Urological surgery

About the specialty

Urological surgery concerns the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra and genital organs.

After reviewing the file and tests, the urologist proposes the appropriate treatment. Polycrabat Sevamed organises the referral, consultations, hospital stay and continuity with the referring doctor.

Main conditions treated

• Urinary stones
• Prostate conditions
• Tumours of the kidney, bladder and prostate
• Urinary tract strictures
• Urinary incontinence
• Conditions of the genital organs

Types of procedures and techniques

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Endourology: treatment of stones through natural passages
• Prostate surgery
• Kidney and bladder surgery
• Reconstructive urinary tract surgery
• Laparoscopy when the indication allows

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Pre-operative assessmentReview of the medical file, available tests and the patient’s clinical situation.
2. 02
   Referral to the right surgeonChoice of the specialist and facility best suited to the medical situation.
3. 03
   SurgeryThe procedure is performed when the indication is confirmed by the medical team.
4. 04
   Hospital stay and monitoringHospital stay and monitoring provided by the facility’s teams.
5. 05
   Post-operative follow-upCheck-up consultations and recommendations from the care team.
6. 06
   Continuity with the referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

Urologists, nephrologists, radiologists, anaesthetists and, in case of a tumour, oncologists work together. Regular follow-up is often needed after the procedure.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Prostate cancer: PSA, MRI, biopsy and treatments→
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia: urinary symptoms→
• Kidney stones: pain, tests and lithotripsy→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Nephrology & dialysis→
• Lithotripsy→
• Prostate artery embolisation→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.