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Episodes

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  AUA2026: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging into Urologic Oncology 21.08.2026 1h 47m

  AUA2026: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging into Urologic Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Approaches and Future Opportunities CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/26DC041ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Analyze the best available evidence on the current diagnostic imaging options for prostate, kidney, bladder, and testis cancer detection, staging, and follow-up. 2. Describe the benefits of combined functional and anatomic information gained through accurate matching of anatomic (CT/MRI) and functional (PET) images. 3. Debate the strengths and limitations of emerging molecular imaging techniques compared to existing diagnostic tests. 4. Optimally stage urologic oncology patients by understanding the performance characteristics of standard and emerging molecular imaging modalities. 5. Define the emerging role of PET imaging and novel radiotracers to assess chemotherapy and immunotherapy response. 6. Formulate a strategic plan for appropriate integration of molecular imaging into clinical practice. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astellas Lantheus Medical Imaging Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pfizer, Inc
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  AUA2026: Incorporating Genomic Testing, Advanced Imaging, and AI for Prostate Cancer 19.08.2026 2h 2m

  AUA2026: Incorporating Genomic Testing, Advanced Imaging, and Artificial Intelligence for Prostate Cancer into Your Practice CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/26DC049ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Have a firm understanding of the research that led to the approval of genomic tests for prostate cancer and the implementation of advanced imaging for prostate cancer. 2. Order appropriate genomic testing and advanced imaging based on a patient's unique clinical situation. 3. State the NCCN guidelines for genomic testing and advanced imaging for prostate cancer. 4. Discern the different prognostic endpoints provided by various genomic tests. 5. Recognize candidates for, and implications of, germline testing for prostate cancer. 6. Appreciate the role artificial intelligence is beginning to play to enhance the precision of pathologic readings, advanced imaging interpretation, and genomic testing. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astellas Lantheus Medical Imaging Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pfizer, Inc
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  AUA2026: Focus on: Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Update for the Urology Care Team 12.08.2026 1h 13m

  AUA2026: Focus on: Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Update for the Urology Care Team CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS263ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Analyze emerging data in NMIBC and guideline updates to evaluate the impact of disease recurrence and treatment-related complications on current care pathways and patient outcomes. 2. Apply guideline-driven risk stratification in order to identify and select appropriate patients with high-risk NMIBC for optimal therapy sequencing and escalation of care. 3. Implement strategies for safe and effective integration of novel intravesical and systemic immunotherapies to strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration and shared decision-making between urology and medical oncology. 4. Develop patient-centered, evidence-informed care plans using guideline updates and real-world case examples, in order to address unmet needs, reduce recurrence risk, and improve quality of life for patients with NMIBC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: AstraZeneca ImmunityBio Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC UroGen Pharma, Inc.
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  Update Series (2026): Case Based Medical and Surgical Management of Peyronie's Disease 05.08.2026 17m

  Update Series (2026): Case Based Medical and Surgical Management of Peyronie's Disease Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Matthew Ziegelmann, MD Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit CME.auanet.org
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  AUA2026: Contemporary Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer: Guidelines and Beyond 29.07.2026 2h

  AUA2026: Contemporary Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer: Guidelines and Beyond CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/26DC040ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify appropriate use of genetic testing, genetic counseling as well as somatic testing. 2. Describe appropriate use of treatment-related to specific genetic alterations. 3. Identify appropriate combination therapy with ADT plus novel androgen receptor pathway inhibitors and chemotherapy. Early treatment intensification as well as appropriate de intensification will be discussed in mHSCPC. 4. Describe the treatments for non-metastatic CRPC and oncologic outcomes based on AUA/SUO and NCCN Guidelines. 5. Counsel patients on available treatment options for CRPC as well as combination therapy and sequencing based on AUA/SUO and NCCN Guidelines. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astellas Lantheus Medical Imaging Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Pfizer, Inc
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  AUA2026: Focus on: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer 22.07.2026 1h 26m

