News Archives

2004

• Adam Kibel, M.D., to Participate in European Fellowship Exchange Program
• Urologic Surgery Resident Named 2004 Pfizer Scholar in Urology
• Treating Prostate Cancer Laparoscopically
• Washington University Urologist Comments on PSA Test
• Urologic Surgeons' Advanced Treatments Featured in Ladue News
  

2005

• Urologist Arnold Bullock, M.D., Comments on PSA Test
• Prostate Cancer Screening Practices Examined
• Charles Nicolai, M.D., Retires from Division of Urologic Surgery

• Division of Urologic Surgery Welcomes New Faculty Member

• Urologic Surgery Faculty, Fellow Receive Research Grants

2006

• Judge Limbaugh Rules in Favor of Washington University
• Adam Kibel, M.D., Receives Young Investigator Award
• Better Diagnosis for Prostate Cancer
• Gerald Andriole Jr., M.D., Named Member of American Surgical Association

• Comprehensive Program Reflects Ongoing Commitment to Prostate Cancer

• Patient's Risks Reduced With Partial Nephrectomy

2007

• Minimally Invasive Treatment Offers Alternative for Testicular Cancer

• U.S. Appeals Court rules in favor of Washington University

• Urologist Makes a Difference in the Lives of Students and Patients
• Robotic Systems Join Surgical Teams at BJH, MBMC
• Urologists Play a Leading Role in Focal Treatment of Prostate Cancer

2008

• Statement on U.S. Supreme Court's Denial of Certiorari in Case Involving Ownership of Tissues Donated for Research
• Washington University Surgeons Elected Medical Staff Officers at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
• Conference Features Robotic Kidney Surgery Performed by Washington University Surgeon
• Viagra Celebrated for Fixing More Than One Problem
• Washington University Robotic Surgeon hosts Worldwide Symposium in St. Louis
• Pediatric Urology Welcomes Dr. Vijaya M. Vemulakonda
• Less is More: New Approaches to Urologic Cancers

2009

• U.S. Trial Shows No Early Mortality Benefit From Annual Prostate Cancer screening

2010

• Andriole Named Royce Professor in Urologic Surgery
• Surgeons at Barnes-Jewish Perform 1,000th da Vinci Case
• Figenshau named Taylor and Clayman Chair
• Drug Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in High-risk Men
• Kibel named Holekamp Family Chair
• Brian Benway joins Division of Urologic Surgery
• PSA test better predicts cancer in men taking prostate-shrinking drug

2011

• Saw palmetto no benefit as prostate remedy
• Studies examine diet’s role in prostate cancer
• High-dose vitamin E increases prostate cancer risk
• Recommendation against PSA test goes too far

2012

• Mass prostate cancer screenings don't reduce death