Costas D. Lallas, MD, FACS
Nathan Lewis Hatfield Professor of Urology
Program Director, Urology Residency
Director, Surgical Simulation Rector Center
Vice Chair, Education
Contact
1025 Walnut Street
Suite 1112
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-955-6961
215-923-1884 fax
Costas D. Lallas, MD, FACS
Nathan Lewis Hatfield Professor of Urology
Program Director, Urology Residency
Director, Surgical Simulation Rector Center
Vice Chair, Education
Education
Medical School
Jefferson Medical College - 1998
Residency
Duke University Medical Center - 2004
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic Arizona - 2005
Most Recent Peer-Reviewed Publications
- A Narrative Review on Robotic Surgery as Treatment for Renal Cell Carcinoma with Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus
- Percutaneous Microwave Ablation versus Cryoablation for Small Renal Masses (≤4 cm): 12-Year Experience at a Single Center
- Perioperative and Complication-Related Outcomes for Robotic-Assisted vs Open Radical Cystectomy: A Comparative National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Analysis
- Succinate Dehydrogenase Deficient Renal Cell Carcinoma With Sarcomatoid and Rhabdoid Features—A Diagnostic Dilemma
- Comparison of ChatGPT and Traditional Patient Education Materials for Men's Health
Board Certification
American Board of Urology - 2007
University Appointment
Professor
Vice Chair of Education
Research & Clinical Interests
Dr. Lallas has specialized training in minimally invasive management of urologic malignancies, including cancer of the prostate, kidney and bladder. He has also trained in robotic surgery, used for both oncologic and reconstructive urologic surgeries. Research interests include clinical trials to determine the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic and robotic surgery in urology.