The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- general clinical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- clinical urine test
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- complete hormonal analysis
- tumor marker
- abdominal ultrasound
- CT scan (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan (on indication 1200 €)
- biopsy with histological examination (on indication 2000 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
You may also book:
About the department
The Department of Urology at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the full range of modern diagnostic tests, conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the genital organs in men, as well as pathologies of the urinary system in men and women. The department is headed by Dr. med. Heinrich Gretener.
The department has modern equipment for endoscopic and robot-assisted (da Vinci) interventions that allow the patient to recover as soon as possible after treatment completion. The examination is carried out in collaboration with the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI). Thus, the department’s team of doctors has all the necessary resources for conducting first-class treatment according to the very latest medical standards.
The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of the following diseases:
- Prostate cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Kidney tumors
- Bladder tumors
- Kidney stone disease
- Inflammatory processes in the kidneys, bladder, prostate gland, epididymis
- Urethral stenosis
- Erectile dysfunction
- Infertility in men
- Other urological pathologies
The therapeutic options of the department include:
- Prostate interventions
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
- Transurethral enucleation of the prostate
- Radical prostatectomy (also using robot-assisted techniques – da Vinci)
- Removal of bladder tumors
- Transurethral resection of the bladder
- Open surgery
- Removal of kidney tumors and kidney stones
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
- Removal of ureteral stones
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Ureterorenoscopy
- Removal of testicular tumors
- Treatment of inflammatory processes of the testicles and epididymides
- Treatment of hydrocele, varicocele
- Treatment of testicular torsion
- Treatment of urethral stenosis
- Endoscopic techniques
- Open surgical techniques
- Circumcision (partial or total)
- Penile curvature correction
- Vasectomy (a minimally invasive method without using a scalpel)
- Other therapeutic services
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Diagnostics, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation for diseases, malformations and injuries of the urinary system in men and women, male genital organs, hormonal disorders in men (andrology).
- Prostate cancer screening in men.
- Vasectomy in men who do not plan to have children in the future.
- Ultrasound diagnostics of the genitourinary system.
Professional Career and Education
- 2002 - 2006 Chief Physician of the Department of Urology at the Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- 2002 Board certification (European standard).
- 2001 Board certification in Urology, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1999 Doctoral thesis defense, University of Zurich.
- 1998 - 2002 Work in the Department of Urology, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1996 - 1997 Work in the Department of Urology, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne.
- 1993 - 1996 Work in the Department of Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Clinic Largiadèr Kantonsspital Luzern, Department of Urology at the Clinic Schärli Kantonsspital Luzern.
- 1991 - 1993 Work in the Department of Surgery at the Clinic Zieglerspital Bern.
- 1991 American State Examination of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), Philadelphia, USA.
- 1990 State Exam in Medicine, Switzerland.
- 1989 Internship, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.
- 1984 - 1989 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Bern.
Memberships in professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Urology (SGU).
- Swiss Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (Section of Urology).
- European Association of Urology (EAU).
- European Board of Urology (EBU).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
Photo: (с) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.