Curriculum Vitae
Eduardo T. Fernandes, M.D.

Education
Professional Experience
Special Certificates and Training
State Licenses
Medical Societies
Awards and Examinations
Academic Activities During Under-Graduation
Teaching Experience and Lectures
Publications
Abstracts
Presentations
Meetings, Courses, and Congresses
Research Protocol Studies
Search Committees

EDUCATION

1992-1996: Residency in Urology
Dept of Urology of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1990-1992: Master Degree in Urology, (Thesis in Voiding Dysfunction)
Dept. of Urology the University of Rio de Janeiro, final grade 9.7.

1988-1989: Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Urology, with special training in Neurogenic Bladder and Reconstructive Urology
Dept of Urology of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1987-1988: Chief Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Surgery
LeBonheur Children's Hospital, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee. Participated in more than 1100 surgical procedures (cancer, reconstructive surgery, neurogenic diseases), most as the primary surgeon.

1985-1987: Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Surgery
LeBonheur Children's Hospital, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee. During the fellowship has performed rotations through the Newborn Center in Neonatology, and in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Has also performed an official six months full time training in Pediatric Surgical Oncology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1982: Post-Graduate training in Pediatric Surgery
Hospital dos Servidores do Estado, Brazil.

1980-1982: Residency in General Surgery
University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

1979: Post Graduate Year 1 in Internal Medicine
The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

1973-1978: Medical Degree
Medical School of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2006-Present:  Interim Chair, Department of Urology, University of Minnesota.

2001-Present: Chief of Urology, Veterans Administration Center, Minneapolis, MN.

2000: Acting Chief of Urology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1998-Present: Co-director of Urology, Columbia Park Medical Group, Fridley, MN.

1996-Present: Staff Surgeon, Department of Urology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1996-Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

1996-Present: Consulting Urologist, Spinal Cord and Rehabilitation Clinic, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1996-1998: Coordinator, Impotence Clinic, Department of Urology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.

1990: Assistant Professor of Pediatric Surgery, Fundacao Getulio Vargas.

1989-1992: Staff Surgeon, Dept of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital dos Servidores do Estado. Worked in Pediatric Urology sector with experience in reconstructive urology and neurogenic bladder.

1984-1985: Staff Surgeon, Dept of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital dos Servidores do Estado. Worked in Pediatric Urology Sector with experience in reconstructive urology and neurogenic bladder.

1983-1984: Staff Surgeon, Dept of General Surgery, Hospital Geral de Nova Iguacu.

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SPECIAL CERTIFICATES AND TRAINING

2001: Human Research Protection, NIH
1998: Contigen Implant Training Program
1997: Laser Certificate, Indigo 830e Diode Laser
1997: Laser Certificate, The Holmium Laser in Urology
1997: Prostate Brachytherapy Mount Sinai School of Medince New York
1996: Basic Cardiac Life Support, VAMC
1996: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, VAMC
1995: Shock Wave Lithotripsy training certification, University of Minnesota
1994: Laser Urology certification, AUA, Mayo Clinic
1994: Microsurgery training certification, Ramsey Hospital
1994: Use of Animals in Research Certificate, Ramsey Foundation

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STATE LICENSES

1993-Present: License to practice Medicine in the State of Minnesota
1979-1992: License to practice Medicine in Rio de Janeiro

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MEDICAL SOCIETIES

2001: Member, Minnesota Urological Society
1999-Present: Member, AUA North Central Section
1998-Present: Board Certified in Urology
1998-Present: Member, Hennepin Medical Society, Minnesota
1997-1999: Member, International Society for Impotence Research
1996: Member, American Paraplegic Society
1994-Present: Member, American Urological Society

