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AUA2025: Key Takeaways: Sexual Dysfunction Highlights
Presenter: Brittany Berk, MD & Arthur Burnett, MD, MBA
AUA2025: Key Takeaways: Female Urology Highlights
Presenter: Mitch G. Goldenberg, MD & Kathleen Kobashi, MD, MBA, FACS
AUA2025: John Duckett Memorial Lecture: Obstructive Bladder Disease: Molecular Insights and Therapeutic Opportunities
Presenter: Rosalyn M. Adam, PhD
AUA2025: Ramon Guiteras Lecture: The Future of Healthcare: How Will Urology be Impacted?
Presenter: Vin Gupta, MD, MPA
AUA2025: John K Lattimer Lecture: Telesurgery
Presenter: Vipul Patel, MD
Contemporary Management of MIBC and Beyond: Expert Guidance for Urologists (Republished)
CME Available: auau.auanet.org/node/42040
After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the multimodal treatment approach for MIBC, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
2. Analyze the role of neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and antibody drug conjugates, in improving patient outcomes.
3. Utilize knowledge of checkpoint inhibitors and antibody drug conjugates with their mechanisms of action to interpret the role of immunotherapy in the treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
4. Examine ongoing clinical trials and emerging treatments that are shaping the future of metastatic urothelial carcinoma management.
5. Employ appropriate patient and family education strategies regarding MIBC and metastatic urothelial carcinoma, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
Acknowledgements
Support provided by an independent educational grant from:
Astellas and Pfizer, Inc.
AUA2025: Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy for Urologists and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43009
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Identify the guidelines for first-line and beyond treatment of patients with hormone-sensitive advanced and metastatic prostate cancer, including medications, their mechanism, side effects and efficacy.
2. Summarize the recommendations for first-line and beyond treatment of castrate-resistant metastatic and nonmetastatic prostate cancer, including medications, their mechanism, side effects and efficacy.
3. Diagram the treatment options for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
4. Distinguish the guideline-defined therapeutic options for locally advanced and metastatic bladder cancer.
5. Discuss treatment options for locally advanced and metastatic kidney cancer, including medications, their mechanism, side effects and efficacy.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
Update Series (2025) Lesson 18: Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Management of Pelvic Pain in Women
Now in its 44th 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 AUAnet.org/Update25
AUA2025: Incorporating Genomic Testing and Advanced Imaging for Prostate Cancer Into Your Practice
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43029
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the research that led to the approval of genomic testing for prostate cancer and the implementation of advanced imaging for prostate cancer
2. Order appropriate genomic testing and advanced imaging based on a patient's unique clinical situation
3. State the NCCN guidelines for genomic testing and advanced imaging for prostate cancer
4. Discern the different prognostic endpoints provided by various genomic tests
5. Recognize candidates for, and implications of, germline testing for prostate cancer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
AUA2025: Management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Practical Solutions for Common Problems
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43047
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Implement current practice guidelines and explain methods and resources to improve transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT) skills.
2. Identify the best intravesical agent and duration of therapy for low-, intermediate-, and high-risk NMIBC and what to do during a BCG shortage.
3. Identify methods to treat significant toxicities from various intravesical therapies.
4. Define high-risk scenarios that necessitate cystectomy and options for BCG-unresponsive disease.
5. Identify the scientific rationale for investigating immune oncology agents for BCG-unresponsive disease and become familiar with current clinical trial designs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by an independent educational grants from:
Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
The Surgical Management of BPH (2025)
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43193
Acknowledgements: This educational series is supported by an independent educational grant from Olympus Corporation of the Americas.
After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to:
1. Utilize the AUA Clinical Guideline on the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in practice.
2. Determine the appropriate role and clinical expectation for current technologies, including pivotal studies, based on evidence.
3. Interpret the current clinical results and compare the patient experiences of these treatments in relation to more established and even abandoned treatments for patient groups with similar characteristics.
