December 1, 2022 – Renal & Urology News (By: Natasha Persaud) Veterans with cardiovascular disease or diabetes have slightly longer survival when treated with enzalutamide vs abiraterone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a new study finds. In a retrospective study of 5822 veterans treated for mCRPC during 2014-2017, 43% initially received enzalutamide, an androgen…
Read MoreDr. Raju Thomas wins the Karl Storz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Endourological Society for 2022. This award is only made to those few urologists who have made significant and lasting contributions to the field of Endourology and to our Society.
Read MoreIt was a true honor to have Dr. Raju Thomas as President of the American Urological Association (2021 – 2022). Due to loosened restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 in-person meeting in New Orleans was a resounding success. Attracting attendees and industry as well providing an educational experience for our members, urology residents, and…
Read MoreRaju Thomas, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Tulane University School of Medicine, was honored with this year’s Spirit of Charity Award at the foundation’s annual event. The award is presented each year to a physician “whose career began or was nurtured in the healing and teaching wards of New Orleans’ Charity…
Read More-We now offer focal therapy for prostate cancer, using cryotherapy (CRYO) and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). With the addition of this these techniques, Tulane Urology is now THE comprehensive and most experienced treatment site in this region for the management of ALL stages of prostate cancer. From early diagnosis where active surveillance is recommended, to…
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-Tulane Urology Resumes the Man UP Event, a Prostate Cancer Public Awareness Event in September! Every year, coinciding with the start of the NFL season in September, we have this event to educate the New Orleans community on facts about prostate cancer, screening for prostate cancer, early detection, and preventive measures. This is in cooperation…
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Tulane Urology features first single port (SP) Da Vinci robot in the Gulf South. This robotic platform, at Tulane Urology since June 2021, explores through a single port in the abdomen, rather than multiple entry ports, and, thus it is less invasive. Your robotic surgeon has easier access within the entire abdomen through the SP…
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