Urology

This medical field focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions related to the urinary system and male reproductive organs, with a key emphasis on early cancer detection. A wide range of diagnostic procedures facilitates the identification of kidney, prostate, urinary bladder, or testicular cancer in their earliest phases. Early detection significantly improves treatment efficiency and patient outcome.
While urology is traditionally linked to male health, it is important to acknowledge its broader expertise that includes the treatment of female ureter or bladder issues.

Treatments available

Our urologists provide specialist treatment in the following fields:

Prostate Cancer

A common cancer in men, which is often treated surgically. Radiation or hormonal treatments are other therapy options.

Bladder/Kidney/Ureter/Testicular/Penile Cancer

 A variety of treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation is used for the management of the different cancer types affecting these organs.

Bladder/Renal Pelvis Inflammation

Infections or irritations may trigger inflammation requiring antibiotic treatment. Underlying causes are also evaluated.

Urinary Stones

These hard mineral deposits located in the urinary tract can be treated using medication and lithotripsy or can be surgically removed.

Incontinence

Specific physical exercises and drug treatments are used to manage involuntary urine leakage. Surgery may be indicated for more severe cases.

Sexual Disorders/Vasectomy

Sexual disorder issues may be caused by physical factors needing modification.
A vasectomy is a surgical male sterilization procedure that involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm, from the testicles.

Infertility

Couples facing difficulty conceiving can explore treatments like hormone therapy, surgery, or assisted reproductive technologies.

Robotic-assisted biopsies

Artemis fusion biopsy is an advanced and minimally invasive technology for precision tissue sampling.

 

After an accurate diagnosis, urologists apply different medical approaches, techniques, and therapies to treat the above urological conditions, to ensure effective patient management and recovery. 
In specific cases, minor surgical procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis. Such outpatient procedures include vasectomies, biopsies, and circumcisions. Beyond these minor surgical procedures, more comprehensive treatments such as prostatectomy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are fully personalised, to best address the requirements of individual conditions.

 

A multicultural team at your service to:

  • Assist you in the preparation of your journey
  • Refer you towards the leading medical physicians and specialists 
  • Coordinate all the administrative requirements
  • Organise all the medical appointments and surgical procedures
  • Ensure a personalised follow-up before, during and after your medical stay

Request your personalised programme

If you would like a complete medical programme, a second opinion or a remote consultation via videoconference or by telephone, please do not hesitate to contact us:

+41 22 366 94 28

gps@swissmedical.net

Our contact form

Your stay in just a few steps

Get in touch with us

We kindly request that you send us your medical file, which will be forwarded to your assigned medical coordinator in complete confidentiality.

It is recommended that you send us a file that is as complete as possible so that we can suggest the most appropriate programme of treatment to you.

The information that we require includes the following:

  • A description of your symptoms
  • Medical reports and diagnoses
  • Medical images: ultrasound, CT or IRM files (DICOM files)
  • Laboratory results

or any other information that you consider useful.

We take both your medical and your accommodation needs into account

We will confirm receipt once we have received your request safely and will then get back in touch to find out the details of the additional services you require: the type of room, the number of people accompanying you, interpreting services, etc.

Offer regarding your care and programme of medical treatment

Once we are made aware of your needs, your coordinator will send you a personalised offer for your care, based on the doctor’s recommendations.
Your coordinator will remain at your disposal to help you with the administrative requirements: your visa application, the transfer from the airport and interpreting services in particular.

Confirmation of your stay

When you confirm your stay, we ask that you pay a deposit corresponding to the amount shown on your quotation. Your arrival can thus be planned in the best conditions.

At the end of your stay, we will refund the remaining amount of this deposit to you.

Your arrival

If you wish, we can organise your transport in a limousine or, if necessary, by medical transport. A member of our team will welcome you to the hospital and accompany you to your room.

Your stay

Your medical coordinator will be your first point of contact throughout your stay. If you have any questions of a medical nature, your medical coordinator will direct you to your medical consultant, who will be available to reply to you at all times.

At your convenience, your coordinator will be available to organise transport for you, a spa day, a tourist break in the local region or in one of the prestigious hotels of our partner hospitality group Michel Reybier Hospitality Group.

Your departure and your medical follow-up

Once your programme of treatment has been completed, your coordinator will ensure that you receive your medical report and will organise your follow-up appointment.

Following your departure, your coordinator will remain at your disposal for any questions.

Why us for urology treatments?

Latest medical technologies

Our specialists provide surgeries using the latest medical techniques with leading-edge equipment at the forefront of technological innovation.

