Ep. 194 IRP Monitoring: Enhancing Patient Outcomes in Urology with Dr. Julie Riley

Intrarenal pressure monitoring during ureteroscopy is a complex but crucial component of performing safe procedures. In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, urologist Dr. Julie M. Riley from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences shares expert insights on ureteroscopy, focusing on intrarenal pressure monitoring, procedural techniques, and new technologies aimed at improving patient safety. --- This podcast is supported by: Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/medical-specialties/urology/prostate-health/prostate-cancer/spaceoar-hydrogel.html?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=uro-ph-us-spaceoar-hcp&utm_content=nf-aw-backtable_optimizing_radiation_therapy --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Riley discusses the benefits of access sheaths, the utility of new devices including LithoVue Elite, and strategies for minimizing infection. She highlights the benefits and intended use cases of this new technology, and further outlines potential complications and challenges in using this new tool. Dr. Riley also shares her own approaches to complex patients, and her predictions for the future of ureteroscopy. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 03:10 - Ureteroscopy and Patient Candidacy 04:12 - Complications 09:50 - Technological Advances 13:30 - Practical Tips 32:59 - Looking Ahead --- RESOURCES Boston Scientific https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/home.html