Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the urinary tract in both males and females, as well as the male reproductive system. This includes the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis.

The outstanding technology in Urology offered by the Urology Department at “Hygeia” Hospital in Tirana includes the latest surgical developments for performing minimally invasive operations assisted by laser and real-time ultrasound, as well as fiber-optic endoscopic procedures in pediatric urological surgery, endourology, female urology, urologic oncology, neuro-urology, andrology, reconstructive urology, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, retrograde intrarenal surgery for kidney stones, and more.

The Urologic Surgery team is led by the well-known and experienced Dr. Spyridon Gouvalis, with extensive expertise in oncological and reconstructive urology. He collaborates closely with the entire department staff to successfully perform all urological procedures, giving maximum priority to patient care before and after every procedure. The urology medical team works in close harmony with various other specialties such as medical oncology, nephrology, gynecology, andrology, pediatric surgery, colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, oncologic radiology, and endocrinology.

For more information about this department, please watch the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLn_9j6mbuc

The range of medical and surgical conditions treated by our team of Urologists includes:

1. Urinary tract infections

2. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

3. Lithiasis – kidney, ureter, or bladder stones

4. Congenital anomalies in children such as vesicoureteral reflux, bedwetting (enuresis), ureteropelvic junction obstruction, hypospadias, cryptorchidism (undescended testicles)

5. Stress incontinence in women

6. Traumatic injuries to the pelvis

7. Prostate cancer

8. Kidney cancer

9. Bladder cancer

10. Testicular cancer

11. Penile cancer

12. Retroperitoneal tumors

Kidney or renal cancer: The surgery typically involves the removal of the entire kidney and is among the most common treatments. However, in most cases at our hospital, the tumor is removed by performing a partial nephrectomy, preserving the healthy portion of the kidney.

Prostate cancer: The standard approach is radical prostatectomy, meaning the complete removal of the prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and vas deferens using a nerve-sparing technique. A high percentage of prostate cancer patients regain continence and sexual function within 6–12 months after surgery.

Bladder cancer: Cystectomy is the surgical technique that involves the partial or radical removal of the urinary bladder. In radical cystectomy, the main urinary diversion techniques used in our department include the ileal conduit, continent reservoir formations, and neobladder replacements using intestinal segments.

The Emergency Department of Hygeia Hospital Tirana is located on the ground floor of the building and has a dedicated lane for vehicles, allowing direct access for patients right near the emergency entrance.

In this department, you will find a team of specialized and dedicated doctors and nurses who provide care, diagnosis, and treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, covering the full spectrum of medical emergencies, with over 500 emergency cases treated monthly.

The aim of this department is to provide high-quality and professional services, fast and safe patient transportation, minimal waiting time in the emergency room, and rapid medical recovery for patients. All these services are offered in modern and comfortable premises, equipped with contemporary devices and technologies, following up-to-date medical protocols and standards to promptly and effectively respond to every emergency case.

This department works closely and is assisted 24/7 by the Laboratory and Imaging Departments (ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, MRI) with the sole purpose of achieving an accurate diagnosis and providing the fastest solution to presented cases.

Hygeia Emergency Unit includes emergency specialists who provide 24/7 services, including:

• Cardiologists
• General Surgeons
• Gynecologists
• Anesthesiologists & Reanimators
• Pediatricians
• Neurosurgeons
• Neurologists
• ENT specialists
• Orthopedic surgeons

For more information about the Hygeia Hospital Emergency Department, please watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o5ZcAEGsY8

The Emergency Department treats the following types of medical emergencies:

• In the field of Neurology: headaches, cerebral hemorrhages, meningitis, encephalitis, etc.
• In the field of Cardiology: chest pain, myocardial infarction, various arrhythmias, high blood pressure, etc.
• In the field of Pulmonology: pneumonia, bronchial asthma, thromboembolism, respiratory failure, etc.
• In the field of Abdominal Surgery: severe abdominal pain, gallstones, kidney stones
• In the field of Gastroenterology: hemorrhages from esophageal varices, bleeding from stomach and duodenal ulcers, etc.
• Various traumas: motor vehicle accidents, fractures of lower and upper limbs
• Obstetric and gynecological issues
• Pediatric problems (ages 0–14)

9- Emergency services for febrile conditions (high fever), gastroenteritis (vomiting and diarrhea), back pain (disc herniation), as well as other health issues considered medical emergencies.

Hygeia Hospital Tirana provides its Emergency Department with two ambulances equipped with all necessary medical devices and equipment to handle all types of emergencies, such as defibrillators, cardiac monitors, ventilators, oxygen therapy, etc., essentially functioning as mobile mini-hospitals. In addition to being well-equipped, our drivers are trained in ambulance operation and, working together with medical and nursing staff, ensure the best possible care from the moment the patient is picked up—often becoming a critical factor in saving lives. The ambulance transport service is available 24/7/365 and covers the entire territory of Albania.