02/02/2026
Landmark Moment in Robotic Urologic Surgery!
Faculty at Tulane Urology successfully completed the first single-port (SP) robotic surgeries at East Jefferson General Hospital
Led by Dr. Jorge Caso, these cases represent the regionโs first SP procedures for kidney and pe**le cancer, including complex groin dissections. This innovative technology was pioneered at Tulane Hospital by Dr. Raju Thomas.
All procedures were successful, with patients experiencing rapid recoveries. Tulane Urology remains the only urology group in Louisiana performing this type of surgery and one of the few in the region, continuing to expand minimally invasive options for advanced oncologic care.