In this episode of Pearls and Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, is joined by Phillip M. Pierorazio, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania for a wide-ranging conversation recorded live from the Urology on the Beach conference in Miami, Florida. Blending clinical insight with personal perspective, the discussion moves fluidly from surgeon wellness and mindfulness to the evolving complexities of prostate cancer care.
Pierorazio reflects on how the COVID-19 pandemic prompted him to rethink sustainability in a demanding surgical career—sparking a deeper focus on fitness, nutrition, sleep, and mindfulness. He shares practical strategies for integrating wellness into daily life, emphasizing that mindfulness does not require meditation cushions or long workouts, but rather intentional presence woven into routine…