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AWARDS AND EXAMINATIONS

2007: Nominated for outstanding physician of the year, Veterans Administration
2006: Nominated for outstanding physician of the year, Veterans Administration
1994: In Service Examination in Urology: 88 percentile, Chief Resident
1993: In Service Examination in Urology: 80 percentile, PGY-5
1994: In Service Examination in Urology, 96 percentile, PGY-4
1991: Approved in the Flex exam, grades 85 Basic Science & 84 Medical Science
1992: In Service Examination in Urology, 87 percentile, PGY-3
1992: Grade 10 in the Urology Master Degree Thesis. Final Grade 9.7
1986: In Service Exam in Peds Surgery, Memphis: 77.50%, 73.83% (mean 71.05%)
1983: 1st place in the competitive exam for residency in Pediatric Surgery
1980: 1st place in the competitive exams for a residency in Internal Medicine
1980: 1st place in the competitive exams for a residency in General Surgery
1979: Approved in the VQE examination
1978: Approved in the ECFMG examination, grade 84
1972: Rated second (second highest grade) among 20,000 applicants in the competitive examinations for admission to the Medical School. Medical Degree with final grade 82, graduating among the first tenth best students of the class.

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ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES DURING UNDER-GRADUATION

1978: Monitorship (teaching assistant) in Internal Medicine, Hospital Universitario of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

1976-1978: Research Scholarship in Pathology. Grants from the Scientific and Developmental Council (CNPq), Dept. of Pathology, University of Rio de Janeiro.

1975-1977: Monitorship (teaching assistant) in Pathology, Biomedical Science Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

1975-1977: Monitorship (teaching assistant) in Histology and Embryology, Biomedical Science Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

1974: Monitorship (teaching assistant) in Biophysics and Physiology, Biomedical Science Institute of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND LECTURES

2007: Invited Professor University of Rio de Janeiro – Brazil as professor of many clinical and academic activities.

2007: Stones in Children, Rio de Janeiro.

2000: Invited Lecturer on "Hematuria", Unity and Mercy Hospitals.

1996-Present: Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology, VAMC and University of Minnesota.

1992: Preceptor of Residency Program, Dept of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro.

1992: Member of the Scientific Committee, Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1991: Invited Lecturer on Urethral Duplication in Children, 1st Inter-American Meeting on Pediatric Urology, Panama.

1990: Conference Coordinator, Section on Non-rhabdomyosarcomas of Soft Tissues, 3rd Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Oncology, Coritiba.

1990: Conference Coordinator, Section on Hepatic Tumors: Japanese Experience, 3rd Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Oncology, Coritiba.

1990: Conference Coordinator, Section on Biopsies, Primary Surgical Procedures and Staging of Solid Tumors, 3rd Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Oncology, Coritiba.

1990: Invited Lecturer on Alimentary Tract Atresias, Dept. of Surgery, University Hospital of the University of Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Invited Lecturer on Genitoplasty, Dept. of Urology, University Hospital of the University of Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Invited Lecturer on Indication and Value of Voiding Cystourethrography in Children with Unstable Bladder, Dept of Urology, UERJ.

1989: Invited Lecturer on Neonate Hydronephrosis, Update Course on Pediatric Surgery, Brazilian College of Surgeons, Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Invited Lecturer on "How I Treat" section, 2nd Brazilian Meeting on Pediatric Urology, Gramado.

1988: Clinical Instructor, "Advanced Pediatric Life Support", segment of the C.M.E. Program "Multiple Trauma in the Pediatric Patient", University of TN, Memphis.

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PUBLICATIONS

Sinha AA, Morgan JL, Buus RJ, Ewing SL, Fernandes ET, Le C, Wilson MJ. Cathepsin B expression is similar in African-American and Caucasian prostate cancer patients. Anticancer Res. 2007 Sep-Oct;27(5A):3135-41.

Sinha AA, Quast BJ, Wilson MJ, Fernandes ET, Reddy PK, Ewing SL, Gleason DF. Prediction of pelvic lymph node metastasis by the ratio of cathepsin B to stefin A in patients with prostate carcinoma. Cancer. 2002 Jun 15;94(12):3141-9.

Skemp NM, Fernandes ET. Routine bladder biopsy after bacille Calmette-Guérin treatment: is it necessary? Urology. 2002 Feb;59(2):224-6.

Sinha AA, Quast BJ, Wilson MJ, Fernandes ET, Reddy PK, Ewing SL, Sloane BF, Gleason DF. Ratio of cathepsin B to stefin A identifies heterogeneity within Gleason histologic scores for human prostate cancer. Prostate. 2001 Sep 15;48(4):274-84.

