Amy Krambeck, MD, Author at Grand Rounds in Urology

Amy Krambeck, MD

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Chicago, Illinois

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, is a professor of urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Krambeck earned her medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. She completed her urology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she received extensive training and refined her surgical expertise. Following her residency, Dr. Krambeck pursued an endourology fellowship at the Methodist Institute for Kidney Stone Research in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dr. Krameck specializes in the surgical and medical management of stone disease and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and she has alleviated the symptoms of many patients. Her research focuses on the pathogenesis of stone disease and novel treatments for urolithiasis during pregnancy.

Dr. Krambeck began her career as an endourologist at the Mayo Clinic's Department of Urology, where she demonstrated exceptional surgical skills and a strong commitment to patient care. In 2016, Dr. Krambeck joined Indiana University, where she led the benign urologic diseases division until 2020. Her leadership and expertise significantly advanced the division, offering patients innovative treatments for various urologic conditions.

Dr. Krambeck's dedication to her patients, extensive knowledge, and research contributions have established her as a leading figure in urology. She continues to influence the future of urologic care through her clinical excellence and academic endeavors.

Talks by Amy Krambeck, MD

Management of Urolithiasis During Pregnancy

Posted by Amy Krambeck, MD | Feb 2025

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, explores the management of urolithiasis in pregnancy, emphasizing the challenges of diagnosis and treatment.

Medications for Stone Disease

Posted by Amy Krambeck, MD | Feb 2025

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses the metabolic management of kidney stones and provides a comprehensive overview of pharmacologic treatments.

Morcellation and Potential HoLEP Complications

Posted by Amy Krambeck, MD | Feb 2025

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses HoLEP morcellation and its associated complications, emphasizing procedural refinements and patient safety.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP): Current Era Techniques and Outcomes

Posted by Amy Krambeck, MD | Feb 2025

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, emphasizing its advantages, indications, and technical refinements.

Morcellation and Potential HoLEP Complications

Posted by Amy Krambeck, MD | Nov 2024

Amy E. Krambeck, MD, presents a detailed overview of morcellation and its potential complications, particularly in Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). In this 14-minute presentation, she explains the technical requirements for performing morcellation.

Dr. Krambeck narrates a video of the procedure’s steps. She highlights how challenging nodules can sometimes require additional laser grooves to enable effective morcellation.

Complications during morcellation are also reviewed. Intraoperative issues include capsular perforations and bladder injuries. Injury to the ureteral orifices, while rare, can occur during morcellation. Dr. Krambeck also discusses postoperative complications and their management, including bleeding, clot retention, and infections such as UTIs or epididymitis. Incontinence, mainly urge incontinence, is another common postoperative issue. However, with proper technique, HoLEP and morcellation present low complication rates and excellent patient outcomes.