<![CDATA[Nephro-Logic]]>Join two interventional nephrologists as they cut through the complexity of dialysis vascular access. Tune in for straight-talking discussions on topics that matter most - foundational principles to the debates still dividing the field.

Hosted by:

Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL

Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX

]]>https://youtube.com/@nephro-logicRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:13:41 GMTWed, 20 May 2026 14:57:26 GMT60Nephro-Logic<p>Join two interventional nephrologists as they cut through the complexity of dialysis vascular access. Tune in for straight-talking discussions on topics that matter most - foundational principles to the debates still dividing the field.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by:</p><p>Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL</p><p>Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX</p>episodicNephro-Logicaccess@nephro-logic.comno<![CDATA[Surgical Perspectives with John Ross, MD]]>This episode is a masterclass in dialysis access—from HeRO graft myths to fistula revisions, steal risk, and the value of a truly multidisciplinary center. Dr. John Ross brings decades of surgical experience and practical insight that every access team can learn from.

00:17 The Dialysis Access Institute

03:24 Revising a Fistula with PTFE

06:59 Catheter-Free Approaches in Access Revision

07:31 HeRO Grafts and Their Indications

10:02 The HeRO Connector

14:40 The Abandoned HeRO

16:12 One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Basilic Fistula Procedures

20:31 Assessing Risk for Steal Syndrome

23:25 After Thoughts

]]>6ac02e55-7b31-4478-8af7-2c698fe0d90dWed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode is a masterclass in dialysis access—from HeRO graft myths to fistula revisions, steal risk, and the value of a truly multidisciplinary center. Dr. John Ross brings decades of surgical experience and practical insight that every access team can learn from.</p><p></p><p>00:17 The Dialysis Access Institute</p><p>03:24 Revising a Fistula with PTFE</p><p>06:59 Catheter-Free Approaches in Access Revision</p><p>07:31 HeRO Grafts and Their Indications</p><p>10:02 The HeRO Connector</p><p>14:40 The Abandoned HeRO</p><p>16:12 One-Stage vs. Two-Stage Basilic Fistula Procedures</p><p>20:31 Assessing Risk for Steal Syndrome</p><p>23:25 After Thoughts</p>no00:23:265Surgical Perspectives with John Ross, MDfull<![CDATA[A Surgeon's Response with Stephen Hohmann, MD]]>Dr. Stephen Hohmann joins us to offer a surgeon’s perspective and continue the conversation from the prior episode.

Hosted by:

Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL

Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX

00:00 Introductions

01:14 Challenges in Access and Tunneling Techniques

06:16 Creating New Arterial Anastomosis

09:26 Graft Length and Angles in Anastomosis

12:36 The Median Nerve

13:13 Understanding Graft Selection and Use

15:13 Early Cannulation Grafts: Pros and Cons

20:05 Managing Early Failures

23:13 Building Effective Partnerships in Patient Care

25:00 Securing Tunnelled Catheters

]]>268bb685-6828-43ce-bcd3-a8ec9f480425Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>Dr. Stephen Hohmann joins us to offer a surgeon’s perspective and continue the conversation from the prior episode.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by:</p><p>Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL</p><p>Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introductions</p><p>01:14 Challenges in Access and Tunneling Techniques</p><p>06:16 Creating New Arterial Anastomosis</p><p>09:26 Graft Length and Angles in Anastomosis</p><p>12:36 The Median Nerve</p><p>13:13 Understanding Graft Selection and Use</p><p>15:13 Early Cannulation Grafts: Pros and Cons</p><p>20:05 Managing Early Failures</p><p>23:13 Building Effective Partnerships in Patient Care</p><p>25:00 Securing Tunnelled Catheters</p>no00:26:244A Surgeon's Response with Stephen Hohmann, MDfull<![CDATA[Dear Surgeons...]]>This episode shares practical advice for surgeons involved in dialysis access creation and maintenance; highlighting nuances in graft tunneling, positioning, and revision strategies to improve long-term outcomes for patients.

