Endourology
and Laparoscopic
Surgery Fellowship
The Division of Endourology and Laparoscopic
Surgery sponsors a one-year fellowship in endourology and
laparoscopy. This fellowship, which is recognized by the Endourology
Society, is a one-year clinical and research fellowship
that intends to provide training in all aspects of endourology including
laparoscopic urologic surgery, percutaneous kidney surgery, and
ureteroscopy. Research has recently focused on the use of fibrin
glue in urology, ureteral healing and the development of new laparoscopic
surgical procedures. Most graduates from this program have entered
a career in academic medicine; however, all interested urology residents
are encouraged to apply.
To do so, please send a letter of interest and forward three
letters of recommendation to Dr.
Thomas M.T. Turk at:
Urology Department
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
Phone: (708) 216-8152
Fax: (708) 216-6585
E-mail: tturk@lumc.edu
The fellowship is directed by Dr.
Thomas M.T. Turk. who is fellowship trained in endourology.
The fellowship consists of a large volume of operative cases. Approximately
300-400 cases are done every year and the approximate volume is:
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Percutaneous procedures: 125
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Ureteroscopic procedures: 150
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ESWL procedures: 75
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Laparoscopic procedures: 50
A fully equipped animal laboratory is available for ureteroscopic
and laparoscopic surgery. Fellows also have access to basic science
laboratories. There is no on campus housing available. Fellows occasionally
are asked to be available after hours for telephone consultation,
but there is no formal call. The fellows rarely come in to perform
surgical procedures at night.
The current fellow is Ramsey Chichakli, M.D. Previous graduates
of the program are listed below.
- Boris V. Klopukh, Private
Practice, Florida
- Dr. Brant Fulmer, Geisinger Clinic, Danville, Pennsylvania
- Dr. Duke Herrell, Vanderbilt
University School of Medicine
- Dr. Fernando Koleski, University of Curitiba Medical Center
- Dr. Uday Kumar, University
of Arkansas Medical Center
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