About the Instituto da Próstata
What we do?
At the Instituto da Próstata, we diagnose and treat patients with urological problems.
These problems include:
- Urological cancer (malignant tumour);
- Benign tumours of the kidneys, ureter and bladder (“polyps”);
- Testicle cancer and cancer of other urological organs;
- Renal lithiasis (kidney stones);
- Urinary incontinence;
- Urethral diseases;
- Urinary tract malformation;
- Urogenital prolapses.
Our staff are specialists in:
- Prostate diseases;
- Prostate cancer;
- Benign prostate hyperplasia;
- Urinary incontinence (female and male).
This enables us to offer people with these problems the best and most advanced methods of diagnosis and treatment by selecting the most suitable kind for each patient.
We offer every existing exam and treatment technique for all clinical situations and adapt the treatment to the specific characteristics of each patient and clinical case.
Our Mission
Our mission is to care for and treat patients with urological diseases, especially prostate diseases (benign and malign) and urinary incontinence.
To achieve this aim, we use the most advanced and diverse technical and human resources to afford our patients the guarantee of the highest quality treatment of these diseases.
At the Instituto da Próstata, we use strict assessment and treatment protocols for different urological problems
Our staff carefully follow the recommendations of the world’s most prestigious urology associations:
- American Urological Association;
- European Association of Urology.
Assessment and treatment of patients followed at the Instituto da Próstata is governed by protocols and performed in strict accordance with the most up-to-date international rules and recommendations.
The Instituto da Próstata’s doctors are involved in researching new diagnostic and treatment methods and techniques.
The Instituto da Próstata in Numbers
prostate cancer patients treated
benign prostate hyperplasia patients treated
urological tests performed
Dr. José Santos Dias
Clinical Director of the Instituto da Próstata
- Bacherlor's Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Lisbon
- Specialist in Urology
- Fellow of the European Board of Urology
- Autor dos livros "Tudo o que sempre quis saber Sobre Próstata", "Urologia fundamental na Prática Clínica", "Urologia em 10 minutos","Casos Clínicos de Urologia" e "Protocolos de Urgência em Urologia"
TOP 5% Distinction - Best PME in Portugal
Our facilities
Patient and Relative Testimonials
After a high PSA test, a biopsy confirmed the worst scenario – prostate cancer. Dr. José Santos Dias calmed my nerves about the treatments and the prognosis. I did the right treatment at the right time, because I was lucky to find the right doctor. I did brachytherapy ... and returned to living life normally... cancer free. It’s a marvel of technology and science.
RFJ, 68 years old
I couldn’t believe it when my incontinence disappeared!! If you’ve never had it, it’s hard to know what bladder leakage feels like. Thanks to the talents of Dr. José Santos Dias, I had a small operation and was able to return home on the same day. The problem was over after a day. Thank you so much.
JVS, 73 years old
Dr. José Santos Dias is the most compassionate and caring doctor I’ve ever met. He’s been looking after my father for many years.
DSL, 42 years old
I couldn’t have found a better and more compassionate doctor than Dr. José Santos Dias. Thank you for curing me and caring for me during this long battle.
ADM, 74 years old
At the Instituto da Prostata I found a technically competent team that was very up-to-date with new treatments.
HPS, 66 years old
Thanks to prostate brachytherapy at the Instituto da Próstata my serious disease was cured.
JTA, 65 years old
Dr. José Santos Dias is not just a doctor. He’s now my friend.
PSC, 68 years old
My life changed after laser treatment with Dr. José Santos Dias. I didn’t have any more sleepless nights. I could travel again with my wife without worrying about getting to a toilet on time. All the issues that made life unbearable went away.
CDR, 64 years old
Dr. José Santos Dias has been my doctor for over 10 years. He cured me of prostate cancer and I’d like to thank him for the fact that I barely remember having had it.
MPS, 72 years old