Frequently Asked
Questions

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Stones < 4 mm pass spontaneously in 90% of cases within 4 weeks. Those between 4–6 mm in 50–60%. Above 6 mm, spontaneous passage is unlikely and treatment is generally indicated.

It is helpful to bring any tests already performed (ultrasound scans, reports, blood tests), the list of medications taken, and your health card. For oncological visits, also the biopsy histology report if available.

Minimally invasive techniques are performed under anaesthesia. On waking, mild urethral discomfort for 24–48 hours is common. Most patients resume activities in 2–3 days.

The visit lasts as long as needed to assess the case properly; the duration varies according to the complexity of the case.

The recurrence risk is 50% at 5 years without preventive measures. Stone composition analysis is essential. Diet and hydration are the cornerstones of prevention.

With small asymptomatic stones, travel is generally possible after assessment. With stones > 1 cm, obstruction or recent infection, it is preferable to treat first.

With Prof. Calarco's Bipolar Enucleation technique, 92% of patients are already continent within 24 hours. Full continence is achieved in 98% of cases within 3 months.

The bipolar technique preserves antegrade ejaculation in 61% of cases — significantly higher than standard techniques. Erectile dysfunction from surgical cause alone is rare with modern minimally invasive approaches.

Enucleation removes the adenoma completely. The probability of re-intervention at 5 years is less than 2%, compared to 10–15% with traditional partial resections.

Most patients are discharged the same day or the following morning. Light daily activities resume in 3–5 days. Intense physical activity and sexual intercourse are possible after 3–4 weeks.

If you already have a diagnosis and want an independent assessment of the proposed treatment plan, you can send your clinical documentation, which will be reviewed within 5 working days.

No. Depending on the risk profile, active surveillance, radiotherapy or surgery may all be appropriate. The decision is discussed within the multidisciplinary team.

The nerve-sparing technique preserves the neurovascular bundles responsible for erectile function during radical prostatectomy. The robotic approach allows more precise dissection than open surgery, improving functional outcomes.

Every indication is personally evaluated. Over 70% of major procedures are performed with the robot, but the choice depends on the condition, stage and patient characteristics.

The Da Vinci Xi offers seven degrees of freedom of movement (vs 4 for laparoscopy), 10× magnified 3D vision and automatic tremor filtering for greater precision in critical neurovascular areas.

Positive surgical margins in robotic prostatectomies are lower than in open surgery according to international literature. Oncological safety is equal to or greater than traditional approaches.

In 70–80% of cases yes, with oral medical therapy. In refractory cases, penile prosthesis implant guarantees excellent satisfaction outcomes (over 90%) for both patient and partner.

Not necessarily. Varicocele is present in 15% of men but causes infertility in only some. Semen analysis determines whether surgical correction is indicated.

Yes, especially in younger patients (<65) with bilateral nerve-sparing technique. Erectile rehabilitation with PDE5-inhibitors begins in the early post-operative weeks. Results depend on age, pre-operative function and surgical quality.