Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS, Author at Grand Rounds in Urology

Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS

Elite Robotic Surgical Consultants

Bradenton, Florida

Matthew C. Ercolani, MD is a fellowship-trained Board-certified urologist and the founder and managing partner of Elite Robotic Surgical Consultants, a large urology group providing robotic and non-robotic urologic care to rural communities throughout California and Oregon. While leading this company, he has started robotic urology programs at eight hospitals on the West Coast. In addition to his focus on robotic surgery, he is very active in the treatment of male and female voiding dysfunction, BPH, and erectile dysfunction. He has previously served as a key opinion leader in all of these areas.

Dr. Ercolani earned his BS in Biological Sciences from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, his MS in Biological Sciences from New York University, and his medical degree at the State University of New York – Downstate College of Medicine. He then moved onto his special training, completing his preliminary studies in general surgery and a residency in urology at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Following this, Dr. Ercolani completed a fellowship in laparoscopic and robotic urologic oncology in the department of urology at the Institut Mutualiste Montsouris in Paris, France.

Dr. Ercolani is a member of the American Urological Association, the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Robotic Surgery, the Endourological Society, the Societe Internationale d’Urologie, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and Alpha Omega Alpha. He has published more than 20 articles and abstracts in the urologic and radiologic literature and has been in practice for 14 years.

Talks by Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS

Overview of Axonics SNM Therapy: A Community-Based Perspective

Posted by Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS | Sep 2024

Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS, highlights the importance of sacral nerve modulation (SNM) in treating patients with urinary and fecal incontinence, particularly in rural or community-based settings where access to tertiary care is limited. In this 10-minute presentation, Ercolani, a robotic cancer surgeon, emphasizes that while SNM has been available since 1997, many patients remain unaware of its benefits. He considers SNM especially useful in remote areas, as it provides long-term relief for patients without requiring frequent follow-up.
Dr. Ercolani reviews the procedure for SNM therapy, emphasizing the importance of precise surgical techniques. He provides suggestions for the most successful implantation procedure, including fluoroscopy, proper lead placement, and doctor education on sacral anatomy. The presentation also underscores the importance of comprehensive clinical support, which ensures patients understand how to manage their devices post-surgery.

The Prostatic Urethral Lift (Urolift): Back to Basics

Posted by Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS | Sep 2024

Matthew C. Ercolani, MD, FACS, provides an overview of UroLift, a minimally invasive procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In this 11-minute presentation, Ercolani explains his reasoning for performing the UroLift procedure and its benefits compared to other options.

Dr. Ercolani reviews the optimal patient profile, best placement locations, and areas to avoid when performing the implant procedure. He then shares a video of implantation, illustrating how to customize Urolift placement and providing a “before and after” comparison.