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Hi, my name is Vladislav Gorbatiy.
I am a Urologist, practicing in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area. The purpose of this website is to educate my patients and anyone seeking more information about a variety of urological diseases (disorders involving the kidney, ureters, bladder, prostate and male sexual organs).
I have completed extensive medical research and clinical training with an emphasis on robotic, laparoscopic, and ablative surgical methods, and treatment of urological diseases including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.
I received my medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Then, I completed a surgical internship and residency training at University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. I moved to Florida to complete a 2-year minimally invasive, robotic, laparoscopic and ablative urology fellowship at University of Miami School of Medicine.
My interests include the DaVinci Robot and single incision reconstructive surgery for congenital kidney and ureter obstruction.
I apply the latest minimally invasive techniques for the treatments of complex kidney stones and benign prostate enlargement. I am also one of the few urologists in South Florida offering implant surgery for severe erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
Please feel free to contact me with questions and comments so I may improve your learning experience on this website. Thank you and please enjoy!
2-Year Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic & Robotics Fellowship
– University of Miami
Urologic Surgery Residency
– UT Houston & MD Anderson Cancer Center
Medical Degree
– Emory University School of Medicine
Minimally Invasive Surgery
DaVinci Robotic Procedures performed by Dr. Gorbatiy
• Robotic Prostatectomy (remove prostate for cancer)
• Robotic Partial Nephrectomy (remove kidney tumor, but save the rest of the kidney)
• Robotic Radical Nephrectomy (remove entire kidney for cancer or a non-functioning kidney)
• Robotic Nephro-ureterectomy (remove entire kidney and ureter for high risk urothelial cancers of the kidney or ureter)
• Robotic Ureteral Surgery (bypass ureteral scar tissue)
• Robotic Pyeloplasty (kidney plastic surgery to correct kidney obstruction)
• Robotic Adrenalectomy (remove adrenal gland tumors)
• Robotic Bladder Diverticulectomy (remove bladder diverticulum)
Ablative Operations
• Laparoscopic Kidney Tumor Ablation (Radiofrequency or Cryoablation)
• Percutaneous Kidney Tumor Ablation (Radiofrequency or Cryoablation)
• Cryoablation of the Prostate
Minimally Invasive Kidney Stone Operations
• Robotic Kidney Stone Extraction
• Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy
• Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
• Shockwave Lithotripsy
Single Incision Operations
• Single Site Radical Nephrectomy (remove entire kidney for cancer or a non-functioning kidney)
• Single Site Pyeloplasty (kidney plastic surgery to correct kidney obstruction)
Research & Presentations
PUBLICATIONS
• Gorbatiy V, Castro Jr A, Mure A, Iremashvili V, Castle SM, Leveillee RJ. Renal Volumetric Analysis: A New Paradigm in Renal Mass Treatment Assessment. Journal of Endourology. Pending Approval, July, 2012.
• Castle SM, Gorbatiy V, Avallone MA, Eldefrawy A, Caulton DE, Leveillee RJ. Cost comparison of nephron-sparing treatments for cT1a renal masses. Urol Oncol 2012.
• Castle SM, Gorbatiy V, Ekwenna O, Young E, Leveillee RJ. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy for renal angiomyolipoma (AML): an alternative to angio-embolization and nephron-sparing surgery. BJU Int 2012;109:384–387.
• Castle SM, Gorin MA, Gorbatiy V, Leveillee RJ. Preoperative patient counseling for diagnostic renal biopsy and complications with renal radiofrequency ablation. World J Urol 2012.
• Castle SM, Gorbatiy V, Salas N, Gorin MA, Landman J, Leveillee RJ. Development and evaluation of a novel cadaveric model for performance of image-guided percutaneous renal tumor ablation. J Surg Educ 2012;69:30–33.
• Gorbatiy V, Castle SM, Leveillee JR. Video: “Simple Nephrectomy using the TransEnterix SPIDER® Surgical System.” Journal of Endourology, Part B: Videourology. 2011 June 14.
• Leveillee RJ, Castle SM, Salas N, Doshi M, Gorbatiy V, O’Neill W. Improved Targeting of Radio-frequency Ablation Probes and Thermal Sensors: A Preliminary Investigation of Flat-panel CT Guided Ablation of Renal Tumors in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. J Endourology. 2011 June 14.
• Castle SM, Gorbatiy V, Ekwenna O, Leveillee RJ. Laparoscopic and Image-guided Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Patient Selection and Outcomes. Curr Urol Rep. 2011 Apr; 12(2):100-6.
• Salas N, Gorin MA, Gorbatiy V, Castle SM, Bird VG, Leveillee RJ. Laparoendoscopic Single Site Nephrectomy With the SPIDER Surgical System: Engineering Advancements Tested in a Porcine Model. J Endourol. 2011 Mar 9.
• Gorbatiy V, Castle SM, Ramanathan R, Leveillee RJ. Imaging and focal therapy in prostate and kidney cancer. Panminerva Med. 2010 Dec; 52(4):297-306.
