In episode forty-nine, The Current Role of Robotics in Endourology, Drs. Schwartz and Rassweiler discuss how, with the vast interest in robotic urologic surgery, there has been a similar interest in robotic ureteroscopy. In this episode they explore the current role of robotics in endourology.

In episode forty-eight, What’s New in Metabolic Evaluations for Stone Prevention, Drs. Schwartz and Best discuss how, for many years, the 24-hour urine and serum studies have been the staple for metabolic stone disease. There may be new options for both patient and physician in this difficult area of prevention.

Yoram Bauman is the world's first and only stand-up economist. On this episode of the Sustainability Speaker Series, he shares the role of comedy and humor in the discussion of climate change.

In episode forty-seven, An Update on Disposable Ureteroscopes, Drs. Schwartz and Monga discuss how the use of disposable scopes in the operating room is growing as are the number of companies manufacturing them. Dr. Monga brings some clarity to a confusing landscape and lends insight on the technology that is permeating urology.

The podcast entitled “Why do I use Targeted Temperature Management” with Dr. Brian O’Neil, Processor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine and Dr. Bernd Böttiger, Professor and Head, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne covered several topics on the practical use of TTM in daily practice. Current TTM guidelines in the US and in Germany were cited as well as challenges including a restrictive therapeutic window for therapeutic hypothermia. The issue of patient heterogeneity in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients and the possible benefits for new biomarkers to identify patients that would benefit from this neuroprotective treatment were summarized. The effective management of TTM including the importance of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation rates, cooling methods and the need for early cooling at lower levels (33oC) were also highlighted during this interesting discussion.

Peter Norton is an associate professor of history in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. On this episode of the Sustainability Speaker's Series, he discusses his latest book, Autonorama The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving, and clarifies the marketing from the reality.

The Podcast entitled “Early Induction of Temperature Management” with Dr. Wilhelm Behringer, Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University Hospital Vienna discussed several topics related to the use of TH in cardiac arrest patients. Dr. Behringer first talked about his systemic review of cardiac arrest animal studies that reported a consistent favorable effect of TTM versus normothermia. Next a recent Letter to the Editor submitted by Dr. Behringer and colleagues reviewed the results of a recent meta-analysis by Granfeldt and colleagues in Resuscitation. The letter emphasized 2 limitations from that analysis including the approach of splitting the evaluations at 2 different outcome assessments and the inclusion of a specific study that increased the clinical heterogeneity of the analyzed data sets. This issue of patient heterogeneity led to an interesting discussion on how best to possibly stratify the patient populations to temperature dose and the fact that “one size fits all” is not appropriate when treating these patients. Finally, the importance of early cooling and the possible advantages of initiating cooling earlier and continuing the cooling treatment with a feedback cooling system to ensure consistent levels of hypothermia were emphasized.

As the field of prostate cancer treatment accelerates so does the area of prostate imaging. In episode forty-six, What’s New in Prostate Imaging, Dr. Michael Gorin gives a very nice summary of what is new and what lies in the future for imaging the prostate. He also touches on the current state on prostate biopsy and how imaging is integrated in this area.

Catherine Keller is the George T. Cobb Professor of Constructive Theology in the Theological School and Graduate Division of Religion of Drew University. On this episode of the Sustainability Speaker Series, she shares her perspective on the concept of Christian apocalypse and its relationship to climate action.

In episode forty-five, Drs. Schwartz and McCammon explore the topic of volunteering in underserved areas across the globe and how it not only serves those in need, but can also be very fulfilling and satisfying for the urologist. This podcast, featuring one of the world leaders, focuses on how to get involved, why one should get involved, and when to get involved.