Munich-Planegg Urology Centre Germany, Planegg
Urological Clinic Munich-Planegg is a specialized medical institution, whose specialists treat patients of all ages diagnosed with urological disorders. Interdisciplinary teams of top specialists work together to diagnose and treat the clinic's patients. The interdisciplinary approach helps avoid a wrong diagnosis and choose the right treatment plan. Qualified specialists and well-trained staff are working hard to make sure that all patients feel at ease and focus on their recovery.
Today, the clinic is a world-renowned urological center that specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant prostate diseases. Over 470 prostate surgeries are held here annually. The risk of complications is lower than 1%.
More about the clinic
Urological Clinic Munich-Planegg welcomes over 12,000 patients annually, including 4,000 people treated at its inpatient facility every year. Eighteen top doctors and 120 medical personnel are working at the clinic.
The clinic focuses on early diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant tumours of the prostate, the bladder, the kidneys and the testicles. The hospital's team treats these diseases successfully thanks to their many years of experience. The clinic offers a wide range of non-surgical cancer treatment methods, including drug therapy. These methods include intravenous chemotherapy and immunotherapy with the use of the latest medications. Surgical treatment of cancer is also available.
Besides, the clinic treats numerous non-cancerous diseases. Specialists of the center successfully treat bladder stones through endoscopic removal. The clinic offers plastic reconstructive urological surgery for patients that suffered accidents or patients with concomitant disorders. Female urinary incontinence is another common issue tackled by the clinic's doctors. In many cases, its specialists prefer minimally invasive procedures and the latest laser technologies.
Most surgeries at Munich-Planegg clinic are assisted by robotic systems. The clinic uses the da Vinci XI HD robotic surgical system. This system helps perform high-precision surgery with 3D-visualization of the operated area with 10x zoom technology. This helps patients lose less blood and recover more quickly. Surgeons can take full control of the operated area and use any angle. The da Vinci robot has pinpoint accuracy.
History of the clinic
Urological Clinic Munich-Planegg was established in 1970 in the Planegg district of Bavaria. The clinic's inpatient facility first had 40 hospital beds. By 1978, the number of hospital beds doubled.
In 1989, the clinic was one of the first to start using a gamma camera. In 1992, its specialists began using Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for treatment of bladder stones.
In 2009, the clinic became the first certified prostate treatment center in Munich.
The clinic underwent major reconstruction from 2017 to 2019. The clinic is now able to accommodate more patients in its inpatient unit. A new X-ray department with state-of-the-art CT and MRI scanners was opened. Its specialists started using the da Vinci surgical system. The clinic also expanded its fields of expertise by establishing a Center for Reconstructive Urogenital Surgery and a gynecology department.
The most effective surgeries and procedures
- Radical cystectomy: removal of the bladder and reconstruction of bladder tissue. This surgery helps recover urine flow.
- Removal of bladder tumors: resection of bladder tissue with the use of high-frequency currents or laser equipment.
- Partial kidney removal for patients with cancer: resection of the cancerous tumor of the kidney.
- A comprehensive urogenital system check-up: an X-ray and ultrasound examination of the bladder and other organs.
- Nephrectomy: full removal of the kidney.
- Lithotripsy: removal of kidney stones or urether stones through minimally invasive endoscopic methods.
Awards and certificates
- Munich-Planegg has been recognized as the best prostate cancer clinic in Bavaria several times by Focus magazine.
- In 2007, the clinic received a DIN ISO 9001 certificate. This means that the hospital has passed multiple verification levels and is highly competitive.
- In 2009, the clinic was certified as a specialized Prostate Treatment Center.
Services
The clinic offers hotel-level service to its patients. Patients stay in single or double hospital rooms with a private shower, a terrace, multifunctional beds and auto-tinted windows. Each room has a fridge and a safe. Patients can use free Wi-Fi.
The clinic has its own cafe with a terrace and a garden.
Location
The clinic is located in a quiet and picturesque area of Munich, with numerous green areas. It takes about 40 minutes by car and 90 minutes by public transport to reach the clinic from Munich Airport.
