The Update in Urology degree offers you the most intensive and complete training process. An exhaustive tour of the highest quality scientific teaching and the most relevant aspects of Uro-Oncology and Urological Surgery on the international scene"

The challenges of the present and the immediate future in the field of urology and urological surgery force the professional to have a specific specialization that is only partially covered by the two specialties separately, and that make a specialization of these characteristics cover a real and growing need in modern medicine. 

In the area of urological surgery, for example, the advances are unceasing. There are many new developments: minimally invasive urological techniques, lasers, robotic surgery, digital endoscopes, etc. The acquisition of these new technologies allows a faster recovery and a better patient prognosis.

In the field of oncology, on the other hand, advancements have changed the way of intervening. As a result, the specialty of Urology and the specialty of Oncology have been approaching the point that there are many fields in which the boundaries between the two are not defined, one could even say that they no longer exist. Modern medicine leads its professionals to an increasingly demanding super-specialization.

This situation means that professionals are obliged to constantly update and increase their field of knowledge. However, it is not easy to find a training course that thoroughly covers the needs of professionals in this field in an exhaustive manner.. This Advanced master’s degree is the answer from TECH, the largest online Spanish-language university in the world. Due to its special characteristics, it offers the students the opportunity to update as specialists in a practical and effective way, combining the most complete theoretical contents supported by the latest scientific evidence, with the teachings of the most renowned experts in this field and the study methodology from the best universities in the world which has been internationally recognized for its extraordinary effectiveness.

With an approach created to be compatible with other occupations this Advanced master’s degree in Update in Urology will familiarise you with the latest developments your chosen field"

This Advanced master’s degree in Update in Urology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Novelties in Uro-Oncology and Urological Surgery
• Presentation of practical workshops on procedures, diagnosis, and treatment techniques
• Real images in high resolution and practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the presented clinical situations
• Special emphasis on test-based medicine and research methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Advanced master’s degree is the best investment you can make. You will be trained as one of the best experts in Urology and you will get a degree issued by TECH Global University"

Its teaching staff is made up of leading professionals in the sector. Practising professionals who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading scientific societies.

The multimedia content developed with the latest educational technology will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training program to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, the physician will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in the field with extensive teaching experience.

A high-quality tour through the most innovative updates and developments in the field of oncological surgery and uro-oncology, with clinical cases and real situations that will allow you to acquire the skills you need to be at the forefront of the profession"

Designed to be fully affordable, this Advanced master’s degree will become a tool for personal growth that will propel you to new in your profession"

The main objective of this Advanced master’s degree in Update in Urology is to offer you a specialization of 100% quality: The most complete syllabus, a highly efficient methodology and a teaching staff of experts in the field. A combination that will lead you to achieve your goals in the easiest possible way, with total compatibility with your professional and personal life.

This Advanced master’s degree in Update in Urology will update your knowledge or train in these complex areas, with the most innovative knowledge in a single specialization and through a high-impact training course"

General Objectives

• Give students a comprehensive view of urologic oncology as a whole that goes beyond their own specialty
• Provide students with the necessary tools to lead multidisciplinary uro-oncology groups
• Provide sufficient knowledge of the molecular basis of oncogenesis to be able to incorporate new molecules directed to specific targets already available, as well as to be able to collaborate on research projects and in clinical trials of new molecules that are about to arrive in the short and medium term
• Update the existing knowledge in each urological tumor at the date of the degree program
• Inform about the current lines of research in each urological tumor
• Disseminate the most recent results (even if only partially published at the time) of the findings of clinical trials of new molecules to be presented in the near future
• Acquire up-to-date knowledge of new diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for each urological tumor
• Implement the main changes in urological anatomy surgical treatments
• Differentiate adrenal pathologies and correctly implement the different surgical techniques 
• Recognise and distinguish the most common renal surgical pathologies to be able to implement the appropriate treatment
• Classify the upper urinary tract diseases to be able to implement the correct surgical treatment 
• Recognise and distinguish the bladder diseases to apply the correct treatment
• Compare and contrast the surgical treatments in prostate diseases
• Interpret and justify the best treatment choice for a urethra surgical pathology
• Interpret and justify the best treatment choice for a scrotal and testicular surgical pathology
• Compare and contrast the different surgical treatments for urinary and pelvic floor incontinence
• Implement the latest innovations and developments in kidney transplant surgery 
• Differentiate the different surgical techniques involved in renal vascular disease 