4. Differentiate between each of the new technologies for treating BPH/LUTS based on both their mode-of-action and the quality of their supporting evidence.
AUA2025: AUA Advanced Prostate Cancer Course
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43035
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe appropriate use of genetic testing (germline) and understand the importance of genetic counseling.
2. Describe appropriate use of somatic testing and treatments related to specific genetic alterations.
3. Identify appropriate combination therapy with ADT plus novel androgen access therapies and chemotherapy. Early treatment intensification including patient selection and adverse effects and benefits will be discussed in mHSCPC.
4. Explain the treatments for non-metastatic CRPC and oncologic outcomes, with recommendations based on AUA/SUO Guidelines.
5. Counsel patients on available treatment options for CRPC as well as combination therapy and sequencing based on the latest AUA/SUO Guidelines.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
AUA2025: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging Into Urologic Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Approaches and Future Opportunities
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43003
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Analyze the best available evidence on the current diagnostic imaging options for prostate, kidney, bladder, and testis cancer detection, staging, and follow-up.
2. Identify the benefits of combined functional and anatomic information gained through accurate matching of anatomic (CT/MRI) and functional (PET) images
3. Debate the strengths and limitations of emerging molecular imaging techniques compared to existing diagnostic tests.
4. Optimally stage urologic oncology patients by understanding the performance characteristics of standard and emerging molecular imaging modalities.
5. Identify the emerging role of PET imaging and novel radiotracers to assess chemotherapy and immunotherapy response.
6. Formulate a strategic plan for appropriate integration of molecular imaging into clinical practice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
AUA2025: AUA Guidelines on Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Harm
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43021
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Apply the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: AUA/SUO Guideline (2023), and understand the rationale, evidence, level of evidence, strength of recommendation and applications associated with each statement.
2. Maximize the benefits and minimize the harms of prostate cancer detection by carefully selecting patients and by using the necessary tools to detect clinically significant prostate cancer, while avoiding unnecessary biopsies and detection of clinically insignificant prostate cancers.
3. Describe the evidence supporting the use of PSA for early detection of prostate cancer, and apply that evidence to different clinical scenarios, incorporating patient characteristics and preferences.
4. Identify available blood, urine and tissue biomarkers used to enhance detection of higher-grade prostate cancer, the evidence supporting their use, and the clinical scenarios in which they are most valuable to be used.
5. Use MRI and fusion biopsy to enhance the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer and implement safe biopsy practices with respect to approach, avoidance of infection, and attention to patient comfort; understand the rationale for transperineal prostate biopsy and its technique; be able to establish a transperineal biopsy practice.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
AUA2025: Genetics and Genomics of Urological Cancers - Current Guidelines and Case-based Discussion to Guide Clinical Practice
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43015
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe key components of genetic risk assessment, genetic counseling, and informed consent for genetic testing.
2. Describe elements of genetic test reports including variant classification, variant allele frequency, gene penetrance, biomarkers, and clinical actionability.
3. Identify criteria for genetic testing for men with prostate cancer. Understand the clinical implications of genetic results in prostate cancer screening and management of both localized and advanced prostate cancer.
4. Describe genetic causes, clinical manifestations, indication for genetic testing, and cancer risk associated with hereditary kidney cancer syndromes. Understand how genetic mutation can guide targeted therapy in patients with von Hippel-Lindau syndrome.
5. Recognize genetic causes, tumor features, and cancer risk associated with Lynch syndrome and apply gained knowledge to improve care of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Astellas, Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC, Lantheus Medical Imaging, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Pfizer, Inc.
Highlights from AUA2025: Advances in NMIBC (2025)
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43167
At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize recent developments in the management of NMIBC.
2. Evaluate new and emerging therapies for NMIBC, such as novel intravesical agents and immunotherapies, their mechanism of action and related adverse events.
3. Employ current management approaches for NMIBC.
4. Utilize risk stratification to guide treatment decisions for NMIBC patients.
5. Implement diagnostic techniques for NMIBC, including cystoscopy, urine cytology, biomarkers, and advanced imaging modalities.
