Francis Schanne

Dr. Francis Schanne is a highly experienced urologist specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.12 He joined the AtlantiCare community in February 2024, where he provides general urologic care with a focus on cancer patients and robotic surgery.1

Professional Background

Dr. Schanne has held several notable positions throughout his career:

• Director of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital
• Director of Robotics in Urology at Hahnemann University Hospital
• Director of Robotic Surgery at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia
• Medical Director of Urology at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia
• Chief of Surgery at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Philadelphia

Expertise and Achievements

Dr. Schanne is renowned for his expertise in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgeries:

• He was the first urologist in Delaware to perform the da Vinci robotic prostatectomy.2
• He has performed over 500 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic surgeries.2
• He pioneered several new urologic robotic procedures at Christiana Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital in Delaware.1

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University
• Medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
• Residency in urology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• Served four years of active duty in the U.S. Army as a urologist at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia1

Clinical Focus

Dr. Schanne specializes in:

• Cancers of the prostate, kidney, and bladder
• Kidney stones
• Voiding dysfunction
• Enlarged prostate
• Sexual dysfunction1

Dr. Schanne is known for his commitment to patient education and involvement in the treatment decision-making process. He emphasizes the importance of continuing care into the survivorship stage of patients' journeys.1