Urology Research

Thompson, D., Roy, S., Lange, J.: Resident Participation in Ureteroscopic Stone Extraction does not Increase Operative Time or Cost at a Large Academic Tertiary Referral Center. Podium Presentation, 87^th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Amelia Island, FL. March 2023. Presented by: Alex Hwang, MD. 

Roy, S., Thompson, D., Lange, J.: Adoption of the Moses 120W Holmium Laser is Associated with Significantly Decreased Operative Time During Ureteroscopic Stone Extraction at a Large Tertiary Referral Center. Poster Presentation. 87^th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Amelia Island, FL. March 2023. Presented by: Sunny Roy, MD.

Tonzi, M., Thompson, D., Roy, S., Hwang, A., Cowan, K., Mikhail, M., Singh, A., Shridharani, A., Okafor, H., Waldorf, B., Lange, J., Threlkeld, A.: Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Dedicated Bladder Scanner for the Baroness Campus”. Poster Presentation, University of TN College of Medicine – Erlanger Health System 2023 Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Project, Chattanooga, TN., March 2023. Presented by: Sunny Roy, MD

UT Erlanger Department of Urology Resident Endourology Course, Erlanger Health System SIM Lab, Chattanooga, TN, February 2023.  

Hwang, A., Thompson, D., Singh, A., Okafor, H. Novel Technique: Perivesical Fat Rotational Flap Rectal Interposition Coverage in Salvage Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. Video Presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, Chicago, IL, April 2023. Presented by: Alex Hwang, MD.

Hwang, A., Thompson, D., Singh, A., Okafor, H.: Robotic Technique: Robotic Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair with a Perivesical Flap. Video Presentation, 87^th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Amelia Island, FL, March 15, 2023. Presented by: Alex Hwang, MD.

Hwang, A., Watson, M., Tonzi, M., Singh, A.: Novel Technique: Perivesical Fat Rotational Flap for Rectal Interposition Coverage in Salvage Prostatectomy. Video Presentation, 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, Chicago, IL, April 2023. Presented by: Alex Hwang, MD.

Grand Rounds Presentation: 20 Years of Volunteerism in Medicine, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, March 2023.

TN Association of Surgical Technologists and Surgical Assistances Conference, Presentation Session: “Robotic and MIS Surgical Technology in TN: An Evolution in Technology and Expanding Indications”, Erlanger Health System, Probassco Auditorium, Chattanooga, TN, March 2023.

Hwang, A., Watson, M., Tonzi, M., Singh, A.: Novel Technique: Perivesical Fat Rotational Flap for Rectal Interposition Coverage in Salvage Prostatectomy. Video Presentation, 87^th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Amelia Island, FL, March 2023. Presented by: Alex Hwang, MD. ** *Video Session Winner: § NOVEL TECHNIQUE: PERIVESICAL FAT ROTATIONAL FLAP FOR RECTAL INTERPOSITION

COVERAGE IN SALVAGE PROSTATECTOMY Presented by: Dr. Alexander Jinhaa Hwang, University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga

Urothelial Cancer and Miscellaneous Oncology. Poster Presentation. 39^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, San Diego, CA, October 2022.

Volunteerism in Urology: Ways to Give Back – Mission Trips to India. Panel Discussion. 39^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, San Diego, CA, October 2022.

World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology Annual Meeting, Presentation Session: “Limitation of Single Port Robotic Surgery”, Las Vegas, NV, October 2022.

UT Erlanger Department of Urology - Intuitive Surgical URO Resident Robotic Education Lab, Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, TN, March 2023.  

Young NARUS: Personally Dealing with Complications. Panel Discussion Presentation. 7^th Annual North American Robotic Urology Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 2023. 

Grand Rounds Presentation: Ureteral Injuries and Repair, Dept. of OBGYN, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, January 2023.

Grand Rounds Presentation: Undescended Testicle, Pediatric Residents, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, August 2022.  

