Ponderas Academic Hospital specializes in robotic-assisted nephrectomy using the da Vinci system, with procedures typically costing around $17,950. The facility holds 10 international accreditations including JCI and SRC, ensuring high standards for surgical care. Dr. George Tie, an expert in minimally invasive urological surgery, provides precise and patient-centered treatment for complex urologic conditions, utilizing advanced laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic techniques.
Ponderas Academic Hospital is a JCI-accredited private multi-specialty center in Bucharest. It holds 10 international accreditations including SRC and BSCE. Its main specialty is bariatric surgery.
Dr. George Tie specializes in minimally invasive urological surgeries, including nephrectomy with the Da Vinci Robot at Ponderas Academic Hospital.
Dr. George Tie has performed 1,800+ urological procedures at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He specializes in treating urologic cancers and kidney stones. Dr. Tie performs robotic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic surgeries to help patients recover faster. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.
Ponderas Academic Hospital is a JCI-accredited private multi-specialty center in Bucharest. It holds 10 international accreditations including SRC and BSCE. Its main specialty is bariatric surgery.
The operation removes a kidney to treat diseases like cancer, offering a potential cure and improved quality of life.
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