Rene Sotelo

Rene Sotelo is Professor of Clinical Urology specializing in robotic and minimally invasive surgery. With over 2,539 robotic/laparoscopic procedures performed, he pioneered techniques for urinary fistulae repair, benign prostate surgery, and single-port belly-button/natural orifice approaches. Previously chaired urology departments in Venezuela and directed continental minimally invasive surgery initiatives.

Research contributions include 50+ peer-reviewed papers, 28 book chapters, and 3 textbooks. Editorial board service for European Urology, BJUI, and Journal of Robotic Surgery. Surgical innovations focus on robotic management of complex urinary fistulae, prostate enlargement, and penile cancer lymph node dissection.

Honored with 23 international awards including: Hans Marberger Paper Award (EAU 2017), multiple AUA video prizes, and World Congress of Endourology first prize (2013). Recognized as America's Top Urologist by Consumers Research Council (2007).