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Urology

Urologist Dr. Rodrigo Suarez-Ibarrola smiling in a mint-green polo shirt – MEDINO Vienna

Dr. Rodrigo Suarez-Ibarrola, BSc

Specialist in urology and andrology

Focus: urological screening, men’s health & family planning (vasectomy, foreskin surgery)

Languages: German, English, Spanish

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About me

As a specialist in urology and andrology I accompany you through the whole spectrum of urology – from the annual screening examination to men’s health and family planning, including vasectomy and circumcision.

One particular focus is prevention: the four most common urological cancers – prostate, bladder, kidney and testicles – can be detected early during a screening examination. Equally important to me is the assessment and treatment of problems passing urine (voiding complaints), with medication as well as – where necessary – surgically, for example in benign prostate enlargement.

I also look after questions of men’s health and andrology as well as stone disease. I deepened my surgical expertise at Freiburg University Hospital and at the Medical University of Vienna, among others, complemented by diplomas in robot- and laparoscopy-assisted surgery (IRCAD / University of Strasbourg) and a focus on minimally invasive procedures.

As a researcher with more than 80 publications I also work on modern technologies in urology. Understandable, patient-centred care matters to me – I take my time and accompany you attentively along your way.

Special interests

Urology covers many areas – here is an overview of what I can support you with:

  • Annual urological screening and cancer screening (prostate, bladder, kidney, testicles)
  • Men’s health and family planning – incl. Vasectomy and foreskin surgery (circumcision and frenulotomy)
  • Problems passing urine (voiding complaints)
  • Benign prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
  • Stone disease (bladder and kidney stones)
  • Uro-oncology (urological tumour diseases)
  • Andrology: sexual dysfunction (erectile and ejaculatory disorders) and male fertility
  • Paediatric urology (e.g. bedwetting, tight foreskin, undescended testicle)
  • Minimally invasive and endourological procedures

Services

  • Urological screening and annual cancer screening
  • Advice on men’s health and family planning
  • Vasectomy (male sterilisation)
  • Foreskin surgery (circumcision and frenulotomy)
  • Assessment and treatment of problems passing urine
  • Diagnosis and treatment of benign prostate enlargement (BPH)
  • Treatment of bladder and kidney stones
  • Uro-oncological screening, advice and follow-up care
  • Andrological assessment (erectile and ejaculatory disorders, male fertility)
  • Paediatric urology: assessment and treatment (e.g. bedwetting, tight foreskin, undescended testicle)

Professional experience & training

2021–2022 Specialist in urology, Freiburg University Hospital, Germany

2018–2020 Research project coordinator, Freiburg University Hospital, Germany

2017 Research fellowship in uro-oncology, Dept. of Urology / Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna (AKH)

2017 Specialist in urology, Mexican Medical Board

2011 Medical studies and doctorate, Mexico

2005 Bachelor of Science (BSc), King’s College London

Additional diplomas, roles and memberships

2022 Diploma in robot-assisted surgery, IRCAD / University of Strasbourg (Urological Master Class)

2021 Diploma in laparoscopic surgery, IRCAD / University of Strasbourg (Urological Master Class)

2020 Editorial board member, Journal of Clinical and Translational Research

2019 European School of Urology & Weill Cornell Master Class in Urology

2018 Lecturer in urology, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)

Membership: European Association of Urology (EAU)

Publications

83 scientific publications with around 1,350 citations and an h-index of 22 (as at June 2026, source: Semantic Scholar). The most influential works as first author:

  • Current and future applications of machine and deep learning in urology: a review of the literature on urolithiasis, renal cell carcinoma, and bladder and prostate cancer. World journal of urology, 2019. (152 citations)
  • Surgical checklist impact on recurrence‐free survival of patients with non‐muscle‐invasive bladder cancer undergoing transurethral resection of bladder tumour. BJU International, 2018. (69 citations)
  • Radiomics Applications in Renal Tumor Assessment: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature. Cancers, 2020. (54 citations)
  • Artificial Intelligence in Magnetic Resonance Imaging-based Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Where Do We Stand in 2021?. European Urology Focus, 2021. (46 citations)
  • Residual stone fragments: clinical implications and technological innovations. Current Opinion in Urology, 2019. (32 citations)
  • A novel endoimaging system for endoscopic 3D reconstruction in bladder cancer patients. MITAT. Minimally invasive therapy & allied technologies, 2020. (23 citations)
Further first-author publications (16)

