Prof. Dr. med. Christian Thomas

Urologist

Prof. Dr. med. Christian Thomas

Director

years of experience

Graduation
Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital, Dresden - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Prof. Dr. med. Christian Thomas Specializes In

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    Areas of Expertise

    Prof. Dr. med. Christian Thomas

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney (Renal) Cancer
    • Testicular Cancer
    • Penile Cancer
    • Urethral Cancer
    • Metastatic Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
    • Kidney Stone Disease
    • Urethral Stricture
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urological Cancer Recurrences
    • Pediatric Urology Cases
    • Prostate Cancer Bone Metastases
    • Andrological Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive & Robot-Assisted Urology: Specialist in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and other procedures — establishes him as a trusted urologist specialist in Dresden, Germany.
    • Uro-Oncology: Director of one of the largest university urological centres in Germany.
    • Translational Urology: Specialist in bench-to-bedside research at TU Dresden.
    • Prostate Cancer Biomarkers: Specialist in Stat5 protein, AKT signal pathway, HSP27, IL-6, androgen receptor — for international patients seeking best uro-oncology in Germany.
    • Targeted Therapy Research: Pioneer in AZD5363 substance research (AKT pathway inhibitor).
    • NCT/UCC Dresden: Member of National Centre for Tumor Diseases Dresden.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP)
    • Open Radical Prostatectomy
    • Radical Cystectomy with Urinary Diversion
    • Partial / Total Nephrectomy (Open / Laparoscopic / Robotic)
    • Testicular Tumor Surgery (Inguinal Orchiectomy, RPLND)
    • Endourological Procedures (URS, PCNL, Cystoscopy)
    • Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery
    • Robot-Assisted Pyeloplasty
    • Drug Tumor Therapy / Hormone Therapy
    • Targeted Therapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma
    • Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer
    • "Tookad" Vascular-Targeted Photodynamic Therapy (Padeliporfin)
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Coordination at NCT/UCC
    • Translational Research Programme
    • Phase II–IV Clinical Trial Coordination

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies (Medizinstudium / Graduation) — Germany
    • Promotion (Doctorate / Dr. med.) — 2004
    • Habilitation, 2013 — Postgraduate teaching qualification in Urology
    • W3 Professor of Urology — TU Dresden, since 2019

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist Training (Facharztausbildung) in Urology — Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
    • Research Stay — Vancouver Prostate Centre, University of British Columbia, Canada
    • Specialised training in Minimally Invasive Urological Surgery
    • Specialised training in Robot-Assisted Urological Procedures
    • Specialised training in Uro-Oncology
    • Specialised training in Translational Urology
    • Specialised training in Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Specialised training in Bladder, Kidney, and Testicular Cancer Surgery
    • Specialised training in Open and Endourological Procedures
    • Specialised training in Translational Research (Stat5 Protein, AKT Pathway, HSP27, IL-6 Biomarkers)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) — Registered
    • Sächsische Landesärztekammer (Saxon Medical Association) — Registered
    • Facharzt für Urologie (Board-Certified Specialist in Urology)
    • Habilitation Qualification, 2013
    • W3 Professor — TU Dresden Medical Faculty, 2019
    • Member — National Centre for Tumor Diseases Dresden (NCT/UCC)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus an der TU Dresden, Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Fetscherstraße 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany — Director (Klinikdirektor), since January 2019
    • TU Dresden Medical Faculty — W3 Professor of Urology, since 2019
    • Member — National Centre for Tumor Diseases Dresden (NCT/UCC), since 2019

    Past Affiliations

    • Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie — Stellvertretender Klinikdirektor (Deputy Clinic Director) and Geschäftsführender Oberarzt (Executive Senior Physician), prior to 2019
    • Vancouver Prostate Centre, University of British Columbia, Canada — Research Stay (Past)
    • Klinikum Frankfurt — Past Affiliation
    • Promotion (Doctorate) — 2004
    • Habilitation — 2013

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Director (Klinikdirektor) — Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, since January 2019
    • W3 Professor of Urology — TU Dresden Medical Faculty
    • Successor to Prof. Manfred Wirth (Klinikdirektor 1992–2018)
    • Member — National Centre for Tumor Diseases Dresden (NCT/UCC) since 2019
    • Active speaker — DGU congresses, urotube #uroaktuell2025, and other national/international urology events
    • Author — Multiple high-ranking publications in urology, biomarkers, and translational urology
    • Educator — Reputation as excellent teacher in urological training
    • Active research collaborations on prostate cancer biomarkers (Stat5, AKT, HSP27, IL-6, androgen receptor)

    Key Achievements

    • 20+ years of clinical and academic experience
    • Currently Director of Klinik und Poliklinik für Urologie at Universitätsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus TU Dresden since January 2019
    • W3 Professor of Urology TU Dresden, 2019
    • Successor to Prof. Manfred Wirth, taking over one of the largest and most renowned urological clinics in Germany
    • Klinik handles 5,600+ stationary patients annually (1/3 cancer patients)
    • Staff of 100+ (30 doctors, 70+ nursing)
    • C.E. Alken Prize and Maximilian Nitze Prize recipient
    • Past international research at Vancouver Prostate Centre, University of British Columbia
    • Pioneer in prostate cancer biomarker research (Stat5, AKT, HSP27, IL-6)
    • Important experimental work on AZD5363 (AKT pathway inhibitor)
    • Member of NCT/UCC Dresden
    • Habilitation, 2013
    • Promotion (Dr. med.), 2004

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