[Pediatric and adolescent varicocele - When, why and how to treat?]

abstract：:Prostate cancer (PCa) with distant metastasis at diagnosis (M1) is associated with an unfavourable prognosis. Therefore, according to current treatment guidelines, local treatment (radical prostatectomy or irradiation of the prostate gland) is not recommended in men with M1 disease. However, M1 patients inevitably dev...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Steuber T,Beyer B

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pasqualini's syndrome is an isolated, incretory functional disorder of the testes with a secondary Leydig cell insufficiency but, unlike Klinefelder's syndrome, with normal spermiogenesis and fertility. This unusual form of hypogonadism is caused by an inherent LH secretion disorder of the pituitary gland....

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Zugor V,Dimmler A,Schrott KM,Schott GE

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In order to assess the efficacy and toxicity of oral estramustine phosphate (EMP) administration, low-dose EMP monotherapy (study 1) and very low-dose EMP therapy with luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist (study 2) were conducted in previously untreated prostate cancer and long-term outcomes we...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Kitamura T,Suzuki M,Nishimatsu H,Kurosaki T,Enomoto Y,Fukuhara H,Kume H,Takeuchi T,Miao L,Jiangang H,Xiaoqiang L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to prove the efficacy of antegrade sclerotherapy for varicocele testis in patients with azoospermia and in patients with cryptozoospermia (less than 0.1 million spermatozoons/mL ejaculate). We have investigated the induction of spermatogenesis in patients with non-obstructive azoosperm...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Osmonov DK,van der Horst C,Weyel T,Danilevicius M,Braun PM,Alken P,Jünemann KP,Martinez Portillo FJ

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hydrocephalus as a complication of tuberculous orchiepididymitis is extremely rare. In this reported case, hydrocephalus was the consequence of a disseminated tuberculous process. CASE REPORT:A 28-year-old man was treated for a left-sided orchiepididymitis. He developed the signs of increased intracranial...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miletic B,Morovic M,Tomic Z,Ticac B

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma have a life-limiting prognosis. Therefore, the aim of therapy is normally palliative care. Nevertheless, substantial achievements have been made in the past years. Cytokines as long-term standard therapy have been more and more replaced by new targeted therapies. Sunitinib...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Miller K,Bergmann L,Gschwend J,Keilholz U,Kuczyk M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although ureteroarterial fistulas are rare, they result in a high mortality because of the massive urogenital haemorrhage. The diagnosis is often difficult even when invasive measures are applied. Including the ureteroarterial fistula in the diagnostic process in cases of macrohaematuria with a positive medical histor...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Luther B,von Lilien-Waldau V,Mamopoulos A,Katoh M,Friedrich M,Weinknecht S,Lent V

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) is mandatory for patients with renal tumors in both kidneys or in a solitary kidney in order to preserve renal function (imperative indication). NSS has also become the gold standard (elective indication) for small unilateral renal tumors (< 4 cm) with a normal contralateral k...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Roos FC,Pahernik S,Brenner W,Thüroff JW

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the initiated consecutive diagnostic course after measurement of an elevated PSA value by the general practitioner. PATIENTS AND METHODS:406 patients who underwent ultrasound-guided transrectal biopsy of the prostate were assessed retrospectively. Using a standardised q...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Braun KP,Brookman-Amissah S,May M,Grassmel Y,Hoschke B,Braun V

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We evaluated children with pelvic kidney and their follow-up according to initial renal function and the appearance of concomitant urological pathologies. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In a retrospective analysis of our case notes, we studied 17 children (8 female, 9 male) who had been referred to our department for...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Engelhardt PF,Lusuardi L,Riedl CR,Riccabona M

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 19-year-old man complaining of anuria for 1 day was presented. A ureteral stent was indwelled 3 months ago for preventing ureteral obstruction and protecting kidney function. Abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a solitary pelvic ectopic kidney (PEK) and severe hydronephrosis. And the ureteral stent...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Pan Y,Chen G,Chen H,Zhu Y,Chen H

更新日期：2020-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：MATERIAL AND METHODS:100 consecutive cases after radical prostatectomy with a bacterial count of 10(4) CFU/ml in midstream urine were followed during urological inpatient rehabilitation without antibiotic treatment. Before discharge, a follow-up examination with a urine dipstick and a second urine culture were performe...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Vahlensieck W,Naber K,Wagenlehner F,Fabry W

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION: Virtual reality (VR) is an artificially simulated environment permitting interaction. On the other hand, augmented reality (AR) is an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device. Both technologies have p...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Sparwasser PM,Schoeb D,Miernik A,Borgmann H

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peritoneal carcinomatosis is a rare finding in metastatic prostate cancer. In the literature peritoneal carcinomatosis is usually reported in its final stages with multiple metastases. A single peritoneal carcinomatosis with no further metastases is a very rare finding. CASE REPORT:We report the case of a...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Brehmer B,Makris A,Wellmann A,Jakse G

