Medical focus areas

Removal of Kidney and Urinary Stones Using Laser Lithotripsy

Kidney stones or urinary stones are crystals that form from certain substances inside the kidneys or in the ureter. They can be caused by unhealthy eating habits, genetic predisposition also plays a role.

Patient Safety – One of our Major Concerns

Patient safety, hygiene, infection prevention and continuous quality improvement are central concerns in the clinics of the PremiQaMed Group.

Removal of Kidney Stones with a Flexible Ureteroscope

A flexible ureteroscope is used in the Döbling Private Hospital for the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys. This enables the specialist to penetrate very precisely to places where stones or other pathologies are present.

Treatment of Kidney Tumors in Austria

In the treatment of kidney tumors, and especially in the minimally invasive removal of kidney tumors, the specialists at Döbling Private Hospital, such as Prof. Mesut Remzi, enjoy an excellent international reputation.

iTind - New Minimally Invasive Therapy for the Treatment of Benign Prostate Enlargement

With a new type of minimally invasive procedure called "iTind", the Prostate Center at the Confraternität Private Hospital is expanding its range of treatments for benign prostate enlargement and bladder neck constriction.

Modern Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It is not always known why prostate cancer develops. One of the most important risk factors is age - 80% of affected men are over 60 years old, but also modern lifestyle and geographical factors (more common in the north than in the south). It has recently been shown that genetic predispositions (e.g. BRACA mutations) can also play a role, as in breast cancer. These patients are often younger and the cancer is often more aggressive. Men with a healthy Asian-influenced lifestyle are less likely to develop prostate cancer.

Men's Health and Urology in Austrian Private Hospitals

Today, many men are increasingly health-conscious, for example by paying attention to their diet or doing sports. Nevertheless, statistics show that generally seen they lead an unhealthier lifestyle than women, i.e. they consume more alcohol, smoke more often and eat less balanced.

Treatment of Incontinence at Confraternität Private Hospital

Urinary incontinence may limit the mobility and social life of affected patients and thus severely affect their wellbeing. Confraternität Private Hospital has an excellent reputation for success in the treatment of male incontinence as well as other urological disorders.

Modern Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Using Prostate Fusion Biopsy

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the number of cases is increasing worldwide. However, mortality from the disease has declined in recent decades. Early detection and an exact diagnosis are of crucial importance.

Men’s Health at Confraternität Private Hospital

Confraternität Private Hospital has a focus on men’s health and offers a wide range of examinations and treatments especially for men from screening programs for the prevention of typical diseases to specific topics of urology, andrology (e.g. hormones, sexual dysfunction, incontinence, fertility problems, benign prostatic hyperplasia) and oncologic diseases, such as prostate cancer.