Andrological and reconstructive surgery

Description of Postgraduate Degree Course

General Information

Level: Second-Level

Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy

Duration: Duration: 1 year

Mode of Delivery: In person

Location: Pisa

CFUs: 60

Admission application: Applications closed (01 October 2024)

Start date: 23 February 2025

The postgraduate degree course Chirurgia andrologica e ricostruttiva trains students in the latest surgical techniques for male and female reconstructive procedures aimed at treating genital and prostate diseases.

The postgraduate degree course offers a comprehensive overview of reconstructive surgery in urology, including procedures for incontinence and urethral strictures, and in andrology, focusing on the treatment of erectile dysfunction and La Peyronie’s Disease. Throughout the course, students will also study and perform surgical procedures on both cisgender and transgender patients.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the most innovative techniques, working with the latest implantable materials and devices used to treat impotence and incontinence in both men and women.

The postgraduate degree course includes weekly contributions from a renowned visiting lecturer, a specialist in the field, who conducts surgeries and delivers lectures.

The training programme consists of four weeks of in-person training, spread throughout the academic year, during which students not only attend lectures but also engage in hands-on surgical practice.

Career opportunities

The postgraduate degree course offers a comprehensive cultural and surgical foundation, preparing students to work in any urology department, whether within the National Health Service or in private clinics.

Fees

In person

Regular students:

2000 € payable in 3 instalments

  • 800 € no later than 24 October 2025
  • 800 € no later than 15 January 2026
  • 400 € no later than 15 February 2026

Auditors: 800 € in a single installment

Tuition fee reductions are available for 1 students, awarded based on income and merit criteria.