Yossefovitz Ofer

Prof. Ofer Yossefovitz is an Israeli urological surgeon specializing in oncological, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. He completed clinical fellowships in oncological urology, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA. The professor currently leads urological oncology departments in Israel. Additionally, he serves as a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Prof. Yossefovitz surgically treats urological cancers and complex conditions. He uses the robotic da Vinci surgical system to perform precise, minimally invasive procedures. This technology allows for smaller incisions, which lets patients recover faster.

• Prostate cancer treatment and radical prostatectomy
• Robotic and traditional nephrectomy for kidney removal
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Bladder removal with reconstruction
• Artificial urinary sphincter implantation — a device that restores urinary control for patients with severe incontinence
• Urethroscopic lithotripsy for stone removal
• Treatment of kidney cysts and testicular tumors

Academic and Professional Roles

The doctor balances clinical practice with leadership and teaching roles. He trains junior residents and fellow surgeons in modern surgical techniques. Because of his academic standing, he also influences surgical research at major medical institutions.

• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University
• Former Head of the Oncological Urology Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Head of the Oncological Urology Department at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
• Former military physician

Education and Advanced Training

His medical training includes residencies and research in both Israel and the United States.

• 1995 – Doctor of Medicine, Jerusalem University, Israel
• 2001–2002 – Research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
• 2005 – Specialization in urological surgery, Israel
• 2005–2008 – Clinical fellowship in oncological urology, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Research and Scientific Contributions

Prof. Yossefovitz advances urology through frequent scientific publications. He has authored numerous research papers for both national and international medical journals. The specialist also regularly speaks at global urological seminars and workshops.

Professional Memberships

His affiliations reflect active participation in the global medical community.

• Israeli Urology Association
• European Urology Association
• American Urology Association
• American Oncological Urology Association
• European Association of Academic Urologists