Immunocytochemical localization of an Immunoconjugate (Antibody IgG against Prostatic Acid Phosphastase Conjugated to 5 Fluoro-2'-Deoxyuride) in human prostate tumors. Sinha AA, Quast BJ, Wilson MJ, Reddy PK, Fernandes ET, Ewing SL, Gleason DF. Anticancer Research 18: 1385-1392, 1998.

Recurrent Hemorrhage from ileal conduit: an uncommon complication of portal hypertension. Sundaram CP, Fernandes ET, Reddy PK. Scandiavian Journal of Urology and Nephrology, Vol. 31, pp. 403-405, 1997.

Management of refractory priapism with penile prosthesis. Sundaram CP, Fernandes ET, Ercole C, Billups KL. British Journal of Urology, Vol. 79, pp. 659, 1997.

Biopsy Gleason Score: How does it Correlate with the Final Pathological Diagnosis in Prostate Cancer. Fernandes ET, Sundaram CP, Long R, Soltani M, Ercole CJ. British Journal of Urology, Vol. 79, pp. 615-617, 1997.

Cyclophosphamide associated bladder tumor. A highly aggressive disease. Fernandes ET, Manivel C, Reddy P, Ercole D. Journal of Urology, Vol. 156, pp. 1931-1933, 1996.

Practical aspects in the diagnosis of treatment of impotence. Fernandes ET. Revista da Associacao Medica do Espirito do Santo, Vol. 33, pp. 20-23, 1996.

Alternative use of Penile Prosthesis in Patients with Impotence and Neurogenic Bladder. Fernandes ET, Lewis JH, Sundaram CO, Garcette CBM. Jornal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 70(5), pp. 134-138, May 1996.

Hematuria in a Newborn Caused by Bladder Hemangioma. Fernandes ET, Manivel JC, Reinberg Y. Urology, Vol. 47, pp. 412-415, 1996.

Use of Lasers in Urology: Fernandes ET. Update Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia, Vol. 21, pp. 47059, 1995.

Lasers in Urology. Fernandes ET, Gleich P, Ercole C. Minnesota Medicine, Vol. 78, pp. 23-26, 1995.

Neurogenic Bladder in Children: Physiopathology and Treatment. Fernandes ET, Gonzalez R. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia, Vol. 20, pp. 1-5, 1994.

Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction in Children: Diagnosis and Management. Fernandes ET, Reinberg Y, Vernier R, Gonzalez R. Journal of Peiatrics, Vol. 124, pp. 1-7, 1994.

Testicular Microlithiasis: A Case Report. Fernandes ET. Minnesota Medicine, Vol. 77, pp. 21-22, 1994.

Giant Congenital Diverticulum of the Anterior Urethra with Stone in a Male. Dayanc M, Peker AF, Fernandes ET. Pediatric Surgery International, Vol. 9 pp.144-145, 1994.

Pseudotumor of the Lung. Fernandes ET, Mattos EA, Alantejano JG, Mattos S, Madi k. International Pediatrics, Vol. 9, pp. 29-32, 1994.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis of Term Infants and Older Children. Madi K, Mattos E, Fernandes ET. International Pediatrics, Volume 9, pp. 37-39, 1994.

Esophageal Substitution by Jejunal Mucosa Transplant. Sabadin MA, Mendonca G, Castro A, Madi K, Fernandes ET. Pediatrics International, Vol. 9, pp. 234-236, 1994.

Necrotizing Enterocolitis in full term neonates, infants and pre-school children. Mattos EA, Fernandes ET, Madi K, Barbosa AP. Arq Bras Med (supl) Vol. 67, pp. 257-262, 1993.

Unstable Bladder in Children. Fernandes ET. In Diaz DC, Gonzalez R (eds): Incontinencia Urinaria, Pulso Ediciones, Barcelona, chap. 17, pp.203-210, 1993.

The Initial Cancer and the Pre-malignant Lesion in Urology. Fernandes ET,. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia, Vol. 19, 1993.

Urinary Nitrogen Constituents in the Postsurgical Preterm Neonate Receiving Parenteral Nutrition. Helms RA, Mowatt-Larssen Ca, Boehm KA, Christensen ML, Hughes MA, Fernandes ET, Storm MC. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 17, pp. 68-72, 1993.

