Procrastination (need to make slides for a talk this weekend) has hit an all time high. I’m even working on my epic in basket. Ian Metzler, MD MTM

Bed head at it’s finest - Mohawk style.

Urologists, artists, people will all appreciate this. Kidney stone art! Something cool out of something bad. #stones Artist creates mini Stonehenge from kidney stones telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/01/1…

It’s official, I’ve passed the 2 year mark waiting on a part to fix my Whirlpool Corporation refrigerator (under warranty) that leaked and warped my hardwood floor. Even with supply chain issues this wait time seems extreme.

Alana Desai discusses vacuum-assisted UAS for treatment of infected stone. Studies needed but one by Chen et al —-despite increasing velocity of irritation, intrarenal pressure stays low as opposed to standard UAS. UW Urology #AUA23

Don’t be impatient! Think about the anatomy/stone location before reacting to decreased efficiency by increasing power while treating stones, especially with the TFL which produces increased heat. Casey Dauw #AUA23

David Bayne discusses the many steps of the stone cascade and how social determinants of health may impact treatment. UCSFUrology #AUA23

Highlight of #AUA23 is hanging out with some of the stellar UW Endourology fellows. Ian Metzler, MD MTM Dima Raskolnikov, MD Andrew Rabley Helena Chang and honorary member Justin Ahn. Mathew Sorensen

We are pleased to announce our match with Nehizena Aihie, MD who will work closely with Jonathan Harper MD during an Endourology and Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship! Congratulations Dr. Nehizena Aihie. We cannot wait to see all that you accomplish with Endourological Society

Happy birthday to this delightful little guy

If this ends up being a College Football Playoffs with no SEC team , the Huskies just might bring the title home.

Dude at Mariners game just got two foul balls on back to back pitches! Must be a first. #Mariners

We are thrilled to announce that we have matched with Nayan C. Shah, MD, who will join our department as an Endourology Fellow in July 2025. We look forward to the valuable contributions and expertise you will bring. Welcome to the University of Washington! 💜

Somewhere King Felix is thinking, “I know how it feels guys”. #Mariners

Are you interested in the University of Washington Department of Urology? Join us for our Endourology Open House on January 13th from 5-6pm! Click or scan the QR code to RSVP!

Flexible suction ureteral access sheath is a game changer for the non crystalline component of stone (often infectious) that hangs out in calyces, especially in the immobile patient #FANS

Burst wave lithotripsy plus ultrasonic propulsion was shown to be an effective and safe approach to removing small, asymptomatic renal stones. Jonathan Harper MD Mathew Sorensen UW Urology urologytimes.com/view/bwl-plus-…

The Harper et al. team share their thoughts on the recent article, “Facilitated Clearance of Small, Asymptomatic Renal Stones With Burst Wave Lithotripsy and Ultrasonic Propulsion”. Read here! ➡️ bit.ly/43iyD9Z #TheVoiceofUrology Jonathan Harper MD

Welcome Soren Keihani, MD, MSci to the University of Washington! Today was Endourology Fellowship Match Day, and we are so excited to have them join the department in July 2026. Congratulations!