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Since the reform of the health service in 1999 the number of hospitalization and surgeries performed has increased considerably. The Unit performs a full range of surgeries, with the exception of the implantation of penis and sphincter prostheses. The first cystectomy was performed at the beginning of the unit activity, ureters using Mauclair method were implanted for the first time in 1987; the first intestinal bladder substitute using Studer method was created in 1995; and the first radical prostatectomy was performed in 1996. The development of low-invasive methods, acquisition of new endoscopic equipment, and the activity forced by the reform brought the changes in the functioning of the Unit. We take on new challenges as regards oncological, endourological and laparoscopic surgeries. The number of patients admitted to hospital increased considerably (around 2,000 hospitalizations); around 1,800 surgeries are performed each year; the hospital stay was shortened to 4 days; treatment procedure standards in accordance with the principles prepared and adopted by the European and Polish Association of Urology are being implemented. The Unit possesses new, air-conditioned, fully equipped endoscopy room. It organizes regular trainings and specialization courses. The Unit meets higher sanitary and epidemiological standards.

Head

acting Lt Col Waldemar Dudzic, MD – urologist

Assistants:

Stanisław STĘPIEŃ, MD, PhD – clinical consultant in urology, Lt Col Stanisław KĘSY, MD
Maj. Maciej STRANC, MD, PhD, Capt. Marcin MIKLAS, MD, Jacek PORZĄDNY, MD
Capt. Jarosław MARSZAŁEK, MD, Lieut. Marcin KURANT, MD, Capt. Rafał ŚWIĘCICKI, MD
Lieut. Jacek POTĘGA, MD

Unit Nurse:

Barbara KONIECZNA