Urethral Prolapse in Children. Fernandes ET, Dekermacher S, Sabadin MA, Vaz F. Urology, Vol. 41, pp. 240-242, 1993.

Wilms' Tumor in Children. Update 1991 Fernandes ET. Pediatria Atual, Vol. 5, pp. 8-14, 1992.

Wilms' Tumor in Children. Fernandes ET, Azevedo JRB, Pam SS. Jornal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 62, 1992.

Choledochal Cyst in Children. Fernandes ET, Azevedo JRB, Pam SS. Jornal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 62, 1992.

Cholelithiasis in Children and Adolescents. Fernandes ET, Tavares P, Dias PRV, Maia MC, Junior NP, Salles CS, Garcette CBM. Jornal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 62, pp. 26-35, 1992.

Wilms' Tumor in Children. Update 1991. Fernandes ET. Jornal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 63, pp. 48-57, 1992.

Cholelithiasis in Children and Adolescents. Fernandes ET, Tavares P, Dias PRV, Maia MC, Junior NP, Salles CS, Garcette CBM. Pedatria Atual, Vol. 5, pp. 17-20, 1992.

Conservative Management of Splenic Abscesses in Children. Fernandes ET, Tavares PB, Garcette CBM. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 27, pp. 1578-1579, 1992.

Acute Gastric Volvulus. Fernandes ET, Silva L, Fadul O. Jornal de Pediatria, Vol. 67, pp. 400-404, 1991.

Role of Splenectomy in the Management of Patients with Idiopathic Throbocytopenic Purpura Resistant to Clinical Treatment. Fernandes ET, Salles CS, Junior NP, Dias PRV, Garcette CBM. Journal Brasileiro de Medicina, Vol. 61, pp. 85088, 1991.

Pyelo-ureteral Duplication in Children. Fernandes ET, Barros ML, Boasquevisque PCR, Dekermacher S, Sanchez R. A Folha Medica, Vol. 103, pp. 9-11, 1991.

Megacalicosis in Children. Daltro P, Fernandes ET, Dekermacher S. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia. Vol. 17, pp. 75-77, 1991.

Wilms' Tumor in children: Update. Fernandes ET. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia, Vol. 17, pp. 167-173, 1991.

Ectopic Ureterocele in Nonduplicated Collecting Systems. Fernandes ET, Gonzalez R. Pediatric Surgery Internation, Vol. 6, pp. 373-375, 1991.

Neurenteric Cyst: Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging. Fernandes ET, Custer MD, Burton EM, Boulden TF, Wrenn EL Jr., Whittle AP, Edward Op. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 26, pp. 108-110, 1991.

The Effect of Tube Gastrostomy on Gastroesophageal Reflux in Patient with Esophageal Atresia. Black TL, Fernandes ET, Ellis DG, Hollabaugh RS, Hixson SD, Mann CM, Miller JP, Wrenn EL Jr. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 26, pp. 168-170, 1991.

Single Technique for Retrieving a Slipped Penrose Drain from the Thoracic Cavity. Fernandes ET, Faccioni A, Rocha D, Anderson KM, Sanchez R. International Pediatrics, Vol. 6, pp. 299-300, 1991.

The Unstable Bladder in Children. Fernandes ET, Vernier R, Gonzalez R. The Journal of Pedicatrics, Vol. 118, pp. 831-837, 1991.

Preperitoneal Approach for Hernia Repair: Clinical Application in Children. Fernandes ET, Gonzalez R. The Journal of Urology, Vol. 146, pp. 1099-1100, 1991.

Single Stage Feminization Genitoplasty. Gonzalez R, Fernandes ET. The Journal of Urology, Vol. 143, pp. 776-778, 1990.

Late Urological Complication of an Abdominal Gunshot Wound. Fernandes ET, Wrenn E Jr., Jerkins G, Noe NN. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 25, pp. 1283-1284, 1990.

A New Technique for the Repair of Large Pericardial Defects in Patients with Pentalogy of Cantrell. Fernandes ET, Wrenn EL Jr., Custer MD. Pediatric Surgery International, Vol. 5, pp. 77-78, 1990.

