Prostate Cancer Therapy

The Prostate Cancer Center at the University Hospital Zurich is an interdisciplinary center under the direction of the Department of Urology and the Department of Radiation Therapy. Our patients receive holistic care from a network of medical and nursing specialists.

Possible therapies

In the early stage

• Radical prostate removal with the DaVinci robot
• Percutaneous radiation
• HIFU – focal therapy with highly focused ultrasound
• Active surveillance (regular check-ups)

In advanced stage

• Anti-hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Palliative radiation
• Pain therapy