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Urology, Robotic Surgery, and Andrology

University of Catania

Main Areas of Interest

Prof. Giorgio I. Russo is an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Catania and a specialist in urology, oncological robotic surgery, and andrology. The main clinical areas of our group are:

Andrology surgery
BPH
Prostate cancer
Renal cancer
Bladder cancer
Stones

Techniques You Will Learn

Surgical techniques you will learn during your program here:

Circumcision
Varicocelectomy
Hydrocelectomy
Frenulotomy
TURB
Ureterolithotripsy
Stenting JJ
Nephrostomy
Radical prostatectomy

Curriculum

4-12 weeks curriculum

Fellows will be supported to settle down into their new environment (find appropriate accommodation
and locate amenities). Desk space will be allocated. Full induction (safety, laboratory practices, personal
welfare) will be provided by the University’s designated staff and by myself. I will arrange an initial
meeting with the fellow to discuss the objectives of the training.

The fellow will be fully trained to all activities of the Department. They will be able to engage with me
(supervisor) and other members of the group in different surgical procedures. They will also be engaged
in clinical research and write a manuscript during their stay depending on their interest.

The fellow will be given the opportunity to actively participate in group meetings and other academic
activities within the School and the University, including attending workshops, conferences, e.t. They
will also be encouraged to present their work orally at a group meeting at least once before they
complete their visit.

Towards the end of the training, I will have a meeting with the fellow to discuss plans to publish their
clinical work (if enough data collected) or disseminate their findings at a future conference.
Throughout the training, any particular challenges or specific requests of a fellow will be fully considered
to ensure a responsive, relevant and adequate training plan is developed for them.

Feedback:"My mentor was wonderful. I had a great experience, and I attended many cases of robotic surgery with other Andrology cases. I stayed at a B&B accommodation, and I found this good. I did not attend a local conference. Catania is a beautiful city, and I had time to move around."

Accommodation

Accommodation (downtown area)

Etna hills (cheap hotel, good quality):

Website (possible online reservation): https://www.etnahills.com
B&B Policlinico Gaspare Rodolico (cheap hotel, good quality):

Website (possible online reservation): https://beb.it/policlinicogasparerodolico/it/

Also, try airbnb.com

Fees and Program Logistics

This program has the following durations available:

Duration	Fee
2 weeks	$875.00
4 weeks	$1,500.00
8 weeks	$2,750.00
12 weeks	$3,750.00

This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.

Who Can Apply

The fellow will be fully trained to all activities of the Department.

Host Details

Host Name: Giorgio I. Russo, MD, PhD

Affiliation: University of Catania

Address: Piazza Università; 2, 95124; Catania CT; Italy

Website URL: https://www.unict.it/

Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.

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