Update Series: The Role of Nephrectomy in Advanced Kidney Cancer

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Sarah P. Psutka, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.S.

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

AI for Prostate Cancer Treatment Planning 

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Wayne G. Brisbane, MD

AUA Guidelines: Salvage Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Yaw Nyame, MD, MS, MBA

Morgan TM, Boorjian SA, Buyyounouski MK, et al. Salvage therapy for prostate cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO guideline part I: introduction and treatment decision-making at the time of suspected biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy. J Urol. 2024;211(4):509-517. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000003892

Morgan TM, Boorjian SA, Buyyounouski MK, et al. Salvage therapy for prostate cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO guideline part II: treatment delivery for non-metastatic biochemical recurrence after primary radical prostatectomy. J Urol. 2024;211(4):518-525. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000003891

Morgan TM, Boorjian SA, Buyyounouski MK, et al. Salvage therapy for prostate cancer: AUA/ASTRO/SUO guideline part III: salvage therapy after radiotherapy or focal therapy, pelvic nodal recurrence and oligometastasis, and future directions. J Urol. 2024;211(4):526-532. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000003890

AUA Guidelines: Diagnosis and Management of Male Chronic Pelvic Pain

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guests: Elise JB De, MD & Dane Johnson, MD

Lai HH, Pontari MA, Argoff CE, et al. Male Chronic Pelvic Pain: AUA Guideline: Part I Evaluation and Management Approach. J Urol. 0(0). doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004564. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000004564

Lai HH, Pontari MA, Argoff CE, et al. Male Chronic Pelvic Pain: AUA Guideline: Part II Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. J Urol. 0(0). doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004565. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000004565

Lai HH, Pontari MA, Argoff CE, at al. Male Chronic Pelvic Pain: AUA Guideline: Part III Treatment of Chronic Scrotal Content Pain. J Urol. 0(0). doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004566. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000004566

NMIBC Treatment Landscape

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Janet Kukreja, MD, MPH, FACS

CME Available: auau.auanet.org/node/44076

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Support provided by independent educational grants from:

AstraZeneca

Johnson & Johnson

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Select and implement immunotherapy regimens for patients with NMIBC in accordance with current AUA Guideline recommendations, tailoring treatment choices to tumor characteristics and individual patient needs.

2. Incorporate FDA-approved gene therapy options into NMIBC management by aligning therapeutic approaches with patient-specific factors, disease risk profile, and evolving clinical evidence.

3. Develop and integrate practical strategies to anticipate, monitor, and manage treatment-related side effects and immune-related adverse events in NMIBC, ensuring patient safety and treatment continuity.

MIBC Treatment Landscape

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Jen-Jane Liu, MD, FACS

CME Available: auau.auanet.org/node/44077

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Support provided by independent educational grants from:

AstraZeneca

Johnson & Johnson

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Integrate immunotherapy and targeted therapy into the multimodal management of MIBC, selecting appropriate regimens and sequencing strategies based on current guidelines, clinical trial data, and patient-specific factors.

2. Evaluate the clinical role, mechanisms of action, and evidence base for targeted therapies in MIBC, including biomarker-driven selection to support personalized treatment planning.

3. Develop and apply practical approaches for preventing, monitoring, and managing immune-related adverse events and other toxicities associated with immunotherapy and targeted therapy to optimize patient safety, adherence, and quality of life.

AUA Guidelines: Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guests: Tracey S. Wilson, MD & Una J. Lee, MD

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline (2025)

Kaufman MR, Ackerman LA, Amin KA, et al. The AUA/SUFU/AUGS Guideline on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. J Urol. 0(0). doi:10.1097/JU.0000000000004589. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/10.1097/JU.0000000000004589

LG-IR-NMIBC Treatment Landscape

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guest: Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS

CME Available: auau.auanet.org/node/44036

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Support provided by independent educational grants from:

AstraZeneca

Johnson & Johnson

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

1. Differentiate between traditional and emerging intravesical therapies for LG-IR-NMIBC, considering mechanism of action, administration schedules, and patient eligibility to support individualized treatment planning.

2. Incorporate into practice shared decision-making strategies that align clinical recommendations with patient values, preferences, and quality-of-life considerations in the management of LG-IR-NMIBC.

3. Utilize practical approaches for integrating intravesical therapy into routine clinical workflows, including coordination among multidisciplinary teams, patient education, and follow-up to optimize adherence and outcomes.

Core Curriculum: Surgical Management of Urolithiasis

AUA Urology Core Curriculum: auau.auanet.org/core

Host: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD, MBA

Guests: Marcelino E. Rivera, MD and T. Max Shelton, MD

Outline:

Segment 1: Acute Stone Event and Radiographic Evaluation

Segment 2: Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Segment 3: Ureteroscopy

Segment 4: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Segment 5: Intracorporeal Lithotripsy

Segment 6: Special Considerations

AUA2025: Key Takeaways: BPH

Presenters: Bilal Chughtai, MD & Dean S. Elterman, MD, MSc, FRCSC