Prof. Francesco Sanguedolce

Honorary Associate Professor of Urology at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain

Prof. Francesco Sanguedolce  specialized in Urology
Country

Spain

Speciality
Urology
Subspeciality
365
Experience
2001 years
Languages
English, Spanish

Areas of expertise

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Advanced Prostate Cancer (APC)
  • Upper Urinary Tract Carcinoma
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Urolithiasis
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Endourology

About the expert

Prof. Francesco Sanguedolce is a distinguished figure in urology, serving as an honorary Associate Professor of Urology at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain, and an Associate Professor of Urology at the Universitá degli Studi di Sassari since February 2021 and a Consultant Urological Surgeon with a focus on prostate cancer. With extensive experience in laparoscopic and endourological surgeries, he conducts various procedures and manages treatments for urological cancers. Beyond his clinical and academic roles, he actively contributes to urological research and education through organizational leadership, technical expertise, and participation in international projects, solidifying his status as a leading figure in the global urological community.

    Prof. Francesco Sanguedolce, a distinguished figure in the field of urology, holds prominent positions and makes significant contributions to both academia and clinical practice. Since February 2021, Prof. Sanguedolce has served as an Associate Professor of Urology at the Universitá degli Studi di Sassari, Italy, where he delivers lectures to both undergraduate and postgraduate students, while also undertaking the responsibility of designing studies and developing educational projects. Concurrently, since January 2017, he has held the position of Consultant Urological Surgeon at a private practice with a special interest in prostate cancer. In this role, he performs laparoscopic and endourological surgeries for urological cancers, with a particular focus on prostate cancer. His responsibilities include conducting transperineal MR-US fusion targeted biopsies, administering prostate cryotherapy, conducting laparoscopic prostatectomies, and managing systemic treatments for metastatic prostate cancer.

    Prior to these roles, Prof. Sanguedolce gained extensive experience extending for more than 20 years through various positions. From March 2015 to January 2017, he served as a Consultant Urological Surgeon at Northampton General Hospital, focusing on upper tract laparoscopy and endourology. Before that, he held a consultant position at Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, where he continued to specialize in laparoscopic surgery and core urology. He further honed his skills through fellowships, including one in upper urinary tract laparoscopy at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London and another in lower urinary tract laparoscopy at various hospitals in London, UK.

    His academic journey has been illustrious, with notable achievements such as obtaining a PhD in Nephrological and Uro-Andrological Sciences from the University of Bologna and being recognized as a Fellow of the European Board of Urology. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through additional qualifications such as a Master's in "Ultrasounds in Urology" from the University of Perugia and various fellowships in specialized areas of urology across Europe.

    Aside from his clinical and academic roles, Prof. Sanguedolce has been extensively involved in organizational and technical capacities within the urological community. He has chaired and served on numerous boards, committees, and expert groups, contributing significantly to the advancement of urological research and education. Moreover, his technical prowess in minimally invasive surgery, endourology, and MRI applications has earned him recognition as an author of numerous publications in prestigious journals, as well as appointments as a reviewer for prominent guidelines and journals in urology.

    His dedication to the field is further evidenced by his active participation in research and clinical trials, where he serves as Principal Investigator for several international projects focused on prostate cancer and urinary stone disease. His multifaceted expertise positions him as a leading figure in the global urological community.

  • Honorary Associate Professor of Urology

    2021 - Today

    Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain

  • Associate Professor of Urology

    2021 - Today

    Universitá degli Studi di Sassari, Italy

  • Honorary Consultant Urological Surgeon

    2015 - 2018

    Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Denmark Hill, London

  • Consultant Urological Surgeon

    2015 - 2017

    Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville, Northampton

  • PhD in Nephrological and Uro-Andrological Sciences

    University of Bologna, Italy

    2011

  • European Board of Urology

    2008

  • Master in “Ultrasounds in Urology”

    University of Perugia, Italy

    2007

  • Chair of the EAU Section of Urological Imaging (ESUI) (2023)

  • Examiner of the European Board of Urology (2017)

  • Associate member of the EAU European Section of Urolithiasis (EULIS) (2015)

  • Editor Board member of European Urology Today

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