Clinical Knowledge
The Surgical Atlas
Educational resources on reconstructive urology, urinary function and neurophysiology, anatomy, and surgical technique.
The Surgical Atlas gathers clinical education, patient-facing resources, technical teaching, and public conversations in reconstructive urology and pelvic surgery. Patient care stays routed through UC San Diego Health.
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Teaching Collection
The Vaginista Handbook
Vaginal reconstruction, pelvic surgery, Functional Urology, operative judgment, patient education, technical pearls, and public conversations about the field.
Download · For Trainees
Leak Point Pressures
An important piece of the urodynamic evaluation.
Download PDF →Lecture · For Clinicians
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Patients at Risk, What to Ask, Who to Refer
Grand Rounds in Urology resource on evaluating and referring patients with pelvic organ prolapse.
Open resource →Podcast · For Patients
Urology Care Foundation Podcast on Recurrent UTI
A patient education conversation on recurrent urinary tract infections.
Listen →Video · For Patients
Meet Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD
UC San Diego Health introduction to Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD, urologist and urogynecologist.
Watch →Video · For Patients
Understanding Pelvic Floor Conditions
UC San Diego Health conversation on pelvic floor conditions with Dr. Santiago-Lastra.
Watch →Podcast · For Clinicians
Evaluating Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management
BackTable Urology episode with Dr. Suzette Sutherland.
Listen →Podcast · For Clinicians
Evaluating Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management
BackTable Women’s Health episode with Dr. Suzette Sutherland.
Listen →Podcast · For Clinicians
Management of Cystitis and Pelvic Pain Syndrome
BackTable Urology episode with Dr. Jose Silva.
Listen →Podcast · For Clinicians
Management of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
BackTable Urology episode with Dr. Jose Silva.
Listen →Video · For Clinicians
Evaluating Hormone Therapy in Menopause Management
BackTable Urology video with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra.
Watch →Video · For Clinicians
Decoding FDA Black Box Warnings
BackTable Women’s Health video with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra.
Watch →Video · For Clinicians
The Cost of Overlooking Women’s Needs
BackTable Women’s Health video with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra.
Watch →Video · For Clinicians
Estrogen’s Path to Approval
BackTable Women’s Health video with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra.
Watch →Profile · For Clinicians
BackTable Contributor Profile
BackTable Urology contributor profile for Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD.
Open profile →Article · For Clinicians
Barriers to Vaginal Estrogen Access
Urology Times interview with Yahir A. Santiago-Lastra, MD.
Open resource →Article · For Clinicians
Treatment of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
BackTable Urology article on medical and holistic treatment approaches.
Open resource →Article · For Clinicians
Bladder Sling Surgery Types, Techniques, and Recovery
BackTable Urology article on sling surgery techniques and postoperative management.
Open resource →Profile · For Clinicians
UCSD Profiles Publications Page
Academic publications and profile page for Yahir Santiago-Lastra, MD.
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