Urethral Hemangioma in Childhood: Treatment by Total Excision and Single Stage Urethroplasty. Fernandes ET, Manivel Jc, Gonzalez R. Pediatric Surgery International, Vol. 5, pp. 218-220, 1990.

The Unstable Bladder in Children. Fernandes ET, Austin C, Gonzalez R. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia. Vol. 16, pp. 1-6, 1990.

Persistent Mullerian Duct Syndrome. Fernandes ET, Hollabaugh RE, Young JA, Wilroy SR, Schriok EA. Urology, Vol. 36, pp. 516-518, 1990.

Preduodenal Portal Vein: Surgery and Radiographic Appearance. Fernandes ET, Burton EM, Hixson SD, Hollabaugh RS. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 25, pp. 1270-1972, 1990.

Micturition Disorders in Children. Fernandes ET. Pratica Hospitalar, Vol. 5, pp. 22-29, 1990.

Transureteroureteroanastomosis en Urologia Pediatrica: Experiencia con 40 casos. Basterra JV, Gonzalez R, Fernandes ET. Bol. Col. Mex. Urol., Vol. 7, pp. 93-100, 1990

Two Decades of Experience with Testicular Tumors in Children at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. Fernandes ET, Etcubanas E, Rao BN, Kumar M, Thompsom EI, Jenkins JJ. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 23, pp. 677-682, 1989.

Extrarenal Wilms' Tumor. Fernandes ET, Kumar APM, Douglas E, Wilimas J, Parham D, Rao BN. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 25, pp. 483-485, 1989.

Congenital Pancreatic Cyst. Fernandes ET, Hixson SD, Hollabaugh RS, Edwards OP, Boulden TF, Custer MD. Pediatric Surgery International, Vol. 4, pp. 280-282, 1989.

Management of Brown Recluse Spider Bite. Hollabaugh RS & Fernandes ET. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 24, pp.126-127, 1989.

Rectal Prolapse in Children. Fernandes ET, Hollabaugh RS, Custer MD. International Pediatrics, Vol. 4, 342-343, 1989.

Blunt Abdominal Trauma and Small Bowel Injury. Fernandes ET. International Pediatrics, Vol. 4, pp. 57-58, 1989.

Mediastinal Mass and Radiolucent Esophageal Foreign Body. Fernandes ET, Hollabaugh RS, Boulden T. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 24, pp. 1135-1136, 1989.

Abdominal Wall Defect with Liver Appendage. Fernandes ET, Hixson SD, Custer MD. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 24, pp. 1172-1173, 1989.

Gangrenous Acalculous Cholecystitis in a Premature Child. Fernandes ET. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 24, pp. 608-609, 1989.

Unstable Bladder in Children: Role of Urodynamic Evaluation and Treatment with Anticholinergics. Fernandes ET, Austin C, Gonzalez R. Jornal Brasileiro de Urologia, Vol. 15, pp. 93-98, 1989.

Teratoid Wilms' Tumor: The St. Jude Experience. Fernandes ET, Parham DM, Ribeiro RC, Douglass EC, Kumar APM, Wilimas J. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 23, pp. 1131-1134, 1988.

Preventing Accidental Decanulation Following Tracheostomy. Black TL, Fernandes ET, Carr MG. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 23, pp. 143, 1988.

Bronchogenic Cyst and Extralobar Pulmonar Sequestration. Black TL, Fernandes ET, Wrenn EL Jr., Magill HL. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 23, pp. 999-1001, 1988.

Imperforate Hymen and Fallopian Tube Pseudocyst. Fernandes ET, Hixson SD, Angel C. International Pediatrics, Vol. 3, pp. 267, 1988.

Pancreatic Pseudocyst in Children. Fernandes ET, Custer MD, Wrenn EL Jr., Hixson SD, Angel C. International Pediatrics, Vol. 3, pp. 331-332, 1988.

Late Appearance of a Gastro-Colic fistula after Percutaneous Gastrostomy (letter). Fernandes ET, Hollabaugh RS, Hixson SD, Whittington G. Gastroenterology Endoscopy, Vol. 34, pp. 368-369, 1988.

