Course Description

This is a one-day animate tissue course designed for advanced laparoscopic surgeons who wish to explore Single Site Nephrectomy with the GelPOINT system. The program is limited to 6 participants to maximize hands-on experience.

Course Objectives

Learn how the GelPOINT system enables single site surgery. Explore single site tools and techniques, including:

• Instrumentation
• Camera operation
• Trocar placement
• Indications and limitations
• Visualization and instrument manipulation
• Control of renal hilum
• Integration into clinical practice
• Patient education, documentation and reimbursement
• Patient selection, benefits, risks and challenges

URO Preceptors

Richard E. Link, MD

Associate Professor of Urology
Department of Urology
Baylor College of Medicine

Procedure:
Single Site Nephrectomy
Lab Facility:
Memorial Hermann Hospital

Joseph J. Del Pizzo, MD

Associate Professor of
Urology & Transplantation Surgery
Director, Laparoscopic and Minimally Invasive Surgery
Brady Urology Health Center
The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center

Procedure:
Single Site Donor Nephrectomy
Lab Facility:
Montefiore or Columbia University Medical Center Animate Lab