Urology and Andrology at UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, we offer comprehensive services for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary and genital systems, both male and female.

Thanks to a highly specialized team and the use of minimally invasive and robotic technologies, we ensure personalized care pathways aligned with the most advanced international standards.

Conditions Treated

Main conditions treated:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatic adenoma
• Prostate cancer (prostatic carcinoma)
• Bladder cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Kidney and urinary tract stones
• Sexual disorders, such as erectile dysfunction
• Male infertility
• Urogenital prolapse
• Varicocele
• Peyronie's disease (or curved penis)
• Urinary incontinence (male and female)
• Recurrent urinary infections
• Pediatric conditions (phimosis, short frenulum)

Our Services: Urological and Andrological Diagnostics

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, we perform advanced diagnostic tests for the evaluation of urinary and andrological conditions using cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach.

Imaging diagnostics

Non-invasive tests to study the morphology and health status of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, penis, and testicles:

• Kidney-bladder ultrasound
• Suprapubic bladder and prostate ultrasound
• Urinary tract ultrasound
• Transrectal prostate ultrasound
• Dynamic penile Color Doppler ultrasound (ECD)
• Scrotal Color Doppler ultrasound (ECD)

Bioptic diagnostics

Tissue sampling techniques for histopathological analysis, essential for diagnosing tumors, particularly of the prostate:

• Prostate needle biopsy with anesthesia
• Fusion prostate needle biopsy (targeted biopsy combining ultrasound and MRI images)

Endoscopic diagnostics

Direct visual examination of the urinary tract, useful for diagnosing inflammation, obstructions, or tumors:

• Cystoscopy (bladder exploration using a flexible probe)

Functional diagnostics

Tests that assess the functioning of the urinary tract and the muscles involved in urination:

• Uroflowmetry (measurement of urinary flow)
• Invasive urodynamic examination
• Electromyography (evaluation of neuromuscular activity)

Our Services: Advanced Urological and Andrological Procedures

At UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital, we offer personalized treatments for urological and andrological conditions using minimally invasive approaches, robotic technologies, and state-of-the-art laser systems.

Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery

The Da Vinci® robotic system is used to treat a wide range of urologic diseases, including:

• Robot-assisted prostate adenomectomy (RARP) – A minimally invasive surgery to remove an enlarged portion of the prostate, typically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Radical nephrectomy (NPR) – Surgical removal of an entire kidney, usually due to kidney cancer. Robotic assistance allows for greater precision and reduced recovery time.
• Radical cystectomy (CRAD) – Complete removal of the bladder, typically for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may be followed by urinary diversion procedures.
• Pyeloplasty – A reconstructive surgery to correct a blockage or narrowing at the junction between the kidney and the ureter (ureteropelvic junction). Robotic pyeloplasty is commonly used for congenital or acquired obstructions.

Learn more about Robotic Surgery at UPMC Salvator Mundi International Hospital.

Treatment of Urinary Stones

• Ureterolithotripsy (ULT).
• Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PCNL).
• Retrograde intrarenal endoscopic lithotripsy (RIRS).

Therapies for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

• Water vapor therapy (Rezum).
• HoLEP laser.
• ThuLEP laser.

Treatments for Bladder Conditions

• Transurethral resection of the bladder.
• Intravesical instillation.

Andrology and Male Sexual Health

• Focal therapy.
• Intracavernous drug injection.
• Andrological rehabilitation.
• Frenulotomy.

Functional Rehabilitation

• Pelvic floor rehabilitation

Meet Our Specialists in Urology

• Prof. Alessandro Amici
• Prof. Claudio Anceschi
• Prof. Pierluigi Bove
• Dr. Pasquale Gambardella
• Dr. Valerio Iacovelli
• Dr. Giuseppe La Pera
• Dr. Domenico Marzano
• Prof. G. Antonio Marrocco
• Dr. Gabriella Mirabile
• Prof. Carlo Molinari
• Dr. Maria Rosaria Pareo
• Dr. Filomena Petta
• Dr. Diego Pozza
• Dr. Mariangela Pozza
• Dr. Tommaso Riga
• Dr. Carlo Torcia
• Dr. Matteo Vittori

Frequently Asked Questions about Urology and Andrology