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Notes by Akhil Saji

Personal and Professional Work

Active Web Projects

International Journal of Urologic History Website
Years Active: 2021-Current
Description: Urology journal focused on open and free access to articles on the origins and history of urology as a medical and surgical specialty. Feel free to submit your own articles for consideration!

Academic Contributions

  1. Ferretti, M., Goltzman, M., Saji, A., Patel, N., Allman, D., Fullerton, S., ... & Phillips, J. (2017). PD40-05 DETERMINANTS OF DEFAULT FROM FOLLOW-UP CARE IN A PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM. The Journal of Urology, 197(4S), e751-e752.

  2. Saji, A. A. et al. (2021). “HF02-01 SENTIMENT ANALYSIS AND PREDICTORS OF OPTIMISM IN THE AUA PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES: 1902-2019” The Journal of Urology, 206.Supplement 3, e237.

  3. Saji, A. A. et al. (2022) Use of machine learning to predict prostate biopsy outcomes in patients suspected of prostate cancer. American Urological Association (AUA) 2022 Alternate Abstracts, The Journal of Urology, 206.

  4. Naim, S., Saji, A., Wagmaister, J., & Eshghi, M. (2020). V03-03 PERCUTANEOUS RESECTION OF BULKY RENAL PELVIS AND CALYCEAL TUMORS. The Journal of Urology, 203(Supplement 4), e279-e279.

  5. Smigelski, M., Movassaghi, M., Saji, A., Small, A., & Badalato, G. M. (2021). "PD33-04 THE EMPIRE IN-SERVICE REVIEW SERIES: AN INNOVATIVE VIRTUAL TOOL FOR UROLOGY RESIDENT EDUCATION." The Journal of Urology, 206.Supplement 3 (2021), e577-e577.

  6. Saji, A. A., Phillips, J. L., Eshghi, M., & Wong, N. C. (2021). MP54-18 USE OF MACHINE LEARNING IN THE PREDICTION OF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH UROLITHIASIS. The Journal of Urology, 206.Supplement 3, e956-e957.

  7. Saji, A., Dixon, A., Harel, M., & Schlussel, R. (2022). V08-02 PEDIATRIC ROBOT-ASSISTED HEMINEPHRECTOMY UTILIZING INDOCYANINE GREEN. The Journal of Urology, 207(Supplement 5), e714.

  8. Ambinder, D., He, M., Mariel, P., Alerasool, P., Bassily, D., Saji, A., ... & Phillips, J. (2023). PD20-02 UNDERREPRESENTATION OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN THE LITERATURE INFORMING THE 2022 AMERICAN UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION/AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY/SOCIETY GUIDELINE ON CLINICALLY LOCALIZED PROSTATE CANCER. The Journal of Urology, 209(Supplement 4), e583.

  9. Haik, B. N., Saji, A. A., Choudhury, M. S., & Rosen, D. C. (2023). MP15-12 VALIDATION OF THE FOURNIER'S GANGRENE SEVERITY INDEX AND OUTCOMES OF A DECADE OF FOURNIER'S GANGRENE EXPERIENCE. The Journal of Urology, 209(Supplement 4), e196.

  10. Huang, R., Saji, A., Billah, M., Bassily, D., Rudnick, B., Stifelman, M., & Ahmed, M. (2023). V06-06 SINGLE PORT DA VINCI URETEROILEAL CONDUIT REVISION. The Journal of Urology, 209(Supplement 4), e510.

  11. Saji, A., Huang, R., ... & Ahmed, M. (2023) V01-03 Single Port Robotic Techniques for Management of Complex Stone Cases. Urology, 207. Abstracts of the 40th World Congress of Endourology: WCE 2023. Journal of Endourology, 37(S1), A1-A422. doi:10.1089/end.2023.36001.abstracts

  12. Huang, R., Saji, A., ... Stifelman, M., Ahmed, M. (2023) V06-03 Single Port Da Vinci Robotic Uterine Sparing Sacrocolpopexy. Abstracts of the 40th World Congress of Endourology: WCE 2023, Journal of Endourology, 37(S1), A1-A422. doi:10.1089/end.2023.36001.abstracts

  13. Yang, K., Efros, C., Saji, A., ... Phillips, J., Weigel, T. (2023) V04-05 Robotic-Assisted Retroperitoneoscopic Approach for Management of Rare Right Ureteral Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair. Abstracts of the 40th World Congress of Endourology: WCE 2023, Journal of Endourology, 37(S1), A1-A422. doi:10.1089/end.2023.36001.abstracts

Urology Articles

  1. Saji, A. Is SABR a viable therapeutic option for managing renal tumors in patients deemed unsuitable for surgery?. British Journal of Urology International, 2017.

