# Robotic surgery training and application in urology > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/robotic-surgery-training-and-application-in-urology > Updated: 2026-10-06T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Developments in robotic surgery training and application for urologists have expanded through international collaboration and structured certification programs. In September 2026, the Instituto de Cirurgia Robótica do Triângulo (ICR. T) and the Hospital Uberlândia Medical Center (UMC) in Brazil launched a multi-level certification course for urologists using the Da Vinci platform. The program offers basic, intensive, and advanced training tiers, ranging from three to ten months, to integrate technology with surgical planning. By October 2026, the focus on robotic urological expertise extended to Bulgaria, where St. George University Hospital hosted a session featuring Brazilian specialist Professor Gilberto Almeida. Using the Versius robotic system, the session involved the observation of complex procedures, including prostatectomies and tumor removals, highlighting the role of robotic technology in minimally invasive treatments. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: St. George University Hospital hosts robotic surgery session with Brazilian specialist St. George University Hospital in Bulgaria hosted Brazilian specialist Prof. Gilberto Almeida for a session demonstrating three complex urological robotic surgeries using the Versius system. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-george-university-hospital-hosts-robotic-surgery-session-with-brazilian-specialist ### 2026-09-23: ICR. T and UMC launch robotic surgery certification for urologists The Instituto de Cirurgia Robótica do Triângulo and Hospital Uberlândia Medical Center launched a three-level robotic surgery certification program for urologists in Brazil. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/icr-t-and-umc-launch-robotic-surgery-certification-for-urologists --- Cite as: Robotic surgery training and application in urology. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/robotic-surgery-training-and-application-in-urology