BackTable Podcast
Behind the Scope is a podcast series presented in partnership by the Society of Academic Urology (SAU) and BackTable Urology, bringing practical, accessible education to urology trainees and academic urologists. Through expert conversations and case-based discussions, the series explores complex topics in benign urology, including urethral stricture management, urinary diversion complications, neuromodulation, and adrenal physiology. Beyond clinical care, episodes address career development and leadership in academic urology, sharing perspectives from SAU leaders on navigating professional challenges and leading through change
Episode 1: “Evaluating Adrenal Incidentalomas: A Urologist’s Guide.”
with Dr. Christopher Anderson, Dr. Ben Ristau, Dr. Gina Badalato
Released October 6.
Adrenal lesions now turn up on four to ten percent of cross-sectional scans, and every urologist needs a reliable way to sort out the harmless ones from the dangerous ones. On this episode of BackTable Urology, co-hosts Dr. Gina Badalato and Dr. Chris Anderson speak with Dr. Ben Ristau to share a practical, case-based framework for evaluating adrenal lesions. They walk through imaging criteria, the essential hormonal workup, size thresholds for surgery, the rare but crucial role of biopsy, and the operative planning that separates a smooth adrenalectomy from a crisis.