Hepatic Abscess in Children. Faria JB, Fernandes ET, Morais MAF, Dias PRV. Medicina, pp. 269-274, 1982.

Icterus in Sepsis. Golebiovski P, Souza AZ, Fernandes ET, Vaisman M, Dutra F. A Folha Medica, Vol. 79, pp. 277-280, 1979.

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ABSTRACTS (International Journals and Books)

Urethral Prolapse in Children. Fernandes ET, Dekermacher S, Sabadin MA, Vaz F. Urology/Nephrology Digest, November 1993.

Modified Technique for Ferminization Genitoplasty. Gonzalez R, Fernandes ET, Vargas JB. The Journal of Urology, Vol. 141, N. 4, Part 2, 1990.

Nitrogen Balance Determination in Preterm Infants. Helms R, Alvarado-Huges M, Fernandes ET, Storm MC. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Vol. 13, pp. 19S, 1989.

Changing Parenteral Substrate Requirements in Neonates Receiving a Pediatric Aminoacid Formulation. Chesman K, Jonhson M, Fernandes ET, Helms R. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 12, N 1 (supp.), 1988.

Altered Caloric and Protein Requirement in Neonates Receiving a Pediatric Aminoacid Formulation. Helms R, Jonhson MR, Christensen ML, Fernandes ET. Pediatric Research, Vol. 1, N. 4, Part 2, pp. 429A, 1987.

Late Urologic Complication of an Abdominal Gunshot Wound. Fernandes ET, Wrenn EL Jr., Jerkins G, Noe NN. In Harris BM, Progress in Pediatric Trauma (ed 2), Nobel Hill Press, Inc., pp. 91, 1987.

Ureteral Substitution by Tubularized Gastric Segment (Gastric Ureter). Dayanc M, Hurley P, Buson H, Reinberg Y, Fernandes ET, Manivel JC, Gonzalez R. Journal of Urology, Vol. 149, N. 4, pp. 493A.

Conservative Management of Perineal and Genital Burns. Wang LP, Solem LD, Ahrenholz DH, Sylora JA, Reinberg Y, Fernandes ET, Ercole C. Journal of Urology, Vol. 151, N. 5, pp. 438A.

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PRESENTATIONS

2000: Routine Bladder Biopsy at First Follow-up after Bacillus Calmette Guerin Therapy is not necessary when Cytology and Cystoscopy are negative. Skemp NM, Fernandes ET. AUA North Central Section.

1996: Cyclophosphamide-induced Bladder Cancer. Poster, AUA Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, May 1996.

1994: Bladder Cancer Associated with the Use of Cyclophosphamide. XXII Congress of the American Confederation of Urology, Guayaquil, Equador.

1994: Stones in Transplanted Kidneys. 68th Annual Meeting, North Central Section, AUA Boca Raton, Florida.

1994: Cyclophosphamide Associated Bladder Tumor. 68th Annual Meeting. North Central Section, AUA, Boca Raton, Florida.

1994: Conservative Management of Perineal and Genital Burns (poster). AUA 89th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California.

1993: Ureteral Substitution by Tubularized Gastric Segment (Gastric Ureter). AUA 88th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.

1993: Cholelithiasis in Children and Adolescents. XXXI Aniversario do Hospital Universtario Pedro Ernesto.

1993: Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Role of Splenectomy in Patients Resistent to Clinical Treatment. XXXI Aniversario do Hospital Universtario Pedro Ernesto.

1991: Virilizing Tumors of the Adrenals. Brazilian Congress of General Surgery. Rio de Janeiro.

1991: Appendicitis in Children. Brazilian Congress of General Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1991: Megacalycosis in Children. (Poster), XXIII Brazilian Congress of Urology.

1991: Esophageal Substitution by Jejunal Mucosa. XXVII Brazilian Congress of Pediatrics, Porto Alegre, October 1991.

1991: Pyelo-ureteral Duplication in Children. XXVII Brazilian Congress of Pediatrics, Porto Alegre, October 1991.

1991: Esophageal Substitution by Jejunal Mucosa. VI Surgical Research Forum of the Brazilian College of Surgeons. Rio de janeiro, August 1991.

