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Urotrainer 10 week Uro-Oncology Program

February 6th 2026

Urotrainer Academy is a 10-week intensive, hands-on program for urology residents and fellows focused on laparoscopic partial nephrectomy and radical prostatectomy. The curriculum includes 12 partial nephrectomies on a high-fidelity kidney model, progressing from low- to high-complexity tumors, and two complete laparoscopic radical prostatectomies on an anatomically accurate prostate model. 

Trainees practice all key surgical steps in a structured, step-by-step approach. All sessions are delivered live via Zoom, with real-time guidance from expert faculty.

  

Why train with Urotrainer?

  • Cadaver-free simulation using high-fidelity models
  • Real-time feedback from experienced surgeons
  • Step-by-step surgical videos via our Online Academy
  • Certificate of completion to showcase your expertise

The Uro-Oncology Program includes:

  • 9 online lectures
  • 6 hands-on sessions
  • Live proctorship
  • +20 hours of training

You will develop all the integral skills of partial nephrectomy:

  • Excision of renal mass (tumor resection)
  • Vascular management
  • Suturing techniques (internal and external renorrhaphy)

And radical prostatectomy:

  • Deep dorsal vein suture
  • Seminal vesicle and bladder neck dissection
  • Neurovascular bundle sparing
  • Radical prostatectomy
  • Urethrovesical anastomosis

📅 FIRST PHASE 

Partial Nephrectomy: March 23–April 25

📅 SECOND PHASE

Radical Prostatectomy: May 4–June 6

REGISTRATION CLOSES: March 6

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