Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH, presented “Urology Top 10 on ESPN (Extra Special Problems in Nephrology)” during the 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on February 4, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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Urology Top 10 on ESPN (Extra Special Problems in Nephrology) – Summary
Benjamin K. Canales, MD, MPH, explores the relationship between nephrology and urology, underscoring the importance of a collaborative approach to patient care. He highlights ten of the most pressing nephrological issues that urologists encounter, providing a comprehensive overview of each problem.
One of the presentation’s focal points is the rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its implications for urological practice. Dr. Canales discusses the latest advancements in CKD management, including early detection strategies, novel therapeutic approaches, and the role of lifestyle modifications in slowing disease progression.
Dr. Canales provides an in-depth analysis of the latest techniques in stone removal, prevention strategies, and the role of metabolic evaluation in reducing recurrence rates. His discussion includes a review of current guidelines and evidence-based practices, offering practical recommendations for urologists dealing with this complex condition.
Throughout the lecture, Dr. Canales emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine and patient-centered care in nephrology. He advocates for a holistic approach that considers the unique needs and preferences of each patient, aiming to optimize treatment outcomes and enhance quality of life.
About The 42nd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:
The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 42nd iteration of the meeting took place from February 1st to 4th, 2023, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Benjamin K. Canales MD, MPH graduated in 2001 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and then completed Urology Residency and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He has been an AUA Foundation Research Scholar (2007) and a Urology Care Foundation "Rising Star in Urology" recipient (2016) for his basic science efforts in the pathogenesis of stone disease. Now a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Florida, he directs the metabolic kidney stone clinic at the North Florida/South Georgia VA Hospital and maintains a high volume surgical practice of renal cancer and stone disease. He has authored a number of book chapters and peer-reviewed manuscripts on the topic of surgical and medical management of stone disease and continues to perform funded benchtop research, translating basic science discoveries into practical uses for kidney stone formers.
