Dr Hilgard Ackermann N1 City

Dr Hilgard Ackermann – Specialist Urological Surgeon

About Dr Hilgard Ackermann

Dr Hilgard Ackermann is a highly qualified urological surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive procedures, including robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers, endoscopic laser prostate surgery, and microsurgical infertility treatments.

Having completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch, Dr Ackermann gained extensive experience in Urological Oncology as a specialist consultant at Tygerberg Academic Hospital. He has contributed to international prostate cancer trials and played a key role in making advanced treatments accessible to public sector patients.

Dr Ackermann’s expertise in male infertility surgery was further refined through a partnership with the Cleveland Clinic (USA) in 2019, making his practice a leading referral centre for microsurgical infertility procedures.

In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a reviewer for the World Journal of Urology, supervises Master of Medicine (MMed) registrars at the University of Stellenbosch, and sits on the Editorial Board of the African Urology Journal. His achievements include receiving the prestigious Lionel Goldsmith Medal for distinction in the Fellowship of the College of Urologists of South Africa.

Comprehensive Urology Services

Urology for Men

Dr Ackermann provides expert treatment for urological cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, ureter, penile, and testicular cancer. He is experienced in laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuLEP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

His practice is a referral centre for male infertility procedures, offering:

• Microsurgical vasovasostomy and vasoepididymostomy
• Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy
• MicroTESE for sperm retrieval

Additional men’s health procedures include:

• Vasectomy
• Circumcision
• Scrotal procedures
• Advanced male urinary incontinence treatment (AMS 800 implant surgery)

Urology for Women

Dr Ackermann treats kidney, ureter, and bladder tumours in female patients, offering advanced laparoscopic surgery for conditions such as:

• Renal cystic diseases
• Renal pelvic junction obstruction

He also provides laser, shockwave, and percutaneous treatments for kidney stones.

Paediatric Urology

Dr Ackermann has extensive experience in treating children for various urological conditions, including:

• Circumcision
• Undescended testes
• Enuresis (bedwetting)
• Fluid hernias

To ensure maximum safety and comfort for young patients, paediatric procedures are performed with a dedicated anaesthesiologist on Wednesday mornings.

Additional Information

Dr Ackermann is a designated service provider for most medical schemes, ensuring that patients receive affordable and accessible care. His procedures are conducted at leading hospitals, including:

• Netcare N1 City
• Netcare Chris Barnard Memorial Hospital
• Cure Day Bellville Clinic