  AUA2026: Focus on: Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS266ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Evaluate limitations in the current MIBC treatment landscape including patient outcomes and gaps in available systemic therapies to identify individuals with limited or no effective treatment options and enhance clinical decision-making. 2. Interpret the mechanisms of action and clinical data supporting antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) to determine their potential role in addressing unmet therapeutic needs in patients with MIBC who are ineligible for traditional treatment pathways. 3. Incorporate evidence-based perioperative systemic treatment strategies including neoadjuvant and adjuvant approaches into patient care algorithms to improve pathologic response rates and survival outcomes in MIBC. 4. Apply best practices for managing and mitigating adverse events associated with emerging systemic and perioperative therapies to optimize treatment adherence and patient safety in the MIBC setting. 5. Implement strategies for effective communication, multidisciplinary care coordination, and shared decision-making between urologists, medical oncologists, and patients to improve treatment alignment and patient-centered outcomes in MIBC. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by an independent educational grant from: Pfizer, Inc.
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  AUA2026: Focus on: ADT in the Modern Era 15.07.2026 1h 9m

  AUA2026: Focus on: ADT in the Modern Era - Balancing Cancer Control and Cardiovascular Safety CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS265ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Integrate cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment into ADT initiation by applying key findings from the REVELUTION-1 trial to identify patients at elevated risk for atherosclerosis and MACE. 2. Compare and apply the CV safety profiles of LHRH agonists versus GnRH receptor antagonists to guide personalized ADT selection in patients with varying CV risk. 3. Implement streamlined monitoring strategies for men on oral ADT, including testosterone levels, lipid and blood pressure evaluation, and surveillance for early CV risk indicators. 4. Collaborate with cardiology and primary care to optimize statin use and coordinate CV risk-reduction strategies for prostate cancer patients receiving ADT. 5. Strengthen shared decision making and adherence by incorporating discussions of oncologic benefit, CV risk, and mitigation strategies into routine oral ADT counseling and follow-up. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Pfizer, Inc Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
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  Innovations in the Surgical Management of BPH (2026) 08.07.2026 36m

  Innovations in the Surgical Management of BPH (2026) CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/surgical-treatment-bph-2026 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational series, participants will be able to: 1. Utilize the newly released AUA Guidelines Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in practice. 2. Discuss the evidence base for current technologies, including pivotal studies, and be able to define the role and clinical expectation for each of them. 3. Interpret the current clinical results and compare the patient experiences of these treatments in relation to more established and even abandoned treatments for patient groups with similar characteristics. 4. Differentiate between each of the new technologies for treating BPH/LUTS based on both their mode-of-action and the quality of their supporting evidence. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: - Olympus Corporation of the Americas - Teleflex Interventional Urology © 2026 AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ATTENTION: You are prohibited from using or uploading content you accessed through this activity into external applications, bots, software, or websites, including those using artificial intelligence technologies and infrastructure, including deep learning, machine learning and large language models and generative AI.
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  Update Series (2026) Lesson 18: Testosterone Therapy: Is It Safe? A Case-Based Approach 01.07.2026 35m

  Update Series (2026) Lesson 18: Testosterone Therapy: Is It Safe? A Case-Based Approach Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit cme.auanet.org/URL/US2026
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  AUA Guidelines: Advanced Prostate Cancer 24.06.2026 22m

  AUA Guidelines: Advanced Prostate Cancer Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Kristen R. Scarpato, MD, MPH To access the full guideline, please use the following link: https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/advanced-prostate-cancer
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  AUA2026: Focus on: Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma (mUC) 17.06.2026 1h 7m

  AUA2026: Focus on: Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS264ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Select appropriate first-line therapies for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma during initial treatment planning, in accordance with updated NCCN guidelines. 2. Evaluate holistic management approaches, including treatment sequencing, therapy transitions, and long-term follow-up for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma throughout the course of disease. 3. Implement strategies to recognize, monitor, and mitigate treatment-related adverse events in patients receiving systemic therapy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. 4. Integrate shared decision-making tools and communication strategies into clinical practice to ensure alignment of treatment choices with patient values and caregiver input. 5. Distinguish between treatment pathways for different stages of advanced bladder cancer, including variant histologies to ensure accurate staging and appropriate therapy selection based on the latest NCCN guidelines. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Support provided by independent educational grants from: Merck & Co., Inc. Pfizer, Inc.
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  AUA Guidelines: Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer 10.06.2026 28m

  AUA Guidelines: Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: James Eastham, MD, FACS To access the full guideline, please use the following link: https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/clinically-localized-prostate-cancer
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  Update Series (2026): Kidney Stones and the Infected Patient 03.06.2026 21m