Grand Rounds Presentation: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Major Pediatric Urologic Reconstruction, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, September 2022.

Grand Rounds Presentation: “Males Presenting with LUTS in the Outpatient Setting: Assessment and Management Strategies”, Department of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, August 2022.  

Herz, D. Grand Rounds Presentation: Emerging Concepts in Bladder Exstrophy Repair, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, September 2021. 

Lange, J. Panel Presentation - Young Urologist Panel: What are we missing in residency training?, Society of Academic Urology Annual Conference, Miami, FL, January 2022.

Lange, J. Grand Rounds Presentation: “Nephrolithiasis”, Dept. of Family Practice, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, March 2022.

Okafor, H. Early experience with non-particulate transurethral bulking, tips and tricks. Presentation, Axonics Physician seminar, Nashville TN August 2021.

Tonzi, M., Okafor, H. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy with Urethrolysis. Video Presentation, 116th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, Las Vegas, NV, September 2021. 

Tonzi, M., Okafor, H. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy with Urethrolysis. Video Presentation, 38^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Hamburger, Germany, September 2021. 

Tonzi, M., Shridharani, A. Drain Volume Output Following IPP Implantation: An Analysis by Surgical Approach. Long Oral Presentation, 22^nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Scottsdale, AZ, October 2021. Presented by: Michael Tonzi, MD. 

Shridharani, A. Effects of Sleep Pathology on Hormones and Sexual Function. Podium Presentation, 22^nd Annual Fall Scientific Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Scottsdale, AZ, October 2021. Presented by: Anand Shridharani, MD. 

Shridharani, A. Erectile Dysfunction Patient Seminar, UT Erlanger Department of Urology Clinic, Chattanooga, TN, December 2021.

Shridharani, A. Patient Cancer Survivorship Seminar, UT Erlanger Department of Urology Clinic, Chattanooga, TN, January 2022.

Shridharani, A. Men’s Health, Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility, Poster Presentation Moderator, the 86^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, March 2022. 

Shridharani, A. Advanced Practice Provider Training Course Lecture Presentation, Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction, 2022 Guynecology Men’s Health Association, Nashville, TN, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. Advanced Practice Provider Training Course Lecture Presentation, Contemporary Management of Priapism, 2022 Guynecology Men’s Health Association, Nashville, TN, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. Grand Rounds Presentation: “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction”, Dept. of Family Practice, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. Advanced Practice Provider Training Course Case Discussion in Contemporary Management of Priapism, 2022 Guynecology Men’s Health Association, Nashville, TN, March 2022

Shridharani, A. Advanced Practice Provider Training Course Case Discussion in Surgical Management of Erectile Dysfunction, 2022 Guynecology Men’s Health Association, Nashville, TN, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. 2022 Oral Boards Course and Protocol Review, American Urological Association, Mock Exam 1: Adrenal, BPH/PCa, Infertility, Mock Exam 2: Fournier’s, Metabolic Stone, Peds, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. Erectile Dysfunction Patient Seminar, UT Erlanger Department of Urology Clinic, Chattanooga, TN, March 2022.

Shridharani, A. Debate: Sperm Counts Are Declining: Yes or No? Oral Presentation, IAUA Annual Meeting presented by the Indian American Urological Association, 2022 AUA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022. 

Watson, M., Tonzi, M., Thompson, D., Roy, S., Hwang, A., Singh, A., Shridharani, A., Okafor, H., Waldorf, B., Lange, J., Walker, J., Threlkeld, A. Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Dedicated Bladder Scanner for the Baroness Campus”. Podium Presentation, University of TN College of Medicine – Erlanger Health System 2022 Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Project, Chattanooga, TN., May 2022. Presented: Michael Tonzi, MD

Shridharani, A. Nuts and Bolts of BPH/LUTS Lecture, UT Erlanger Department of Family Practice, Resident Lecture Series, Chattanooga, TN, May 2022.

