Urologic Surgical Associates of Delaware
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We are proud to be the first urologists in Delaware to offer robotic surgery for prostate cancer and bladder cancer using the da Vinci Surgical system.

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Francis J. Schanne, MD, FACS
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Francis J. Schanne, MD

- Curriculum Vitae -

spacer Specialty: Urology

Subspecialty/Special Interest:

  • Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
  • Robotic Surgery for Bladder Cancer
  • No Scalpel Vasectomies
  • Treatment for Incontinence
  • Kidney Stone Treatments

Board Certification: Urology

Education:

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Professional Information:
Dr. Schanne is the first urologist in Delaware to perform the da Vinci robotic prostatectomy. He has performed over 250 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic surgeries and is the first urologist in Delaware to perform daVinci Robotic Partial Nephrectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Robotic Cystectomy, Robotic Nephrectomy, Robotic Ureteral Reimplantation, Robotic Nephroureterectomy and Robotic Fistula Repair. Dr. Schanne is the Chairman of Urology at St. Francis Hospital and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr Schanne completed four years on active duty as a Urologist at Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, Georgia in May 2003. Prior to that he was a resident in Urology at the University of Pennsylvania Health Center. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson Medical College and attended Villanova University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

Personal Information:
Dr. Schanne enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, particularly in outdoor activities such as hiking, golf and rock climbing.