Specialist · Urology

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Planz

Specialist in Urology, Pediatric Urology, and Prostate Cancer in Gladbeck

St. Barbara-Hospital· Barbarastraße 1, 45964

+49 2043 4803000

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Planz is Head of the Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology at St. Barbara Hospital Gladbeck, where he and his team care for thousands of patients each year. His areas of expertise include the treatment of prostate diseases, uro-oncological tumors, urinary incontinence, and urinary stone disease, complemented by pediatric urology, andrology, and reconstructive procedures. He relies on state-of-the-art techniques such as minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, as well as innovative therapies including HIVEC and HIFU. Patients benefit from individualized, highly specialized, and compassionate care at the highest medical standards.

Areas of focus

Prostate Center – diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant prostate diseases
Uro-Oncology – treatment of tumors of the bladder, kidney, and external genitalia
Continence and Pelvic Floor Center – modern therapies for urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders
Urinary Stone Disease – minimally invasive and surgical procedures for stone treatment
Pediatric Urology – treatment of congenital malformations and diseases of the urinary tract in children
Andrology – including treatment of sexual dysfunction
Reconstructive Urology – including urethral surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures & Robot-Assisted Surgery – tissue-sparing surgical techniques
Innovative Therapies – including HIVEC (bladder cancer therapy) and HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound)

About Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Planz

Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Planz is Head of the Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology at St. Barbara Hospital Gladbeck, where he and his experienced team provide expert care for approximately 3,300 inpatient and 3,000 outpatient patients each year. The department includes 47 beds and is supported by close collaboration among three senior physicians, seven resident physicians, and 29 nursing staff members – a strong foundation for comprehensive patient care.

Under the leadership of Prof. Planz, the department has developed several key areas of expertise: the Prostate Center for benign and malignant prostate diseases, the treatment of tumors of the bladder, kidney, and external genitalia, as well as the Continence and Pelvic Floor Center. Additional core competencies include the treatment of urinary stone disease, pediatric urology (including congenital malformations of the urinary tract), andrology including sexual dysfunction, and reconstructive urethral surgery.

Prof. Planz is recognized as a leading expert not only in surgical procedures, but also in specialized minimally invasive techniques, robot-assisted surgery, and advanced therapies such as HIVEC and HIFU for the treatment of bladder and prostate cancer. His commitment also extends to clinical research and the coordination of specialized centers in the fields of prostate care, uro-oncology, continence, and pelvic floor medicine.

Prof. Planz and his team provide patient-centered care with the highest level of medical expertise, compassion, and state-of-the-art technology. Whether through surgical interventions or conservative therapies, the department consistently strives to develop individualized solutions and restore the best possible quality of life for each patient.