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Top Uro-Oncology Specialist in Israel
Position: Head of Department of Urology
Hospital: Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva
With over 25 years of clinical and surgical experience, Prof. Nicola Mabjeesh is recognized as one of Israel’s leading specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers.
In addition to his clinical role, Prof. Mabjeesh is a lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Previously, he served as Deputy Head of the Urology Department at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital) and directed the Urologic Oncology Unit and the Prostate Cancer Research Laboratory. Leading expert in uro-oncologic surgeries, including robotic, laparoscopic, and open procedures, with special emphasis on prostate cancer treatment and other malignant diseases of the urinary system.
Prof. Nicola Mabjeesh is consistently listed in Forbes list of the best Israeli doctors
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- Medical Conditions Treated
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
- Penile cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) / prostate adenoma
- Urolithiasis (kidney stones)
- Varicocele
- Hydronephrosis
- Prostatitis
- Advanced Surgery
- Reconstructive urology for strictures and anatomical defects
- Prostate cancer surgery – open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
- Bladder cancer surgery – transurethral resection (TURBT)
- Kidney cancer surgery – laparoscopic and robotic nephrectomy
- Testicular and penile cancer surgery
- Endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery for urinary tract tumors
- Minimally invasive UPJ obstruction and ureteral reconstruction
- Endoscopic stone removal (transurethral procedures)
- Advanced endoscopic and non-invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other urinary tract conditions
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Education
- Full Professor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem
- Residency in Urologic Surgery
Advanced Training
- Fellowship in Urologic Oncology, United States
- Specialization in advanced cancer treatments
- Training in advanced surgical techniques
Professional Experience
Head of Department of Urology
Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva
2023 – Present
- Managing a leading urology department in southern Israel
- Leading a multidisciplinary team in treating diverse urological conditions
- Developing advanced services in uro-oncology
- Close collaboration with the Oncology Institute for integrated treatments
Previous Positions
Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) (Until 2023)
- Deputy Head of Urology Department
- Director of Urologic Oncology Unit
- Director of Prostate Cancer Research Laboratory
- Development of innovative protocols for urologic cancer treatment
Additional Specializations
- Endoscopic and laparoscopic treatment for UPJ obstruction
- Complex ureteral reconstructions
- Minimally invasive prostatectomy
- Innovative treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Teaching & Training
- Lecturer at the Medical School
- Mentor for urology residents
- Instructor for advanced courses in robotic surgery
Research & Publications of prof. Nicola Mabjeesh
Recent Publications (Selected)
- Novel zinc-based risk stratification for prostate cancer
- Developed new diagnostic method using zinc depletion as metabolic marker
- Cognitive fusion-targeted transperineal prostate biopsies
- Achieved high cancer detection rates with advanced biopsy technique
- Transperineal template saturation biopsy study
- Demonstrated improved detection of anterior zone prostate tumors
- PrLZ gene discovery in prostate cancer
- Identified novel prostate-specific gene amplified in cancer
Research Focus
- Former Director of Prostate Cancer Research Laboratory at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
- Novel biomarkers for prostate cancer risk stratification
- Advanced biopsy techniques and cancer detection methods
- Molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer progression
- Innovation in diagnostic modalities using zinc depletion as metabolic marker
- Prof. Mabjeesh has over 100 peer-reviewed publications
- Active collaborator in international research consortiums
Clinical Collaborations
- Close collaboration with Oncology Department at Soroka
- Development of combined treatments for prostate cancer (surgical and radiation)
- Implementation of innovative technologies such as spacer insertion for radiation therapy
- Participation in multidisciplinary teams for cancer patient care
Innovations & Technologies
- Leader in implementing robotic surgical techniques in southern Israel
- Development of protocols for shortened prostate cancer treatment
- Integration of advanced technologies in urological care
- Pioneer in minimally invasive technique utilization
Community Contribution
- Contributing to advancement of urology in the periphery
- Providing advanced medical care to diverse populations in the south
- Promoting accessibility to advanced urological treatments
- Participating in training the next generation of urologists
Impact & Vision
Professor Nicola Mabjeesh represents the combination of academic excellence and practical clinical expertise. His transition from Tel Aviv to Beer Sheva reflects a commitment to developing urological services in the periphery while maintaining high standards of care. His extensive experience in uro-oncology, combined with his expertise in advanced surgical techniques, makes him one of the leading specialists in the field in Israel. Under his leadership, the Urology Department at Soroka continues to be a center of excellence providing advanced and comprehensive care to patients throughout the Negev region.
Professor Nicola Mabjeesh offers consultations and surgical treatments for prostate, bladder, kidney, and other urological cancers at Soroka Medical Center and selected private facilities.