This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:
Merck & Co., Inc.
ImmunityBio, Inc.
AUA Guidelines: Microhematuria
Co-Hosts: Daniel A. Barocas, MD, MPH & Stephen Boorjian, MD
Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline (2025)
Barocas DA, Lotan Y, Matulewicz RS, Raman JD, Westerman ME, Kirkby E, Pak L, Souter L. Updates to Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline (2025). J Urol. 0(0). doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004490. https://www.auajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1097/JU.0000000000004490
AUA2025: Embracing Multi-Disciplinary Care for Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Case-Based Update 2025
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/42997
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Initial Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Evaluate and treat a patient with new diagnosed M1 prostate cancer with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) plus be skilled to offer novel oral antiandrogens. Furthermore, to recognize high-volume new M1 prostate cancer so as to be able to partner with GU medical oncologist for docetaxel chemotherapy in a multidisciplinary team.
2. Non-Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (M0 CRPC): The learner will be skilled to diagnose M0 CRPC and be able to educate patients about using either enzalutamide or apalutamide or darolutamide added to traditional ADT as a way to improve their patent's overall and radiographic progression-free survival. Furthermore, the skilled learner will be able to understand the differences between these three oral agents and to educate patients about side-effects and toxicities. Finally, understand the pros and cons of PSMA PET scan imaging in further staging in this disease Non-metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (M0 CRPC): Diagnose M0 CRPC and be able to educate patients about using novel oral antiandrogens added to traditional ADT as a way to improve their patent's overall and radiographic progression-free survival. Furthermore, the skilled learner will be able to understand the differences between these novel oral agents and to educate patients about side effects and toxicities. Finally, understand the pros and cons of PSMA PET scan imaging in further staging in this disease state.
3. Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer (M1 CRPC): Describe and have a working knowledge of the latest phase III RCT results for new therapies in M1 CRPC and be able to educate their patients on treatment options and participate in a multidisciplinary team caring for men with this disease state of far-advanced prostate cancer.
4. Describe that advanced prostate cancer is a complex group of disease states with an ever-changing therapeutic landscape and for providers and teams to embrace the multi-disciplinary nature of care for our patients.
5. Identify the molecular and molecular genetic underpinnings of advanced prostate cancer and recognize the future will be based on a more personalized therapy landscape including PARP inhibition, immune checkpoint agents, and novel AR targeted agents emerging in 2025 and beyond.
AUA2025: Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Treatment Dilemmas: The Cases You Face and How Best to Treat Them
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43041
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Confidently apply updated guidelines to the care of patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
2. Risk-stratify patients with non muscle- invasive bladder cancer.
3. Adapt treatment choices depending on risk of disease, including consideration to the availability of bacillus Calmette-Guérin.
4. Counsel and manage patients with bacillus Calmette-Guérin-unresponsive non muscle-invasive bladder cancer, including treatment selection with newly approved agents for BCG-unresponsive disease.
5. Individualize patient surveillance according to risk stratification.
6. Evaluate available urinary bladder cancer biomarkers and where to potentially utilize them in practice to inform management.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This educational activity is supported by an independent educational grants from:
Janssen Biotech, Inc., administered by Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC.
AUA2025: Integration of Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging Into the Management of Prostate Cancer
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43069
At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
1. Evaluate recent advances in biomarkers and molecular imaging technologies and their role in improving the accuracy of prostate cancer staging, and treatment monitoring.
2. Identify the clinical scenario in which PSMA PET/CT is most helpful to identify the localization and extent of locoregional or systemic metastatic disease.
3. Identify the pitfalls of false-positive and false-negative PSMA PET/CT findings.
4. Apply the findings of PSMA PET/CT for the best individual therapeutic approach.
5. Identify patients with radiorecurrent organ-confined prostate cancer.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Support provided by independent educational grants from:
Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc.
Lantheus Medical Imaging
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation