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Hematuria: What You Really Need to Know

UCLA urologist David Yao, MD, talks about the facts and causes of hematuria which is blood in the urine.

Causes of Kidney Stones

UCLA urologist Kymora Scotland, MD, PhD, talks about how the kidney functions, causes of kidney stones, risk factors and types of stones.

How to Know If You Have a Kidney Stone View Webinar 

What To Do If You Have an Active Kidney Stone View Webinar

Bladder Health: What Every Woman Should Know About Stress Urinary Incontinence

UCLA urologist Ja-Hong Kim, MD, along with UCLA gynecologists Tamara Grisales, MD and Amy Rosenman, MD, provide a comprehensive overview of stress urinary incontinence and the latest treatment options available at UCLA.

Tips on Getting the Best Outcomes When Having Surgery for Prostate Cancer

UCLA urologist Christopher Saigal, MD, provides an overview of important tactics and considerations when making a decision to have surgery for prostate cancer. Dr. Saigal introduces the latest evidence that can help men with prostate cancer achieve their goals of care.

Integrating Imaging and Genomics in the Management of Prostate Cancer

UCLA urologist Robert Reiter, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss genomic testing options to evaluate the genetic make-up of the tumor and predict the aggressiveness of your prostate cancer.

Robotic Surgery in Pediatric Urology

UCLA pediatric urologist Renea Sturm, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss robotic surgery in children and gave a lab demonstration of the Da Vinci system. Dr. Sturm described common procedures and discussed expanding indications for robotics in pediatric urology.

Avoiding Unnecessary Treatment/Overtreatment of the Small Renal Mass

UCLA urologist Brian Shuch, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss novel imaging techniques and genomic profiling to detect and treat small renal masses. Dr. Shuch is Director of the UCLA Kidney Cancer Program and the Alvin & Carrie Meinhardt Endowed Chair in Kidney Cancer Research.

Emerging Therapies for Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma

UCLA urologist Nicholas Donin, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss a new treatment for upper tract urothelial carcinoma involving a unique thermosensitive polymer that allows sustained delivery of chemotherapy directly to the site of tumors in the upper urinary tract. Dr. Donin will address data from a new randomized clinical trial.

Making Decisions After Being Diagnosed with Early Stage Prostate Cancer

Making treatment decisions after being diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer can be difficult for some men, with many options and risks to consider. UCLA urologist Christopher Saigal, MD presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss an organized process called “shared decision making” that can help a man choose the right treatment for him.

Improving Fertility in Men with Poor Sperm Count

UCLA urologist Jesse Mills, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss ways to improve fertility in men with poor sperm count. He focused on diagnostic and therapeutic options for men with sperm counts too low to initiate a spontaneous pregnancy.

Peyronie's Disease

Insight into Peyronie's Disease: Cause and Treatment for Penis Curvature
UCLA urologist Jesse Mills, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss causes and treatment options for Peyronie’s Disease, a type of erectile dysfunction characterized by fibrous scar tissue that forms under the skin of the penis causing curved, painful erections.

Related: What is Peyronie’s Disease? | Peyronie's Disease Treatment | The Men's Clinic at UCLA

New Method for Detecting and Managing Prostate Cancer

UCLA urologist Robert Reiter, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss Ga-PSMA PET CT, a new method for detection and visualization of metastatic prostate cancer not previously visible with conventional and molecular imaging techniques. Ga-PSMA PET CT is now offered at UCLA and aims to improve management of recurrent and high-risk cancers.

 Note: “Investigational agent. Currently not approved by FDA for imaging prostate cancer.”

Curing Prostate Cancer With Ultrasound: HIFU Arrives at UCLA

UCLA urologist Leonard Marks, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound).

3 Steps to Better Men's Health

UCLA urologist, Jesse Mills, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss 3 critical lifestyle changes to improve male heart health and sexual health.

Testicular Cancer: What You Really Need to Know

UCLA Urologist Mark Litwin, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the basics of testicular cancer diagnosis and treatment. He presented a path to cure for almost all men.

Male Urinary Incontinence

On Wed, February 3, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT, UCLA urologist Gladys Ng, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the symptoms, causes, and latest treatments for urinary incontinence. An estimated five million American men have transient or chronic urinary incontinence.