  Update Series (2026): Kidney Stones and the Infected Patient Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Mantu Gupta, MD Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit CME.auanet.org
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  AUA2026: Focus on: Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer Webcast 27.05.2026 1h 15m

  AUA2026: Focus on: Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging in Prostate Cancer Webcast CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/FOCUS262ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Critically appraise recent developments in imaging biomarkers and molecular diagnostics (e.g., genomic risk scores, liquid biopsy) and discuss how they complement MRI and PSMA PET in prostate cancer care. 2. Determine the optimal clinical scenarios (diagnostic, staging, recurrence, surveillance) in which PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI adds value beyond conventional imaging. 3. Recognize potential pitfalls in PSMA PET interpretation — including false positives, false negatives, non–PSMA-expressing disease, and technical artifacts — and implement strategies to mitigate them. 4. Synthesize biomarker, MRI, and PSMA PET findings into a personalized management plan, including guiding biopsy, focal therapy, salvage therapy, or systemic treatments. 5. Select appropriate patients with radiorecurrent or organ-confined prostate cancer for advanced imaging and guide re-treatment decisions (e.g., salvage therapy, targeted radiotherapy). ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc. Lantheus Medical Imaging
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  AUA2026 Spotlight: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care Team 20.05.2026 46m

  AUA2026 Spotlight: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care Team CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/PARP26ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Integrate biomarker and genetic testing principles into clinical workflows for patients with metastatic prostate cancer, including when to order testing, how to interpret HRR mutation results (inclusive of BRCA and non-BRCA), and how to address barriers to testing through multidisciplinary coordination. 2. Explain the mechanism of action of PARP inhibitors and the biological and clinical rationale for their use—both as monotherapy and in combination approaches—in the treatment of mPC. 3. Evaluate emerging efficacy and safety data on PARPi combinations, including patient subgroup analyses, sequencing strategies, and the role of combination therapy in different stages of mPC. 4. Apply best practices for side effect monitoring and mitigation in patients receiving PARP inhibitors alone or in combination, leveraging the multidisciplinary team for optimal therapy management and patient quality of life. 5. Implement guideline-concordant care strategies in practice, including genetic testing workflow implementation, coordination among care team members, and patient engagement in shared decision-making and clinical trial enrollment. 5. Utilize current evidence-based guidelines to select and sequence PARP inhibitor therapy for patients with mPC, optimizing oncologic outcomes while individualizing care based on molecular profile and patient-specific factors. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astrazeneca Merck & Co., Inc Pfizer, Inc.
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  Update Series (2026) Lesson 15: Case-Based Testicular Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines 13.05.2026 41m

  Update Series (2026) Lesson 15: Case-Based Testicular Cancer Clinical Practice Guidelines Now in its 45th installment, the AUA Update Series is renowned for delivering high-quality lessons to practicing urologists, fellows and residents. All content is developed by internationally recognized experts in urology, making the AUA Update Series the most professional and sought-after self-study program available. Improve your practice and patient care by staying abreast of the latest treatments and surgical techniques in urology. For more information or to subscribe to the AUA Update Series, please visit cme.auanet.org/URL/US2026
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  AUA Guidelines: Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to BPH 07.05.2026 29m

  AUA Guidelines: Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Jaspreet S. Sandhu, MD To access the full guideline, please use the following link: https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/bph-guideline. Please note that access to the full guideline requires user login. If you do not already have an account, you can create a free login.
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  AUA2026: Society of Women in Urology Meeting 04.05.2026 13m

  AUA2026: Society of Women in Urology Meeting Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Amy N. Luckenbaugh, MD, FACS To register for AUA2026, please visit auanet.org/AUA2026/register!
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  AUA2026: Society of Urologic Oncology Meeting 29.04.2026 19m

  AUA2026: Society of Urologic Oncology Meeting Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Dr. Kelvin A. Moses, MD, PhD & Dr. Mark A. Preston, MD, MPH To register for AUA2026, please visit auanet.org/AUA2026/register!
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  AUA2026: Society of Benign Prostate Disease Meeting 27.04.2026 14m

  AUA2026: Society of Benign Prostate Disease Meeting Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA Guest: Kevin Thomas McVary, MD, FACS To register for AUA2026, please visit auanet.org/AUA2026/register!