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OOHIO SSTATE UUROLOGY
Inaugural DinnerUrology Celebrates Achieving Department Status
On October 8, 2008 the Department of Urology celebrated the
transition from division to department status. Urology faculty,
staff, and residents were joined by university and medical cen-
ter leadership
as well as local
community lead-
ers and friends
of urology to ac-
knowledge this
important mile-
stone. Depart-
ment chairman,
Dr. Robert Bahn-
son, expressed
gratitude to
individuals who
collectively have
made the depart-
ment a success through service and philanthropy.
Chester C. Winter and Henry A. Wise, II, Emeritus Professors
of Urology and former Division Directors were presented with
oil portraits in their honor. The portraits are on display in the
patient care area and will remind others of their service to
Ohio State and their commitment to urologic surgery.
Tami Longaberger, CEO of The Longaberger Company, and
her daughter Claire Kaido were in attendance to join us in ac-
knowledging their father and grandfather’s generous donation
to the department. The creation of the Dave Longaberger En-
dowed Chair in Urology has helped the department to achieve
its mission to improve people’s lives through research,
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6Dr. & Mrs. Winter with OSU President Gee
DEVELOPMENT
FACULTY
EDUCATION
RESEARCH
PATIENT CARE
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Newsletter of the Department of Urology at The Ohio State University
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education, and patient care. “What a profound
sense of obligation we all feel to honor your father
whose life was shortened so abruptly by kidney
cancer. We are certain he is pleased to observe the
fruition of your generous investment in us,” stated
Dr. Bahnson.
Other honorees included Sara Lee Youngs, who
endowed a lectureship in the disease that took
her life; and Irv and Bonnie Babbert, whose gifts
are an indication of their overall concern for the
health and welfare of mankind. George Skestos
was acknowledged as a great friend to Ohio State,
a faithful believer in the OSU Medical Center and
a humanitarian interested in personally donating
to advance medicine to improve others lives. The
Julius and Diana Skestos Chair in Urology will
remind all of George’s love of people, the healing
capacity of urologic surgery and his fervent affec-
tion for this great university.
OHIO STATE UROLOGYDEVELOPMENT
How to GiveGifts to the Department of Urology at The Ohio State University helps us to further our goal of continuously being recognized as a leader in patient care, education and research. All gifts great or small make a difference.
Sara Lee Young’s Memorial Fund (Fund # 311931) This fund was established to support a bladder cancer lectureship.
Bladder Cancer Research Fund (Fund # 312290) Dr. Kamal Pohar.
Robotic Urologic Surg Rsrch & Educa-tion (Fund # 312951) Dr. Ronney Abaza
Urology Education Fund (Fund # 306315) This fund is used for teaching and for partial funding of urology research projects.
Jack N. Taylor M.D. Urology Lecture-ship Fund (Fund # 607129) This fund supports an annual lecture (or lectures).
Michael W. Curran Research Fund (Fund # 660588) This fund was established to support prostate cancer research.
Ronald and Ernesta Fay Endowment Fund to Support Research in Prostate Cancer and Brachytherapy (Fund # 662122)
Urologic Oncology/Robotic Surgery Research and Education Fund (Fund # 313017) Dr. David Sharp.
Urodynamics Urologic Surgery Re-search and Education Fund (Fund # 313016) Dr. Jason Gilleran.
Endourology Urologic Surgery Re-search and Education Fund (Fund # 313015) Dr. Bodo Knudsen.
Minimally-Invasive/Robotic Urologic Surgery Research and Education Fund (Fund # 313014) Dr. Geoffrey Box.
Oncologic and Molecular Urology/Ro-botic Surgery Research & Education Fund (Fund # 313013) Dr. Ahmad Shab-sigh.
Checks payable to: The Ohio State Univer-sity, Department of Urology. Gifts are tax deductible in accordance to the Internal Rev-enue Code. Gifts can be mailed to: 456 W. 10th Ave, Ste 4960, Columbus, OH 43210
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Henry Wise, M.D.
I felt it was a great honor to be
included with Chet Winter. He
brought academics to the residen-
cy program, and I was blessed to
be able to be a part of his faculty.
To me the portrait will stand in
tribute to carrying on the teach-
ing example Chet set, and I will never be able to express my grati-
tude for the opportunity to be involved with the education of men
and women interested in the fi eld of urology. They made the days at
The Ohio State University Medical School a joy and a pleasure.
Chet Winter, M.D.
I am very appreciative of the
honor of having my portrait
hanging in the OSU Depart-
ment of Urology. It will bask in
the glow of many contributions
in the fi eld of Urology that I
foresee coming in the future from the Department under the very
competent leadership of Dr. Bahnson.
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OHIO STATE UROLOGYDEVELOPMENT
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Top Left: Tami Longaberger, Dr. Robert Bahnson, and Claire Kaido. Top Middle: Tod J. Orlip and Tina Skestos.
