EndourologyRobotic / laparoscopicUnited States
Thomas Jefferson University (Endourology & MI Urologic Oncology)
Philadelphia, PA
One-year clinical certificate in robotic and minimally invasive urologic oncology, mostly oncologic robotic surgery with some benign and reconstructive cases, plus optional advanced endoscopic training for stones and upper tract urothelial carcinoma.
Length1 year
Endourological Society certified
What stands out
- Health system robots include da Vinci 5, Xi and a single-port system, all with dual consoles
- Focal therapy cases (HIFU, NanoKnife, IRE, cryoablation), MRI fusion biopsy and HoLEP
- Fellow appointed clinical instructor at Sidney Kimmel Medical College with full attending privileges
- Program leads
- Mihir Shah, Scott Hubosky, Costas Lallas
- Apply through
- Endourological Society Match
- Focus
- Robotic & MI urologic oncology: robotic prostatectomy, partial and radical nephrectomy, cystectomy, ureteral reconstruction, SP robotics, focal therapy; optional ureteroscopy/PCNL
- Eligibility
- Not statedUSMLE: not statedVisa: not stated
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Training
- Structure
- One clinical year: robotic oncology cases, attending call in the faculty pool, about one general urology clinic weekly, plus research and QI
- Research
- Clinical research and QI projects through the year, with abstracts, manuscripts and meeting presentations; travel funds for presenting fellows
- Case numbers
- Average 400 robotic cases per year, about 100 single port
- Average per year: robotic prostatectomy 125, partial nephrectomy 65, radical nephrectomy 70, simple prostatectomy 60
- Average per year: cystectomy with intracorporeal diversion 30, ureteral reconstruction 20, nephroureterectomy 10, adrenalectomy 10, IVC thrombectomy 5
- Hospitals
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Requirements (3)
- Completed ACGME-accredited urology residency
- Board-eligible or board-certified at start
- Eligible for full Pennsylvania medical license