Preventive urological care depends on age, symptoms, family history and individual risk profile. Not every examination is equally appropriate for every patient. During the personal consultation, Dr Aigner will discuss which form of assessment is advisable in your particular situation.MenIn men, preventive urological care often focuses on the prostate, bladder, kidneys, testicles and urinary tract. Depending on age and individual risk profile, this may include a urological medical history, a physical examination, a digital rectal examination of the prostate, a PSA blood testing after appropriate counselling, as well as ultrasound and urine tests.If symptoms occur – such as frequent urination, burning when passing urine, blood in the urine, pain, difficulty urinating or changes in the testicles – a urological assessment should be arranged promptly.WomenMany symptoms in women also fall within the field of urology. These include recurrent urinary tract infections, cystitis, blood in the urine, lower abdominal pain, kidney or ureteric stones, as well as questions relating to bladder function and incontinence.Depending on the symptoms, useful investigations may include a urine test, ultrasound, an assessment of bladder emptying or further diagnostic steps.ChildrenIn newborns and children, urology often involves congenital abnormalities of the kidneys, urinary tract or genital organs, recurrent urinary tract infections, fever without a clear cause, bedwetting or changes in urination.In infants and children, a careful, gentle and age-appropriate assessment is especially important. Parents receive clear guidance on whether monitoring is sufficient or whether further investigations are needed.

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Please bring any documents you may have that could be relevant to your urological question. Older medical reports can also be helpful, especially in cases of recurrent symptoms, follow-up assessments or second opinions.Particularly useful documents include:Previous reports and medical letters from your GP, internal medicine specialist or other specialistsBlood test results, especially PSA, full blood count, kidney function tests and inflammatory markersUrine test results and microbiology reportsImaging reports from ultrasound, CT, MRI or X-ray examinationsA list of current medication and information on any allergiesBrief notes on your symptoms, their course and any questions you would like to discussIf you are coming for a second opinion, please bring as much of your existing medical documentation as possible. This enables Dr Aigner to assess your situation thoroughly and discuss the next steps with you in a focused and informed way.

A private urological consultation offers one thing above all: time for a focused specialist assessment and a calm, unhurried conversation. This is particularly important when dealing with sensitive issues, where patients need to feel able to address symptoms openly and receive clear explanations of their findings.Benefits include:Generally shorter waiting times and prompt appointmentsMore time for discussion, examination and adviceFree choice of doctor and continuity of care with the same specialistFlexible appointment options depending on the locationA direct point of contact for follow-up questionsA discreet setting for sensitive urological issuesFaster coordination of further investigations, where necessaryPersonal support also in the case of more complex diagnosesPrivate care does not replace cooperation with GPs, hospitals or specialised centres. It can, however, help clarify medical questions more quickly and ensure that the next steps are carefully planned.

For certain outpatient specialist services, reimbursement may be requested from the South Tyrolean Health Authority, provided that the relevant requirements are met. This may also apply to specialist urology consultations, if the applicable criteria are fulfilled.Reimbursement is subject to specific conditions. These include, in particular, residence in South Tyrol, registration with the Provincial Health Service, inclusion of the relevant service in the current list of reimbursable services, and submission of the required documents within the prescribed deadline. For urology, a medical prescription is generally required and must have been issued before the date of the invoice or fee note.The following documents are usually required for the application:Original invoice or fee noteProof of paymentMedical prescription, where requiredSubmission within the prescribed deadline to the competent health districtPlease check the latest information provided by the South Tyrolean Health Authority in advance, as the list of reimbursable services is updated regularly.

Possible contacts include, among others:SaniPromySanitour+Fondo Est / Mutual HelpEMVAPrivate supplementary insurance providersIf you would like to use supplementary insurance or a health fund, please bring the relevant information with you to your appointment or provide it when arranging your consultation.