About the Program

The Endourology/Laparoscopy program is a one year clinical fellowship that is fully funded and involves no call. As a fellow you will be able to participate in approximately 75 pure laparoscopic radical prostatectomies, many partial nephrectomies, pyeloplasties, radical nephrectomies and percutaneous (perc) procedures. All cases are done with pure lap techniques and no hand assist. We obtain all our own perc access. There is usually a day a week clinic where the fellow sees patients independently and also has the opportunity to take residents through ureteroscopic cases. The fellow is expected to participate in the educational conferences and rounds and be actively involved in clinical research projects. Laparoscopy compromises around 60-70% of the fellowship and endourology the remainder.

The Los Angeles Medical Center is a major referral center for nine other Kaiser Permanente medical centers in Southern California, resulting in a large volume and variety of complex urologic problems.

The proximity of resident and staff offices fosters a close working relationship between residents and staff members, and the residents feel that staff members are always available to answer questions. Staff members take a personal interest in the residents, and departmental social gatherings are common.