Urology Fellow David Bayne, MD, MPH Received Two Grants
By UCSF Urology on May 26, 2020 at 12:18pm
Endourology & Laparoscopy Fellow David Bayne, MD, MPH was delighted to learn in mid-May that he was awarded two research grants.
Encouragement to apply for the Dean’s Diversity Fund came from two of his long-time mentors, Peter Carroll, MD, MPH and Sima Porten, MD, MPH. This award supports faculty with academic pursuits dedicated to underserved or vulnerable populations...
2020-2021 AUA Research Scholar
Justin Ahn, MD, PGY8 Laparoscopy and Endourology Fellow, received the Research Scholar Award from the AUA this year for outstanding investigator early in his research career for his research on "Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound to Reduce Unnecessary Ureteral Stent Placement" under the mentorship of Tom Chi, MD.
Thomas Chi, MD, Wins 2020 American Urological Association Gold Cystoscope Award
By UCSF Urology on December 3, 2019 at 3:59 pm, Published to this website on December 11, 2019
Each year, the American Urological Association (AUA) honors the contributions of physician researchers and educators to the field of medicine, the specialty of urology, and the AUA.
Dr. Thomas Chi was a speaker at the Biomineralization Symposium 2017
By MU on May 23, 2017
During May 5-6, 2017, several leading researchers from the west coast gathered in San Francisco to attend the Biomineralization Symposium. These included Dr. Thomas Chi and Dr. Marshall Stoller from the UCSF Department of Urology, Dr. Sunita Ho from the UCSF Department of Dentistry, Dr. Pankaj...
2nd UCSF-China Urology Operative and Research Symposium 2017
By MU on May 22, 2017
With a kind support from Bard Medical, Dr. Chi and Dr. Stoller hosted a collaborative educational day on urinary stone disease on May 10, 2017. Attendees were a group of urologists from across China including Professor Jianxing Li and Dr. Wenzeng Yang who are experts in ultrasound-guided kidney...
Dr. Thomas Chi Introduced Ultrasound-Guided Stone Surgery to Urology Community
By MU on May 21, 2017
Dr. Thomas Chi attended a debate which is a part of the ROCK (Research on Calculus Kinetics) Society during the Annual AUA Meeting held in Boston, MA (May 12-16, 2017). He addressed a feasibility and safety of ultrasound-guided kidney stone surgery and presented new imaging modalities that utilize.
UCSF Stone Course 2017: Advances in the Management of Nephrolithiasis
By MU on April 22, 2017
Under the theme "Advances in the Management of Nephrolithiasis," Dr. Chi and Dr. Stoller held the second UCSF Stone Course during April 13-14, 2017. Almost twenty endourology/laparoscopy fellows and serior residents from all around the country gathered and learned tips and tricks for all...
New Publication: Disposable ureteroscope is safe and may shorten procedure duration
By MU on March 23, 2017
Dr. Manint Usawa, Dr. Thomas Chi and their colleagues from the UCSF Departments of Urology recently published a case-cohort study comparing two groups of patients undergoing flexible ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract pathology. The first group (115 patients) underwent surgery utilizing a...
Dr. Thomas Chi was a visiting professor in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
By MU on January 20, 2017
During December 18-21, 2016, Dr. Chi was invited to visit King Abdul Aziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under a coutersy of Dr. Amjad Alwaal who is a former UCSF fellow. During this visit, Dr. Chi gave a talk about ultrasound-guided percutaneous kidney surgery and also shared his...
Two Japanese visiting professors at Chi Lab
By MU on January 18, 2017
During January 9-10, 2017, Dr. Chi and his research team had a chance to welcome two Japanese urologists, Dr. Junichi Matsuzaki and Dr. Rei Unno.
Dr. Thomas Chi was a guest speaker at the 30th Congress of Japanese Society of Endourology
By MU on January 17, 2017
Dr. Thomas Chi was invited to the 30th Congress of the Japanese Society of Endourology (JSE), held in Osaka, Japan between November 17-19, 2016.
New Publication: Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Detects Recurrent Renal cell Carcinoma in the Setting of Chronic Renal Insufficiency
By MU on January 06, 2017
Dr. David Tzou, Dr. Thomas Chi, and their colleagues from the UCSF Departments of Radiology and Urology have recently published a case report regarding a new application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for a diagnosis of kidney cancer recurrence .
New Publication: Ultrasound Guidance Reduces Cost for Percutaneous Stone Surgery.
By MU on January 06, 2017
Under Dr. Chi's direction, Matthew Hudnall and his colleagues compared cost factors associated with ultrasound (in 33 patients) and fluoroscopic guidance (in 40 patients) for percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). They have found that ultrasound-guided PCNL had significantly shorter mean operative...
Dr. David Tzou Received 2nd Place Award for a Moderated Poster Session at the 92nd Western Section AUA 2016 Annual Meeting
By MU on January 03, 2017
Dr. David Tzou’s scientific poster won the 2nd place at the 92nd Western Section AUA 2016 Annual Meeting in Kauai, HI (October 23-28, 2016). His article “Development and Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record-Based Prospective Urinary Stone Registry: ReSKU, the Registry for Stones of the...
UCSF Cystine Patient Symposium 2016
By MU on January 03, 2017
Cystinuria is a rare congenital metabolic disease that results in recurrent cystine stone formation. The patients significantly suffer from this condition, and there has been no effective medical treatment or prevention. As one of the largest stone centers in the United States, we host the Cystine...
UCSF-China Urology Operative and Research Symposium 2016
By MU on January 03, 2017
With a kind support from Bard Medical, urologist delegates from China met Dr. Stoller and Dr. Chi at UCSF Parnassus campus on May 5, 2016 to exchange research ideas and surgical techniques in kidney stone treatment.
Dr. Thomas Chi Receives a 2016 UCSF Exceptional Physician Award
By MU on December 10, 2016
Each year, UCSF Medical Center accepts nominations for their Exceptional Physician Award. The award recognizes physicians, residents and clinical fellows for demonstrating the medical center values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence (PRIDE). In 2016, the UCSF Medical...
Dr. Thomas Chi Addresses the 34th World Congress of Endourology about Radiation Safety
By MU on December 10, 2016
Dr. Thomas Chi gave a talk about radiation safety as part of the Educational Courses at the 34th World Congress of Endourology held in Cape Town, South Africa (November 8-12, 2016). He highlighted the importance of radiation protection for patients and medical personnel, and presented new imaging...
Dr. Thomas Chi Awarded the 1st Place Joseph F. McCarthy Physician Essay Contest at the 92nd Western Section AUA 2016 Annual Meeting
By MU on December 10, 2016
Dr. Thomas Chi’s essay won the 1st place essay contest at the 92nd Western Section AUA 2016 Annual Meeting at Kauai, HI (October 23-28, 2016). His article “Feasibility of Antegrade Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound Nephrostograms” highlights a novel application of ultrasound with contrast injection for...