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The Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health offers world-class urological care while advancing the field through exceptional research and educational programs.
Latest News from UW Urology
Shining a Light on Prostate Cancer
September 13, 2024 – September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – a time to make more people aware of this highly prevalent disease, its impact on the lives of the many men affected by it, and exciting advancements that will improve the lives of prostate cancer patients.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men (behind lung cancer). The National Cancer Institute estimates that prostate cancer will be diagnosed in more than 299,000 men in the U.S. in 2024.
And the number of cancers found at an advanced stage continues to rise.
WInnovations podcast: The Evolving Landscape of Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Surgery
September 9, 2024 – Dr. Jaime Landman, professor and chair of the Department of Urology at the University of California Irvine Medical Center, and Dr. Margaret Knoedler, assistant professor and chief of endourology in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, join WInnovations host, Dr. Kyle Richards to talk about the latest treatments for kidney stone disease. Drs. Landman and Knoedler also share their experience as the first two people to use a new minimally invasive robotic approach to percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) during recent clinical trials of the MONARCH™ Robot Platform.
A Dream Job for Our Newest Pediatric Urologist
Kristin Ebert, MD, joined the UW Department of Urology in November 2023 as an assistant professor (CHS) and pediatric urologist. Here, we shine a light on one of the rising stars in our Pediatric Urology …
July 30, 2024
WInnovations podcast: A New Era in BPH Management
Dr. Rebecca Gerber, a urologist at Atrium Health Urology in Charlotte, NC, and Dr. Ali Antar, an assistant professor in the department of urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, …
July 8, 2024
David Jarrard, MD, named one of “America’s Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons”
Dr. David Jarrard, UW Urology Vice Chair, Carbone Cancer Center Deputy Director, and co-leader of the Wisconsin Prostate Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE), was named among America’s Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons by Newsweek …
June 28, 2024
Pioneering Bladder Cancer Research in Humans and their Canine Companions
Urologic oncologist Kyle Richards, MD, FACS, of the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW SMPH) and Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), of the UW School …
May 13, 2024
Dr. Stephen Nakada to become AUA President at Annual Meeting in San Antonio
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Urology Department Chair Dr. Stephen Nakada, will formally assume the role of American Urological Association (AUA) President at the conclusion of the 2024 AUA Annual Meeting. …
April 29, 2024
UW Urology at AUA 2024 in San Antonio
The 119th American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting begins Friday, May 3, in San Antonio, Texas. A global event, the AUA Annual Meeting is the largest gathering of urologists in the world. Attendees share cutting-edge …
April 24, 2024
WInnovations Podcast Episode 2, Season 2 has dropped!
WInnovations Podcast: New Frontiers in Men’s Health Tune in as Dr. Helen Bernie, assistant professor of urology and director of sexual and reproductive medicine at Indiana University, and Dr. Daniel Williams, professor in clinical urology, vice …
April 1, 2024
WInnovations Podcast Episode 1, Season 2, Now Streaming!
Season two of UW Urology’s WInnovations podcast kicks off as guests Dr. Victor Nitti, Chair of the Department of Urology at UCLA, and our own Dr. Frank Lin, join host Dr. Kyle Richards for a …
March 29, 2024
UW Urology Team Performs First Monarch™ Robot PCNL Procedure in Midwest
The Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is leading a research study to investigate a new surgical robot for the treatment of kidney stones. Led by Margaret …
February 29, 2024- Read More News
Department of Urology Events
Recent Event
Uehling-Wear Lecture – October 9, 2024
Speaker:
Kirsten L Greene, MD, MS, FACS
Paul Mellon Professor and Chair
University of Virginia Department of Urology
Associate Chief Medical Officer
University of Virginia Health System
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Scheduled Conferences
The Department of Urology hosts both a City-Wide Urology Grand Rounds on Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. as well as a University of Wisconsin Urology Conference on Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Both conferences are currently being held through WebEx due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uehling-Wear Lecture Series
Dr. David T. Uehling was born and raised outside Chicago, and completed his urology training at Northwestern. Following a successful stint as a fellow at Chicago Children’s Memorial Hospital, he joined the staff at the University of Wisconsin in 1965. Clinically, Dr. Uehling developed a statewide practice in pediatric urology, and has served the children of Wisconsin admirably for 40 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. Uehling distinguished himself in research, with continuous NIHfunding in the treatment of urinary tract infections. In 1983, Dr. Uehling assumed the chair of the Division of Urology at UW-Madison, and has grown the program into one of national standing. Upon stepping down as chairman in 2001, Dr. Uehling continues to serve the Department of Urology as an Emeritus Professor. Dr. Uehling has impacted the lives of many patients, urologists and scientists throughout the world. This meeting in his honor is a small way to emphasize all of his accomplishments.
