The University of Florida (UF) Urology Combined Endourology & Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship is structured to provide a comprehensive and balanced one-year experience in advanced clinical training and research. During the year, trainees will spend time on clinical rotations and will be directly involved in the management…
Kidney stones affect 1 in 500 Americans each year, causing significant pain and healthcare expense. Surgical options for patients with symptomatic kidney stones include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Your renal anatomy, stone composition, and body habitus all play major roles in determining outcomes…
Kidney cysts are a benign and fairly common condition that affects both men and women. About 1 out of 4 people have a cyst on their kidney, and the majority of these cysts do not grow or cause problems throughout one’s lifetime. Occasionally, a renal cyst will…
Adrenal tumors are relatively rare but can cause significant problems including hypertension, excessive sweating, palpitations, weight gain, headaches and other symptoms as a result of hormone production from the adrenal mass. These “functional” or hormone-secreting tumors include pheochromocytoma, aldosteronoma, Cushing’s tumor and adrenal cancer.
For patients diagnosed with a small (i.e., < 4 cm) kidney tumor (Figure 1), laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy provides patients with a safe and minimally invasive technique for removal of the tumor, while preserving the remainder of the healthy kidney.
For patients with clinically localized prostate cancer, nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy provides patients with a safe and minimally invasive technique for removal of the prostate gland, while preserving as much of the surrounding nerve structures responsible for penile erections. This minimally invasive approach has the advantage of smaller incisions,…
The University of Florida offers 4 week externships for senior (4th year) medical students throughout the year. The months of June through September are typically heavily subscribed, due to the Urology Match. Early application is suggested. Students will meet with faculty during their rotation. They will not be…
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