Everything You Need to Know About Urinary Stones

On Tues, January 19, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT, UCLA urologist Caroline Wallner, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss what causes urinary stones, symptoms, how stones are imaged, what stones are made of, how stones are treated depending on location, size, and composition, and how to prevent future stones.

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Fertility Options After Vasectomy

On Tues, Jan 12, 2016 at 11:30 AM PDT, UCLA urologist, Jesse Mills, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss ways for couples to achieve pregnancy after vasectomy, including vasectomy reversals, success rates of procedures, and alternative methods for achieving pregnancy after vasectomy.

Optimizing Male Fertility 

On Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 12:00 PM PDT, UCLA urologist, Jesse Mills, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss common causes of male subfertility, including treatment options and non-prescription tips on how to improve male fertility.

What You Need to Know About Vaginal Mesh for Female Pelvic Surgery

On Wed, September 30, 2015 at 11:30 AM PDT, UCLA urologist Ja-Hong Kim, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the confusion regarding vaginal mesh utilized to treat female pelvic floor conditions, such as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapsed (POP). She also reviewed the recent FDA warnings on safety and efficacy of vaginal mesh, how mesh related complications are managed and described non-mesh alternatives.

Erectile Dysfunction 101

On Wed, September 23, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT, UCLA urologist Caroline Wallner, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss erectile dysfunction, including risk factors to develop the condition, as well as targeted therapies and surgical treatments.

Male Urethral Stricture Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

On Wed, September 16, 2015 at 11:30 AM PDT, UCLA urologist Gladys Ng, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss male urethral stricture disease, including its causes and available treatments.

Vasectomy - Is It the Right Choice for You?

On Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 11:30 AM PST, UCLA urologist Christopher Saigal, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the risks, benefits and myths surrounding vasectomies. Vasectomies are one of the safest and most effective forms of permanent birth control. What is a Vasectomy?

Testicular Cancer: Facts and Fictions

On April 22, 2015, UCLA urologist, Dr. Mark S. Litwin, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss common misconceptions about testicular cancer. He also presented an insider’s view of what to do if you have a lump in the testicle or have been told you have testicular cancer.

Provenge Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer

On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM PDT, Allan J. Pantuck, MD, MS, FACS, professor in the UCLA Department of Urology presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the use of Provenge in the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Pantuck discussed the background and rationale for the use of immune-based therapies in the treatment of cancer and the indications, benefits and side effects of Provenge, an FDA-approved treatment for advanced prostate cancer that utilizes the patient’s genetically engineered immune cells. What is Provenge? Provenge Vaccine for Prostate Cancer at UCLA 

Prostate Cancer - Now What?

On September 18, 2014, 11:30 am PST, UCLA Urologist, Stuart Holden, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss prostate cancer and the latest treatment options.

Technologies to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate)

On July 24, 2014, Urologist Christopher Saigal, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss the latest minimally invasive technologies to treat BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland), which causes significant lifestyle and health problems for some men. Dr. Saigal also discussed medical and dietary changes that help reduce the impact of BPH (enlarged prostate). What is BPH?  | BPH Doctors 

Innovations in Treating Bladder and Kidney Cancer

On February 27, 11:30 am PST, UCLA urologist, Karim Chamie, MD, MSHS, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss new cancer treatments that do not require the unnecessary removal of the kidney or bladder.
Affiliated Programs: Bladder Cancer  | Kidney Cancer 

Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer - A Physician's and Patient's Perspective

On September 12, 2013, 11:00 am PDT, UCLA urologist Mark S. Litwin, MD, MPH, and his patient, former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss prostate cancer, tests, treatments and latest advancements in prostate cancer care. Prostate Cancer Program 

State-of-the-Art Treatment for Refractory Overactive Bladder

On Wed, July 17, 2013, 11:00 am PDT UCLA urology expert Ja-Hong Kim, MD, presented a live-streaming webinar to discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for refractory overactive bladder.
Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction 

Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

On Thursday, April 18, 2013 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM, PST: Dr. Chris Saigal presented a live-streaming webinar about an alternative to invasive treatment for prostate cancer, which uses the latest imaging technology to manage this cancer safely.
Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer at UCLA 

UCLA Testicular Cancer Webinar

On Thursday, Feb 7, 1:00 PM, PST: Mark S. Litwin, MD, MPH, chair of Urology at UCLA, presented a free, live-streaming webinar to discuss testicular cancer. What is Testicular Cancer?