Urolithiasis Treatment in Uroclínica

Uroclínica is a private urology center established in 1996 in Barcelona. The facility operates from two locations: Centro Uroclínica Vía Augusta and Centro Médico Teknon. It specializes in general, functional, and stone-related urology, with a focus on micturition disorders and urinary incontinence.

Key Achievements and Statistics

The clinic has a specialized Urodynamics Unit that has studied over 25,000 patients since opening. In 2016, the Colegio de Médicos de Barcelona recognized this unit with the Professional Excellence Award. The center also pioneered GreenLight prostate laser surgery in Catalonia in 2003.

Specialties and Procedures

Functional Urology and Urodynamics

The clinic provides precise diagnostics for voiding-cycle disorders in women, men, and children. Specialists use urodynamic studies to identify causes of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. Dr. José Emilio Batista has personally performed over 25,000 urodynamic studies during his career.

Treatment plans for pelvic floor disorders often include specialized rehabilitation. The multidisciplinary team works to reduce diagnostic delays for symptoms patients may hide due to embarrassment. Care extends to pediatric urology, including management of enuresis (bedwetting).

Prostate Care and Oncology

For benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the clinic offers several transurethral laser options. These procedures remove obstructing tissue to improve urine flow. The surgical team uses various laser technologies:

• GreenLight laser vaporization
• Tulio laser vaporization
• Laser enucleation and morcellation for large prostates

Prostate cancer diagnosis relies on MRI-guided fusion biopsy. This technology combines multiparametric MRI with real-time ultrasound to locate suspicious lesions. Surgeons also perform robotic-assisted prostatectomy using the Da Vinci system for precise tumor removal.

Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones)

Specialists treat renal lithiasis using laser-based interventions. These minimally invasive techniques break down stones within the urinary tract. The surgical team includes consultants trained at Fundació Puigvert and Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebron.

Technology and Equipment

The facility has multiparametric MRI for high-resolution prostate imaging. Advanced ultrasound systems work alongside MRI for fusion biopsies. For surgery, the clinic uses the Da Vinci robotic platform and specialized GreenLight and Tulio laser systems. The Urodynamics Unit uses specialized flowmetry equipment to assess bladder emptying.

Services for International Patients

A dedicated pelvic floor rehabilitation and urodynamics team supports international visitors. Staff speak several languages, so communication stays clear during sensitive diagnostic tests. The medical and support staff provide care in:

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Catalan

Specialists also offer consultations and medical reports for patients traveling from abroad. The clinic runs accredited urodynamics courses that align with International Continence Society standards.