Health-Related Quality of Life and Sexual Function in Patients Treated for Penile Cancer. Urologia internationalis, 2018. (22 citations)

Efficacy and safety of aquablation of the prostate for patients with symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement: a systematic review. World journal of urology, 2019. (17 citations)

Adherence to European Association of Urology and National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines Criteria for Inguinal and Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection in Penile Cancer Patients-A Survey Assessment in German-speaking Countries on Behalf of the European Prospective Penile Cancer Study Group.. European Urology Focus, 2020. (15 citations)

Reasons for new MIS. Let’s be fair: iTIND, Urolift and Rezūm. World journal of urology, 2020. (13 citations)

Current Standards in the Endoscopic Management of Bladder Cancer: A Survey Evaluation among Urologists in German-Speaking Countries. Urologia internationalis, 2020. (13 citations)

Metabolic Imaging of Urothelial Carcinoma by Simultaneous Autofluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIM) of NAD(P)H and FAD.. Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, 2020. (11 citations)

Giant Condyloma Acuminatum in the Genital, Perineal and Perianal Region in a Pediatric Patient. Literature Review and Case Report. Urology Case Reports, 2016. (10 citations)

Intermediate and long-term complications associated with adjuvant chemotherapy for stage I germ cell tumor patients. Current Opinion in Urology, 2018. (9 citations)

Is mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy the way to go for renal stones? Yes!. Current Opinion in Urology, 2019. (7 citations)

Is There an Oncological Benefit of Performing Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection in Patients with Penile Cancer and Inguinal Lymph Node Metastasis?. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021. (5 citations)

Prospects and Challenges of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science for the Future of Urology. World journal of urology, 2020. (5 citations)

Urethral flap glanuloplasty after partial penectomy for penile carcinoma: Evaluation of urinary, sexual and quality of life outcomes. Urology Case Reports, 2018. (3 citations)

MP58-12 ADDITIONAL SYSTEMATIC TO MRI-TARGETED BIOPSY IN PROSTATE CANCER DIAGNOSIS: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD. Journal of Urology, 2022.

Additional systematic to MRI-targeted biopsy in prostate cancer diagnosis: A double-edged sword. European Urology, 2022.

Metabolic imaging of urothelial carcinoma by simultaneous autofluorescence lifetime imaging of NAD(P)H and FAD. , 2020.

Modified salvage endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery in a single functional kidney with refractory staghorn stone. Urology Case Reports, 2018.

Co-author publications (61)

Application of artificial neural networks for automated analysis of cystoscopic images: a review of the current status and future prospects. World journal of urology, 2020. (66 citations)

Role of Radiomics in the Prediction of Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.. European Urology Focus, 2021. (62 citations)

Thermal effects of Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy during retrograde intrarenal surgery and percutaneous nephrolithotomy in an ex vivo porcine kidney model. World journal of urology, 2019. (53 citations)

In Vitro Dusting Performance of a New Solid State Thulium Laser Compared to Holmium Laser Lithotripsy. Journal of endourology, 2020. (46 citations)

Assessment of body composition in the advanced stage of castration-resistant prostate cancer: special focus on sarcopenia. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 2019. (38 citations)

Retropulsion force in laser lithotripsy—an in vitro study comparing a Holmium device to a novel pulsed solid-state Thulium laser. World journal of urology, 2021. (37 citations)

Mixed reality applications in urology: Requirements and future potential. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2021. (33 citations)

Temperature Assessment of a Novel Pulsed Thulium Solid-State Laser Compared with a Holmium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser. Journal of endourology, 2020. (32 citations)

Development of a prognostic model for survival time prediction in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients.. Urologic oncology, 2020. (29 citations)