Top Right: Dr. E. Gordon Gee and Dr. Robert Bahnson. Middle Left: Dr. Chip Scoba, Dr. Manny Tzagournis, and
John Wolfe. Lower Left: Robert Lafollette and Dr. Chet Winter. Lower Right: Department of Urology Faculty (left
to right - Drs. Ronney Abaza, Bodo Knudsen, Henry Wise, David Sharp, Ahmad Shabsigh, Chet Winter, Kamal
Pohar, Robert Bahnson, Geoffrey Box, and Jason Gilleran).
Appreciation was acknowledged for Manuel Tza-
gournis, Hagop Mekhjian, Dave Schuller, Den-
nis Smith, Chris Ellison and Bob Ruberg. Their
patience, tolerance, and support have been critical
aids on the department’s path to respectability.
A commitment was made to be even better
through improvement and reaffi rmation of
core values. The prime importance of patient
care was underscored. Patients are not an
interruption of work, they are the purpose of it.
The department will continue to perform our
clinical service with alacrity.
“As teachers, we understand our integral role in
the dissemination of urologic problem solving
skill to students and residents. As scholars, we
commit to the scientifi c inquiry which leads to
improved treatments,” concluded Bahnson.
“The department has a committment to per-
form at the highest level so all who observe us
will agree we are the fl agship.”
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Faculty in Focus:
Jason Gilleran, M.D.
It is estimated that 1 in 3 women will have a prob-lem with incontinence at some point in their lives, and this number is likely to increase with the current aging population. Since joining the OSU Faculty in September 2005 as the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstruction, Dr. Jason Gilleran has focused his practice on addressing this troubling symptom, as well as other areas of pelvic fl oor dysfunction, including pelvic prolapse, bladder obstruction due to enlarged pros-tate and interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). Dr. Gilleran specializes in the treatment of complex, refractory cases of incontinence and sees patients from all over central and southeastern Ohio. The Ohio State University Voiding Dysfunction Center offers advanced diagnostic testing, including videourodynamics which in-volves direct physician involvement to better identify the underlying cause and lead to focused treatment. In addition, Dr. Gilleran maintains a tireless determination to help patients with even the most challenging clinical problems.
OHIO STATE UROLOGYFACULTY
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OSU Urology National Leaders in Resident Education in RoboticsFaculty members at Ohio State’s Department of
Urology are leading the nation in resident train-
ing in robotic surgery. By helping develop a
nationwide curriculum for resident training and
introducing a national two-day program to in-
troduce residents to the most up-to-date robotic
techniques, OSU Urology has become a champion
of resident robotic education.
Last year, Dr. Ronney Abaza, Director of Robotic
Urologic Surgery at OSU, joined prominent robotic
surgeons from around the country from several
specialties as part of a working group to develop a
resident training program in robotics. The group
was convened at the California headquarters of In-
tuitive Surgical, the makers of the da Vinci robotic
system used fi rst at OSU in 1999 and now at medi-
cal centers around the world. The curriculum
developed by the group was piloted at 10 training
programs across the country this past year, includ-
ing OSU Urology, which became the fi rst resident
training program in any specialty to have 100% of
its residents complete the training modules under
instruction from Dr. Abaza, Dr. David
Sharp, and Dr. Ahmad
Shabsigh.
Another milestone in
resident education in
robotics was reached
when on March 20th
and 21st the OSU
Department of
Urology hosted
the fi rst annual
National Urol-
ogy Resident
Preceptorship
in Robotic Uro-
logic Surgery. This
two-day program
exposed residents
...as our new Clinical Associate
Professor of Urology.
Dr. Begun was trained ex-
clusively at the University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. He
completed a B.S. in Zoology, a
M.S. in Biology, his M.D., and
a residecy in Urology.
He spent the majority of his time in the
Urology Department at the Medical
College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI
where he served for 24 years. During
that time he also served as Chief of Urol-
ogy at the U.S. Veterans Administration
Center in Milwaukee, WI.
He has served as President of the Wis-
consin Urological Society, and President of
the the North Central section of American
Urology Association. In his spare time, he
enjoys photography and scuba-diving.
WELCOMEFrank Begun, M.D...
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OHIO STATE UROLOGYEDUCATION
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from training programs around the country to the
latest innovations and procedures in robotic sur-
gery for urologic conditions.
Because robotic surgery is still relatively new and
many urology departments in the country are
still learning robotic surgery, it has not become
a part of all urology training programs such that
many urology residents are graduating from
their training with little or no exposure
to robotics. This event was there-
fore designed by Dr. Abaza to allow
OSU Urology to share its expertise
in robotics
with visiting
residents
so that they
could return
with new
and exciting
information
for their colleagues and mentors.
