WInnovations Podcast

Redefining Access: Single Port Robotics in Urology – Part One

In part one of a two-part interview, WInnovations host Dr. Ali Antar sits down with two of his longtime mentors, Richard Link, MD, PhD, professor and Carlton-Smith Endowed Chair in Urologic Education at Baylor College of Medicine, and Dan Gralnek, MD, associate professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of single-port robotic surgery in urology. Drawing from decades of clinical, academic, and surgical leadership, the three explore how advances in robotic technology are reshaping patient access, surgical training, and minimally invasive care.

Optimizing the Roles of Urologic Providers: Is there an APP for that?

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes Corinna Hughes, DNP, PNP-L, an instructor and urology nurse practitioner at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, and Ashli Ellison, NP, a nurse practitioner in the Urology Department at the University of Wisconsin. The three explore how advanced practice providers (APPs) are transforming urologic care and expanding access for patients, as our guests share their journeys into urology, break down what it means to be an APP, and outline the education, training, and fellowship pathways that prepare them for this specialized field. They also discuss the scope of practice: what APPs can do, how independence and supervision vary by state, and the growing demand for these roles across healthcare. Finally, our guests address common patient perceptions, opportunities to learn procedures, and how APPs are helping optimize care delivery in urology. *

Advancements in Bladder Cancer: The Future is Now – Part Two

In part two of a two-part interview, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Koehne [https://urology.wisc.edu/blog/staff/koehne-md-elizabeth/], assistant professor and urologic oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Sam Chang [https://www.vumc.org/urology/person/sam-s-chang-md-mba], professor and chief of urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University. The conversation continues with a deeper dive into emerging treatments for non–muscle invasive bladder cancer, with a particular focus on the growing role of biomarkers in guiding care and identifying the right therapy for the right patient. The discussion also further explores evolving strategies for patients with BCG-unresponsive disease, including promising therapeutic options amid the ongoing BCG shortage.

Advancements in Bladder Cancer: The Future is Now – Part One

In part one of a two-part interview, WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Koehne [https://urology.wisc.edu/blog/staff/koehne-md-elizabeth/], assistant professor and urologic oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Sam Chang [https://www.vumc.org/urology/person/sam-s-chang-md-mba], professor and chief of urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University, for a forward-looking discussion on emerging treatments for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Together, they break down key advances in care – from updates to standard surgical approaches and promising alternatives to navigating the ongoing BCG shortage and exploring new options for patients with BCG-unresponsive disease.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse: State of the Art

WInnovations host Dr. Kyle Richards welcomes urogynecologist Dr. Frank Lin [https://urology.wisc.edu/blog/staff/lin-md-ms-frank/], Assistant Professor in the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology, and Dr. Jon Pennycuff [https://www.obgyn.wisc.edu/directory/profile/52462724], Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin, for an insightful discussion on pelvic organ prolapse. The conversation explores current approaches to diagnosis and treatment, emerging innovations in the field, and a thoughtful examination of the ongoing mesh controversy.