Drug-coated balloon urethral dilatation is a minimally invasive treatment for urinary tract strictures at LUX MED Szpital św. Elżbiety in Warsaw, Poland. This procedure uses a paclitaxel-coated balloon to open the urethra and release medication locally to prevent the blockage from returning. The hospital holds an official accreditation from the Polish Ministry of Health and offers care from specialists trained in Germany.
This method treats recurrent urethral strictures and blockages in the ureters. During the short procedure, a urologist uses a thin endoscope to reach the narrowed area of the urinary tract. A specialized balloon is then placed at the site and inflated. This action mechanically widens the passage while releasing paclitaxel. This drug helps stop excessive cell growth, which significantly lowers the risk of the stricture forming again compared to standard dilation methods.
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Tomasz Ozimek leads these procedures at the clinic. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology with extensive experience in Berlin. Dr. Ozimek focuses on endourology and minimally invasive surgeries, specifically using drug-coated balloons to treat complex cases. LUX MED Szpital św. Elżbiety supports this care with five fully equipped operating rooms and 24/7 emergency services.
Because the procedure is endoscopic, there are no surgical incisions. Patients benefit from a quick return to their daily activities. The treatment is often performed as a day-case or requires only a short stay in the hospital. This makes it a convenient option for international patients seeking specialized urological care in Warsaw. The hospital is part of the LUX MED Group, one of the largest private medical networks in Poland, featuring over 200 specialists across 13 departments.
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LUX MED Szpital św. Elżbiety is a private multi-specialty hospital located in Warsaw's Mokotów district, Poland. Founded in 2013, the hospital's outpatient clinic covers 13 specialties, where more than 200 specialist physicians work together to restore patients' health.
The hospital's long history has earned the trust of hundreds of thousands of patients. Today it provides care for over 4,000 residents of Warsaw and the surrounding area every month.
More than 200 procedures and surgeries are performed each month by the hospital's medical specialists, reflecting decades of experience as both a public and a private healthcare facility. The urology team, including Dr. Jakub Dobruch and Dr. Artur Antoniewicz, performs robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and uses fusion prostate biopsy, which combines MRI reconstruction with TRUS ultrasound, for prostate cancer diagnosis. The gynecology department operates an Endometriosis Treatment Center, and the cardiology department performs coronary angioplasty (PCI) for coronary artery disease. Imaging diagnostics are led by Prof. Dr. Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska, who lectures at the European Congress of Radiology.
The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care through its acute care service. Emergency support is available to patients regardless of the day of the week or time of day.
The hospital is located close to the center of Warsaw, away from the noise and bustle of the city.
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