About
David D'Andrea

Biography

Associate Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. David D’Andrea, F.E.B.U., is an internationally recognized urologist and urologic oncologist based in Vienna, Austria. He is regarded as one of the leading experts in minimally invasive and oncologic urology in Europe. With more than 15 years of academic and clinical experience, Dr. D’Andrea combines state-of-the-art surgical expertise with a strong scientific background. His work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex urologic cancers, including prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer, with a particular emphasis on robotic-assisted and organ-preserving techniques. As an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna and a key opinion leader in international urology, Dr. D’Andrea is regularly invited to speak at major scientific congresses and to contribute to international clinical guidelines. His clinical practice is driven by precision, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

Surgical Expertise

Dr. D’Andrea specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, offering his patients the most modern, evidence-based surgical techniques available in contemporary urology. His surgical expertise includes:

  • Robotic-assisted prostate surgery using the Da Vinci® Surgical System
  • Robotic-assisted kidney surgery using the Da Vinci® Surgical System
  • Complex bladder cancer surgery and organ-sparing approaches
  • Laser-based endoscopic surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Laser-based endoscopic surgery for bladder tumors

Each procedure is carefully tailored to the individual patient, with the goal of maximizing oncologic control while preserving quality of life.

Academic & Scientific Achievements

Dr. D’Andrea is a recognized academic leader in urology and urologic oncology. He has authored more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications in high-impact international journals and actively shapes clinical practice through research, education, and guideline development. His academic roles and achievements include:

  • Associate Professor of Urology at the Medical University of Vienna
  • Principal investigator and steering committee member in multiple international multicenter clinical trials
  • Regular keynote speaker and faculty member at major national and international congresses
  • Active contributor to international consensus panels and clinical guidelines

Through his scientific work, Dr. D’Andrea helps define modern standards of care in urology at an international level.

Patient-Centered Care

Despite his international academic profile, Dr. D’Andrea’s clinical philosophy remains deeply personal. He believes that excellent medicine begins with listening. Every patient is offered a clear, honest, and individualized consultation. Treatment decisions are made together, based on the best available scientific evidence and the patient’s personal priorities. From the first consultation to postoperative follow-up, Dr. D’Andrea ensures continuity of care, transparency, and trust. His goal is not only to treat disease, but to support patients through complex medical decisions with clarity, empathy, and surgical excellence.

Conditions I Treat

  • Prostate cancer (localized and advanced)
  • Bladder cancer (non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive)
  • Kidney cancer
  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Urolithiasis (kidney and ureteral stones)
  • Second opinions for complex urologic disease