World leading urologists

You will benefit from the expertise of leading urologists and ultra-modern treatment techniques. Our urology team possesses extensive expertise in the latest technologies and delivers premium urological care in an advanced medical infrastructure, equipped with the daVinci surgical robot for minimally invasive surgeries, the Artemis fusion biopsy, for precise prostate cancer screening as well as CyberKnife therapy, to provide effective, outpatient prostate cancer treatment.
Each team member is committed to staying up to date with the latest medical advancements within the field of urology, ensuring that patients receive the most innovative and effective treatments currently available.

Premium service

We can help you with visa applications, hotel reservations, if necessary, and transportation services. We have our own limousine service and can arrange airport transfers or any other transfers you may need during your stay. We will also be happy to adapt the meal options according to your needs.

Multilingual team

Among our staff members, we have medical coordinators who speak the following languages: French, English, German, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
If your language is not among those spoken, we can arrange for a translator to assist you during your medical consultations and/or therapies.

Our hospitals for urology treatments

Clinique de Genolier
Genolier (VD)

  • Oncology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Visceral Surgery
  • Cardiology

Privatklinik Bethanien
Zurich (ZH)

  • Urology
  • Visceral surgery
  • Thoracic surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics

Clinique de Montchoisi
Lausanne (VD)

  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Ear, nose and throat medicine (ENT)

Clinique Générale-Beaulieu
Geneva (GE)

  • Oncology, Radiotherapy
  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Urology
  • Medically assisted procreation
  • Visceral surgery

Privatklinik Lindberg
Winterthur (ZH)

  • Nephrology
  • Orthopaedics
  • Visceral surgery

Clinica Sant’Anna
Sorengo (TI)

  • Gynaecology, Obstetrics
  • Oncology, Senology
  • Plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
  • Neonatology

Advanced Surgical Technologies

Our specialised team has access to ultramodern surgical facilities and equipment across multiple hospitals

daVinci® Surgical Robot

The daVinci® surgical robot is used for an innovative form of minimally invasive surgery called laparoscopy or keyhole surgery. This technique involves making small incisions, through which a camera and surgical instruments are inserted into the abdomen. Extensive research confirms that laparoscopic surgery is as effective as open surgery, with the added benefits of greater patient comfort, reduced pain, shorter hospitalisation periods, faster recuperation, and more discreet scarring.

Artemis Fusion Biopsy

The Artemis fusion biopsy offers remarkable prostate cancer screening benefits. With this system it is possible to perform high precision, robot-assisted tissue sampling that can accurately detect even the minutest irregularities.
Consequently, a more precise diagnosis means better targeted therapeutic choices.

Microsurgical vasovasostomy

Using a sophisticated surgical microscope, procedures can be performed with threads thinner than a strand of human hair. This technique is now used in vasovasostomy protocols.

CyberKnife®

CyberKnife therapy is a form of radiosurgery offering an alternative or supplementary option for prostate cancer treatment compared to traditional methods. Radiosurgery administers a highly concentrated dose of radionuclide to the prostate, while optimally safeguarding healthy tissue. CyberKnife treatment typically consists of no more than five sessions and ensures minimally invasive, top-rate efficacy, in an outpatient setting.

Most frequently asked questions

What languages do you speak?

Among our staff members, we have coordinators who speak the following languages: French, English, German, Russian, Italian and Chinese.
If your language is not among those spoken, we can arrange for a translator to assist you during your medical consultations and/or therapies for an additional fee.

What information do I need to provide to receive an initial offer?

It is very important to provide our medical staff with as much general and up-to-date medical information as possible (reports of previous medical consultations, laboratory results, medical imaging, etc.) 
This will enable us to create a personalised medical programme for you and to provide you with the corresponding quotation.

 

Do I have to pay for a quotation for a medical programme or treatment?

Only inquiries about oncological issues are subject to a fee.

What is an initial estimate and how is it calculated?

The initial estimate is an estimation of the costs of your treatment and is performed by our specialists based on the documents and information that you submit in advance. It is therefore extremely important that we obtain as much medical information in advance as possible, so that the estimate is an accurate reflection of reality.

What are your payment terms?

The patient has to pay the full amount of the quotation, on the day of their arrival at the clinic at the latest.
We accept payments by cash, credit card or bank transfer.
You may be entitled to a full or partial refund of the deposit, depending on the final invoice amount.

Can you help me arrange transportation to and from the hospital?

Yes. We have our own limousine service and can arrange airport transfers or any other transfers you may need during your stay.

Can you help me organise my trip to Switzerland?

Yes, we can help you with visa applications, hotel reservations (if necessary) and transportation services.

Can I bring an accompanying person to the hospital where I will be staying?

Yes, we offer facilities to accommodate an accompanying person during your stay, in your room or in a separate room/suite. 
Please contact us directly if you would like further information.

Is it possible to cater for specific eating habits such as diets/intolerances/allergies or halal products?

Yes, of course, if you provide us with information about your eating habits before your stay, we will be happy to adapt your meal options accordingly.

