Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Prostate Cancer Treatments
December 15, 2024
Videos
LUGPA 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technologies to Enhance Prostate Cancer Treatments
Scott Eggener, MD
Scott Eggener reviews cutting-edge prostate cancer technologies, from screening and imaging to genomic testing and emerging treatments. He provides balanced perspectives on new innovations, emphasizing evidence-based adoption and cautioning against unproven expensive technologies.
Arvin George presents focal therapy's role in prostate cancer, highlighting patient selection criteria, treatment options like HIFU and cryotherapy, and its advantages over radical treatments. He emphasizes its potential in salvage settings post-radiation, while noting the need for long-term studies.
Ronney Abaza presents an overview of innovations in robotic urologic surgery, discussing the evolution from the Da Vinci SP to the Da Vinci 5 with haptic feedback. Dr. Abaza also highlights emerging technologies including endoluminal robots for ureteroscopy, PSMA fluorescence imaging, augmented reality capabilities, and the future potential of AI integration in surgical robotics.
Sustainable Medical Career Strategies for Physician Wellness
Phillip Pierorazio, MD
Phillip Pierorazio presents a physician wellness framework emphasizing the "20% rule" - focusing on controllable healthcare stresses and dedicating time to purpose-driven activities. He stresses aligning personal identity with institutional roles to prevent burnout and maintain career sustainability.