Shridharani, A. Contemporary Management of Erectile Dysfunction Lecture, UT Erlanger Department of Family Practice, Resident Lecture Series, Chattanooga, TN, May 2022.

Singh, A. The Urology Channel – Intuitive Surgical, Inc. Interactive Teaching Roundtable Webinar Series

Session: “Understanding the Value of Single Port Surgery, August 2021.

Tonzi, M., Singh, A. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Cystectomy Using the Da-Vinci Single-Port Robotic System. Video Presentation, 116th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, Las Vegas, NV, September 2021. 

Tonzi, M., Singh, A. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Cystectomy Using the Da-Vinci Single-Port Robotic System. Video Presentation, 38^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Hamburger, Germany, September 2021. 

Tonzi, M., Singh, A. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy with Urethrolysis. Video Presentation, 38^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Hamburger, Germany, September 2021.

Singh, A. Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS) Annual Meeting, Presentation Session: “Limitation of Single Port Robotic Surgery”, Las Vegas, NV, September 2021

Singh, A. Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS) and World Robotic Surgical Education (WRSE) 12 Hour Single Port Robotic Marathon Educational Session: “Nephroureterectomy Surgeries, December 2021

Singh, A. Curriculum Seminar Series for Residents: Approaches in Endoscopic Surgery for Residents, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, January 2022 – May 2022. 

Singh, A. JSS/International Volunteers in Urology, Urology-Oncology Camp at Sadbhavna Charitable Trust Hospital, Mahuva, India, April 21 – 27, 2022.

Roy, S., Sathe, A., Watson, M., Waldorf, B., Singh, A. Comparison of Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: SP versus XI, a Single Institution Experience. Podium Presentation, American Urological Association. 117th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, New Orleans, LA, May 2022. Presented by: Summit Roy, MD. 

Tonzi, M., Waldorf, B. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Buccal Ureteroplasty: Early Single Institutional Outcomes. Poster Presentation, 38^th Annual Meeting of the World Congress of Endourology and Uro-Technology, Hamburger, Germany, September 2021. 

Waldorf, B. Surviving the Obese Patient: Tips, Tricks and When to Just Say No. Robotics Lecture Presentation, North American Robotic Urology Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, February 2022.

Waldorf, B. Grand Rounds Presentation: Upper tract urothelial carcinoma: diagnosis, management, and review of the current literature, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, March 2022.  

Walker, J. Grand Rounds Presentation: Pediatric Hematuria, Pediatric Residents, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, August 2021.  

Walker J., Han, D., Boxley, P., Nicklawsky, A., Tonzi, M., Cost, N. Extended Lymph Node Sampling does not Lead to Increased Complications in Children with Renal Tumors. Video Presentation, 116th Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association, Las Vegas, NV, September 2021.

Walker J., Han, D., Boxley, P., Nicklawsky, A., Tonzi, M., Cost, N. Extended Lymph Node Sampling does not Lead to Increased Complications in Children with Renal Tumors. Podium Presentation, 53^rd Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, Virtual Meeting, October 2021.

Han, D., Walker J., Boxley, P., Nicklawsky, A., Tonzi, M., Cost, N. Pediatric Small Renal Masses: Can Tumor Size Predict Histology and the Potential for Nephron-Sparing Surgery? Poster Presentation, 53^rd Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology, Virtual Meeting, October 2021.

Han, D., Boxley, P., Nicklawsky, A., Nikkilneni, N., Hecht, S., Saltzman, A., Cost, N., Walker, J. Pediatric Small Renal Masses: Can Tumor Size Predict Histology and the Potential for Nephron-Sparing Surgery? Podium Presentation, 100th Annual Meeting of the South Central Section of the AUA, Scottsdale, AZ, October 2021. Presented by: Daniel Seung Han, MD.  

