The Modern Urologist

The Father of Active Surveillance

February 05, 2021 Myriad Genetics
The Modern Urologist
The Father of Active Surveillance
Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Laurence Klotz, Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto, sits down with Dr. Todd Cohen to discuss his role in the advancement of Active Surveille in Urology. He dives into how himself and two colleagues came up with a strategy to reduce over treatment in prostate cancer patients. Dr. Klotz will also talk about the early controversy surrounding Active Surveillance and how he has dealt with patient anxiety.