Ponderas Academic Hospital is JCI-accredited and specializes in bladder removal procedures, with costs typically around $11,490–$33,510. Dr. George Tie, a urological surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive techniques, offers advanced laparoscopic and robotic approaches for urologic cancers and complex conditions. The hospital provides comprehensive diagnostics, surgical intervention, and long-term follow-up care.
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 bladder removal, 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.
This surgery removes bladder tumors using a special tool through the urethra.
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