Medical Advisors
The University of Texas as Austin
Aaron Laviana, MD, MBA
Dr. Aaron Laviana is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained urologic oncologist practicing within Urology, a clinical partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin. He specializes in robotic, minimally invasive, and open surgical approaches to treat cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testicles, and penis. Dr. Laviana also serves as an assistant professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Oncology at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and his MBA from Vanderbilt University. He completed his urology residency at UCLA and a fellowship in urologic oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications and multiple NIH-recognized contributions, his work focuses on improving healthcare delivery, surgical efficiency, and the economics of care, while actively contributing to leading professional organizations in urology and oncology.
Northwestern Medicine
Ziho Lee, MD
Dr. Ziho Lee is an Assistant Professor and Director of Urologic Male Reconstruction and Robotic Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Urology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, followed by a general surgery internship and urology residency at Temple University. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in robotic urologic oncology and reconstruction at Temple University, as well as a second fellowship in urologic trauma and reconstruction at the University of Washington. Dr. Lee specializes in complex robotic reconstruction of both the upper and lower urinary tracts and has contributed to the development of innovative surgical techniques, including the use of intraoperative fluorescence and ureteral substitution using buccal mucosa and intestinal segments.
Texas Digestive Specialists
Alberto Peña, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Dr. Alberto Peña is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who joined Texas Digestive Specialists in January 2022, bringing over 13 years of clinical experience. He specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum, and anus, utilizing minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to optimize patient outcomes. In addition to surgery, he performs diagnostic colonoscopies, conducts anorectal physiology assessments, and treats conditions such as fecal incontinence. Dr. Peña earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, completed his general surgery residency at Methodist Health System in Dallas, and pursued fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Southern California. He currently sees patients in McAllen, Harlingen, and Brownsville.
Frank Boskovich, RN, MSN, FNP, RNFA
Frank Boskovich is a highly experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant, specializing in robotic surgery with more than 25 years of clinical experience across multiple surgical subspecialties. Over the past 18 years, he has participated in more than 11,000 robotic procedures, demonstrating deep expertise in advanced surgical techniques and intraoperative support. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University and his Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University, and continues to play a critical role in supporting complex robotic surgical programs.
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Patrick Dougherty, MPAS, PA-C
Patrick Dougherty is a certified Physician Assistant specializing in urologic surgery with extensive experience in robotic procedures. He previously formed and trained a team of advanced practice providers for robotic first assist roles and served as head of the robotic surgery team at Yale New Haven Hospital from 2011 to 2012. Over the course of his career, he has logged more than 3,000 robotic cases as first assist, covering a wide range of complex procedures including prostatectomies, cystectomies, nephrectomies, reconstructive urologic surgeries, and multi-organ resections. Mr. Dougherty earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Physiology from Texas A&M University and his Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Southwestern, bringing both technical expertise and leadership experience to advanced surgical care.
Reviews
Introducing
Sarah Miller
“As an operating room nurse for nearly 40 years and a robotic first assistant for 7, I've seen many innovations come and go—but ACSIS (Adjustable Curve Suction Irrigation Sleeve) stands out. I was the first to use it at our facility and was immediately impressed. It’s user-friendly after a short learning curve, the extendable, curved tip makes suctioning in hard-to-reach areas much easier. What I value most are the patient safety features—the soft plastic shields the patient and insulates from cautery, all while improving suction during bleeding. Multiple physicians have requested it on their preference cards after just one use. I highly recommend ACSIS to all surgical teams—it’s a game changer."
