Erectile function after non-nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: fact or fiction?Holger Borchers
Urological Clinic, University Clinic Aachen, Rheinisch Westfalisch Technical University, Aachen, Germany
Urol Int 76:213-6. 2006
..To evaluate the potency in patients after radical perineal prostatectomy with wide excision of both neurovascular bundles...
[Urgency after successful treatment of prostate cancer. Prospective study on the influence of treatment modality, morbidity, and epidemiological factors on the quality of life]R Kirschner-Hermanns
Kontinenzzentrum, Urologische Klinik, RWTH, Universitatsklinikum Aachen, Pauwelsstrase 30, Aachen, Germany
Urologe A 50:1412-9. 2011
..The aim of this prospective study was to investigate factors influencing long-term health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients treated for prostate cancer with no signs of tumor relapse...
- Two- and three-/four dimensional perineal ultrasonography in men with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy
Ruth Kirschner-Hermanns
Continence Clinic, Clinic of Urology, University Clinic RWTH Aachen, Germany
BJU Int 109:46-51. 2012
..To investigate the feasibility and inter-investigator reproducibility of perineal ultrasonography in men with and without post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence (PPI)...
- [Magnetic stimulation of the pelvic floor in older patients. Results of a prospective analysis]
R Kirschner-Hermanns
Urologische Klinik, Rheinisch Westfalische Technische Hochschule, Universitatsklinikum, 52057, Aachen
Urologe A 46:377-8, 380-1. 2007
..Comparison of the results according to age revealed no significant difference between patients >65 years and younger patients...
- Fecal incontinence after radical perineal prostatectomy: a prospective study
Ruth Kirschner-Hermanns
University Clinic of Urology, Technical University Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Urology 65:337-42. 2005
..To assess, in a prospective study, the incidence of fecal incontinence after radical perineal prostatectomy...
- [Defecation problems following radical perineal prostatectomy. A prospective study]
R Kirschner-Hermanns
Urologische Klinik, , RWTH, Aachen
Urologe A 42:677-84. 2003
..They same is true for the discrimination between soft stool and gas. From our point of view, it is important to use the extrasphincteric approach to the prostate described by Young. Furthermore, the pubo-anal sling should be preserved...
- Perioperative morbidity of the extended radical perineal prostatectomy
B Brehmer
University Clinic of Urology, , Aachen, Germany
Eur Urol 40:139-43. 2001
..Since the rate of positive surgical margins in pT3 tumors is low (21%) and iatrogenic positive margins in pT2 tumors are avoided, this type of prostatectomy should be performed in case a potency sparing procedure is not indicated...
- [Magnet stimulation therapy: a simple solution for the treatment of stress and urge incontinence?]
R Kirschner-Hermanns
Urologische Klinik, Universitatsklinikum, RWTH Aachen
Urologe A 42:819-22. 2003
..Focussed, pulsating magnetic fields are used to stimulate the musculature of the floor of the pelvis. This publication describes our initial experience with this method...
- Anorectal, bladder, and sexual function in females following colorectal surgery for carcinoma
G Bohm
Department of General and Visceral Surgery, Universitatsklinikum Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Int J Colorectal Dis 23:893-900. 2008
..The aim of this study was to establish the incidence of potential postoperative anorectal, bladder, and sexual dysfunction in women following excision of rectal cancer with total mesorectal excision (TME)...
- Quality of life following radical prostatectomy
R Kirschner-Hermanns
Urological Clinic, University Clinic, , Aachen, Germany
Front Radiat Ther Oncol 36:99-105. 2002
- Efficacy of unilateral nerve sparing in radical perineal prostatectomy
Bernhard Brehmer
Urological Clinic, University Clinic, Rheinisch-Westfalische Technische Hochschule Aachen, Aachen, Germany
Urol Int 74:308-14. 2005
..However, the quality of erections is decreased, even in patients with erections sufficient for intercourse. Hence, appropriate sexual counseling in conjunction with medical therapy should be offered to all patients...
- Quality of life following radical prostatectomy
Ruth Kirschner-Hermanns
Urological Clinic, University Clinic, , Pauwelsstrasse 30, Aachen, Germany
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 43:141-51. 2002
..Appropriate and honest counselling will have significant influence on the well being of the patient after completing therapy...
- Permanent 125I-seed brachytherapy or radical prostatectomy: a prospective comparison considering oncological and quality of life results
Holger Borchers
Urological Clinic, Rheinisch-Westfalisch Technical University, Aachen, Germany
BJU Int 94:805-11. 2004
..As approximately 18% of patients considered to be appropriate candidates for BT had tumours extending beyond the prostate capsule or invading the seminal vesicles, nomograms are needed for more accurate information before therapy...
