Professor Yakov Ramon

Professor Yakov Ramon is a top-class specialist in urology and urological surgery, recognized in Israel and beyond. The professor specializes in surgical resection of benign and malignant tumors of the genitourinary system, reconstructive and plastic correction of congenital and acquired (including post-traumatic) defects of the urinary organs, laparoscopic procedures to normalize blood flow and lymph drainage, removal of adrenal neoplasias and other complex procedures. In his work he prefers minimally invasive and microsurgical methods, thereby shortening the rehabilitation period and minimizing risks for the patient.

Besides medical practice, Yakov Ramon conducts academic and research work. He is a senior lecturer and adjunct professor at the Sackler School of Medicine, a regular participant in professional congresses and conferences of international level, a board member of a number of major medical societies and the author of papers on urological surgery.

Yakov Ramon graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He completed his internship and clinical residency in the urology department of the Sheba Medical Center. He improved his qualifications in reconstructive urological surgery and uro-oncology at Duke University (North Carolina), Toulouse Jean Jaurès University (Toulouse) and the Bichat–Claude Bernard company (Paris). He was awarded the degree of doctor and professor of medical sciences. From 1995 to 1997 he served as acting head of the urology department at Sheba company, after which he became its head and holds that post to this day.

The professor is an honorary member of the following organizations:

• Israeli Medical Association
• Israeli Urological Association (president from 2002 to 2006)
• European Association of Urology

Yakov Ramon lectures at the Sackler School, initiates clinical studies and experiments, and represents Israel at prestigious international congresses and conferences.

Professor Yakov Ramon excels in urological and uro-oncological surgery. He skillfully performs surgical interventions on the kidneys and adrenal glands, bladder, urethra and other organs of the urinary system.

The professor's expertise includes the following procedures:

• Laparoscopic resection of benign and malignant neoplasms
• Open and minimally invasive prostatectomy
• Reconstructive and plastic operations for congenital and acquired defects
• Surgical treatment of erectile dysfunction and male infertility
• Microsurgical treatment of varicocele and hydrocele
• Removal of tumors in testicular cancer
• Bladder plasty
• Penile and testicular prosthetics

Professor Ramon actively trains the younger generation of specialists, refines minimally invasive surgery methods and introduces the principles of organ-preserving operations for solid tumor lesions.