The guest faculty included Dr. Mani Menon from
Henry Ford Hospital, who pioneered robotic
prostate cancer surgery, and Dr. Matthew Gett-
man from the Mayo Clinic, who published the fi rst
report on removal of kidney tumors robotically
(partial nephrectomy). The local faculty included
Dr. Abaza and the other members of OSU’s Urol-
ogy Department performing robotic surgery for
various conditions, including Dr. Sharp, Dr. Shab-
sigh, Dr. Jason Gilleran, and Dr. Geoffrey Box.
OSU Urology hopes to continue this unique event
on an annual basis as part of its continued com-
mitment to education in addition to its mission of
excellence in clinical care and research. In addi-
tion to preparing OSU’s own residents for robotic
surgery through their training, OSU Urology aims
to continue its role at the forefront of robotic edu-
cation for residents on a national level.
OSU was the first to have a DaVinci robotic system and it is still
in use today.
Currently, The Ohio State University Voiding Dysfunction Center is able to offer advanced cutting-edge treatment, including nerve modulation and botulinum toxin (BoTox) therapy to improve urinary tract function, as well as robotic-assisted laparoscopic pelvic reconstruction that offers patients less blood loss and a quicker recovery compared to the traditional open approach. OSU has also recently revived a dedicated physical therapy rehabilitation program focused on pelvic fl oor dysfunction and pelvic pain. Dr. Gilleran is excited about the opportuni-
ties he can provide and encourages patients to seek care for this condi-tion and, in turn, a better
quality of life.
Meet our Newest ResidentsRyan Novak, M.D.I was very pleased with matching at OSU. I quickly learned
during interviews that the Urology Department at OSU has an
invaluable resource- its people and the leadership. The environ-
ment and culture within the department facilitates a rewarding
and positive learning experience. It will provide a very sturdy platform from
which I am able to continue my urology training for the next four years.
Matthew Johnson, M.D.Once I realized that urology was the area of medicine that
interested me most, the next step was identifying a residency
program that embodied the ideals that would shape me into
the type of urologist that I wanted to become. These ideals are
hard work, compassionate care, and utmost professionalism.
After my interview at the Ohio State University, I realized that
this is a place where I could fi nd collegial role models who per-
sonifi ed these same ideals and I am ecstatic and eager for the opportunity
to receive my urology training at THE Ohio State University.
Humberto Martinez-Swarez, M.D.Before I began, I knew that the department of Urology at OSU
placed heavy emphasis on professionalism and graduated sur-
gical skills development. Thus far the program has exceeded
my expectations in terms of its supportive and enthusiastic fac-
ulty, resident camaraderie, and overall excellence in patient
care. I look forward to my residency and am confi dent that I
will fi nish the program a well-trained urologist.
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Neurogenic Bladder Study
Jason Gilleran, M.D.
Contact: Lisa Hafer
(614) 293-7877.
Interstitial Cystitis Study
Jason Gilleran, M.D.
Contact: Jennifer Theadore
(614) 293-3648.
Renal Tumor Imaging Study
Robert Bahnson, M.D.
Contact: Cathy Mojzisik, RN, MS
614-366-7937
OHIO STATE UROLOGYRESEARCH
Clinical Trials Now Recruiting
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A Closer
Look
AUAF Research Grant AwardedImaging Prostate Cancer Biomarkers
Guang Jia, Ph.D., a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Biophysics
and Radiology, recently received a grant from the American
Urological Association Foundation(AUAF).
The proposal was to examine the ability of amide-proton trans-
fer MRI to diagnose prostate cancer in situ with a noninvasive
approach. The project involves imaging a small number (30) of
prostate cancer patients to assess the levels of “Mobile Pro-
teins” in prostate tumors and their ability to serve as a bio-
marker of prostate cancer.
The AUAF stated that OSU’s training facility was the “strength
of the proposal”.
Dr. Jia will be co-mentored by Drs. Michael Knopp, a Professor
at OSU and Dr. Robert Bahnson, Professor and Chair of Urol-
ogy at OSU. According to the AUAF, “Both mentors are felt to
be of extremely high caliber and the co-mentorship identifi es a
unique potential mentoring environment that could nurture the
development of new imaging technologies for Urology”.
Neurogenic Bladder Study
Dr. Jason Gilleran retains an academic interest in a number of female urology fi elds but one area of particular interest is studying a potential biomarker (i.e., blood test) for the con-dition of interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC/PBS). This condition is characterized by urinary urgency, frequency, and bladder pain. In conjunction with Dr. Tony Buffi ngton from the College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Rodriguez-Saona from the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, a simple test has been developed to help distinguish between individuals with IC/PBS from those with-out the condition (“con-trols”) as well as those with other bladder condi-tions. The test has been refi ned to the point where
one can be tested using only a few small drops of blood from a fi nger stick, which can be evaluated by a technique called “Near Infra-Red Spectroscopy.”
