Ep. 233 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Pediatric Urologic Cancer Care with Dr. David Rodeberg and Dr. Patrick Hensley

How can pediatric and adult urologists team up to tackle complex cancer cases? In this episode of the BackTable Urology, host Dr. Amanda Buchanan, Division Chief of Pediatric Urology at the University of Kentucky, is joined by her colleagues Dr. Patrick Hensley, an adult urologic oncologist, and Dave Rodeberg, Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery. Their discussion centers around the importance of professional collaboration in urologic oncology care in order to improve patient outcomes.

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This podcast is supported by:

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

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SYNPOSIS
The urologists discuss topics such as the experiences and benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration in complex cases and the role of pediatric urologists in treating adolescent and young adult patients. They also provide insights into the Children's Oncology Group (COG) studies and their intersections with adult oncology research. The episode concludes with practical advice for other institutions aiming to improve collaborative efforts between pediatric and adult urology departments.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction
02:35 - Challenges and Lessons in Multidisciplinary Collaboration
08:24 - Pediatric vs. Adult Urologic Oncology
11:07- Clinical Trials and Research Collaborations
12:49 - Navigating Oncology Groups for Children and Adults
19:06 - Collaborative Models in Kidney Cancer Care
22:18 - Benefits and Challenges of Collaboration
35:24 - Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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RESOURCES

Society of Urologic Oncology:
https://suonet.org/home.aspx
Children’s Oncology Group
https://www.childrensoncologygroup.org/