Han, D., Boxley, P., Nicklawsky, A., Nikkilneni, N., Hecht, S., Saltzman, A., Cost, N., Walker, J. The Rate of Complications After Extended Lymph Node Sampling in Pediatric Renal Tumors. Podium Presentation, 100th Annual Meeting of the South Central Section of the AUA, Scottsdale, AZ, October 2021. Presented by: Daniel Seung Han, MD.

Tonzi, M., Cost, N., Walker, J. Intraoperative Evaluation on the Utility of the Vascular Hitch Technique During Robotic Pyeloplasty. Video Podium Presentation, 2021 Pediatric Urology Fall Congress Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, December 2021. Presented by: Jonathan Walker, MD.

Han, D., Nicklawsky, A., Cost, N., Walker, J. Templated Lymph Node Sampling for Pediatric Renal Tumors: Increased Yield Without Increased Complications. Podium Presentation, 2021 Pediatric Urology Fall Congress Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, December 2021. Presented by: Jonathan Walker, MD.

Walker, J. Grand Rounds Presentation: Current Management of Pediatric Priapism, Pediatric Residents, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, January 2022.  

Tonzi, M., Cost, N., Walker, J. Intraoperative Evaluation on the Utility of the Vascular Hitch Technique During Robotic Pyeloplasty. Video Podium Presentation, the 86^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, March 2022. Presented by: Jonathan Walker, MD.

Han, D., Nicklawsky, A., Cost, N., Walker, J. Templated Lymph Node Sampling for Pediatric Renal Tumors: Increased Yield Without Increased Complications. Podium Presentation, the 86^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, March 2022. Presented by: Jonathan Walker, MD.

Thompson, D., Han, D., Nicklawsky, A., Cost, N., Walker, J. Complications in Extended Lymph Node Dissection for Pediatric Renal Tumors. Podium Presentation, the 86^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, San Juan, PR, March 2022. Presented by: David Thompson, MD. 

Threlkeld, A. Grand Rounds Presentation: “Urotrauma”, Dept. of Surgery, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, March 2022.

Singh, A. Masterclass in Endourology and Robotic Surgery. Surgeon Presentation, The Endourological Society and The Society of Robotic Surgeons Webinar, August 2020.

Waldorf, B. Grand Rounds Presentation: Urethral Reconstruction, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, August 2020. 

Herz, D. Grand Rounds Presentation: Contemporary Approach to Vesicoureteral Reflux in Children, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, September 2020. 

Walker JP., Han D., Tonzi M., Saltzman A., Hecht S., Eguchi M., Cockburn, M., Cost, N. Pediatric Small Renal Masses – A Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Result (SEER) Database Review. Poster Presentation, 52^nd Congress of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology Virtual Meeting, October 2020.  

Waldorf, B. Grand Rounds Presentation: PSA Screening, Dept. of General Surgery, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, October 2020. 

Waldorf, Benjamin. Grand Rounds Presentation: PSA Screening, Dept. of Family Medicine, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, November 2020. 

Tonzi, M., Watson, M., Shridharani, A. Drain Duration Following IPP Implantation: An Infection Rate and Opiate Use Analysis. Podium Presentation, 21th Annual Scientific Virtual Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Scottsdale, AZ, November 2020. Presented by: Michael Tonzi. 

Shridharani, A. Sexuality and Hinduism and Jainism in the Sexual Medicine Specialty and Society Session. Podium Presentation, 21th Annual Scientific Virtual Meeting of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Scottsdale, AZ, November 2020. 

Shridharani, A. Priapism. Presentation, 2020 Annual Men’s Health Advanced Practice Provider Training Course Virtual Meeting – Men’s Health Education Services, December 2020. 

Singh, A. Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons (SURS) and the World Robotic Surgical Education (WRSE) 12 Hour Online Webinar, Session: “Intraperitoneal Robotic Assisted Prostatectomy” and Session: “SP Cost-Effectiveness”, December, 2020.

