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Italy, Bologna
Varicocele Treatment in Maria Cecilia Hospital
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About the clinic
Maria Cecilia Hospital in Cotignola, Italy offers varicocele embolization, a minimally invasive treatment. Consultation and pre-operative tests are part of the package. The procedure itself typically costs around €4,125–€6,188. The hospital's expert Dr. Tommaso Lupattelli has 25 years of experience and over 3,000 procedures performed.
The diagnostics available include pre-operative blood work and a thorough medical examination. These tests are included in the treatment package to ensure patient safety.
Varicocele Embolization Treatment
The main treatment is varicocele embolization. It is a non-surgical, image-guided procedure. A small catheter is inserted, usually through a vein in the neck or groin. Tiny coils or agents are placed to block the faulty vein causing the varicocele. This reroutes blood flow to healthy veins.
- It leaves no surgical scars.
- Recovery in the clinic takes about one hour.
- Patients can often return home the same day.
- An overnight hospital stay is available if needed.
- The recurrence rate is extremely low.
The Medical Team
Dr. Tommaso Lupattelli, MD, leads the treatment. He is an interventional radiologist and urological surgeon. With 25 years in the field, he has performed over 3,000 embolization procedures. He was named European Community Physician of the Year in 2019. Dr. Lupattelli has also authored more than 200 scientific publications.
Clinic and Support
Maria Cecilia Hospital is the first facility of the GVM Care & Research group. This group performs over 15% of Italy's cardiac surgeries. The package includes medical and nursing assistance available 24/7. The hospital is located 40 minutes from Bologna International Airport for convenient access.
Contact the clinic for a detailed consultation to confirm the exact treatment plan and price for your specific case.
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1973
Year of foundation
200 doctors
9000 patients per year
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Urology
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Prostatectomy | Price on request | |
| Nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy | Price on request | |
| Bladder removal | Price on request | |
| Embolization of varicocele | Price on request | |
| Bladder removal with reconstruction | Price on request | |
| Kidney-sparing surgery | Price on request | |
| Penile curvature correction (surgical treatment for Peyronie's disease) | Price on request | |
| Varicocelectomy | Price on request |
Clinic Doctors
Urological surgeon
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Joint Commission International
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Joint Commission International certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
Patient choice in Orthopaedics
UA,
Patient choice in Orthopaedics certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
Patient choice for Check-up
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Patient choice for Check-up certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
Patient choice in Neurosurgery
UA,
Patient choice in Neurosurgery certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
US,
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence certificate for Maria Cecilia Hospital
Maria Cecilia Hospital: more details about the clinic
Italy, Bologna
Maria Cecilia Hospital: Medical Excellence and Key Features
- Arrhythmology Department: A world leader in treating atrial fibrillation, utilizing cutting-edge non-fluoroscopic electroanatomic mapping systems. It is also a reference center for cryo-balloon technology and pacemaker implants to prevent sudden death.
- Weight Loss Surgery: Maria Cecilia Hospital is among the very few centers in Italy to participate in a clinical trial aimed at introducing a minimally invasive technique of bariatric surgery with a magnetic anastomosis system, conceived in 2021 by Prof. Michel Gagner for weight loss in obese patients and the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
- Innovative Cardiac Treatments: One of the first centers in Europe to offer electroporation (Pulse Field Ablation - PFA), a groundbreaking ablation technique for atrial fibrillation treatment.
- Advanced Neurosurgery: One of the few European centers performing Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), enabling patients to control bionic limbs. This complex neurosurgical technique restores control of artificial limbs.
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: The hospital offers advanced robot-assisted, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgeries in general surgery, urology, and gynecology, prioritizing less invasive approaches.
- Gamma Knife Technology: Used for treating brain lesions smaller than 3 cm, this method eliminates the need for a scalpel by precisely delivering Gamma rays.
- ORBEYE TM Microsurgery: For larger brain tumors, surgeons use an advanced 4K 3D digital microscope with endoscopic access, enhancing precision and visualization.
- Diabetic Foot Treatment: Directed by Prof. Dalla Paola, the hospital’s center has a 95% success rate in preventing amputations.
- State-of-the-Art Radiation Therapy: Equipped with advanced linear accelerators for precise and effective cancer treatment.
Additional services
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Accommodation
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Via Corriera, 1, 48032 Cotignola RA, Italy
updated 2/3/2026
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