Urology

The urology department at Tauernklinikum offers comprehensive medical care for all diseases of the urinary and reproductive systems. Our aim is to combine excellent specialist medicine with individual care. We value clear communication, personal consultation and treatment plans tailored to your individual needs.

Address & Contact

Urology diagnoses and treats diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.

Zell am See

Paracelsusstraße 8, 5700 Zell

+43 50272 23800

urologie@tauernklinikum.at

Our services

We cover the entire spectrum of urological diseases:

Certified prostate centre

Diagnostics and state-of-the-art treatment of prostate diseases with a high level of expertise and certified quality.

Robot-assisted surgery (DaVinci system)

Gentle, precise surgery on the prostate, kidney and urinary tract, enabling rapid recovery and minimal stress.

A surgical team in green scrubs performs an operation under bright lights, concentrating intensely, in a modern operating room setting.

Urological tumours

Comprehensive care for kidney, prostate and bladder cancer, including diagnostics, surgery, systemic therapy and aftercare.

Endourology and stone treatment

State-of-the-art minimally invasive laser and endoscopy procedures for urinary stones, benign prostate enlargement and bladder tumours

Neurourology & Functional Urology

Specialised diagnostics including urodynamics for incontinence and neurogenic bladder dysfunction

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Urological emergency care

Rapid assistance for acute pain, bleeding, infections or urinary retention – 24/7 care with urological expertise.

We combine state-of-the-art medical technology with evidence-based treatment methods to achieve optimal results for every patient.

Specialist outpatient clinics

A doctor in a lab coat points at a medical image on a screen, while three people in similar attire listen attentively in a clinical setting.

Quality and safety

Patient safety, precision and high medical standards are our top priorities. Through continuous training, modern diagnostics and minimally invasive therapy methods, we guarantee high-quality care at the cutting edge of medicine.

Our team

Our team consists of experienced medical specialists, nursing staff and medical specialists who work closely together. We value a trusting relationship with our patients. Each treatment is planned individually, and we take the time to answer your questions in detail.

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Ein lächelnder Arzt mit Brille und Bart steht in einem modernen, lichtdurchfluteten Gebäude. Er trägt einen weißen Kittel vor Glasfassaden.

Prim. Priv.-Doz. Dr.
Stephan Hruby, F.E.B.U.

Specialist in urology and andrology – Head of Department at Tauernklinikum Zell am See

About the person

Prim. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Stephan Hruby, F.E.B.U., is an internationally recognised urologist and expert in minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery. Since 2019, he has independently performed more than 1,100 robot-assisted prostate and kidney surgeries. Since 2017, he has headed the Department of Urology with a certified prostate centre at the Tauernklinikum Zell am See hospital. Prior to that, he held various management positions at the University Clinic for Urology in Salzburg for many years.
He is a member of the board and head of the training commission of the Austrian Society of Urology, proctor for robot-assisted surgery, and a member of the Salzburg Provincial Medical Council. In addition to his clinical work, he is heavily involved in the training and further education of young urologists. As founder and executive board member of the Austrian School of Urology, he contributes to the structured development of specialist urology training in Austria. Dr Hruby is also the author of numerous scientific publications in international journals, focusing on minimally invasive surgery, prostate cancer diagnosis and therapy, and innovative surgical technologies.
His clinical focus includes the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, robot-assisted prostate and kidney surgery, urological tumour surgery and modern endourological procedures.
His aim is to combine medical precision with a respectful, patient-oriented approach and, together with his team, to provide reliable and individually tailored care for patients.