Lange, J. Grand Rounds Presentation: Management of Anticoagulation in the Perioperative Period, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, January 2021. 

Shridharani, A. Grand Rounds Presentation: Contemporary Management of Peyronie’s Disease, University of TN College of Medicine, Dept. of Urology, Chattanooga, TN, February 2021.

Shridharani, A. Lecture Presentation: Hypogonadism, University of TN College of Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, March 2021.

Shridharani, A. Contemporary Management of Peyronie’s Disease. Lecture, Albany Medical College, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology. April 2021.

Watson, M., Roy, S., Waldorf, B., Singh, A. Is More Always Better? Defining the Value-add of TRUS Saturation Biopsy in an MRI-Targeted Biopsy Era. Video Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021. Presented by Matthew Watson. 

Tonzi, M., Waldorf, B. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Buccal Ureteroplasty. Video Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021.Presented by: Michael Tonzi  

Tonzi, M., Waldorf, B. Robotic Buccal Ureteroplasty: Early Single Institutional Outcomes. Podium Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021. Presented by: Michael Tonzi 

Tonzi, M., Singh, A. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Cystectomy Using the Da-Vinci Single-Port Robotic System. Video Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021. Presented by Michael Tonzi.

Tonzi, M., Okafor, H. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Bladder Diverticulectomy with Urethrolysis. Video Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021. Presented by: Michael Tonzi.

Morin, J., Peard, L., Vanadurongvan, T., Walker, J., Donmez, I., Ziada, A., Saltzman, A. Patients with Differences of Sex Development and the Development of Gonadal Malignancy: Risks Stratification and Long-Term Outcomes. Poster Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021.

Walker JP., Han D., Boxley P., Nicklawsky A., Mikkilineni N., Hecht S., Saltzman A., Cost N. The Rate of Complications After Extended Lymph Node Sampling in Pediatric Renal Tumors. Podium Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021.

Walker JP., Han D., Boxley P., Nicklawsky A., Mikkilineni N., Hecht S., Saltzman A., Cost N. Pediatric Small Renal Masses: Can Tumor Size Predict Histology and the Potential for Nephron-sparing Surgery? Podium Presentation, the 85^th Annual Meeting of the Southeast Section of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (Virtual Meeting), April 2021.

Shridharani, A. Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, TN, Virtual Learning Opportunity Session: “Contemporary Management of BPH and Other Minimally Invasive Strategies”, April 2021.

Grande, L., Buchanan, C., DeJesus, S., Flewelling, K., Vemulakonda, V., Walker JP. Multi-Disciplinary Care for Children with Differences in Sex Development: Patient Satisfaction and Shared Decision Making.Podium Presentation, the Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference (Virtual Meeting), April 2021.

Okafor, H. Grand Rounds Presentation: Sacral Neuromodulation and the Neurogenic Bladder, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, April 2021.

Lange, J. Grand Rounds Presentation: Nephrolithiasis, Dept. of Family Medicine, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, May 2021.

Threlkeld, A., Watson, M., Tonzi, M., Thompson, D., Roy, S., Singh, A., Shridharani, A., Okafor, H., Waldorf, B., Lange, J., Walker, J., Herz, D.  Communication Improvement in the Urologic Operating Room. Podium Presentation, University of TN College of Medicine – Erlanger Health System 2021 Quality Improvement/Patient Safety Project, Chattanooga, TN, May 2021. Presented: David Thompson, MD

Singh, A. Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, TN, Multi-Disciplinary Virtual Webinar Session: “Urology 101: A Review of a Few Common Conditions in Primary Care”, May 2021. 

Okafor, H. Urinary Incontinence. Lecture, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, Department of Family Practice, Chattanooga, TN, May 2021. 

Waldorf, Benjamin. Grand Rounds Presentation: PSA Screening, Dept. of Family Medicine Residency Program, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, May 2021.