  2. Saji, A. A. ESMO 2021: Abiraterone with or Without Enzalutamide Added to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) vs ADT Alone in Men with High-risk, non-metastatic (M0) Prostate Cancer–-STAMPEDE. GU Oncology Now, October 2021.

  3. Saji, A. A. ESMO 2021: ARCHES–-Final Overall Survival Analysis of Androgen Deprivation Therapy plus Enzalutamide in Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, October 2021.

  4. Saji, A. A. AdMeTech 2021 Global Summit: Integrated Diagnostics and Patient Selection for Active Surveillance Versus Immediate Treatment. GU Oncology Now, November 2021.

  5. Saji, A. A. AdMeTech Global 2021 Summit: Development and Clinical Applications of PSMA PET/CT in Prostate Cancer.

  6. Saji, A. ASTRO 2021 63rd Annual Meeting: Genitourinary Cancer Science Highlights Session. GU Oncology Now, November 2021.

  7. Saji, A. A. ASTRO 2021: Molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy with PSMA pharmaceuticals. GU Oncology Now, November 2021.

  8. Saji, A. A. ASTRO 2021: Systemic Therapy for Very High Risk to Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, November 2021.

  9. Saji, A. A. SUO 2021: Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor with Blue-Light Cystoscopy More Cost Effective than White-Light Cystoscopy after Third Year. GU Oncology Now, December 2021.

  10. Saji, A. A. SUO 2021: Use of CxBladder Monitor During the COVID-19 Pandemic Reduces Frequency of Surveillance Cystoscopy. GU Oncology Now, December 2021.

  11. Saji, A. A. SUO 2021: Molecular Subtyping to Stratify Treatment of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Cost Effective. GU Oncology Now, December 2021.

  12. Saji, A. A. SUO 2021: Dose-Intense PSMA-targeted Radionuclide Therapy In Men with PSMA-unselected, Pre-treated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, December 2021.

  13. Saji, A. A. Meta-analysis Compares Immunotherapy based Combination Therapies as First Line for Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. GU Oncology Now, January 2022.

  14. Saji, A. A. The VISION Trial and Integration of PSMA-Targeted Therapy for Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, January 2022.

  15. Saji, A. A. Laser Applications in Urologic Oncology. GU Oncology Now, January 2022.

  16. Saji, A. A. PSMA PET/CT Imaging in Prostate Cancer: Continuing an interview with Catherine H. Marshall, MD, MPH. GU Oncology Now, February 2022.

  17. Saji, A. A. KEYNOTE-426: Pembrolizumab plus Axitinib for Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma – Review and Update. GU Oncology Now, February 2022.

  18. Saji, A. A. New York Section EMPIRE Virtual Lecture Series: Updates and Next Steps. AUANews, 32-33.

  19. Saji, A. A. Advances in Endoscopic Treatment of Bladder Cancer. GU Oncology Now, September.

  20. Saji, A. A. AdMeTech Global Summit 2021: Urologic Perspective on Clinical Utility and Outcomes of Focal Therapy in Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, November 2021.

  21. Saji, A. A. New Meta-analysis Confirms High Diagnostic Performance of Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) in Suspected Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer. GU Oncology Now, February 2022.

  22. Saji, A. A. Development of Single-Port Robotic Surgery in Urology, A Review. GU Oncology Now, March 2022.

  23. Saji, A. A. PSMA-Directed Therapy Updates From ASCO GU 2022. GU Oncology Now, March 2022.

  24. Saji, A. A. Impact of COVID-19 on Urologic Oncology—A Review. GU Oncology Now, March 2022.

  25. Saji, A. A. 2022 ASCO Genitourinary Cancer Symposium: Diversity and Inclusion in Delivering Targeted Therapies for Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, April 2022.

  26. Saji, A. A. A Case for Augmenting Metastatic RCC Immunotherapy With Gut Microbiome Modulation, Results From a New Phase 1 Clinical Trial. GU Oncology Now, April 2022.

