About
David D'Andrea

Assoc. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. med., F.E.B.U.

Internationally recognized urologic surgeon

With over 15 years of academic and clinical experience at the Medical University of Vienna, Dr. D'Andrea is a specialist in urological oncology and minimally invasive surgery. His focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer — combining robotic-assisted surgical precision with evidence-based, individualized care.

As an Associate Professor, author of over 200 peer-reviewed publications, and active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines Panel, Dr. D'Andrea brings the most current international standards directly to his private patients in Vienna.

205+
Peer-reviewed publications
36
h-index (Google Scholar)
15+
Years clinical experience

Surgical expertise

Dr. D'Andrea specializes in Da Vinci robotic surgery and advanced laser endoscopy — offering patients access to the most precise, minimally invasive techniques in contemporary urology.

Prostate Cancer

Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy

Da Vinci robotic removal of the prostate with nerve-sparing technique for maximum oncologic control and functional recovery.

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Kidney Cancer

Robotic partial nephrectomy

Kidney-sparing tumor removal using the Da Vinci system — preserving renal function while achieving complete oncologic resection.

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Benign Prostate Disease

ThuLEP laser enucleation

Minimally invasive laser surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — a definitive solution for urinary obstruction without open incisions.

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Career milestones

A distinguished academic and surgical career in the service of urological excellence.

2024
2024

EAU Hans Marberger Award

Awarded by the European Association of Urology — one of the most prestigious scientific prizes in European urology, recognizing outstanding contribution to urological research and clinical innovation.

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One of the most prestigious scientific prizes in European urology — recognizing outstanding contribution to urological research and clinical innovation.

— European Association of Urology, 2024
2023
2023

Associate Professor

Appointed Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna — one of Europe's foremost academic urology departments.

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Appointed Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna — one of Europe's foremost academic urology departments.

— Medical University of Vienna, 2023
2023
2023

Kardinal-Innitzer Award

Honored with the Kardinal-Innitzer Award — one of Austria's most distinguished prizes for scientific achievement, recognizing groundbreaking contributions to urological oncology research.

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One of Austria's most distinguished prizes for scientific achievement — recognizing groundbreaking contributions to urological oncology research.

— Kardinal-Innitzer-Fonds, 2023
2021
2021

Habilitation — Venia Docendi

Received the Habilitation (Venia Docendi) at the Medical University of Vienna — the highest academic qualification in the Austrian system, certifying independent university teaching and research. Focus: prognostic models for bladder cancer immunotherapy response.

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The highest academic qualification in the Austrian system — certifying independent university teaching and research in urological oncology.

— Medical University of Vienna, 2021
2019
2019

Faculty Member, Medical University of Vienna

Appointed as Faculty Member at the Department of Urology, Medical University of Vienna — one of Europe's leading academic urology departments, treating complex urological conditions at the AKH University Hospital.

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One of Europe's leading academic urology departments — treating complex urological conditions at the AKH University Hospital.

— Medical University of Vienna, 2019
2017
2017

Fellow of the European Board of Urology (F.E.B.U.)

Certified as Fellow of the European Board of Urology — the pan-European standard confirming the highest level of specialized training, surgical competence, and clinical knowledge in urology.

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The pan-European standard confirming the highest level of specialized training, surgical competence, and clinical knowledge in urology.

— European Board of Urology, 2017

Academic profile

Dr. D'Andrea's research directly shapes international guidelines and standards of care in urological oncology.

International Guidelines

EAU Guidelines Panel Member

Associate Member of the European Association of Urology Guidelines Panel for Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer & Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer — shaping international standards of care since 2025.

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Academic Publishing

Supporting Editor — European Urology Oncology

Invited editorial role at one of urology's leading international journals, reviewing and shaping high-impact oncological research since 2026.

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National Society

Austrian Urological Association (ÖGU)

Active member of the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Urologie und Andrologie — contributing to national urological education, guidelines adaptation, and clinical standards in Austria.

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National Society

Italian Urological Association (SIU)

Member of the Società Italiana di Urologia — maintaining strong ties to the Italian urological community through shared research, scientific exchange, and clinical collaboration.

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Individualized patient care

Dr. D'Andrea's international academic profile goes hand in hand with a deeply personal clinical philosophy: excellent medicine begins with listening. Every patient receives a clear, honest, and individualized consultation — treatment decisions made together, based on the best available evidence and the patient's own priorities.

From the first consultation to postoperative follow-up, continuity, transparency, and trust define every aspect of care.

Conditions I treat

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