The Prostate Health Podcast

Garrett Pohlman, MD•prostatehealthpodcast.com

So the big question is this: how can men and those who care for them better educate themselves regarding prostate health, the conditions that affect the prostate, and the latest technology in managing these conditions? That is the question and this podcast will provide the answers. My name is Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, founder and host of The Prostate Health Podcast. On a weekly basis I will be chatting with experts, innovators, and leaders in the field of Urology – sharing useful information with the general public to improve their lives and increase their overall health.

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18: Male Sling and Artificial Urinary Sphincter – Giving Relief to Men with Persistent Urinary Incontinence - Brian Flynn, MD

Many men endure ongoing urinary leakage despite their efforts to use conservative measures. It can be distressing, and some men suffer in silence, without telling anyone about their symptoms because they find them embarrassing. They may even believe that they need to accept this as their new normal. The good news is that there is hope for these men. Stay tuned to find out more! Today, we’re excited to have Dr. Brian Flynn joining us to discuss the available options for men to obtain relief from ...

Jun 25, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 18

17: Buyer Beware When Considering Commercialized Men’s Health Clinic – Jagan Kansal, MD, MBA

Today, we have a special episode for June because it’s Men’s Health Month. Over the last decade, there has been a surge in low testosterone and erectile dysfunction clinics. A recent study described the services that are provided by these stand-alone, commercialized men’s health clinics, and it also described the providers administering the services. The findings were alarming for urologists and consumers alike because they brought to light several concerns regarding these clinics. In today’s ep...

Jun 18, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17

16: Robotic Simple Prostatectomy – a Viable Option for Men with an Enlarged Prostate – Matthew Ercolani, MD

We’re very happy to have Dr. Matthew Ercolani joining us today. Dr. Ercolani is a board-certified urologist and robotic surgeon, and in today’s episode, he will be talking to us about robotic-assisted laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, which is a viable treatment option for men with an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned to find out more! Dr. Ercolani is constantly pushing the envelope in developing new advances for urologic treatments. During his training, he completed a fellowship in Laparoscopic an...

Jun 11, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 16

15: Risks of Medication for an Enlarged Prostate – Peter Walter, MD

We have a board-certified urologist, Dr. Peter Walter, joining us for today’s episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, and we will be focusing on medication. We will be discussing the possible dangers of taking too many medications, and we will also talk about how urologists are assisting in the shift towards getting men off the medication they’re taking for an enlarged prostate, and in some instances, even helping them avoid medication completely. Stay tuned for more! Dr. Walter continues to be ...

Jun 04, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 15

14: Restoring Intimacy Following Prostate Cancer Treatment - Kelly Casperson, MD

The road to healing from prostate cancer can be challenging. Today, we have a board-certified urologist, Dr. Kelly Casperson, joining us to talk about a sensitive topic. Many couples find themselves unprepared, and they feel overwhelmed when dealing with the sexual consequences of the various prostate cancer treatments. Dr. Casperson’s mission is to help empower women to live their best love-lives, so she breaks down the societal barriers that prevent couples from awakening into the fullness of ...

May 28, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14

13: Utilizing a Palliative Care Team in Navigating a Complex Prostate Cancer Journey – Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, MD

We are excited to have Dr. Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, a medical oncologist from the University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us again for another episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Recently, Dr. Wulff-Burchfield did an outstanding job of giving us a breakdown of advanced prostate cancer. In today’s show, she will talk to us about palliative care and she will explain how valuable it is for men and their caregivers as they navigate the complex journey of prostate cancer. Stay tuned for m...

May 21, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 13

12: Evolving Treatment Options for Advanced Prostate Cancer – Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, MD

We’re focusing on advanced prostate cancer today, and we have Dr. Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, from The University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us. The treatment options for advanced prostate cancer are constantly evolving and changing, so doctors have a lot more at their fingertips today than they used to have when it comes to advanced prostate cancer. Dr. Wulff-Burchfield is a dual-specialist in both medical oncology and palliative care medicine. In today’s episode, she explains what advan...

May 14, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 12

11: 10 Vasectomy Myths Debunked – Jay Sandlow, MD

Today, we have board-certified urologist, Dr. Jay Sandlow, joining us to help debunk ten of the more common myths about vasectomy. Vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure and it’s an excellent form of birth control for couples. Some men, however, are reluctant to have it done. There are a lot of myths floating around about vasectomy and some of the reluctance stems from these common myths. Stay tuned for more! Dr. Sandlow is a fellowship-trained specialist in male infertility. He completed h...

May 07, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11

10: Advances in Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer - James Yu, M.D.

Today, we have Radiation Oncologist, Dr. James Yu, joining us to talk about radiation therapy for prostate cancer. In today’s episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, we will be focusing on some of the basics of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, and Dr. Yu will also discuss some of the emerging advances in this area. Stay tuned, for more! Dr. Yu is the Director of Yale Medicine’s Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer Radiotherapy Program. His clinical aim includes treating his patients with stat...

Apr 30, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10

09: Various Approaches to Radical Prostatectomy - William P. Parker, M.D.

We have urologist, Dr. Will Parker, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us as our guest on today’s podcast. We will be talking about everything you need to know about the various approaches to prostate removal for men with prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more. Dr. Parker is an expert when it comes to prostate cancer. His training included a Urologic Oncology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is currently a practicing urologist at the University of Kansas...

Apr 23, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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