1991 Congenital Megacalicosis. 6th Brazilian Meeting of Pediatric Nephrology, Porto Alegre, May 1991.

1990: Splenic Abscess in Children: Conservative Management (Poster). XIII Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Sao Paulo, October 1990.

1990: Colon Perforation after Colonoscopy: Conservative Treatment (Poster). XIII Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Sao Paulo, October 1990.

1990: Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Term Newborns and Older Children. XIII Brazilian Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Sao Paulo, October 1990.

1990: Megacalycosis in Children. XXVII World Congress of the International College of Surgeons. Sao Paulo.

1990: Urethral Prolapse in Children. XXVII World Congress of the International College of Surgeons. Sao Paulo.

1990: Splenic Abscess in Children: Role of Conservative Management. XXVII World Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Sao Paulo.

1990: Enterocystoplasty in Children. I Pediatric Congress of the Pediatric Society of Rio Janeiro, April 1990.

1990: Ilececal Augmentation Cystoplasty in Children. XXVII World Congress of the Internation College of Surgeons, Sao Paulo.

1990: Single Stage Hypospadia Repair. I Pediatric Congress of Pediatric Society of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, April 1990

1990: Urethral Prolapse in Girls. I Pediatric Congress of the Pediatric Society of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, April 1990.

1989: Surgical Correction of Inguinal Hernias with the Pre-peritoneal Approach: Applications in Pediatrics. XXII Brazilian Urological Congress, Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Unstable Bladder in Children Without Urinary Tract Infections: Role of Raiologic Investigation. XXII Brazilian Urological Congress, Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Feminizing Genitoplasty: An improved Technique to Avoid Hypospadia. XXII Brazilian Urological Congress, Rio de Janeior.

1989: Splenectomy. XXVII MedicalAssembly of the Hospital dos Servidores do Estado, Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Single Stage Feminization Genitoplasty (Poster Section) 20th Congress of the Americian Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting (APSA), Baltimore.

1989: Modified Technique for Feminization Genitoplasty (Poster Section). 84th Congress of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Inc., Dallas, TX.

1989: Nitrogen Balance Determination in Preterm Infants (Poster Section). 13th Clinical Congress, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Miami Beach.

1988: Changing Parenteral Substrate Requirements in Neonates Receiving a Pediatric Aminoacid Formulation Poster Section. Twelfth Clinical Congress, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Las Vegas.

1988: Germ Cell Testicular Tumors: 20 Years of Experience at St. Jude, Presented at the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, San Francisco.

1988: Teratoid Wilms' Tumor: The St. Jude Experience, presented at the 19th American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting (APSA), Urology Section, Tucson, Arizona.

1988: Management of Brown Recluse Spider Bite, presented at the 19th American Pediatric Surgical Association Meeting (APSA), Tucson, Arizona.

1987: Late Urologic Complication of an Abdominal Gunshot Wound, presented at the National Meeting in Pediatric Trauma, Boston.

1984: Urethral Prolapse in Female Child. X Congress of the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Surgery.

1981: Rectal Prolapse - Modification of the Notaras' Technique for Rectopexy. XXXI Brazilian Congress of Colo-Proctology, Sao Paulo.

1980: Mediatinal Tumors. XI Brazilian Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Sao Paulo.

1980: Parotid Tumors - A Survey of 31 Cases. XI Brazilian Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Sao Paulo.

1978: Pneurmonia due to Pseudomonas: A Post-Morten Anatomical Study of 76 Children. VII Congress of the Society of Medicini and Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1978: Lyomyossarcoma of the Small Intestine. VII Congress of the Society of Medicine and Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1978: Primitive Lymphoma of the Lung. VII Congress of the Society of Medicine and Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1978: Anatomical and Clinical Correlations of Mediastinal Masses. VII Congress of the Society of Medicine and Surgery, Rio de Janeiro.

1977: Bacterial Study of Lungs in Autopsies of Children. XII Congress of the Brazilian Society of Pathologists, Campinas.

1977: Extra-hepatic Biliary Atresia. A Review of 9 Cases. XII Congress of the Brazilian Society of Pathologists, Campinas.

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MEETINGS, COURSES, AND CONGRESSES

2000: 6TH Annual National Urology Review. Chicago, December.