Shridharani, A, Eleswarapu, S. The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Online Platforms for Erectile Dysfunction Medications. Indian American Urological Association Young Clinicians Forum, Virtual. May 1, 2021.

Walker, B. Grand Rounds Presentation: Nephron Sparing Surgery for Pediatric Renal Tumors, Dept. of Urology, UT College of Medicine Chattanooga, TN, June 2021.

Singh, A. Robotic Surgery – An Evolution in Technology. Speaker Presentation, TN Chapter, American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting, Chattanooga, TN, August 2019. 

Singh, A. Management of Renal Masses. Speaker Presentation, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Chattanooga, TN, September 2019. 

Shridharani, A. Post-prostatectomy Climacturia: Mini Jupette. Poster Presentation, 20th Annual Scientific Meeting of the SMSNA, Nashville, TN, October 25, 2019.

Watson, M., Koch, R., Xu, R., Heath, G., Singh, A. Decreased Risk of Upper Extremity Neuropraxia During Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique. Poster Presentation, 37th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 2019. Presenter: Matthew Watson, MD.

Singh, A. Incorporating Robotic Single Port into Academic Program. Speaker Presentation, 37th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 2019. 

Singh, A. Panel and Roundtable Discussion: What Matters? Defining Value and Next Steps, Discussion Speaker, 4th Annual North American Robotic Urology Symposium 2020, Las Vegas, NV, February 2020.

Watson, M., Burns, R., Bernhard, M., Singh, A. Comparison of Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Xi versus SP, a Single Surgeon Experience. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2020. Presenter: Matthew Watson, DO. (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

Threlkeld, A., Watson, M., Jung, N., Barker, M., Shears, L., Singh, A. Simultaneous Thoracic and Abdominal Robotic Technique for Level IV Caval Thrombectomy. Video Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2020. Presenter: Amanda Threlkeld, MD. (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

Tonzi, M., Watson, M., Threlkeld, A., Singh, A. Radical Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit Under Regional Anesthesia: Safe, Feasible, and an Accelerated Post-Operative Course in the At-Risk and Elderly. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 2020. Presenter: Michael Tonzi, MD. (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

Watson, M., Burns, R., Bernhard, M., Singh, A. Comparison of Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Xi versus SP, a Single Surgeon Experience. Podium Presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, May 2020. Presenter: Amanda Threlkeld, M.D. (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

Threlkeld, A., Threlkeld, A., Watson, M., Jung, N., Barker, M., Shears, L., Singh, A. Two Robots, One Patient: Level IV Caval Thrombectomy with a Simultaneous Minimally Invasive Thoracic and Abdominal Technique. Video Presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, May 2020. Presenter: Amanda Threlkeld, MD.  (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

Tonzi, M., Walker, J. Pediatric Small Renal Masses – a Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Database Review. Podium Presentation, Societies for Pediatric Urology’s 68th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, May 2020. Presenter: Michael Tonzi, MD. (No Presentation due to Annual Meeting Canceled)

UTCOM Research 2020 Day (Oct 2019):

Radical Cystectomy and Ileal Conduit Under Regional Anesthesia: Safe, Feasible, and an Accelerated Post-Operative Course in the At-Risk and Elderly
Decreasing the Prospect of Upper Extremity Neuropraxia during Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique

Publications:

Watson, M., Jung, N., Singh, A. Robotic Level II Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy for Metastatic Melanoma. Urol Case Rep. 2019 July 27;26:100980. (PMID 31417848)

Watson, M., Koch, B., Tonzi, M., Xu, R., Heath, G., Lute, B., Singh, A. Decreasing the Prospect of Upper Extremity Neuropraxia during Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique. J Robot Surg. 2020 Jan 29. (PMID 31997148)

Watson, M., Threlkeld, A., Shears, L., Singh, A. Pure Robotic-Assisted Level IV Inferior Vena Cava Thrombectomy for Angiomyolipoma without Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A First Report. Urology Gold Journal April 2020.