Specific Objectives

• Describe the molecular biology of cancer in urlogic oncology and specifically in the different urological tumors
• Explain the prognostic factors related to the occurrence of urologic cancer
• Explain the use of different tumor markers and their diagnostic implication in urologic oncology to acquire in-depth knowledge of the future of tumor markers in urology
• Describe the different paraneoplastic syndromes related to urologic oncologic pathology
• Describe the basic principles of tumor genetics in urologic oncology
• Describe the main oncologic emergencies in Urology and their possible forms of management
• List oncological principles in urology such as etiology, susceptibility, epidemiology, etc.
• Describe the principles of oncologic surgery in urology
• Explain the relationship and importance of the clinical trial in the urological oncology patient
• Describe the supportive care of the oncologic patient in urology
• Identify the functional genitourinary sequelae of oncological treatments in Urology: andrological and reconstructive surgery
• Describe the application of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging in oncologic tumor pathology
• Acquire a thorough understanding of the histology of urothelial carcinoma
• Adequately stratify patients by risk groups
• Acquire a broad knowledge of the most appropriate adjuvant treatment according to the risk group
• Understanding the indications and radical therapeutic options in non-muscle invasive bladder tumor
• Know the proper methods for a correct staging of urothelial tumors
• Know the role of the different therapeutic options depending on the stage of the tumor
• Know the most appropriate tumor staging methods
• Acquire a thorough understanding of the different tumor markers and their applications
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of histology as well as of at-risk groups
• Know the available treatment options depending on the stage and acquire the appropriate criteria to propose the best treatment
• Perform adequate follow-up of patients and learn about systemic and surgical salvage treatment options for retroperitoneal recurrence and residual retroperitoneal mass
• Gain in-depth knowledge of tumor histology as well as premalignant lesions
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the penis and its lymphatic drainage
• Acquire up-to-date knowledge of treatment options for superficial tumors
• Know the surgical and adjuvant treatment options according to tumor stage
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the treatment of ganglionic disease
• Know the indications and applications of the sentinel lymph node
• Acquire up-to-date knowledge of renal tumor histology
• Know the current appropriate staging methods
• Know in depth the therapeutic options for localized renal tumors
• Acquire knowledge of the indications for surgery in advanced renal tumor
• Acquire a thorough knowledge of the mechanisms of action of currently available molecules and their indications
• Know the role of immunotherapy
• Learn more about the pathophysiology of the adrenal gland
• Acquire the knowledge to proceed to a perfect diagnostic and treatment algorithm of the adrenal mass
• Acquire knowledge of the histology of primary retroperitoneal tumors and their therapeutic options
• In-depth knowledge of existing tumor markers and their current applicability
• Acquire knowledge of the new diagnostic tools available and their clinical applicability
• Deepen in the histology and staging methods of prostate carcinoma
• Acquire an adequate and guaranteed approach to active surveillance
• Deepening the therapeutic options with curative intent
• Acquire the knowledge and criteria for Focal Therapy and its different energy sources
• In-depth understanding of the pathophysiology of prostate cancer
• Delve into the mechanism of action of new molecules for the treatment of prostate cancer
• Deepen the diagnosis and treatment of castration-resistant prostate carcinoma (CRPC)
• Appropriate management of the metastatic patient in all its implications
• Update the basic perioperative management and instrumentation and drainage of the urinary tract, as well as the basics in endourology, laparoscopy with all its variants and robotics 
• Correctly use endoscopic, radiologic and urodynamic examination techniques as well as the practice of prostate biopsies
• Recognise the indications, contraindications, surgical limitations, different access routes and surgical techniques of adrenal pathology as well as the necessary tricks to avoid or minimize complications during or after surgery
• Identify the indications, contraindications and access routes of renal diseases
• Explain the different nephrectomy techniques and methods of partial excision of tumors, as well as the details of laparoscopic or percutaneous focal treatment of renal masses
• Recognize the indications, contraindications and access routes, as well as the material commonly used and technological innovations for the treatment of both tumor and benign pathology, including upper urinary tract lithiasis
