The underrepresentation of women urologists in surgical panels
“I think that the most important thing to take home is that we all have implicit biases towards people who are underrepresented, whether it's women or minorities,” says Rena D. Malik, MD.
In this video, Rena D. Malik, MD, discusses the background, findings, and takeaways of the study, “Representation of women on surgical panels in urology,” which was presented during the Society of Women in Urology Annual Clinical Mentoring Conference. Malik is an assistant professor of Surgery and director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore.
Investigators prepare for first-in-human bladder transplant study
September 13th 2023"Our study is the first report of bladder auto-transplantation in heart-beating, brain-dead human research donors as a necessary preparatory step toward clinical bladder transplantation in living patients," says Inderbir S. Gill, MD.
Dr. Benjamin N. Breyer appointed chair of the UCSF Department of Urology
August 24th 2023Benjamin N. Breyer, MD, is a urologic surgeon who is internationally known for performing complex urethral and penile reconstruction for urethra stricture and cosmetic disfigurement, male incontinence, male fistula, and surgery for erectile dysfunction.
Study set to explore the impact of peer-support for patients undergoing gender-affirming surgery
July 21st 2023"Extra support from trusted peers can help make navigating complex health care systems easier for transgender patients, who often have to wait years before receiving gender-affirming genital surgery—while also managing the stress and trauma associated with being part of a society that often doesn’t accept non-conforming gender expression,” says Geolani Dy, MD, FACS
