Austen Slade, MD, MBA

HoLEP & BPH Guru

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

¡Ven a saludar y aprende algo de paso!

[SaulFlores @saulfloreslaser]

HoLEP y morcelación. presentados por Boston Scientific y Richard Wolf.

Viernes, 15 de mayo de 2026, de 10:45 a 13:15
Pabellón de formación práctica

@saulfloreslaser #saulfloreslaser @BostonSciLatam #BostonScientificMexico @AustenSlade

[Jeff McClaine @jeffmcclaine]

Are you interested in enhancing your enucleation and morcellation technique?

Join @richardwolfusa and @bsc_urology at the upcoming HoLEP & Morcellation Hands-on Workshop at the @AmerUrological Annual Meeting. Experience the seamless integration of the SHARK meets PIRANHA system firsthand. We have a tremendous faculty lineup and a special guest appearance by @jfunkmd

🗓️ Friday, May 15 | 10:45 AM – 1:15 PM ET
📍 Hands-on Training Pavilion, Trailer 2

Space is limited; pre-registration is not required but highly recommended. Secure your spot here: https://t.co/Kq8yrecghk
@BristolWhiles @AustenSlade @RebeccaGerberMD @SpencerHiller

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

Thrilled to lead the first U.S. cases with the @BostonSci Asurys Fluid Management System! 🚀
In surgery, eliminating variation is key to safety and efficiency. Automated fluid management optimizes focus to the task at hand.
Takeaways:
🔹 FANS & LithoVue Elite: Next-level stone clearance and visualization. On-demand flush = multiple fragments follow the scope out at once with less chasing.
🔹 HoLEP: Steady-state surgical field. No more manual bag height adjustments.
🔹 Efficiency: Easy setup for the OR team and fluid bag change alerts.
Standardizing the environment leads to better outcomes - Asurys is leading the way. #Urology #HoLEP #KidneyStones #BostonScientific #Asurys #Endourology

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@charliebrowncy @MSGONZALEZURO @fgomsan @dr_karian @lfredosanchez @MDForMen @SCUColombia @bostonsci @BostonSciLatam @CHRISTUSHealth ¡Felicidades, Carlos! Tu influencia ayudará a miles de hombres

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

Had an incredible visit with @RahulMehan1 today.
Different surgeons. Different techniques. Same mission.
From Aquablation to HoLEP, we work together-not against each other-to bring the best technology to men struggling to urinate.
Because it's not about the tool... it's about the outcome.
Stay tuned for episode 2, the laser strikes back.
#aquablation #holep #bph #menshealth #starwars

[Amy Krambeck @amy_krambeck]

Join us in Chicago 8/21-8/22!!! @EndourologyNm @NM_Urology

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@roger_sur https://t.co/aYj9xHqfBo

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

This is worth further debate. C9761 is a procedure code defined by use of a steerable vacuum aspiration catheter (distinct from 52356).

Steerable: Merriam-Webster defines “steerable” as “capable of being guided” and “navigable” as “capable of being steered.” The terms are essentially interchangeable; the code does not require an independent steering mechanism.
Vacuum aspiration: Vacuum and suction are clinically the same (both rely on suction force from a vacuum source).
Catheter: All FANS sheaths meet the AAPC definition of a catheter (flexible tube inserted into a vessel or urethra for instruments/fluids). Some manufacturers even label them as catheters in their IFU.

The referenced 2024 Urology Times article claiming C9761 "would not be appropriate for FANS" is outdated. In a 2025 podcast, co-author Mark Painter stated that both FANS and CVAC fit the C9761 definition, though payers should still be verified.

FANS clearly performs the described procedure

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@CarlStarrett @RenaMalikMD Glad you found the information helpful, best of luck on your recovery, and here's to a bright future!

[Fernando GomezSancha @fgomsan]

I read the 420-page SIU-ICUD 2026 Consultation on Male LUTS carefully. It deserves an equally careful critical reading.

Full disclosure: 10,000+ HoLEP, 600+ urologists trained, commercial ties with HoLEP manufacturers. I'm not neutral — but neither is this document.

Key findings:

→ Every sponsor's product has a dedicated chapter. PROCEPT funds the document; the WATER trial PI co-chairs the Aquablation committee.

→ 4 corporate PROCEPT images appear as "scientific figures." No other procedure gets this.

→ HoLEP: Level I, Grade A — restricted to >80 mL with NO justification. EAU imposes no such limit.

→ Aquablation: Level II, Grade B — gets a procedural video. HoLEP gets none.

→ Zero individual COI declarations in 420 pages.

Full analysis: https://t.co/MxrkoDI4vm

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@RocchiaGonzalo Thanks for participating!

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

Looking forward to speaking with the LatAm urology community about my experience transitioning from TURP to HoLEP and the evidence to support this switch. Few know I'm also fluent in Spanish, I've been privileged to engage with Spanish speaking urologists at past AUA hands on HoLEP courses, and I'm honored to expand access and insight into this wonderful procedure.
@bsc_urology

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@SPuro88 @jfunkmd @fgomsan @RebeccaGerberMD

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@jfunkmd @fgomsan @SPuro88 @RebeccaGerberMD @SPuro88 Will you shave your head if I do an Aqua?

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@jfunkmd @fgomsan @SPuro88 @RebeccaGerberMD This was the safest bet I'll make all year

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@fgomsan @SPuro88 I will shave my head if @SPuro88 learns HoLEP! There’s still availability at the Northwestern Enucleation course this summer! 🤣 @jfunkmd

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@RomanCarvajal me sonrojo al saber que estuviste presente

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@denzel_zhu @Dr_KevinZorn @dr_romero_otero @MalteRieken @SeccoSilvia @BenjaminPradere My current method spares the antechamber, but I have a more clear understanding of how that leads to preservation.

[Austen Slade, MD, MBA @AustenSlade]

@alextatem @instagram I got a strike from TikTok for mentioning nitrous during a vasectomy, apparently I was promoting drug use