Dr. David Paolone Men's Health Visiting Professorship
Thanks to a generous gift by faculty member David R. Paolone, MD, the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology established the Dr. David Paolone Lecture Series in Men’s Health Visiting Professorship.
Charles and Margaret Lescrenier Lectureship
Charles (Les) and Margaret (Peggy) Lescrenier and Gammex established this endowment in 2010 to support an annual lectureship in the Department of Urology focused on an area of urologic disease. According to Peggy, “Charles’ life was saved in 2002 by surgery to remove a cancerous kidney. Dr. Stephen Nakada was the surgeon and Charles lauded him for saving his life.”
Charles Lescrenier was a radiological physicist, teacher and researcher whose academic career was marked by positions at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Yale University, the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Marquette University and the University of Chicago Medical School. Charles was a Fellow of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and the American College of Radiology and an honorary member of the American College of Medical Physics. He founded Gammex in 1969 to manufacture a device he invented to align medical imaging equipment using lasers. Charles earned 16 patents over the years and started several companies with Peggy. They have served an extensive list of professional and community organizations by giving their time and as philanthropists with a focus on medical research. Charles died peacefully on May 7, 2011. Peggy still serves on the Department of Urology Advisory Board and remains active as a philanthropist and advocate.
Robert F. Schnoes Lecture Series
Robert (Bob) and Dolores (Jinx) Schnoes owned Ultrasonic Power Corporation for 27 years. Their company developed, manufactured and sold precision ultrasonic washing equipment to global customers in industries such as aerospace, medical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing. Bob and Jinx were pleased with the outstanding care UW Health provided for Bob and they wanted to make a gift that would help others. In 2006, they established this endowment to provide a margin of excellence through incremental funding for innovative urologic research. Their hope was that this research would provide insights into urologic diseases and treatments, and help find new ways to identify and eliminate cancer cells.
The Robert F. Schnoes Lecture Series Fund was established through a generous donation by Bob and Jinx Schnoes. The income from this fund supports an annual lecture by a visiting professor with expertise in an area of urologic cancer treatment or research. Thanks to this endowment, the Department is able to host nationally prominent clinicians and researchers who share the latest cancer knowledge with UW faculty, residents and medical students.
Learn More About Us
Education and Training
The UW Department of Urology is a nationally recognized program with a core mission to train the next generation of urologists. The faculty, residents and support staff remain committed to achieving the highest standards of residency education.
Our Team
Our department has a dedicated and experienced team working to ensure the best possible patient care every day while remaining focused on identifying new treatments and cures for current and future generations.
Research
UW Urology is home to research programs investigating mechanisms of disease, translating discoveries in the laboratory to clinical trials, and making experimental treatments available to our patients with complex and challenging conditions.
Our Mission
The University of Wisconsin Department of Urology is committed to improving urological health outcomes in Wisconsin and beyond by providing outstanding, comprehensive, patient-centered care.
We conduct impactful, multi-disciplinary research to advance the field through innovative discoveries in urological health.
We develop the next generation of physicians and scientists through state-of-the-art educational programs focused on continuous adaptation and learning.
We are the University of Wisconsin Department of Urology – an exceptional team of dedicated professionals advancing the health of a diverse, growing population.