The EMJ Podcast | Episode 222
This week, Jonathan is joined by Kyle Richards, Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA. The pair explore new treatment approaches for urologic cancers and the importance of patient education and comprehensive care.
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Kyle Richards is an Associate Program Director and Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, USA. Richards obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA, and has since specialised in cancers of the urinary system. He is an expert in both bladder and prostate cancers, and performs innovative, minimally invasive surgical procedures for complex urological cancers. Richards is also a leader in reconstructive urology for patients with neurogenic bladder and narrowing or blockage of the ureter.
As a strong advocate for multidisciplinary, patient-focused care, Richards works alongside the radiology and pathology departments to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each of his patients. Richards is also an active member of the American Medical College Association, American College of Surgeons, Urological Society for American Veterans, and American Urological Association, and has over 100 publications to his name.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 02:47 – Ice fishing is Wisconsin
- 05:00 – Kyle’s passion for urologic oncology
- 07:26 – Advocating for patient education
- 11:25 – Agent Orange and bladder cancer
- 15:59 – Screening for bladder cancer
- 20:19 – The role of BCG in bladder cancer
- 24:15 – Prostate cancer diagnosis
- 27:12 – Penile cancer
- 30:29 – Exciting advancements in the field
- 33:30 – Physician led social media
- 37:27 – Kyle’s three wishes for healthcare
