Ponderas Academic Hospital offers Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) performed by Dr. George Tie, a urology specialist with expertise in minimally invasive prostate procedures. The procedure typically costs around $2,630–$3,710. The hospital holds JCI accreditation and provides comprehensive urological care with advanced diagnostic and surgical support.
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 prostate surgeries, including TUIP, 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.
Surgery to ease urine flow by making cuts in the prostate gland without removing it.
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