American Patient Receiving Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery at Charité University Hospital
When you live in Miami, life is usually about the heat and the rhythm of the city. But for 67-year-old Mr. Roshan, the rhythm changed in early 2025. A routine check-up turned into a whirlwind of medical terms: a high PSA of 23.58, a biopsy showing a Gleason Score of 7, and an MRI that confirmed the news - prostate cancer.
Facing a PI-RADS 5 diagnosis (meaning a very high likelihood of significant cancer) that was starting to peek outside the prostate, the patient knew he didn't just need surgery; he needed a master of the craft.
Living in the USA, Mr. Roshan had plenty of local options, but he wanted the absolute pinnacle of robotic surgery. Through the Airomedical network, he began exploring Germany’s world-renowned university hospitals. It eventually came down to a "battle of the titans": 1st was University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, home to the esteemed Prof. Dr. Jürgen Gschwend, and the 2nd Charité University Hospital Berlin, led by the legendary Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schlomm.
While both are world-class, Mr. Roshan chose Charité because of Prof. Schlomm’s extensive experience in the USA. There was a comfort in knowing his surgeon understood the American medical standard while utilizing the precision of German engineering.
Traveling for surgery can be daunting, but the AiroMedical team turned a stressful medical trek into a "fast and comfortable trip." From the moment Mr. Roshan landed in Berlin, he wasn't just a patient - he was a guest. Our internal agency met him in Berlin, ensuring he never felt lost in translation. We accompanied him through every pre-op appointment and stayed by his side during the treatment phase.
At the University Clinic Charité, Mr. Roshan was scheduled at the Campus Benjamin Franklin and was in the hands of a surgical "dream team," including Prof. Dr. Thorsten Schlomm and PD. Dr. Bernhard Ralla. Using state-of-the-art robotic technology, they addressed the tumor that had been encroaching on the seminal vesicles.
The robotic approach allowed for extreme precision, which is vital for maintaining quality of life after prostate surgery. The expertise of the team meant that even a complex case like this was handled with the calm confidence only found at a top-10 cancer hospital.
After a successful surgery and a smooth hospital recovery, Mr. Roshan was safely discharged. He returned to the Florida sun not just as a traveler, but as a survivor.
"The coordination was flawless. I came for the expertise of Prof. Schlomm, but the warmth of the care in Berlin and the support from Airomedical made the difference."
Mr. Roshan’s story is a reminder that when it comes to your health, the world is smaller than you think, and the best care is always worth the journey.