Use of Artificial Intelligence for Medical Literature Search: Randomized Controlled Trial Using the Hackathon Format. Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 2019. (29 citations)

In vitro fragmentation performance of a novel, pulsed Thulium solid-state laser compared to a Thulium fibre laser and standard Ho:YAG laser. Lasers in Medical Science, 2021. (28 citations)

Morcellation After Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate: Efficiency and Safety of Currently Available Devices.. European Urology Focus, 2021. (25 citations)

Incidental prostate cancer after holmium laser enucleation of the prostate—A narrative review. Andrologia, 2021. (25 citations)

Dusting Efficiency of a Novel Pulsed Thulium:Yttrium Aluminum Garnet Laser vs a Thulium Fiber Laser. Journal of endourology, 2021. (23 citations)

Comprehensive analysis of complications after transperineal prostate biopsy without antibiotic prophylaxis: results of a multicenter trial with 30 days’ follow-up. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 2021. (22 citations)

Safety and side effects of transperineal prostate biopsy without antibiotic prophylaxis.. Urologic oncology, 2021. (21 citations)

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery Versus Miniaturized Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy for Kidney Stones >1cm: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.. European Urology Focus, 2021. (21 citations)

Automatic speech recognition in the operating room – An essential contemporary tool or a redundant gadget? A survey evaluation among physicians in form of a qualitative study. Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2020. (21 citations)

Current European Trends in Endoscopic Imaging and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors. Journal of endourology, 2020. (21 citations)

Experimental ex-vivo performance study comparing a novel, pulsed thulium solid-state laser, chopped thulium fibre laser, low and high-power holmium:YAG laser for endoscopic enucleation of the prostate. World journal of urology, 2021. (18 citations)

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinical and Academic Urological Practice: A Survey from European Association of Urology Section of Uro-technology. European Urology Open Science, 2020. (18 citations)

Radiation exposure during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS): a prospective multicenter evaluation. World journal of urology, 2020. (17 citations)

Gas Bubble Anatomy During Laser Lithotripsy: An Experimental In Vitro Study of a Pulsed Solid-State Tm:YAG and Ho:YAG Device. Journal of endourology, 2020. (15 citations)

Laser enucleation for prostates larger than 100 mL: Comparison of HoLEP and ThuLEP. Andrologia, 2021. (12 citations)

Safety and Efficacy of Laser Enucleation of the Prostate in Elderly Patients – A Narrative Review. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 2022. (11 citations)

Does the Identification of a Minimum Number of Cases Correlate With Better Adherence to International Guidelines Regarding the Treatment of Penile Cancer? Survey Results of the European PROspective Penile Cancer Study (E-PROPS). Frontiers in Oncology, 2021. (11 citations)

Functional Outcomes after Local Salvage Therapies for Radiation-Recurrent Prostate Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Cancers, 2021. (11 citations)

Soft Urinary Bladder Phantom for Endoscopic Training. Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2021. (11 citations)

Soft Phantom for the Training of Renal Calculi Diagnostics and Lithotripsy. Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2019. (11 citations)

Characterization of Flow-Caused Intrarenal Pressure Conditions During Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy In Vitro. Journal of endourology, 2019. (11 citations)

Real-world data and treatment patterns of patients with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in Germany: an observational study using health insurance claims data. World journal of urology, 2021. (10 citations)

Endourological Training Using 3D-Printed Bladder Phantoms: Development and Prospective Evaluation. Journal of endourology, 2021. (10 citations)

Laser procedures in the treatment of BPH: a bibliometric study. World journal of urology, 2020. (10 citations)

Panoramic imaging assessment of different bladder phantoms – an evaluation study.. Urology, 2021. (8 citations)

Preclinical and clinical evaluation of a novel, variable-view, rigid endoscope for female cystoscopy.. Urology, 2020. (7 citations)

In vivo Temperature Assessment during Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate. Urologia internationalis, 2023. (6 citations)

Thermal effects of thulium: YAG laser treatment of the prostate—an in vitro study. World journal of urology, 2021. (6 citations)