• Examine the distinct treatment methods of tumorous and non-tumorous pathology of the bladder, both endoscopically, laparoscopically or robotically, as well as with open surgery in cases of urinary diversions or malformations
• Learn about the latest advances in laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy and hand assisted nephrectomy
• Recognize the current concepts on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, as well as their indications and contraindications in cases of prostatic tumor pathology. Also recognize their different approaches, including new developments such as focal therapy with the aid of radiological methods and other techniques such as radio and brachytherapy
• Review the lastest evidence on indications and the up-to-date information of techniques for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Apply the techniques indicated for the different forms of urethral strictures, the contraindications, the use of the most convenient materials or patches and how to avoid subsequent complications
• Revise the most frequently used techniques for the surgical treatment of hypospadias and the different approaches for fistula management 
• Distinguish the different techniques to treat penile tumor pathology, penile incurvation, and those used in cases of erectile dysfunction, including penile prostheses and the most frequently used types, as well as the expected complications and contraindications
• Review the scrotal surgical technique and its content
• Review the current evidence on partial orchiectomy
• Recognize the techniques, indications, contraindications, access routes, types of mesh, prosthesis and other methods most frequently used in cases of stress incontinence, both in women and men
• Review the indications, surgical technique and limits of lymphadenectomy for tumors of any urological location, as well as the novel role of immunofluorescence techniques in these procedures
• Identify the different surgical techniques related to kidney transplants, including laparoscopic and robotic access
• Revise the current evidence on vascular surgical techniques used to solve both stenosis and aneurysms of the renal vascular pedicle
• Distinguish the different endoscopic techniques in urological surgery 
• Explain in which cases the use of intravesical instillation of drugs is correct and in which ones Interpret ultrasound images as a diagnostic method in urology
• Recognise the current concepts in adrenal surgical pathology
• Confirm that the information we have about the company is up to date
• Adrenal carcinoma treatment 
• Explain the steps to follow in a radical nephrectomy
• List the steps to follow to perform a living donor nephrectomy
• Compare the different types of treatment in partial nephrectomy
• Recognize the different types of focal treatment in renal tumors
• Confirm that the information on the treatment of renal lithiasis is up to date
• Classify the different access points for percutaneous surgery in renal lithiasis
• Review the steps to follow in ureteral catheterization
• Recognize and classify the different ureteral prostheses
• Examine the Lovaco Technique as a treatment for ureterointestinal junction stricture after urinary diversion
• Distinguish the different techniques of transurethral resection in bladder tumor pathology 
• Recognize and classify non-tumorous bladder pathology
• Review and update the management of non-tumorous prostate pathology
• Apply surgical treatment for prostate tumor pathology according to the latest recommendations
• Distinguish the different urethral fistulas and how to treat them
• Decide the appropriate surgical treatment for penile pathology
• Typifying hypospadias and deciding on the correct course of action
• Review hydrocele and its diagnostic and therapeutic algorithm
• Apply surgical techniques for the treatment of varicocele 
• Describe the different types of urinary incontinence 
• Comapre and evaluate the treatment options in urinary incontinence in women
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the techniques in surgical treatment of prolapses
• Analyze the limitations and indications of intravesical injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of emergency urinary incontinence
• Review therapeutic options in urinary incontinence in males
• Review and gain up-to-date knowledge oflymphadenectomy in kidney cancer 
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of the interventions in penis cancer
• Review technique of lymphadenectomy in testicular cancer
• Gain up-to-date knowledge of kidney transplant surgery
• Revise the latest information on the kidney extraction technique 
• Describe the technique of laparoscopic renal transplantation
• Review techniques of renal autotransplantation
• Correctly perform the sequence of steps in an  ureteroneocystostomy
• Review percutaneous techniques in renal artery aneurysm
• Review the surgical approach to renal arterial stenosis
• Address the characteristics of financing, protection and innovation transfer in surgery

Get the most comprehensive update in Urology through the best didactic material, studying real clinical cases”