• Sharp HJ, Swanson DA, Patel H, Gorbatiy V, Frenzel JC, Frank SJ. Subacute penile numbness after brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Brachytherapy. 2010 Aug 2.
• Gorbatiy V, Westney OL, Wang R. Simultaneous Placement of an Inflatable Penile Prosthesis and a Male Urethral Sling Through a Single Perineal Incision. Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2010 Feb; 7(2 Pt 1): 832-8.
• Gorbatiy V, Spiess P, Pisters L. The Growing Teratoma Syndrome: Current Review. Indian Journal of Urology. 2009 Apr; 25(2):186-9
• Gorbatiy V. “Writing a Petition.” Interactive Version of Killingsworth, M. J. and Jackie Palmer. Information in Action, 3rd Ed. Web Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 1999
• Gorbatiy V. “How to Get a Driver’s License: A Guide for International Students.” Interactive Version of Killingsworth, M. J. and Jackie Palmer. Information in Action, 3rd Ed. Web Edition. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. 1999.
ABSTRACTS
• Gorbatiy V, Castle SM, Ortiz N, Gorin MA, Bird V, Leveillee RJ. The “Al dente” Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Use of Peripheral Fiberoptic Temperature Monitoring Saves Nephrons. Engineering in Urology Society, American Urological Association Meeting. May, 2012.
• Gorbatiy V, Gorin MA, Castle SM, Fernandez-Prada KD, Karjanawanichkul W, Salas N, Leveillee RJ. In vivo testing of the second generation, novel SPIDER laparoendoscopic single-site surgical system. Engineering in Urology Society, American Urological Association Meeting. May, 2011.
• Leveillee RJ, Castle SM, Salas N, Gorbatiy V. Radiofrequency ablation of small renal masses: 8.75 year experience at a single institution. SESAUA Annual Meeting, March, 2011.
• Castle SM, Gorbatiy V, Eldefrawy A, Karjanawanichkul W, Leveillee RJ. Comparison of reimbursement among various nephron-sparing surgeries (NSS) for small renal masses. SESAUA Annual Meeting, March, 2011.
• Castle SM, Karjanawanichkul W, Gorbatiy V, Salas N, Leveillee RJ. Application of “cinch and tie” technique to robotic nephropexy for posterior abdominal wall fixation. SESAUA Annual Meeting, March, 2011.
PRESENTATIONS
• Gorbatiy V. The “Al Dente” Radiofrequency Ablation of Renal Tumors: Use of peripheral Fiberoptic Temperature Monitoring Saves Nephrons. Poster Session. Engineering in Urology Section of the Endourological Society. Atlanta, GA. May 19, 2012.
• Gorbatiy V. Laparoscopic Hand-assisted Renal Surgery. Applied Medical Urology Workshop. Faculty. Miami, FL. November 4, 2011.
• Gorbatiy V. Medical Management of Renal Stones: Practical Guide. University of Miami Department of Urology Didactic Lecture Series. April 1, 2011.
• Gorbatiy V, Castle SM, Karjanawanichkul W, Leveillee RJ. Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy outcomes at a single institution. SESAUA Annual Meeting. March 18, 2011.
• Gorbatiy V. Laparoscopic Hand-assisted Renal Surgery. Applied Medical Urology Workshop. Faculty. Miami, FL. March 12, 2011.
• Gorbatiy V. Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation: Patient Selection for Optimal Ablation Outcomes and Critical Analysis of the Literature. AUA Needle Ablative Therapy Course: Kidney and Prostate. Miami, Florida. November 13, 2010.
• Gorbatiy V. Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma: Building a Case for Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy. University of Miami Department of Urology Didactic Lecture Series. September 17, 2010.
• Gorbatiy V, Ramanathan R, Leveillee R. Radiofrequency ablation of Renal Tumors in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. World Congress of Endourology, 2010
• Gorbatiy V. Electrosurgery. University of Texas Health Science Center Division of Urology Grand Rounds. June 16, 2010
• Gorbatiy V. Current Prostate Biopsy Strategies. Prostate Cancer Didactic Module Lecture Series. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Urology, January 2009.
• Gorbatiy V, Westney OL, Wang R. Cost and Time Benefit of Dual Implantation of Inflatable Penile and Bulbourethral Sling Prosthetics by Single Perineal Incision. Poster Presentation. Sexual Medicine Society of North America Meeting, December 2008.
• Gorbatiy V. “Retroperitoneal Anatomy” University of Texas Division of Urology Grand Rounds. October 2007.
• Gorbatiy V, Kobylivker A, Piraner M. “Hepatitis C virus infection in the Republic of Georgia.” Poster Presentation. Emory University Medical Student Research Day, January 2003.
• Gorbatiy V, Bernstein L. “Comparative Studies of TPA Induced DNA Damage in Tumor Promotion Sensitive and Promotion Resistant JB6 Cells.” Poster Presentation. Texas A&M University Student Research Day, 2001.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
• Gorbatiy V. “The Prostate: What every man should know about his prostate.” Educational Seminar. Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. September 13, 2012.
• Gorbatiy V. “Discussion on male health and cancer screening.” Anita Finley Show. AM 1470 WNN Radio. August 30, 2012.