Evaluation of the Ginsburg Scheme: Where Is Significant Prostate Cancer Missed?. Cancers, 2021. (6 citations)

Impact of Thermo-Expandable Memokath Ureteral Stent on Renal Function in the Management of Ureteroileal Anastomotic Stricture. Urologia internationalis, 2018. (6 citations)

Role of Stone Heterogeneity Index in Determining Success of Shock Wave Lithotripsy in Urinary Calculi. Journal of Clinical and Translational Research, 2021. (4 citations)

Data Mining in Urology: Understanding Real-world Treatment Pathways for Lower Urinary Tract Systems via Exploration of Big Data.. European Urology Focus, 2022. (3 citations)

3D-Reconstruction and Semantic Segmentation of Cystoscopic Images. MICAD, 2020. (3 citations)

Temperature assessment study of ex vivo holmium laser enucleation of the prostate model. World journal of urology, 2022. (1 citations)

Individualized Decision Making in Transperineal Prostate Biopsy: Should All Men Undergo an Additional Systematic Biopsy?. Cancers, 2022. (1 citations)

A novel laser lithotripsy system with automatic target recognition: from bench to bedside. Comptes rendus. Chimie, 2021. (1 citations)

Fluorescence Reduction in Raman Spectroscopy by Chemical Bleaching on Renal Stones. , 2020. (1 citations)

First results of computer-enhanced optical diagnosis of bladder cancer. Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2020. (1 citations)

Holmium laser vaporization and percutaneous removal of a migrated endothelialized biliary self-expanding metal stent. VideoGIE, 2019. (1 citations)

Thermal effects of Ho: YAG laser lithotripsy – real-time evaluation in an ex vivo porcine kidney model. European urology. Supplement, 2019. (1 citations)

Corrigendum to “Data Mining in Urology: Understanding Real-world Treatment Pathways for Lower Urinary Tract Systems via Exploration of Big Data” [Eur Urol Focus 2022;8:391-3].. European Urology Focus, 2022.

Author’s Response to Editorial Comment on: “In Vitro Dusting Performance of a New Solid State Thulium Laser Compared to Holmium Laser Lithotripsy by Petzold, et al.” from Talso, et al.. Journal of endourology, 2022.

Perilesional template for systematic prostate biopsy can avoid overdiagnosis of indolent prostate cancer. European Urology, 2022.

Safety and side effects after perineal prostate biopsy without antibiotic prophylaxis: Results of a multicenter trial with 30 days follow-up. European Urology, 2021.

Holmium laser enucleation of an esophageal leiomyoma in endoscopic tunnel technique. VideoGIE, 2021.

Safety and side effects of transperineal prostate biopsy without antibiotic prophylaxis. European Urology, 2021.

Fluorescence Reduction in Raman Spectroscopy by Chemical Bleaching on Renal Stones. Journal of Applied Spectroscopy, 2020.

Therapy-Refractory Matrix Staghorn in a Kidney Transplant Recipient: Endoscopic Percutaneous Morcellation as a Novel Treatment Option. Journal of Endourology Case Reports, 2020.

Current European trends in endoscopic imaging and transurethral resection of bladder tumours. European urology. Supplement, 2019.

Editorial Comment on: The Clinical Application of New Generation Super-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in the Treatment of ≥20 mm Renal Stones (From: Cai C, Liu Y, Zhong W, et al. J Endourol 2019;33:634–638; DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0747). Journal of endourology, 2019.

Clinical efficacy and safety of clostridium histolyticum collagenase treatment in Peyronies´s disease: A single center prospective analysis. European urology. Supplement, 2019.

MP22-11 SAFETY AND SURGICAL OUTCOMES OF PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROLITOTOMY IN PATIENTS WITH POOR RENAL FUNCTION.. , 2016.

Book chapters

Suárez-Ibarrola R. Acute and Chronic Cholecystitis. In: General Surgery Pocket Manual. 1st ed., Intersistemas, Mexico; 2015. pp. 387–395.

