The Blue Cross Medical Centre in Paphos, where the practice of Dr. Angelos Economides is based, meets international standards of medical care through technological excellence. The specialisation and experience of any physician are not enough on their own when the technological equipment does not support his knowledge and skills.
Urologist Dr. Angelos Economides performs diagnostic and interventional urological procedures using state-of-the-art medical equipment, which provides impressive clarity and safety during procedures, but above all, a significantly lower burden on the patient, with much better outcomes.
Specifically for urological needs, the Clinic provides:
Laser Machines
- Lumenis Pulse 120H Holmium Laser System: One of the leading, most powerful and revolutionary Holmium Laser (Ho:YAG) systems in the world for urology. It is the device that established the “gold standard” in lithotripsy and in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Rocamed 60W Thulium Fiber Laser & Rocamed 30W Holmium Laser: A top-tier choice that allows frequencies reaching or exceeding 2000 Hz. This offers true “Ultra-Dusting,” turning stones instantly into dust without leaving any residual fragments.
- Olympus Shockpulse SE: One of the leading and most reliable intracorporeal lithotripters. According to studies, it achieves very high rates (78–83%) of complete stone clearance, much faster. It belongs to the category of “dual-action” systems and is widely used in procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and ureteroscopy (URS).
Endoscopic Towers
- Storz Image 1S 4K Rubina: Offers exceptional advantages, mainly through the combination of 4K/3D clarity and NIR/ICG fluorescence technology. It allows the urologist to see structures and vessels with precision that are not visible to the naked eye. Its main applications include partial nephrectomy and tumour perfusion imaging (with the injection of ICG, the surgeon can see the blood supply of the kidney in real time. This helps to selectively occlude only the vessels feeding the tumour — selective ischaemia — protecting the healthy renal parenchyma) as well as accurate delineation of the tumour for precise removal.
- Olympus EVIS EXERA III (CV-190): Provides advanced image-processing capabilities for advanced endoscopic procedures. It allows easy access to the wide range of functions built into the EVIS EXERA III endoscopes. It offers top-quality imaging through improved colour reproduction, minimised noise and reduced halo effect. It also doubles the visible distance, while impressively increasing the sharpness and clarity of still images captured.
Transurethral Surgery
- Olympus PLASMA+ System / TURis System: The Olympus PLASMA+ system is an advanced bipolar electrosurgical system. It is used mainly in urology for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), through cutting, vaporisation or enucleation of tissue using normal saline instead of glycine. According to the recommendations of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the adoption of the Olympus plasma resection system is recommended.
