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Robotic Neuropelveology & Advanced Urological Surgery – Bordeaux, France
Located in Bordeaux, France, this fellowship offers advanced, immersive training in robotic neuropelveology, urological reconstruction for endometriosis-related pelvic disease, and robot-assisted urological oncology.
It is directed by Dr Olivier Celhay, certified in Neuropelveology at Level 3 by the International Society of Neuropelveology (ISON, August 2026) and a member of the ISON Governance Board. Fellows join a high-volume robotic practice where oncological, functional and nerve-decompression surgery are performed by the same team.
Deep endometriosis surgery with IFEMEndo
The unit works closely with IFEMEndo (Institut Franco-Européen Multidisciplinaire d'Endométriose), based in the same hospital: Prof. Horace Roman, Dr Benjamin Merlot and Dr Thomas Dennis. Fellows attend, and where their level and licensing allow assist in, complex deep endometriosis procedures involving the sacral plexus, the sciatic and superior gluteal nerves, the ureter and the rectum, operated jointly by the gynaecological and urological teams. This dual exposure is the distinctive feature of the programme.
Ongoing clinical research
Two prospective studies are recruiting and open to fellow involvement: X-DECO (NCT06578767), robot-assisted decompression of the pudendal and inferior cluneal nerves for entrapment neuralgias, 200 patients; and REGEN (NCT06796595), a perioperative programme to optimise nerve regeneration after robot-assisted neurolysis.
Duration: 1 to 12 weeks (4-week visiting fellowship by default)
Language: English / French
Target: Urologists, gynaecologists or pelvic surgeons with prior laparoscopic experience
Main Areas of Interest
- Robotic neuropelveology (pudendal, inferior cluneal and sacral root decompression; lumbosacral plexus neurolysis)
- Robotic excision of deep endometriosis involving pelvic somatic nerves, with the IFEMEndo team
- Robotic urological reconstruction in endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
- Robotic urological oncology (prostate, bladder, kidney)
- HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) for prostate and functional disorders
- BPH surgery (robotic simple prostatectomy, HoLEP, BipoLEP)
Specialties
Techniques You Will Learn
- 2 Da Vinci X Robots (dual-console access for fellows)
- HIFU system (Focal One® platform)
- HoLEP / Bipolar Enucleation (BipoLEP)
- Pelvic urodynamic
Curriculum
Clinical exposure
- Daily participation in robotic surgery: neuropelveology, radical prostatectomy, cystectomy, partial nephrectomy
- Deep endometriosis lists run jointly with the IFEMEndo team (Prof. Roman, Dr Merlot, Dr Dennis), including nodules involving the sacral plexus, the sciatic and superior gluteal nerves, the ureter and the rectum
- Structured pre- and postoperative evaluation, including the Nantes criteria and image-guided diagnostic nerve blocks
- Dedicated neuropelveology outpatient clinic
Academic and research activity
- Weekly multidisciplinary meetings (urology, gynaecology, pain medicine, radiology)
- Possible involvement in the X-DECO (NCT06578767) and REGEN (NCT06796595) protocols and their resulting publications
- Support for surgical video editing and submission - the unit publishes its techniques as peer-reviewed video abstracts
- Presentation opportunities at international meetings (EAU, ISON, ESGE)
- Recent unit publications: J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024;31(8):638-9; 2025;33(2):160-1; 2025;33(4):375-6; 2026;33(6):679-80; Urology Video Journal 2025. Full references in the Q&A section (ORCID 0000-0003-1745-5397)
Accommodation
Bordeaux is a vibrant and accessible city in southwestern France, known for its medical excellence and lifestyle quality.
Hospital accommodation or furnished apartment options available near the clinic (5–10 min walk)
Airport: Bordeaux-Mérignac International (direct connections to Paris, London, Geneva, Madrid)
Monthly living costs: approximately €1,000–1,200
Administrative support provided through the hosting institution
Fees and Program Logistics
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $799.00 |
| 2 weeks | $1,450.00 |
| 4 weeks | $2,250.00 |
| 8 weeks | $4,000.00 |
| 12 weeks | $5,750.00 |
Who Can Apply
- Qualified urologist, gynaecologist or pelvic surgeon; final-year residents in these specialties are considered
- Independent medical licensure in the applicant's home country
- Documented prior experience in laparoscopic pelvic surgery; robotic console experience is an advantage but is not required
- Working proficiency in English (French is useful but not required)
- Valid professional liability insurance and health insurance covering the whole stay in France
- Documents to be submitted: CV, medical degree and specialty certificate, a letter of motivation stating the intended learning objectives, and one letter of support from the head of department
Host Details
Host Name: Dr Olivier Celhay, MD — Urologist, robotic and neuropelveological surgery
Affiliation: Clinique Tivoli-Ducos — Department of Urology and Robotic Surgery
Address: 91 rue Rivière, 33000 Bordeaux
Website URL: https://www.urologie-bordeaux-saint-gatien.fr
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
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Onsite/On-Campus Program
Fellowship - Clinical Programs
France
Application Review Deadline:
Sep 15th, 2026
Program Logistics and Administrative Fees
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $799.00 |
| 2 weeks | $1,450.00 |
| 4 weeks | $2,250.00 |
| 8 weeks | $4,000.00 |
| 12 weeks | $5,750.00 |
Who Can Apply
- Qualified urologist, gynaecologist or pelvic surgeon; final-year residents in these specialties are considered
- Independent medical licensure in the applicant's home country
- Documented prior experience in laparoscopic pelvic surgery; robotic console experience is an advantage but is not required
- Working proficiency in English (French is useful but not required)
- Valid professional liability insurance and health insurance covering the whole stay in France
- Documents to be submitted: CV, medical degree and specialty certificate, a letter of motivation stating the intended learning objectives, and one letter of support from the head of department
Host Details
Host Name: Dr Olivier Celhay, MD — Urologist, robotic and neuropelveological surgery
Affiliation: Clinique Tivoli-Ducos — Department of Urology and Robotic Surgery
Address: 91 rue Rivière, 33000 Bordeaux
Website URL: https://www.urologie-bordeaux-saint-gatien.fr
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
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