Facility

Facility Standards

The hospital and ambulatory-surgery-center criteria we consider when evaluating BPH treatment facilities.

Accreditation

Joint Commission International (JCI) for international facilities, or recognized domestic equivalents (Joint Commission, AAAHC, ACHC). We verify current accreditation status — not just past or in-process — and recommend patients do the same.

Anesthesia and perioperative safety

  • On-site board-certified anesthesiologists
  • ACLS-trained recovery staff
  • Adverse-event tracking and morbidity-and-mortality review
  • Crash-cart and difficult-airway equipment

Sterilization and infection control

Documented sterile processing for endoscopes and reusable instruments. Surgical-site infection surveillance.

Endoscopy and laser equipment

Many international centers utilize technologies and manufacturers commonly used throughout the United States, including equipment from globally recognized medical device companies. Equipment should be manufacturer-certified, maintained, and current-generation for the BPH procedures offered.

Imaging and pathology

On-site ultrasound for prostate volume and PVR. Reliable pathology partner for any tissue removed.

Continuity of care

Documented handoff for postoperative complications occurring after the patient returns home, including international patients.

Example profile

See Example of Facility Standards — Hospital CYNTAR.

Medical Review & Editorial Oversight

Reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz, MD, FACS, FASMBS

All clinical content on ProstateHealth.mx is reviewed for medical accuracy, patient safety, balance, and consistency with contemporary evidence-based guidelines.

  • 30+ years of clinical experience
  • Founder, Obesity Control Center
  • Founder, Hospital CYNTAR
  • Professor of Surgery & Clinical Medicine
  • International educator and lecturer
  • Contributor to surgical quality & safety initiatives

Disclaimer: Medical review does not establish a physician–patient relationship. All diagnosis and treatment decisions must be made directly between the patient and a licensed physician.

Educational content only. Not medical advice. Verify all credentials, licensing, accreditation, and procedure information directly with providers. Sources: Mayo Clinic, Urology Care Foundation, AUA, Cleveland Clinic, NIDDK, AAFP.