Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-05-22DOI: 10.1055/a-2864-6346
Marios Marcou, Martin Promm, Claudia Neissner
{"title":"[Sexuality and Fertility in Urogenital Malformations: Care, Expectations, and Reality].","authors":"Marios Marcou, Martin Promm, Claudia Neissner","doi":"10.1055/a-2864-6346","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2864-6346","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Sexual function and fertility have become increasingly important considerations in the management of urogenital malformations due to improved long-term outcomes. Despite substantial advances in reconstructive surgery, many patients continue to experience sexual dysfunction, including erectile and ejaculatory disorders, dyspareunia, and body image concerns, which affect partner relationships and quality of life. Psychosocial factors such as shame, insufficient education, and lack of specialized sexual medicine counseling further exacerbate functional impairments and have a significant negative impact on quality of life and self-esteem. Early, individualized counseling and structured transition programs are crucial to align expectations realistically and to outline reproductive prospects. Multidisciplinary care is essential to ensure patient-centered management and to establish sexual function and fertility as integral therapeutic goals.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"373-379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148004377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-07-01DOI: 10.1055/a-2897-1582
Anne-Nele Schröder, Lutz Wünsch, Christina Karen Kujath
{"title":"[Transition in Differences of Sex Development (DSD): From Human Being to Person].","authors":"Anne-Nele Schröder, Lutz Wünsch, Christina Karen Kujath","doi":"10.1055/a-2897-1582","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2897-1582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Transitioning adolescents with Differences of Sex Development (DSD) into adult healthcare requires coordinated planning due to complex medical, psychosocial, and ethical considerations. Many DSD conditions are rare and insufficiently known in adult medicine, highlighting the need for a structured transition pathway.This article summarizes recommendations derived from clinical guidelines, the Berlin Transition Program, and practical clinical experience. Typical case scenarios (e.g., hypospadias, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS), gonadal dysgenesis) are used to illustrate key challenges, therapeutic objectives, and competencies needed for effective transitional care.Findings demonstrate that successful transition depends on clear communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuity of care, and the promotion of patient autonomy. Key aspects include the management of hormonal issues, evaluation of structural genital variations, tumor risk assessment, and psychosocial support. Common barriers include limited acceptance of the diagnosis, lack of structural resources, and insufficient expertise within adult healthcare services.A personalized transition plan-supported by medical summaries, imaging reports, and structured patient education-enhances the quality of care and fosters empowerment and participation. The transition process also provides opportunities to reflect on earlier treatment decisions, support parents, and broaden clinical perspectives on identity, gender, and sexuality.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"366-372"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148366585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-08-01Epub Date: 2026-07-30DOI: 10.1055/a-2861-2752
Nina Friederike Younsi
{"title":"Transition in der Kinder- und Jugendurologie – eine Herausforderung des 21. Jahrhunderts.","authors":"Nina Friederike Younsi","doi":"10.1055/a-2861-2752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2861-2752","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":"57 4","pages":"321-322"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148629249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Testicular Germ Cell Tumors and Penile Cancer: Molecular-Based Diagnosis and Treatment].","authors":"Pia Paffenholz, Axel Heidenreich, Richard Weiten","doi":"10.1055/a-2915-1570","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2915-1570","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Molecular diagnostics and targeted therapies are increasingly evolving towards a personalized medicine approach. This review summarizes recent advances in testicular germ cell tumors (TGCTs) and penile cancer, with a focus on emerging biomarkers and targeted therapeutic strategies. Conventional serum tumor markers such as AFP, β-HCG, and LDH remain important but are limited by suboptimal sensitivity and specificity. Novel biomarkers, particularly microRNA miR-371a-3p, have demonstrated substantially higher diagnostic accuracy and may improve risk stratification, detection of disease recurrence, and treatment decision-making in TGCTs. In addition, the analysis of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) has emerged as a promising liquid biopsy procedure. In penile squamous cell carcinoma, molecular classification based on human papillomavirus (HPV) status and comprehensive genomic profiling are becoming increasingly relevant for prognosis and therapeutic selection. The identification of actionable molecular alterations has facilitated the development of immunotherapy, anti-EGFR strategies, and antibody-drug conjugates. Early clinical data also suggest that ctDNA may provide valuable information for treatment monitoring and early relapse detection. Despite these promising findings, further prospective studies and standardized methodologies are required before many of these approaches can be incorporated into routine clinical practice. Overall, these developments highlight the ongoing transition towards biomarker-driven precision oncology and the potential for more individualized management of patients with TGCTs and penile cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148629274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marco Julius Schnabel, Marc-Oliver Grimm, Peter J Goebell, Eva Hellmis, Jörg Klier, Philipp Ivanyi, Margitta Retz
{"title":"[Perioperative Treatment with Durvalumab in Combination with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Cisplatin-Eligible Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer].","authors":"Marco Julius Schnabel, Marc-Oliver Grimm, Peter J Goebell, Eva Hellmis, Jörg Klier, Philipp Ivanyi, Margitta Retz","doi":"10.1055/a-2883-3946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2883-3946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Since July 2025, perioperative durvalumab combined with neoadjuvant gemcitabine/cisplatin chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy has been approved in Germany for the treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. This approval was based on the phase III NIAGARA trial, which demonstrated that the combination led to a significant improvement in event-free survival compared with neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone. Furthermore, the rate of complete pathological responses was higher with the addition of perioperative durvalumab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This benefit was also reflected in overall survival, which was significantly prolonged in the durvalumab combination arm. Importantly, the