Capital Region Director of GU Reconstruction @UMMS | Recon Urology @ChesUrology | Clinical Assistant Professor @UMmedschool | Views are my own
Maryland, USA
Joined January 2019
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
The Bugbee electrode remains a cornerstone in endoscopic urology, thanks to its enduring design and effectiveness. This instrument, named after a pioneering urologist, continues to be indispensable in modern urological procedures. tinyurl.com/285p535o
Urologists are good at fixing penetrating GU trauma and Trauma colleagues help with encompassing care. Observing/delaying injury repair should be the exception and rare.
Firearm-related genital trauma management at a Level 1 trauma center reveals critical insights: high repair success and low complication rates. tinyurl.com/2amvzg82
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Expert panel for challenging cases. Supportive mentors to support complex decisions #SMSNA26 @SMSNA_ORG @supsorg @AmerUrological
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Before I show the list, it is interesting to note that n the 1920's, aspiring neurosurgeon Frederic Foley was discouraged by Harvey Cushing and diverted into urology. In 1929 he described what became the Foley catheter. He didn't patent it (it was later taken by Davol).
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Position is still avail for 1 year Robotic-Endo fellowship (2027-2028) @UCSD_Urology
ACGME grads only: One year @UCSD_Urology Kaiser joint Robotic Endourology fellowship 2027-2028 email: [email protected] ✅ our 🔥🔥Case Volume: Robotics/HoLEP, Supine Ultrasound PCNL @sheetztmd @endourologyucsd @BechisUrology
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Optilume DCB dilation significantly improves outcomes in patients with complex urethral strictures, expanding its efficacy beyond short-segment bulbar cases. A promising option for challenging stricture management. tinyurl.com/2865lc5z @SocietyGURS
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
An 8 year labor of love to get this study complete but it's finally here-- a comprehensive longitudinal assessment of >250,000 @VeteransHealth patients with de novo #microhematuria, details on their cystoscopy evals, and risk factors for MH-related bladder cancer diagnoses.
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Transfer center call: Patient presented with E. coli bacteremia and was found to have a ureteral stent extending from her bladder through the IVC directly into her Right Atrium. What would you do?
ALT CT images showing double J stent passing from the bladder through the inferior vena cava into the right atrium of the heart. (A) Coronal view. (B) Sagittal view.
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Prescribing vaginal estrogen to women with rUTI halves the risk of hospital admission and reduces sepsis incidence. Consideration of estrogen therapy could be crucial in reducing serious adverse outcomes and improving patient management strategies. is.gd/3NUPnQ
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
“Private equity is often painted with a singular brush, when I think there are dozens of different stories that are happening.”
This week on BackTable Urology, host Dr. Ruchika Talwar discusses the role of private equity in urologic practices with Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt, resulting in an engaging conversation on the benefits, drawbacks, and realities of private equity in urology today.
Utilize the BackTable app to access the full episode and more!
#Urology #PrivateEquity #URO315 #MedEd
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
There are parts of academic medicine and surgical life that rarely make it into formal teaching.
I created Field Notes to write about that hidden curriculum and share with you!
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Among adults undergoing emergency #laparotomy, routine use of incisional negative pressure wound therapy did not significantly decrease #SurgicalSiteInfection or improve secondary outcomes such as hospital readmission, wound pain, or quality of life.
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
🚨 A new study of 1.9 MILLION women with recurrent urinary tract infections found something remarkable.
Women prescribed vaginal estrogen had lower rates of:
✅ Sepsis
✅ Hospitalization
✅ Death
Let's talk about what this means. 🧵
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
“Is it just aging… or something more?”
For too long, men have been told to ignore symptoms like low energy, low libido, or mood changes.
This #MensHealthMonth, that conversation is changing. Thank you @drhelenbernie and Dr. Mark Edney for starting that conversation!
New FDA guidance on testosterone therapy is helping bring more clarity, less fear, and better conversations between patients and doctors.
💬 Your symptoms matter
💪 Your health matters
🔗 Learn more about testosterone therapy: bit.ly/3MA9rUB
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
How should patients learn they have cancer?
Our new study in @JAMANetworkOpen of 2,400+ patients found that 75% prefer clinician delivery over a patient portal—highlighting the trade-off between immediate access to results and clinical guidance.
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Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
Robotic-assisted cholecystectomy was associated with higher risk-adjusted rates of bile duct injury and slightly greater postoperative complication risk vs laparoscopic approach among Medicare beneficiaries. ja.ma/4o2sIzR
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
I think every surgeon will say that doing surgery is the easiest, least draining part of their job. It’s the prior auths, hospital admin, consults, inboxes, computer clicks, pointless bureaucratic nonsense that burns us out.
Michael W. Witthaus, MD retweeted
This year’s AUA Annual Meeting History Exhibit investigates the role of urology and medicine during explorations in extreme environments. The primary focus of the exhibit centers around how astronauts survive in space and the necessary physiological and engineering adaptations for that survival.
Click here to learn more about this year's #AUA26 History Booth ➡️ bit.ly/49fhi5E
#UroHistory
