Fundació Puigvert↗︎
Urology
Service
Urology is the medical and surgical specialty that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the urinary system in both men and women (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra), as well as the male genital system (prostate, testicles, penis, and seminal pathways).
Leaders in comprehensive urology
Fundació Puigvert is a leading national and international reference center in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of urological pathologies: from the mildest to the most complex that require greater specialization.
We offer comprehensive, innovative, and personalized care, with highly specialized multidisciplinary teams and a constant commitment to the most advanced technology.
Service Information
At Fundació Puigvert, we address all urological pathologies, highlighting our expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of urological tumors and congenital genitourinary malformations in both adults and children, girls, and adolescents (NNA).
In addition to the study and treatment of kidney stones and urinary incontinence, pathologies that affect 1 in every 20 and 1 in every 5 people, respectively.
This discipline addresses pathologies and areas such as:
CR
UO
Oncological Urology
Prostate, bladder, kidney, testicle, penis cancer
LU
HBP
CRG
Reconstructive and General Surgery
Urethral stricture, urinary fistula
TR
Functional and Female Urology
Urinary incontinence, urinary dysfunctions
IU
Urinary Infections
Rapid diagnosis, specific treatment, recurrent infections
TR
IU
What makes us unique?
Pioneers in robotic urological surgery
First center in Spain to incorporate Da Vinci robotic surgery applied to urology and creators of the Fundació Puigvert Chair of Robotic Urological Surgery (UAB).
Recognized expertise units
State and European reference center
for rare urogenital diseases.
High-level multidisciplinary team
Joint work with other specialists (oncology, radiotherapy, pediatrics, general surgery…). Professionals with international recognition, continuous training, and leadership in research and teaching.
Comprehensive and personalized care
Specific circuits for each pathology,
with support from nursing, psychology, and rehabilitation.
Reference teaching
University center affiliated with UAB and UVic-UCC, MIR training, national and international postgraduate training, specialized courses, and participation in conferences.
Constant innovation and research
Active participation in clinical trials, innovation projects, and internationally recognized scientific production.
Urology in numbers
6,281
ANNUAL SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS
0.16%
POST-SURGICAL COMPLICATION RATE
0.80%
READMISSION RATE WITHIN 30 DAYS
Data from 2024
103,746
TOTAL OUTPATIENT VISITS
100%
PATIENTS TREATED
WITHIN GUARANTEE PERIOD
4.75/5
OVERALL PATIENT SATISFACTION
Medical Team of the Service
Director of the Urology Service
Dr. Joan Palou Redorta
UNITS AND RESPONSIBLE PERSONS
Functional, Female and Urodynamics Urology Unit Dr. Carles Errando Smet
Oncological Urology Unit Dr. Alberto Breda
Urinary Lithiasis Unit Dr. Oriol Angerri Feu
Pediatric Urology Unit Dr. Anna Bujons Tur
Reconstructive and General Urology Unit Dr. Javier Ponce de León
Advanced Practice Nursing Team
Supervisor of the Outpatient Functional Urology Area
Berta Milian
SPECIALIZED NURSING
Functional Urology IPA Martina Contreras, Sandra Pérez and Montserrat Clarià
Complex Care and Stoma Therapy IPA Marta Rivero
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Anaïs Bassas
Case Manager Laia Mingo
Urological Endoscopy and Urethral Stricture IPA José Francisco Pérez
Your first visit must be requested by your referring doctor. You can manage, modify, or cancel the appointment through the contact form of Fundació Puigvert. You will receive confirmation via SMS and a reminder before the visit. You can also request an appointment for private care and a second medical opinion.
We treat all diseases of the urinary system (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) in both men and women, as well as those of the male genital system. This includes urological cancers, lithiasis (stones), congenital malformations, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, and others.
We are a specialized and university center with over sixty years of experience and national and international reference. We have a team of highly specialized urologists in robotic surgery, urological cancer (kidney, bladder, prostate, testicle, and penis), kidney transplantation, lithiasis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, complex reconstructive surgery (urethral stricture), incontinence, and pediatric urology.
We are pioneers in robotic surgery, with high-level multidisciplinary teams, fast diagnostic and treatment pathways, and a constant commitment to innovation and research.
We offer robotic surgery (Da Vinci and HUGO), endoscopic techniques for kidney, bladder, and prostate (laser), laparoscopy (3D and 4K), and personalized treatments according to the pathology, always prioritizing maximum efficacy, minimal invasion, and rapid patient recovery.
Patients without a prior appointment are only seen in case of medical emergency. For all other visits, a scheduled appointment is required.
Whenever possible, we try to resolve as many procedures as possible in a single visit to avoid unnecessary trips.
We have units for kidney transplantation, lithiasis, functional and female urology, oncological urology, pediatric urology, reconstructive urology, and others. You can see the complete list in the service units section.
Yes, we are a university center affiliated with UAB and UVic-UCC, with MIR training, specialized courses, and an intense activity of research and innovation.
Use the contact form on the website, selecting the reason for your inquiry. We will respond as soon as possible.
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Teaching and training
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Fundació Puigvert is a university center and a reference in the training of specialists in urology. We offer MIR programs, advanced courses, and international stays with an innovative and multidisciplinary teaching model.
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