Watson, M., Shridharani, A. Penoscrotal Three-Piece Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Placement: Surgical Technique. J Vis Surg 2020;6:26.

The 36th World Congress of Endourology held in Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 29 - November 2, 2019

Matthew Watson, DO - Urology Resident presenting at the Moderated Poster Session
"Decreased Risk of Upper Extremity Neuroproxia During Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique"

Carter, A., Jung, N., Singh, A., Okafor, H. Robotic Excision of Perforating Synthetic Midurethral Sling.  Video Presentation, 36^th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Paris, France, September 2018.

Carter, A., Smith, H., Shridharani, A. Simultaneous Placement of Virtue Male Sling and Titan Inflatable Penile Prosthesis in Men Following Radical Prostatectomy. Poster Presentation, Sexual Medicine Society of North America Annual Meeting, Miami, FL, November 2018. Presenter: Amanda Carter, MD

Herz, D., Stokes, K., Carter, A. Outcomes of Intestinal Clean Out and Maintenance (Icom) Program in Children with Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction. Podium Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Daniel Herz, MD

Carter, A., Singh, A. Pain Control After Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: Is An Ultrasound Guided Transabdominus Peripheral Nerve Block Worth The Hype? Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Presenter: Amanda Carter, MD

Jung, N., Singh, A. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Caval Thrombectomy for Metastatic Melanoma. Best Video Viewing and Award Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Michael Tonzi, MD

Smith, H., Singh, A., Herz, D. Robotic and Open Tailored Ureteral Reimplantation With Equivalent Outcomes. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Amanda Carter, MD.

Smith, H., Herz, D. Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Varicocele Repair for Adolescent Scrotal Varicocele: An Analysis of Technique and Surgical Outcomes. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Michael Tonzi, MD.

Watson, W., Koch, B., Tonzi, M., Xu, R., Heath, G., Singh, A. Nerve Monitoring During Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Leads to Decreased Risk of Upper Extremity Positioning Related Injuries. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Michael Tonzi, MD.

Carter, A., Smith, H., Shridharani, A. Simultaneous Placement Of Virtue Male Sling And Inflatable Penile Prosthesis In Men Following Radical Prostatectomy. Poster Presentation, Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, March 2019. Presenter: Amanda Carter, MD.

Watson, M., Koch, B., Tonzi, M., Xu, R., Heath, G., Singh, A. Decreased Risk of Upper Extremity Neuropraxia During Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Novel Technique. Poster Presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 2019. Presenter: Matthew Watson, MD.

Watson, W., Koch, B., Tonzi, M., Xu, R., Heath, G., Singh, A. Nerve Monitoring During Laparoscopic Prostatectomy Leads to Decreased Risk of Upper Extremity Positioning Related Injuries. Poster Presentation, American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, May 2019. Presenter: Matthew Watson, MD.

Singh, A., Class, J., Butler, D., Keel, C., Turner, D., Smith, H., Jung, N. Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Calyceal Diverticulectomy. Video Presentation, 35^th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., September 2017.

Jung, N., Smith, H., Hyde, Valle, Keel, C. Novel Robotic Approach to Inguinal and Pelvic Lymphadenectomy for Metastatic Melanoma in a 44 year old Male. Video Presentation, 35^th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., September 2017.

Singh, A., Keel, C., Jung, N., Smith, H. Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymphadenectomy. Poster Presentation, 35^th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., September 2017.

Herz, D., Jung, N. Unique Combined Endoscopic Approach to Large Staghorn Calculus in a 2-Year Old. Poster Presentation, 35^th World Congress of Endourology Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., September 2017.

Conner, J., Long, A., Goudelocke, C.  Optimized Sacral Neuromodulation Lead Placement is Feasible and Does Not Increase Operative Times. Poster Presentation, Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, February 2018.

