Endourology & Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery Fellowship

Program Overview

Loyola Medicine's division of endourology and robotic surgery sponsors a one-year fellowship in endourology and laparoscopic robotics.

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 ureteroscopy, percutaneous kidney surgery, as well as DaVinci robotic surgery.

Research has recently focused on the use of fibrin glue in urology, ureteral healing and the development of new laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Many graduates from this program have entered a career in academic medicine; however, all interested urology residents are encouraged to apply.

Program Education

The fellowship is directed by Thomas Turk, MD, 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:

• Percutaneous procedures: 100
• Ureteroscopic procedures: 150
• ESWL procedures: 25
• Laparoscopic robotic procedures: 150

How to Apply

To apply to Loyola Medicine's Endourology & Laparoscopic Robotic Surgery Fellowship program, please send a letter of interest and forward three letters of recommendation, CV and copy of our endourology application to Dr. Thomas Turk at:

Thomas Turk 
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

Meet our Fellows