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on a male newborn with urinary ascites and perirenal urinoma due to calyceal rupture caused by bladder outlet obstruction and posterior urethral valves. Despite the presence of left-sided high-grade reflux, the "pop-off" mechanism occurred in the non-refluxing right kidney. Impressive normalization of the up...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Georgieva M,Thieme M,Pernice W,Tröbs RB

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The laparoscopic technique is now applied to radical prostatectomy. However, even in laparoscopic prostatectomy, we need a small open wound to remove the prostate from the abdomen. We have developed a modified technique of extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, exploiting this small open wound as a...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Ishida H,Yoshida T,Okada K,Takimoto Y

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urolithiasis is an urologist's daily business. This article provides an overview of the developments in the management of urinary stone disease since the 1970s. While conventional KUB X-rays and intravenous pyelography were standard imaging procedures in the past, computed tomography is the first choice today. Conserv...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Knoll T,Alken P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unenhanced computed tomography (CT) has a sensitivity of 97.7 to 100 % for the detection of urolithiasis. Using a modified examination protocol, the radiation exposure of a CT examination can be reduced to the level of a single conventional radiographic view of the abdomen (ultra-low-dose CT), assuming the examination...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Rogalla P,Klüner C,Taupitz M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partial nephrectomy is the treatment of choice for clinical stage 1 renal tumours. Open partial nephrectomy is the standard operative technique. The use of minimally-invasive strategies such as laparoscopic, robot-assisted partial nephrectomy or laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) partial nephrectomy has inc...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Wolters M,Wohlatz L,Neumann T,Jutzi S,Peters I,von Klot C,Imkamp F,Lutze B,Kuczyk MA,Nagele U,Herrmann TR

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports on the effective and quick treatment of angioceratoma scroti sive vulvae Fordyce using a 940-nm diode laser. Up to now the usage of this laser has not been described for this indication and we show that it provides a successful therapeutic alternative with few side effects. ...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Meissner M,Kaufmann R

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present medical castration employing luteinising hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists is the standard of care for patients with advanced prostate cancer. LHRH agonists suppress the synthesis of testosterone to a castration level. In contrast to surgical castration, medical castration is reversible. However LHR...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Wolff JM

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inguinal bladder hernia accounts for only 1 - 4 % of all inguinal hernias. It may be difficult to diagnose due to the atypical symptoms. In most cases, the diagnosis is only made intraoperatively. However, a preoperative diagnosis is important to avoid possible iatrogenic complications. We report a case series of five...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Trenti E,Palermo S,Huqi D,Ladurner C,Krause P,Pycha A,Comploj E

更新日期：2020-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Numerous substances are available for the treatment of metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Therefore, medical treatment of patients with mRCC has become a very complex subject. This review summarises clinical studies and typical side-effects of currently available agents that have been approved in Germany. The aut...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Kröger N,Merseburger AS,Bedke J

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to integrate and validate an additional post-treatment module including improvement and satisfaction scales to the validated German pelvic floor questionnaire. METHODS:The questionnaire contained the domains bladder, bowel prolapse, and sexual symptoms. It was completed by 55 patie...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Baessler K,Junginger B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this narrative review, we give an overview of contemporary conservative treatment concepts for urinary incontinence in female patients. Hereby, we focus on pure stress urinary incontinence, urge incontinence and mixed urinary incontinence. We emphasise the value of rationally used diagnostic methods to be able to d...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Kretschmer A,Bauer RM

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pain is a cardinal symptom in 70 % of cancer patients. Even in developed countries, 30 to 80 % of these patients are inadequately treated. The main cause for this lack of care is not pain refractory to treatment but inadequate or incorrect use of analgesic drugs. A sufficient treatment of pain requires knowledge of th...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Weckermann D,Harzmann R

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The range of maximum bladder smooth muscle tension in the published literature varies between 1.3 and 59 N/cm (2) depending on the experimental setup. Based on own animal trials, we attempted to determine bladder wall tension during detrusor contraction in physiological and obstructed voiding and during detruso...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Bross S,Braun PM,Michel MS,Knoll T,Martinez Portillo FJ,Jünemann KP,Alken P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alpha1-receptor blockers (alfuzosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin and terazosin), 5alpha-reductase inhibitors (dutasteride and finasteride) and combinations thereof are used in the drug treatment of benign prostatic syndrome. As before, there is still no evidence supporting the use of plant extracts, the use of anticholinerg...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Berges R

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With a share of 22.4%, nosocomial urinary tract infections (nUTIs) are among the most frequent infections acquired in hospitals, along with surgical site infections (24.7%), pneumonia (21.5%), clostridium difficile infections (6.6%) and primary sepsis (6%) 1. 80% of all nUTIs are associated with indwelling urinary cat...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Piechota H

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence is a major problem in elderly patients. Severe underreporting of symptoms in combination with a reluctance of health professionals to ask about continence problems lead to a relevant illness burden. Individual psychological distress and reduction in self-perceived quality of life ending in social ...

journal_title：Aktuelle Urologie

authors： Friedrich C,Pientka L,Pannek J

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00