What additional beauty services are available in your hospitals?

Some of our hospitals offer hairdressing and skin care services. At your request, we can also make appointments for you if these services are not offered at the clinic where you are staying.

What happens if additional tests are needed as part of my treatment and/or if my hospital stay is extended?

Depending on medical assessments and opinions (therapeutic progress, test results, rehabilitation progress, etc.), modifications to the treatment and/or additional tests may be advised and prescribed. Any subsequent changes to the initial offer can be made with your agreement, and will be charged accordingly.

Can I leave the hospital during my stay or course of treatment?

Any request to leave is subject to prior written consent from the doctor.

Can I eat my meals somewhere other than in my room?

Most of our clinics offer high quality gourmet food, which is served in their respective restaurants.  With the exception of breakfast, which is only served in your room, you can eat your meals in the clinic’s restaurant.

Can I take my medical reports home with me?

Yes. We will send you your complete medical file as soon as we have received all the necessary information from the doctors. This file will include all medical reports, laboratory results and radiographic images (X-rays).

In what language can I receive my final medical report?

Reports can be written in English upon request. They can also be translated into other languages for an additional fee.

If I need specific medical equipment when I return home, what should I do?

Our medical team or our coordinators will help you get all the equipment you need.

Our team of urology specialists

Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Guido Tenti

Specialisation
Urology, Da Vinci
Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Laurent Vaucher

Specialisation
Urology, Andrology, Prostate cancer, Da Vinci View more
Clinique de Valère

Dr. med. Alain Sermier

Specialisation
Urology
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Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Matieu Uffer

Specialisation
Urology
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Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Julien Schwartz

Specialisation
Urology
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Clinique de Genolier

Dr. med. Antoine Faix

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique de Montchoisi

Dr. med. Yannis Vlamopoulos

Specialisation
Urology, Andrology, Kidney and urinary tract diseases, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal) View more
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Clinique de Montchoisi

Dr. med. Cédric Treuthardt

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Jan F. Brachlow

Specialisation
Urology, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal), Andrology, Endourologie,
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Remo André Largo

Specialisation
Urology, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal), Endourologie, Roboterassistierte Chirurgie,
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Mara Isabella Meier

Specialisation
Urology, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal), Andrology, Endourologie,
Privatklinik Lindberg

Daniel Emmerich

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Lukas E. Matter

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Lindberg

Dr. med. Maria Ziembrowski

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Josef Beatrice

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Jörg Häufel

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Michael Kurz

Specialisation
Urology, Da Vinci
Privatklinik Bethanien

Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Bachmann

Specialisation
Urology, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal), Prostate cancer, Kidney and urinary tract diseases, Thyroid surgery (endocrine surgery) View more
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Urs Bangerter

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Kuno D. P. Bigger

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Simone Brunnschweiler

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Aron Cohen

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Roger Gablinger

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Philipp Grimsehl

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Daniel Seiler

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Felix Trinkler

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Sharmistha Guggenbühl-Roy

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

PD Dr med André Reitz

Specialisation
Urology
Privatklinik Bethanien

Dr. med. Sergej Staubli

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Georges-Antoine de Boccard

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Hester Haverdings

Specialisation
Urology, , , ,
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Grégoire Mayor

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Charles-Henry Rochat

Specialisation
Urology, Prostate cancer, Da Vinci
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Yan Tuchschmid

Specialisation
Urology, Kidney and urinary tract diseases
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Gregory Wirth

Specialisation
Urology, Prostate cancer, Da Vinci
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Sophie Mc Adam-Gampert

Specialisation
Urology, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal)
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Stéphane Rohner

Specialisation
Urology, Prostate cancer
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Jacques Klein

Specialisation
Urology, Prostate cancer, Kidney and urinary tract diseases, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal) View more
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Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Alexandre Marti

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Vanessa Fenner

Specialisation
Urology, , ,
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Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Stefano Regusci

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Sao-Nam Tran

Specialisation
Urology
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Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Alessandro Caviezel

Specialisation
Urology, Kidney and urinary tract diseases, Vasectomy (sterilisation/reversal)
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Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Johannes Hauser

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Matthieu Mengin

Specialisation
Urology
Clinique Générale-Beaulieu

Dr. med. Fabian Schoofs

Specialisation
Urology, Kidney and urinary tract diseases
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Clinica Sant'Anna

Dr. med. Marco Boldini

Specialisation
Urology
Clinica Sant'Anna

Dr. med. Pietro Bono

Specialisation
Urology
Clinica Sant'Anna

Dr. med. Paolo Broggini

Specialisation
Urology
Clinica Sant'Anna

PD Dr med Julien Renard

Specialisation
Urology
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Clinica Sant'Anna

Dr. med. Roberto Carando

Specialisation
Urology