00:15 Messages for Surgeons

01:15 AV Graft Tunneling: Importance of Depth and Technique

05:28 Graft Length and Cannulation: Best Practices

07:25 Anastomosis Preferences: Optimal Angles for Access

09:29 Advice to New Access Surgeons

11:18 Positioning of Grafts: Patient Comfort and Access

18:36 Lymph Node Dissections: Access Considerations

19:36 Converting Fistulas to Grafts: No Stumps

22:36 Conclusion and Future Topics

Hosted by:

Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL

Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX

]]>88939047-b59a-4fd8-8829-aaae9f0b5a56Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>This episode shares practical advice for surgeons involved in dialysis access creation and maintenance; highlighting nuances in graft tunneling, positioning, and revision strategies to improve long-term outcomes for patients.</p><p></p><p>00:15 Messages for Surgeons</p><p>01:15 AV Graft Tunneling: Importance of Depth and Technique</p><p>05:28 Graft Length and Cannulation: Best Practices</p><p>07:25 Anastomosis Preferences: Optimal Angles for Access</p><p>09:29 Advice to New Access Surgeons</p><p>11:18 Positioning of Grafts: Patient Comfort and Access</p><p>18:36 Lymph Node Dissections: Access Considerations</p><p>19:36 Converting Fistulas to Grafts: No Stumps</p><p>22:36 Conclusion and Future Topics</p><p></p><p>Hosted by:</p><p>Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL</p><p>Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX</p>no00:23:133Dear Surgeons...full<![CDATA[The Low Pressure Episode]]>The conversation covers the management of hypotensive patients in dialysis, including access options, pharmacologic therapies, and considerations for peritoneal dialysis.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Swatches

01:17 Dialysis Access in Hypotensive Patients

04:37 Pharmacologic Therapies

09:27 Permanent Catheters

12:02 Transplant Considerations

13:04 Peritoneal Dialysis

14:34 HeRO Grafts

17:30 Ejection Fraction

20:06 Medication Management in Dialysis Patients

Hosted by:

Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL

Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX

]]>128a12e2-f338-4dd8-8888-1d355196bd5eWed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>The conversation covers the management of hypotensive patients in dialysis, including access options, pharmacologic therapies, and considerations for peritoneal dialysis.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Swatches</p><p>01:17 Dialysis Access in Hypotensive Patients</p><p>04:37 Pharmacologic Therapies</p><p>09:27 Permanent Catheters</p><p>12:02 Transplant Considerations</p><p>13:04 Peritoneal Dialysis</p><p>14:34 HeRO Grafts</p><p>17:30 Ejection Fraction</p><p>20:06 Medication Management in Dialysis Patients</p><p></p><p>Hosted by:</p><p>Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL</p><p>Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX</p>no00:22:112The Low Pressure Episodefull<![CDATA[Dialysis 101]]>This episode discusses the fundamentals of dialysis access care, including the dialysis circuit and the importance of communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals.

00:00 Introduction to Dialysis for Non-Nephrologists

02:01 Dialysis Circuit

03:24 Arterial and Venous Pressures

06:18 Prolonged Bleeding

08:41 Needles Sizes and Their Impact on Dialysis

13:04 Dialysis Adequacy

15:01 Skin Integrity and Its Importance in Access

19:00 Key Takeaways for Nephrologists and Dialysis Clinics

20:06 Collaboration Between Surgeons and Interventionalists

21:04 Empowering Patients in Their Care

Hosted by:

Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL

Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX

]]>9e59c45c-2e85-4e3b-81aa-6e616609fe65Wed, 20 May 2026 15:15:03 GMT<p>This episode discusses the fundamentals of dialysis access care, including the dialysis circuit and the importance of communication and collaboration between healthcare professionals.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Dialysis for Non-Nephrologists</p><p>02:01 Dialysis Circuit</p><p>03:24 Arterial and Venous Pressures</p><p>06:18 Prolonged Bleeding</p><p>08:41 Needles Sizes and Their Impact on Dialysis</p><p>13:04 Dialysis Adequacy</p><p>15:01 Skin Integrity and Its Importance in Access</p><p>19:00 Key Takeaways for Nephrologists and Dialysis Clinics</p><p>20:06 Collaboration Between Surgeons and Interventionalists</p><p>21:04 Empowering Patients in Their Care</p><p></p><p>Hosted by:</p><p>Monnie Wasse, MD, MPH, Chicago, IL</p><p>Neghae Mawla, MD, Dallas, TX</p><p></p>no00:22:491Dialysis 101full