Simone Crivellaro

Urologist, Single Port Robotic Surgeon, University of Illinois at Chicago faculty.

[Wei Phin Tan, MD, MHS, FACS @DrTanWP]

That's a wrap on the 2026 FTS/SURS Joint Meeting in Arlington.

Three days, one room, and every argument the field is having right now: who to treat, how to image the margin, when to salvage, what the guidelines should say, and how to actually run the trials. On the SURS side, semi-live surgery that reminded everyone why this meeting is worth the trip.

Old friends, new ones, and a lot of hallway conversations that will turn into papers and trials. That's how the field moves forward.

Thank you to @RSanchez_Salas, FTS President, and to the organizers @ThomasPolascik (@wakeurology), @DrRastinehad (@SmithInstUro), and @mdstifelman (@HUMCUrology), who hands over the SURS presidency this December to @SimoneCrivella2 (@UICUrol). Big shoes, right person. And to @Endo_Society for the collaboration.

Advocacy, innovation, collaboration. The keynote title held up.

@FocalSociety @SocietySURS #FocalTherapy #RoboticSurgery #ProstateCancer #UroSoMe

[Orsi Academy @orsiacademy]

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Expert guidance, hands-on practice and skills that translate to the OR.

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@SimoneCrivella2

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

2nd #Aua26 day. Panelist at a packed #auatheater on #Sp kidney surgery. Chair of session on #newrobotic mp and sp at #SURS meeting. Both organized by the president of #SURS @mdstifelman Humbled to fill this big shoes in December. Also, funny to see your self on TV 😂.

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

Yesterday, full house at #sitl @UICUrol for a #sp robotic course on LAA. #video training sessions and #handson on 2 #singleport stations. On my way to the #AUA for more education and training!

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

A world 🌎 of #robotic options in 7 days : performed 1st #mp #HUGO Ralp at @UIHealth 🇺🇸, streamed #sp #DaVinci Ralp from @Pascale 🇮🇹, discovered #sp new platforms in 🇨🇳, performed #mp #DV5 rarc back at UI Health 🇺🇸. Up to us to use options for the benefits of our pts.

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

On my way back from 🇦🇺 @USANZUrology . Amazing conference, delivered #SP kidney and prostate lectures. Nice to see #SP growing there as well. Proctored @DrDanielMoon @declangmurphy to perform #SP RAPN and #SP RALP. Outstanding #Urology community, learnt a ton. @RenuEapen

[USANZ @USANZUrology]

Presenting as part of Plenary 1, international guest @SimoneCrivella2 looks at single port surgery and why it makes sense at #USANZ26.

[USANZ @USANZUrology]

International experts @SimoneCrivella2 and @Ruben_De_Groote, together with local experts, lead a case-based workshop at #USANZ26. They focus on cutting edge robotic technologies for #prostatecancer, #bladdercancer and pelvic oncology. This session was sponsored by @Medtronic.

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

Back from #SP Italian working group conference in #Torino 🇮🇹, my home town. Delivered lectures on #SP RAPN with LAA. #SP spreading in 🇪🇺.The #SP journey continues, nice to see validation from your peers. @paolo_gontero @benchallacombe @ricautor @Albert0Briganti

[Marwan Alkassis @Mar1K6]

🚨 Just published: SP robotic transvesical simple prostatectomy learning curve: proficiency ~33 cases, consolidation ~75; prostatic volume predicts OT, BMI less thanks to transvesical route.

📍 https://t.co/83ntc6IBNP

@SimoneCrivella2 @filippocarletti @SpringerNature

[USANZ @USANZUrology]

MEET THE EXPERTS: Introducing Prof Simone Crivellaro from @UofIllinois USA who will present at #USANZ26 and sponsored by @devicetech
Specialty: Robotic Surgery
Read Prof @SimoneCrivella2 Profile and Research here: https://t.co/qm3RCkYl4y

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

Just back from an amazing #TUM26. Performed an #SP NUT and learn a lot. #Robotics in a new phase of multiple options. Thanks to @PorpigliaF for setting this up.

[Ruben De Groote @Ruben_De_Groote]

Looking back to a successful #spglobalmarathon with masters in surgery @SimoneCrivella2 and @drjkaouk . Faboulous educational content by both US and European @IntuitiveSurg SP surgeons. Great collaboration between https://t.co/mIAj7d6ZCo and @surgquest
@orsiacademy

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

6th edition of #SPglobalmarathon 🇺🇸 & 🇪🇺wrapped up. Combined almost 1k registered, 12 + hours of live & semilive #SP procedures streamed. All the #sp kols worldwide. All available at (https://t.co/4rtfpS346g & https://t.co/WeKg9t30Oa) @Ruben_De_Groote @alexmottrie @Dr_JihadKaouk

[Endourological Society @Endo_Society]

Register for the 6th Global SP Marathon!
This online event offers twelve plus hours of non-stop, live, semi-live cases on single port robotic surgery in Urology in the USA and Europe
https://t.co/HPuLy6yy3a
@SocietySURS @SimoneCrivella2 @drjkaouk

[Surgquest @surgquest]

🌍 Experience single port surgery live from around the world!

On December 13, the Global SP Marathon brings you a full day of live SP procedures from leading international centers!

Secure your spot now: https://t.co/GIOPhKlHPS

[Simone Crivellaro @SimoneCrivella2]

Great to have you @dr_romero_otero and @RicardoBrime ! #SP teaching&learning.

[Javier Romero Otero @dr_romero_otero]

🇺🇸PROGRESSING OUR SINGLE PORT ROBOTIC SURGERY PROGRAMME:

@RicardoBrime and I have been at the University Illinois #Chicago with @SimoneCrivella2. 3 days: operating theatre, at his training centre. Big thank you!

[Challenges in Laparoscopy & Robotics ( CILR ) @CILR2027]

CILR26 - The Surgical Experience
📍 Rome, June 3-4-5
🌍 A unique opportunity to learn from the world's leading urologists. You simply can't miss it!
@aleantonellibs1 @NYCRoboticTeam @RaviBarodUrol @RicBertolo @SimoneCrivella2 @MehrazinMD @minerviniandre @mdstifelman @AshTewariMD

[Riccardo Autorino MD PhD FACS @ricautor]

Thrilled to join the 6th Global #SPMarathon — advancing #SinglePort #RoboticSurgery! 👏 Kudos to @SimoneCrivella2 @drjkaouk for this unique 12-hr global program featuring 🇺🇸 & 🇪🇺 experts. Excited to share ideas & experience with amazing colleagues.
🔗 https://t.co/95JvQJvnE1

[Zeyad Schwen MD @ZSchwen]

Don’t forget to register for the SP Marathon @SocietySURS @Endo_Society! 🤖

One of my favorite events - Great lineup this year with some of the best and brightest 👍👍

@drjkaouk @SimoneCrivella2
@lee_c_zhao @oooitsjulz @RoboDocX @CleClinicUro @aghazimd