combination did not compromise the completion rate of cystectomy or increase surgical complication rates. This article aims to present the perioperative durvalumab-based treatment regimen in the context of the available evidence and to critically discuss its clinical benefit and limitations. A particular focus is placed on defining appropriate criteria for patient selection and characterizing the safety profile. In this context, therapy-related grade 3-4 adverse events reported in the NIAGARA trial are specifically considered, including anemia (14% in the durvalumab arm), neutropenia (14%), urinary tract infections (14%), and decreased neutrophil counts (7%). The potential role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a prognostic biomarker is also addressed, without questioning the indication for radical cystectomy or adjuvant therapy. Finally, the article provides an outlook on novel perioperative therapeutic concepts involving the antibody-drug conjugate enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab for muscle-invasive bladder cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148583367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Leonidas Karapanos, Moritz Beck, Theodoros Karagiotis, Nicolas Fischer, Axel Heidenreich, Luisa Halbe, Bobirjon Ergashev, Daniel Porres
{"title":"[Current Developments and Strategies for Infection Prevention and Management in Penile Implant Surgery].","authors":"Leonidas Karapanos, Moritz Beck, Theodoros Karagiotis, Nicolas Fischer, Axel Heidenreich, Luisa Halbe, Bobirjon Ergashev, Daniel Porres","doi":"10.1055/a-2893-0442","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2893-0442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Penile prostheses have revolutionized the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men over the past 50 years, with implant infections remaining the most serious complication. Over the last 15 years, however, infection rates have declined substantially. This improvement is attributable to technological advances in implant design, particularly infection-retardant coatings, improved perioperative prophylactic concepts, and optimized patient selection based on identified risk factors. Modern surgical strategies such as the no-touch technique, tailored antibiotic and antifungal prophylactic regimens, and antiseptic irrigation protocols during revision procedures have contributed substantially to the reduction of postoperative infections. At the same time, the management of manifest implant infections has evolved: emergency explantations are now largely reserved for severe systemic infections, whereas targeted antimicrobial therapies followed by salvage surgery are increasingly being adopted. These developments enable a sustained reduction in infection-related complications associated with penile prosthesis implantation.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148269947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-06-02DOI: 10.1055/a-2803-7872
{"title":"Disitamab Vedotin plus Toripalimab beim fortgeschrittenen Urothelkarzinom.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2803-7872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2803-7872","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":"57 3","pages":"240-242"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148148078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2024-12-04DOI: 10.1055/a-2442-4858
Vahudin Zugor, Mustapha Addali, Benjamin Hager, David Kajaia
{"title":"[Operative management of penoscrotal elephantiasis].","authors":"Vahudin Zugor, Mustapha Addali, Benjamin Hager, David Kajaia","doi":"10.1055/a-2442-4858","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2442-4858","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Enormous oedema of the male genitals, such as penoscrotal elephantiasis, is a very rare condition. It is usually a result of recurrent inflammation, trauma or malignancy, although the main cause is lymphatic filariasis. Furthermore, it is a challenging condition for both patient as well as the attending healthcare team. By elongation of the lymphatic channels, local oedema is initially created. In the further course, through fibrosis and thus deterioration of the lymphatic drainage, recurrent infections with irreversible elephantiac hard swelling and skin changes are evident. Depending upon the clinical stage, conservative or surgical treatment are suggested. Unfortunately, up to date, no evidence-based therapeutic protocol exists. Interdisciplinary cooperation among doctors, physiotherapists with active cooperation of the patient decide the success of the therapeutic outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"306-309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142779141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-06-01Epub Date: 2026-03-31DOI: 10.1055/a-2803-4004
Rolf Eichenauer, Manfred Johannsen, Jörg Klier, Frank König, Robert Schönfelder, Jörg Schröder, Elke Hempel, Christian Doehn
{"title":"[Current Data from the National Registry for Urothelial Cancer (UroNAT) by d-uo].","authors":"Rolf Eichenauer, Manfred Johannsen, Jörg Klier, Frank König, Robert Schönfelder, Jörg Schröder, Elke Hempel, Christian Doehn","doi":"10.1055/a-2803-4004","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2803-4004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The German Association of Uro-Oncologists (d-uo) aims to document the real-world care in patients with urological tumor diseases, as well as to scientifically analyze and publish these data, thereby improving the quality of outpatient care.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>UroNAT is a non-interventional, prospective, multicenter national registry for urothelial carcinomas initiated by d-uo in October 2021. Its objectives are continuous documentation, scientific evaluation, and quality assurance of treatment for patients with urothelial carcinoma at all stages in office-based outpatient care. This registry captures the cross-sectoral quality of care for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and upper urinary tract in Germany. Currently, data from 1531 of 2024 enrolled patients are available for analysis in UroNAT.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In 69% of patients, presentation was driven by a symptom, predominantly gross hematuria or microscopic hematuria. Tumors were located in the urinary bladder in 94.5% of cases, and in the ureter or renal pelvis in 2% each. A solitary tumor was observed in 65% of patients, 2-7 tumors in 33%, and more than 8 tumors in 2%. Histologically, non-invasive tumor stages predominated (57% Ta, 20% T1), while 23% presented with T2-T4 disease. High-grade (G3) tumors accounted for 50% of cases, G2 for 26%, and G1 tumors for 24%; pure carcinoma in situ (CiS) was present in 3.9%. Approximately 90% of patients underwent TURB or re-TURB; cystectomy was performed in 5.1%, and procedures on the upper urinary tract or radiotherapy were carried out in fewer than 5%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This nationwide registry allows all uro-oncological care providers from urology, oncology, and hospitals to participate via their outpatient clinics. With this national tumor registry, d-uo once again fulfills its commitment to comprehensive data collection in outpatient care research.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"266-269"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147589437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}