Department of Urology Archive — Page 1 of 9
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March 11, 2026
Clinical trial to test implant for stress urinary incontinence in men
SUI, or involuntary urinary leakage, affects an estimated 40 million Americans and 90 million Europeans. -
November 6, 2025
Inflammatory marker could predict response to therapy in bladder pain syndrome
Patients with chronic bladder pain syndrome who had higher baseline levels of the inflammatory molecule IL-1beta had greater overall improvement following cognitive behavioral therapy. -
October 31, 2025
My doctor told me I have cancer. Why did I feel so relieved? It’s weird, but I have my reasons. Hear me out.
My wife summed it up: “You’re the happiest person I ever heard of who just found out he has cancer.” -
August 8, 2025
Otolaryngology and Urology again ranked No. 1 by Doximity for reputation as numerous VUMC residency programs receive acclaim
Each year, Doximity Residency Navigator publishes residency program rankings by specialty, which are “powered by peer nominations, ratings and hand-written reviews.” -
June 24, 2025
Adult spina bifida clinic to open in October
There are an estimated 166,000 patients with spina bifida in the US and over 50 percent of them are becoming adults. Spina bifida occurs among 1 in every 2,875 births in the US each year, according to the CDC. There are only 25 clinics in the nation solely dedicated to the care of adult patients with spina bifida. -
May 21, 2025
For Jessica Jackson, urology isn’t just her area of expertise; it’s her ‘happy place’
The Credo Award winner became a certified surgical technologist after receiving life-changing advice from her mother. -
April 9, 2025
Seminars, support groups and the power of mentorship for female surgeons
What began as small, informal get-togethers between female surgeons has turned into an opportunity for colleagues across the institution to build relationships and discuss their shared experiences.