Conner, J., Long, A., Goudelocke, C. A Novel Sacral Neuromodulation Infection Protocol is Associated with Reduction in Device Infection. Video Presentation, Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, February 2018.

Jung, N. International Volunteerism Program Presentation - India Experience, 82^nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Orlando, FL, March 2018.

Shridharani, A. Best of Andrology/Infertility/BPH/Miscellaneous Podium Session. Session Moderator, 82^nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Orlando, FL, March 2018.

Conner, J., Long, A., Goudelocke, C. Optimized Sacral Neuromodulation Lead Placement is Feasible and Does Not Increase Operative Times. Poster Presentation, 82^nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Orlando, FL, March 2018.

Conner, J., Long, A., Goudelocke, C. A Novel Sacral Neuromodulation Infection Protocol is Associated with Reduction in Device Infection. Video Presentation, 82^nd Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association, Orlando, FL, March 2018.

Jung, N., Smith, H., Keel, C., Singh, A. Minimally Invasive Inguinal Lymphadenectomy Case Series. Presentation, University of TN College of Medicine Resident Research Day, Chattanooga, TN, May 2018. 2^nd Place in Case Series.

Carter, A., Smith, H., Shridharani, A. Assessment of Preoperative Predictors of Success with the Virtue Quadratic Male Sling for the Management of Male Stress Urinary Incontinence Case Series. Presentation, University of TN College of Medicine Resident Research Day, Chattanooga, TN, May 2018.

 The 34rd World Congress of Endourology held in Conjunction with the
South African Urological Association (SAUA) Meeting in 2016
will be held in Cape Town, South Africa (WCE 2016)

November 8-12, 2016

First Reported Case of Cotyledonoid Leiomyoma after Hysterectomy Involving the Ureter (Hugh Smith, Nathan Jung, Amanda Carter, Amar Singh, Juan Class)

Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Ureteroneocystostomy: A Singh Center Experience (Nathan Jung, Hugh Smith, Amanda Carter, Juan Class, Christopher Keel, Amar Singh)

A Novel Transmesenteric Approach to Recurrent Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Horseshoe Kidney (Juan Class, Dana Butler, Nathan Jung, Hugh Smith, Amanda Carter, Amar Singh)

Nephron Sparing Surgery for Larger Renal Tumors: Outcome and Initial Experience (Nathan Jung, Amanda Carter, Hugh Smith, Juan Class, Christopher Keel, Amar Singh)

Congratulations to Hugh Smith, MD for placing 1st in the poster presentation category at the UT College of Medicine Chattanooga Annual Resident Research Week on Friday, May 13, 2016. Dr. Smith presented " Post Hysterectomy Extauterine Cotyledonoid Leiomyoma in a 42 year old Female"

We are very proud of his accomplishments!!

80th Annual Meeting * Nashville, TN * March 2016

Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association  

Dr. Nathan Jung (first year urology resident) and Dr. Hugh Smith (preliminary surgery resident) represented the Department of Urology at the Southeast Section of the American Urological Association (SESAUA) in Nashville in March 2016.Dr. Jung presented two posters - Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Ureteronecystostomy: A Single Center Experience and Nephron Sparing Surgery for Larger Renal Tumors: Outcome and Initial Experience. Dr. Hugh Smith presented a video -Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Diverticulectomy for Symptomatic Calyceal Diverticulum: Technique and Initial Experience – DVD Titled: Botic-Assisted Laparoscopic Calyceal Diverticulectomy.Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Chris Keel are members of the SESAUA and attended the presentations. Drs. Jung and Smith were the first residents in the Department of Urology to present at an association meeting. We are very proud of their accomplishments.

July 2015

"The Department of Urology was selected by the American Urological Association's Residency Grant Program to receive a $500 dollar grant to support our new residency program. There were (2) winners - University of TN College of Medicine Chattanooga and the Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. This grant will be used to support the educational necessities of our new residency program.