EndourologyCombinedInternational

Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital

Jerusalem, Israel

Two-year clinical and research fellowship in medical and minimally invasive treatment of urinary stones, urologic cancers and other urinary tract disorders, with endourology, laparoscopy and da Vinci robotic surgery plus basic science and clinical projects.

Length2 years
Endourological Society

What stands out

  • Basic science lab project on biomaterial infection and catheter encrustation, with a PhD assisting the fellow
  • Fellow takes part in all endourology, laparoscopic and robotic cases and in SWL treatments
Program leads
Mordechai Duvdevani, Ofer N. Gofrit
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Endourological Society Match
Focus
Combined endourology + laparoscopic/robotic: PCNL, ureteroscopy, SWL, laparoscopy, da Vinci robotic surgery, stone and urologic oncology care, basic science and clinical research
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Structure
Two years with dedicated time for both clinical practice and laboratory research; call coverage is optional after 6 months
Research
Hebrew University bench space and academic support
Case numbers
  • Percutaneous procedures: 80 to 100 per year
  • Ureteroscopic procedures: 150 per year
  • Shock wave lithotripsy: 600 per year
  • Lower tract procedures: 400 per year
  • Laparoscopic procedures: 60 per year
Hospital
Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital, Ein Kerem, Jerusalem
Faculty
Vladimir Yutkin
Requirements (1)
  • Completed a recognized urology residency with appropriate certification