1999: 5th Annual National Urology Review. Chicago, December.

1998: Minnesota Urological Society Spring Seminar. May.

1998: 9th Annual Urodynamics, Voiding Dysfunction, Incontinence: Update 1998. University of Miami, Florida, April.

1998: Genitourinary Pathology and Uroradiology. AUA, Dallas, Tex, February.

1997: Minnesota Urological Society Spring Seminar. April.

1997: 8th Annual Urodynamics, Voiding Dysfunction, Incontinence: Update 1997. University of Miami, Florida. April.

1997: Internal Medicine Review. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. October.

1997: Advanced Prostate Cancer: Redifining the Challenge. Course and session. February and March.

1997: Prostate Brachytherapy and New Therapeutic Strategies in management of Early stage and Locally advanced Prostate Cancer. Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. March.

1996: Minnesota Urological Society Annual Spring Seminar. Minneapolis, MN.

1996: VII International Meeting on Impotence. San Francisco, CA, November.

1996: Annual Meeting of The Surgical Department of the University of Minnesota. Trauma. Minneapolis, MN.

1996: Impotence: Diagnosis and Management. Course in the American Urological Asociation Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, May.

1996: Erectile Dysfunction. Course in the American Urological Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, Florida, May.

1996: American Urological Association Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, May.

1996: Specialty Review in Urology. At the National Center for Advanced Medical Education. Chicago, IL, April.

1995: Minnesota Urological Society Annual Spring Seminar: An Update on the Evaluation and Treatment of Male Infertility. Rochester, MN, May.

1995: National Urology Review. Chicago, December.

1994: Lasers in Urology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

1991: 1st Interamerican Meeting on Pediatric Urology, Panama.

1990: WW VII World Congress of the International College of Surgeons, Sao Paulo.

1990: 3rd Brazilian Meeting on Pediatric Oncology, Coritiba.

1989: 2nd Brazilian Meeting on Pediatric Urology, Gramado.

1989: XXII Brazilian Urological Congress, Rio de Janeiro.

1989: Basic Urodynamics, AUA course by George D. Webster, 84th Congress of the American Urological Association, Dallas, TX.

1989: Management of Pediatric Urological Emergencies, AUA course by R. Lawrenc Kroovand, 84th Congress of the American Urological Association, Dallas, Texas.

1989: Current Hypospadias Techniques, AUA course by Jonh Duckett, 84th Congress of the American Urological Association Dallas, TX.

1989: 84th Congress of the American Urological Association, Dallas, TX.

1989: 22nd Annual Pediatric Oncology Symposium, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1989: 20th Congress of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Baltimore.

1988: Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Memphis, TN.

1988: Pediatric Critical Care Post-Graduate Course, Memphis, TN.

1988: 57th Congress of the American Academy of Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA. October.

1988: Focus on Infection, Symposium sponsored by the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1988: 21st Annual Pediatric Oncology Symposium, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1988: 19th Congress of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Tucson, Arizona.

1987: The National Conference on Pediatric Trauma, Boston.

1987: 18th Congress of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Hilton Head Island.

1985: 20th Annual Pediatric Oncology Symposium, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1986: 19th Annual Pediatric Oncology Symposium, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

1986: 17th Congress of the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Toronto.

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RESEARCH PROTOCOL STUDIES

Evaluation of the C3 external male continence device. (Principal Investigator).

IEvaluation of the safety and efficacy of MUSE® (Alprostadil) plus the Actis® venous flow controller in men with erectile dysfunction. (Principal Investigator).

Post approval Urolume™ Endoprosthesis prostatic obstruction study. (Principal Investigator).

Treatment of recurrent bulbar urethral stricture disease by the Urolume™ Endoprosthesis. (Principal Investigator).

Three month patient satisfaction survery with the use of the Rejoyn™ penile prosthesis sleeve. (Principal Investigator).

Selenium and Vitamin Cancer Prevention Trial.

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SEARCH COMMITTEES

1997: Search Committee Member, Neurourology Urodynamic
1997: Search Committee Member, Endourology
2000-2001: Search Committee Member, Radiation Therapy Chief
2001: Chief of Search Committee, Endourology

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