Suárez-Ibarrola R. Nutrition in Urologic Diseases. In: Evaluation of the Urologist. 1st ed., Manual Moderno, Mexico; 2018. pp. 583–589.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Wahlarzt mean – and do I get the costs back?
MEDINO is a Wahlarzt practice, so there is no direct contract with the health insurance funds. You pay the fee yourself first and can then submit the fee note to your health insurance fund. Depending on the service, around 80 per cent of the corresponding public tariff is usually reimbursed.
How do I make an appointment?
You can make appointments conveniently online through the appointment booking on medino.at or by telephone on +43 1 226 5567.
Where is the practice?
The practice is located in the MEDINO Medical Centre, Auerspergstrasse 6, 1010 Vienna – centrally located and easy to reach by public transport.
Do I need a referral?
No. As a Wahlarzt practice we do not require a referral – you can make an appointment directly.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Please bring photo identification and your e-card as well as – if you have them – previous findings, current laboratory values, a list of medication and any imaging (for example a CD from an MRI or CT scan).
How does a urological examination proceed?
As a rule the appointment begins with a detailed conversation (history), followed by a physical examination and an ultrasound examination. Where needed, urine and blood tests or further diagnostics are added.
Are urological screening examinations offered?
Yes. Screening examinations are an important part of urological care and are offered in the practice.
Can I get an appointment at short notice?
As a Wahlarzt practice we deliberately take our time and as a rule offer short waiting times and flexible scheduling.
Which areas does Dr. Suarez-Ibarrola cover?
The whole spectrum of urology: from the annual screening and cancer screening examination through men's health and family planning (including vasectomy and foreskin surgery) to problems passing urine, benign prostate enlargement, stone disease, uro-oncology, andrology and paediatric urology.
Does Dr. Suarez-Ibarrola offer vasectomy, circumcision and frenulotomy?
Yes, these are particular focuses. Alongside vasectomy, circumcision and frenulotomy – the treatment of a shortened foreskin band (frenulum) – are also carried out as outpatient procedures. We are happy to advise you beforehand in detail on the procedure and the options.
Which urological cancer screening makes sense?
The four most common urological cancers – prostate, bladder, kidney and testicles – can be detected early during a screening examination. Regular screening is therefore expressly recommended.
Which languages does Dr. Suarez-Ibarrola speak?
Dr. Suarez-Ibarrola speaks German, English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Suarez-Ibarrola have scientific experience?
Yes. He has published more than 80 scientific papers (h-index 22) and researches minimally invasive urology, modern laser procedures and artificial intelligence in diagnostics, among other topics. He trained at Freiburg University Hospital and at the Medical University of Vienna, among others, complemented by IRCAD diplomas in robot- and laparoscopy-assisted surgery.
Do you also treat urological complaints in children (paediatric urology)?
Yes. Paediatric urology includes bedwetting, tight foreskin (phimosis) and undescended testicle, among others. We assess these complaints and treat them in a child-appropriate way.

MEDINO – one address for prevention, diagnostics and therapy

At the MEDINO Medical Centre, doctors from numerous specialties hold their consultations – on a freelance basis and in their own practice. Examination, laboratory and therapy are right next to one another, complemented by independently practising therapists.

Short distancesFindings, second opinion and therapy without a trip across the city.

Coordination in the buildingWhere it makes medical sense and you agree to it, the treating doctors coordinate directly with one another.

Wahlarzt careFlexible appointments and short waiting times.

Specialties represented

  • General medicine
  • Cardiology and internal medicine
  • Thyroid and nuclear medicine
  • Gynaecology
  • Urology
  • Fertility
  • Pregnancy and obstetrics
  • Paediatric and adolescent medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Oncological prevention and supportive therapy

Therapies represented

  • Pelvic floor training
  • Occupational therapy
  • Nutritional counselling
  • Midwifery care
  • Speech therapy
  • Osteopathy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Psychotherapy

In-house practice laboratory
A small blood count, urine analysis and CRP are determined directly on site – the results are available immediately. All further parameters are processed promptly by an external institute.