Individuals with interstitial cystitis/
painful bladder syndrom who would
like to be evaluated for this study can
contact Dr. Gilleran at 614-293-3648
or 614-293-8155.
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Grateful PatientErv & Bonnie BabbertWhen Ervin and Bonnie Babbert were invited to the recent depart-ment celebration, they thought it was in honor of Dr. Bahnson, so they were surprised when he rec-ognized them for their donations to the department.Mr. Babbert has been a patient of Dr. Robert Bahnson’s since 1998. Erv recalls when he fi rst met Dr. Bahnson, he wouldn’t say a word, but then “we got on a roll” he stated. Mr. Babbert was referred to Dr. Bahnson by a family friend in 1998 when the physician he was seeing left town. Dr. Bahnson encouraged him to stop smoking. Ervin had six operations and is doing well today. Bonnie had told Dr. Bahnson that she wanted to keep Erv healthy until their 50th anniversary, and he has given her that plus an extra fi ve years. They both appreciate the fact that Dr. Bahn-son has always explained things. He always makes sure to include Bonnie in conversations about Erv’s patient care.
The urology staff are “like fam-ily” and “have been wonderful”, stated the Babberts. With Urology becoming a department and the addition of new faculty, Mr. Babbert stated that “they couldn’t have picked a better guy to do it”, he further stated that Dr. Bahnson “has a knack of getting good people.” Ervin and Bonnie Babbert were married at 19 and founded a company, E.C. Babbert, Inc.,
in 1960. During the early days of the company they mostly installed septic tanks, pumps, and softeners. When the city of Columbus needed concrete barriers for a downtown sport car race E.C. Babbert was awarded the contract, placing the busi-ness on its road to big success. The Babberts state that they use money from investments to support Hospice and Children’s Hospital as well as their continued donations to the Department of Urology. “We are living well, we would rather give to good people than hoard,” states Bonnie Babbert.
OHIO STATE UROLOGYPATIENT CARE
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Patient Profi leRichard Ronevich
Richard Ronevich, a man of simple
faith, feels his faith has been reward-
ed. He wants to make sure others
are aware of the InterStim and how the
physicians at OSU Urology can help.
Richard has lived with urinary problems for 18
years. In addition he battles refl ex sympathetic dys-
trophy and fi bromyalgia. He had a suprapubic catheter
placed in February 1989. About seven months later
the spasms began. At times they were so bad they put
him in the fetal position. He was hospitalized multiple
times for infections. At one point the doctor couldn’t do
a cystoscopy because of the spasms.
He lived 10 years with a catheter and was worried
about bladder cancer. When he came to OSU Urology,
he was seen by Dr. Jason Gilleran.
Dr. Gilleran discussed the option for the InterStem,
but cautioned Richard not to be overly optimistic
since he had the catheter for so long and was worried
there may be additional damage. When Dr. Gilleran
implanted the device the outcome was
better than anticipated. Richard said,
“I could kiss his hands. His hands did
the job. I got a whole new life.” He
shared a simple example of taking a
shower. He used to have to clamp off
and disconnect the catheter. Now he
doesn’t. “I have to retrain myself; my
bladder is the size of a 2 year-old.”
Richard lives on a small 12 acre farm, about 20 minutes
from Wheeling, West Virginia, in Mt. Pleasant ,Ohio.
He showed dogs and poultry and hopes to get back to
his hobby. He is a eucharistic minister at St. Josephs
Catholic Church. One day after mass when he was
cleaning up and putting vessels away, he noticed he
was wet through his robe, even through his depends.
He felt he had to stop assisting with services; his
bladder spasms caused him to pull away from going
to church. “If it wasn’t for my faith, I don’t know how I
would have gotten through,” Richard noted. Richard
offered,” If sharing my experience can help anyone,
by all means they should consider seeing the Urology
team at Ohio State and consider this treatment option.
“If you want a good urologist go to Dr.
Bahnson. I would recommend him to anyone.”
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2009 Sara Lee Youngs Visiting ProfessorHarry Herr, M.D.
Dr. Harry W. Herr, MD, FACS from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center pre-
sented a lecture on Optimal therapy of muscle-invasive bladder cancer at a recent
Grand Rounds. Dr. Herr is a urologic surgeon specializing in bladder cancer. His
expertise is in devising treatment strategies designed to cure and improve the
quality of life of patients with bladder cancer. Dr. Herr’s lecture was followed by
case presentations by the urology residents encouraging Dr. Herr’s views of the
current level of evidence and opinions of various topics in bladder cancer.
OSU Hospital’s Clinic456 West 10th Ave., Ste 3C
Columbus, OH 43210
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James Cancer Hospital300 West 10th Ave.
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