Keith Kowalczyk, MD

Husband to @tarablelawyer❤️. Urologic Oncologist. Chair of Urology @GUUrology @MedStarHealth. @Patriots @Arsenal @NotreDame @NHLBruins fanatic. VIEWS MINE!

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

Please join us at #AUA26!

Comprehensive Anatomic Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Pelvic Fascia Sparing and Evolving Techniques

A focused, high-yield session on pelvic fascia–sparing robotic prostatectomy and evolving approaches.

Instructional Course 043IC
Sunday, May 17 | 10am – 12pm
@jimhumd @KGUROmd @DrMBWesterman

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@cpeedell @JackAndrewsMD

[Scott Eggener @uroegg]

It's entirely plausible that renaming Grade Group 1 (Gleason 6) PrCa can save a whole lot of lives.

Consider reading and discussing.

Editorial by @OtisBrawley

@dr_coops @VickersBiostats @GladellPaner @UCLAHealth @UCLAHealthJCCC

https://t.co/AZ2OoaOI4U

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@jfunkmd @TylerSbrt7 Completely understand that this is safe practice, but the question of timing remains! I would bet most patients in this study waited at least 6 months.

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@jfunkmd Interested in some Rad Onc opinions? What is your experience with BNC following HOLEP or TURP on your patients? @TylerSbrt7

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

I always loved Bournemouth!

[AFC Bournemouth 🍒 @afcbournemouth]

Let’s make it a red and black night, bring your scarves, show your stripes.

Red Army ❤️🖤

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@jfunkmd Eeeeek I dunno....no worry for BNC?

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@LauraBukavinaMD One is wearing a bowtie! Did I get it?!?!

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@daviesbj @dr_coops I think we can all see where this is going. I am doubtful that any of this will help the BCG crisis. Just BCG being hoarded for an extraordinarily expensive treatment that is now being studied in the BCG-naive space.

[Benjamin J. Davies MD, MBA @daviesbj]

Federal dollars fund a SWOG trial for the Tokyo BCG strain. Once P3 study is good we have a private company obtain the rights (ImmunityBio) for the BLA from JBL. Has there been any assurance that this public money will help the BCG crisis? Or is it just for ImmunityBio mid drug?

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@ChapinMD Congrats!!!

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@wandering_gu @daviesbj I had so many pens in 2003

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@UrologieParis You found one of my favorite places in DC. No picture of the other side?!

[UVA Urology @uvaurology]

It's another beautiful day to shape the future of urology at #AUA26. We're so proud of the medical students, residents, and faculty representing the Stream Team today!

Shout-out to our fantastic collaborators @jimhumd, @KeithKow, @DrMBWesterman, @PNSchlegel, & @Hannah_Thomas4!

[Jim Hu @jimhumd]

Full house at #AUA2026 @KeithKow @KGUROmd @DrMBWesterman Radical Prostatectomy course.. MBW dropping pearls! Getting close to standing room only!!!! 151A RN

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@TrevorHuntMD @BehfarEhdaieMD @UroOncDC @QmaxDC Oh yes! What a time.

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

Oh what memories…@BehfarEhdaieMD @UroOncDC @QmaxDC

[Trevor C. Hunt, MD @TrevorHuntMD]

‼️ #NewPaper in #IJUH ‼️

🔹Read on for #AUAMatch history, errors/mishaps, + the Untold Story of 2005’s “Re-Match” #WhistleBlower @HThompsonMD

🔹Huge thx @jlphillipsmd + @UrologyMatch founders @uretericbud @wandering_gu + many more!
#AUA26

📕 LINK ➡️ https://t.co/VKi0xQznlG

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@UroCancer @Marriott @DietCoke Absolutley disgusting to be offering anyone diet pepsi in 2026.

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@jdhdavis Glad there is some context so i’ll pull back on my initial judgment, but still not sure there is a situation i would ever offer RARP in this patient. Outlet procedure, AS, radiation later if needed.

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

This is promoting non-guidelines based and harmful practice. Embarrassing. A step backwards for our field. #AUA26

[Alastair Lamb @LambAlastair]

This was quite distressing. Two #RARP in a row for GG1 #prostatecancer...
Realise it's a technique session.
But surely we can't ignore poor decision-making?
Dr Kocher:
"Good surgeon knows how to operate; excellent surgeon knows when (not) to operate"
But the crowd want it!
#AUA26

[Keith Kowalczyk, MD @KeithKow]

@OsinskiReflex @SPuro88 @jdhdavis @daviesbj I mean this guy better off with a urolift!