Description of Training
The Endourology and laparoscopic urology Fellowship at Hadassah Hebrew University Hospital is a clinical-research fellowship which encompass the medical and minimal invasive treatments of urinary tract stone disease, urological oncology and other urinary tract disorders. Fellows will gain experience with advanced endourology, laparoscopy and Da Vinci robotic surgeries as well as active participation in basic science and clinical projects.
Duration of Training
The fellowship program is two years with dedicated time for both clinical practice and laboratory research experience. Fellows are required to have completed a recognized Urology Residency with the appropriate certification.
Laboratory Facilities and Research Supervision
Basic science research facilities are available including bench-space and a full support from the Hebrew University with academic and research resources. Currently we have the fellow, assisted by a Ph.D working in the fields of biomaterial infection and catheters encrustation.
Clinical Responsibilities
The Fellow will participate in all endourology ,laparoscopy and robotic cases, as well as SWL treatments during their fellowship. The fellow will be involved in the preoperative evaluation for these patients as well as in the post operative management. Providing call coverage is optional after 6 months of training
Program Director:
Mordechai Duvdevani, M.
Co-Director: Ofer N. Gofrit, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical
| Procedures | Volume Year |
|---|---|
| Percutaneous procedures | 80-100 |
| Ureteroscopic procedures | 150 |
| Shock wave lithotripsy | 600 |
| Lower tract procedures | 400 |
| Laparoscopic procedures | 60 |
| Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Procedures | 30 |