Frankfurt University Hospital


Head of the Department
Prof. Dr. Felix K.-H. Chun
Department of Urology
The department of urology is one of the most advanced departments of the Frankfurt university hospital. It is well equipped with the latest facilities for the diagnosis and treatments of diseases of the urogenital system. The department specializes in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney cancer, testicular cancers, urolithiasis, erectile dysfunction prostate cancer, and urinary incontinence. The Department has a great experience in performing open surgeries, laparoscopic interventions and has the capability and specialization to perform minimally invasive interventions using the most advanced da Vinci surgical system due to which there is minimal trauma, low level of postoperative complications, small blood loss and speedy recovery of the patient. Under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Felix Kyoung-Hwan Chun and the availability of the latest technology methods, the department manages to perform effective treatment regimens for advanced prostate cancer.
The Department of Urology at Frankfurt University Hospital specializes in:
- Diagnostics and treatment of prostate cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney cancer (laparoscopic, open and robot-assisted surgery)
- Diagnostics and treatment of testicular cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of kidney stones
- Endoscopic stone removal using rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopy, including laser therapy
- Diagnostics and treatment of urinary incontinence in men and women
- Diagnostics and treatment of erectile dysfunction
- Reconstructive urology
Prof. Dr. med. Felix Kyoung-Hwan Chun is the Head of the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main. His main clinical focuses include urologic oncology, especially prostate cancer treatment, laser surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia and urethral reconstructive surgery. In addition, Prof. Chun is an expert in minimally invasive urologic surgery and has extensive experience in the use of modern surgical system da Vinci.
Prior to the position at University Hospital Frankfurt am Main, he worked as a Senior Physician in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf. Many of his scientific works were rewarded with prizes and awards.