  27. Saji, A. A. History and Clinical Applications of PARP Inhibitor Therapy. GU Oncology Now, April 2022.

  28. Saji, A. A. Trimodal Therapy for Bladder Cancer. GU Oncology Now, May 2022.

  29. Saji, A. A. Radiofrequency ablation for small renal masses. GU Oncology Now, May 2022.

  30. Saji, A. A. Trimodal therapy for bladder cancer. GU Oncology Now, May 2022.

  31. Saji, A. A. AUA 2022 Plenary highlights for PSMA diagnostics and theranostics. GU Oncology Now, June 2022.

  32. Saji, A. A. Single vs multiport robotic prostatectomy, an AUA 2022 plenary debate. GU Oncology Now, June 2022.

  33. Saji, A. A. Women and Underrepresentation in Urologic Oncology AUA 2022 Plenary Session. GU Oncology Now, June 2022.

  34. Saji, A. A. Role of 3D modeling in treatment of renal tumors. GU Oncology Now, July 2022.

  35. Saji, A. A. ASCO 2022 Prostate Cancer Highlights. GU Oncology Now, July 2022.

  36. Saji, A. A. AUA 2022 Late-Breaking Plenary Highlights. GU Oncology Now, July 2022.

  37. Saji, A. A. Health Disparities in Prostate Cancer Care. GU Oncology Now, August 2022.

  38. Saji, A. A. Introduction to 18F-PSMA: An Alternative Radioisotope for PSMA-based Imaging. GU Oncology Now, August 2022.

  39. Saji, A. A. Rectal Spacing Techniques Improve Outcomes in Patients With Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, August 2022.

  40. Saji, A. A. Prostate Biopsy Complications and Alternatives. GU Oncology Now, September 2022.

  41. Saji, A. A. Health Disparities in Bladder and Kidney Cancer Care. GU Oncology Now, September 2022.

  42. Saji, A. A. Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer. GU Oncology Now, September 2022.

  43. Saji, A. A. ESMO 2022 Presentation: Biomarker analysis and updated results from the phase 3 PROpel trial of abiraterone plus olaparib vs abiraterone plus placebo as first-line therapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. GU Oncology Now, October 2022.

  44. Saji, A. A. ESMO 2022 Presentation: Comparison of abiraterone acetate and prednisolone (AAP) or combination enzalutamide + AAP for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer starting androgen-deprivation therapy: overall survival results of 2 randomized phase 3 trials from STAMPEDE protocol. GU Oncology Now, October 2022.

  45. Saji, A. A. Role of PET/CT in metastatic renal cell carcinoma. GU Oncology Now, October 2022.

  46. Saji, A. A. Advancements in Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy. GU Oncology Now, November 2022.

  47. Saji, A. A. Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma and Variant Histology: Review of the Literature. GU Oncology Now, November 2022.

  48. Saji, A. A. Radiation for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma. GU Oncology Now, November 2022.

  49. Saji, A. A. ASTRO 2022 Postprostatectomy Radiation Highlights. GU Oncology Now, December 2022.

Past Web Projects

EMPIRE Urology YouTube Channel
Years Active: 2020-
Description: During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, a group of residents at Columbia University lead by Alex Small organized a zoom lecture series to educate urology residents within the New York AUA section. These lectures were poorly accessible for future review; therefore I created the YouTube channel to bring these valuable resources to a broader audience, archive them for future reference, and improve ease of playback on multiple platforms.

BJUI Blog Post on Sterotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR) on primary renal tumors
Years Active: Published April 2017
Description: A summary of an expert discussion on the utility of SABR in management of primary renal tumors.

Bradham Lab website
Years Active: 2014-Current
Description: A website for the Bioinformatics laboratory I was a member of as an undergraduate student. In order to ensure longetivity and ease of updating, the entire website uses JSON data files to dynamically generate the content seen.

DermTerms Django App (offline) Poster
Years Active: 2012-2014
Description: Developed as a research project with Dr. Amit Garg and Dr. Joyce Hoot, DermTerms was a unique web learning tool designed to bridge the educational gap between pre-clinical and clinical years of dermatology education in medical school. The tool created a standardized format for compiling a differential diagnosis for a skin lesion and ultimately a diagnosis. See poster presentation below.

Medical Dermatology Case Logs Django App (offline)
Years Active: 2011-2013
Description: Developed as a research project with Dr. Amit Garg, MDCL was a digital tool to evaluate the competency and adequacy of experiential training in medical dermatology. This tool was developed as a web application in Django with an integrated iOS application.