scarpato, MD, discusses 2026 AUA/SUO Advanced Prostate Cancer Guideline amendment recommendations on the use of PSMA-PET imaging for staging and treatment selection.

The following FAQs highlight key recommendations and practical takeaways from the 2026 AUA/SUO Advanced Prostate Cancer Guideline.

In this video, Nicole L. Miller, MD, FACS, discusses her approach to assessing patients after prior treatment failure for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

"Urologists today are armed with 2 guideline-supported modalities to reduce the burden of unnecessary biopsies while maintaining timely detection of clinically significant cancers," write the authors.

Kristen R. Scarpato, MD, MPH, discusses the potential role of emerging immunotherapy-based combinations in the treatment of BCG-naive, high-risk non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Austin Kirschner, MD, PhD, discusses the recent US commercial launch of the PROSTOX Standard test and its potential to inform radiation treatment decisions for patients with prostate cancer.

Amy Luckenbaugh, MD, FACS, outlines the ways that SWIU supports women across all stages of their urologic careers and the ways women can become involved with the organization.

Kristen R. Scarpato, MD, MPH, recaps a panel discussion at SWIU 2026 focused on imposter syndrome.

Amy N. Luckenbaugh, MD, FACS, shares what her patients have taught her about resilience as well as some of the advances in urologic oncology that are giving her hope.

Cameron J. Britton, MD, highlights key findings from a study of the MyProstateScore 2.0 in predicting upgrading to GG≥3 prostate cancer.

Jennifer A. Robles, MD, MPH, discusses the future for HoLEP in terms of innovation and wider integration into urologic practice.

Jennifer A. Robles, MD, MPH, highlights the impact of regional disparities in HoLEP access on patient care.

Jennifer A. Robles, MD, MPH, outlines 3 key factors that may be preventing more widespread adoption of HoLEP across the US.

Jennifer A. Robles, MD, MPH, highlights potential factors contributing to the surge in HoLEP utilization across the US.

Jennifer A. Robles, MD, MPH, discusses a study assessing trends and geographic disparities in HoLEP utilization across the United States.

Five-year data from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-426 trial confirm the clinical benefits of front-line pembrolizumab plus axitinib in advanced ccRCC.

Ultimately, the take-home message for practicing urologists is to apply TMT judiciously, taking into account the patient's clinical profile, personal values, and financial situation.

According to Daniel D. Joyce, MD, MS, policy initiatives should focus on improving the value and efficiency of radiation.

Findings indicated that although trimodal therapy improved the quality of life for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer compared with cystectomy, its significantly higher cost made it not cost-effective.

Treatment with the Revi System led to durable QOL benefits at 24 months, even among those patients who did not achieve the primary end point.

The CELLEBRATE trial is aiming to provide additional evidence to support the safety and efficacy of iltamiocel.

Nearly 60% of patients taking vibegron remained on treatment at 1 year.

"This trial will be the benchmark for research reporting in the future," says Melissa R. Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS.

The CR rate was 71% in patients with BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS with or without papillary disease.

In this episode, guideline chair Melissa Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS, highlights key points from the new AUA GSM guideline and illustrates its impact for clinical management of this condition.

“I always encourage urologists and physicians in general to keep up with the organizations that they're a part of, like the AUA, that often advocate on your behalf," says Ruchika Talwar, MD.

“A key point is the supply chain is very fragile, and there's not really a good financial incentive to make these drugs," says Ruchika Talwar, MD.