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Ep. 281 Global Surgery in Urology: Addressing Reconstructive Needs Worldwide with Dr. Jane Kurtzman
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
How are local and international teams working together to offer reconstructive urology in resource-constrained settings? This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Jane Kurtzman (University of Utah) joins Dr. George Koch (Ohio State University) to discuss the realities, challenges, and opportunities of international surgical work. --- SYNPOSIS They break down how global urology programs differ in structure, why cultural understanding is foundational, and what sustainable models look like in practice. The conversation highlights unmet reconstructive needs in low- and middle-income countries, evolving models for subspecialty development, and the growing role of long-term partnerships in shaping the future of global urology. --- TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction4:46 - Understanding Healthcare Systems Abroad8:12 - Need for Global Urology13:39 - Role of Reconstructive Urology Abroad21:57 - Current Programs27:20 - GU Impacts39:35 - Building Capacity through Training49:00 - Past Successes58:38 - Future Directions1:14:12 - Getting Involved --- RESOURCES GU Impactshttps://medicine.utah.edu/surgery/urology/gu-impacts IVUMedhttps://www.ivumed.org/ Urology Care Foundationhttps://www.urologyhealth.org/humanitarianism
