Aktuelle UrologiePub Date : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-06DOI: 10.1055/a-2782-5350
Jan-Peter Roth
{"title":"[Angioembolization of Renal Hemorrhage].","authors":"Jan-Peter Roth","doi":"10.1055/a-2782-5350","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2782-5350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The therapeutic approach to renal hemorrhage has changed in recent decades. In the past, renal trauma was primarily managed by surgical intervention, whereas non-operative management is increasingly preferred today. This shift is largely attributable to improved diagnostic options, particularly multiphase computed tomography, and to the growing availability and use of angioembolization in the treatment of renal hemorrhage. Regardless of the etiology of renal hemorrhage, the CT-based detection of contrast extravasation, a pseudoaneurysm, or an arteriovenous fistula has been described as a predictive factor for the successful use of selective angioembolization in hemodynamically stable patients. The availability of a wide range of different catheters and embolization materials enables interventional radiologists to treat the underlying renal pathology in a minimally-invasive and superselective manner via the arterial vascular system, thereby preserving healthy renal parenchyma and renal function to the greatest extent possible. A key outcome of the increasing use of selective angioembolization in the management of renal hemorrhage is a significant reduction in nephrectomy rates. In due consideration of the limitations of the technique, angioembolization represents an effective and safe procedure that has firmly established itself as an important approach in the non-operative management of renal hemorrhage.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"172-183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146130901","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1055/a-2750-5393
Paul Rogowski, Maurice Heimer, Frederik Fuchs, Jens Ricke
{"title":"[CT-Guided Interstitial Brachytherapy for Renal Tumours: A Narrative Review of Technique, Evidence, and Clinical Perspectives].","authors":"Paul Rogowski, Maurice Heimer, Frederik Fuchs, Jens Ricke","doi":"10.1055/a-2750-5393","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2750-5393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Renal cell carcinoma ranks among the most common malignant tumours. However, a subset of patients is unsuitable for surgical treatment due to comorbidities, impaired renal function, or challenging tumour location. Thermal ablation techniques such as radiofrequency, microwave, or cryoablation are established alternatives but face limitations in centrally located tumours or lesions adjacent to major vessels. CT-guided interstitial high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) is a minimally invasive, precise, non-thermal ablation technique that can be applied irrespective of tumour size or location. A literature review identified three prospective studies on HDR-BT for renal tumours and renal-adjacent metastases, demonstrating local control rates of up to 95% with low toxicity and only infrequent clinically relevant renal impairment. HDR-BT thus addresses a therapeutic gap in inoperable or thermally challenging cases. Initial data are promising, and further clinical research may help to better define the role of HDR-BT within the overall therapeutic strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"197-201"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145916584","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1055/a-2787-4392
Christian R Habermann, Nando Mertineit
{"title":"[The Current Status of Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)].","authors":"Christian R Habermann, Nando Mertineit","doi":"10.1055/a-2787-4392","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2787-4392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has become established as a minimally invasive treatment option for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in recent years. This review aims to provide a coherent overview of the technical principles, patient selection, clinical efficacy, safety, health-economic aspects, and guideline positioning. Prospective studies and meta-analyses demonstrate a significant reduction in lower urinary tract symptoms, improvements in quality of life, and relevant prostate volume reduction. Compared with TUR-P and HoLEP, gains in maximum urinary flow are more moderate, whereas periprocedural risks are lower and preservation of antegrade ejaculation is more frequently achieved. Mid-term reintervention rates are higher and should be addressed during patient counseling. PAE is particularly attractive for patients with large prostate volumes, relevant comorbidities, or ongoing anticoagulation. From a technical perspective, non-resorbable particles (100-500 µm) are commonly used, while liquid embolic agents (e.g., Glubran) are employed in selected centers and require further clinical evaluation. Performing PAE in experienced centers with CBCT-guided navigation, standardized protocols, and interdisciplinary decision-making reduces procedural risks and improves clinical outcomes. Overall, PAE meaningfully complements the therapeutic armamentarium for BPH; its future role will depend on robust long-term data, a standardized technique, and more precise positioning within clinical guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"161-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146211771","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-04-08DOI: 10.1055/a-2703-9729
{"title":"Erstlinientherapie des mCRPC nach alleiniger ADT Vortherapie ± Docetaxel für mCSPC/mHSPC.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2703-9729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2703-9729","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":"57 2","pages":"152-153"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147637586","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2024-11-27DOI: 10.1055/a-2448-1029
Muhammed Fatih Simsekoglu, Muhammet Demirbilek, Ahmet Vural, Ugur Aferin, Burcin Tunc, Sinharib Citgez, Cetin Demirdag
{"title":"Does Preoperative Renal Tumour Biopsy Impact Trifecta Achievement in Partial Nephrectomy?","authors":"Muhammed Fatih Simsekoglu, Muhammet Demirbilek, Ahmet Vural, Ugur Aferin, Burcin Tunc, Sinharib Citgez, Cetin Demirdag","doi":"10.1055/a-2448-1029","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2448-1029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We aimed to evaluate the effect of renal tumour biopsy (RTB) on trifecta criteria achievement in patients treated with open partial nephrectomy (OPN). Patients who were diagnosed with renal cancer and underwent OPN between 2012 and 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. The RTB group consisted of patients who underwent RTB before OPN, while the non-RTB group consisted of those who did not undergo RTB. No matching method was employed since parameters such as tumour size and Padua score were comparable between the two groups. The primary outcome was trifecta achievement, defined as negative surgical margins, warm ischemia time (WIT) <25 minutes, and no complications. Secondary outcomes were the clinicopathologic and survival outcomes of both groups. There were 137 (82.03%) patients in the non-RTB group and 30 (17.96%) patients in the RTB group. The median postoperative follow-up was 45 (24-141) months. The median tumour size was 3.4 (1-7) cm and 3 (1.4-7) cm in the non-RTB group and RTB group, respectively (p=0.282). Seventy-five of the 137 (54.76%) patients in the non-RTB group and 16 of the 30 (53.3%) patients in the RTB group achieved the trifecta criteria (p=0.878). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of metastasis-free survival (p=0.332) or overall survival (p=0.359) at 24 months. The rate of intraparenchymal lymphovascular invasion was significantly higher in the RTB group (16.6%) than in the non-RTB group (2.92%) (p=0.013). Our study indicated that trifecta achievement rates were comparable between patients who did and those who did not undergo RTB. Consequently, RTB can be safely performed in renal cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":" ","pages":"202-210"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142738105","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-04-08DOI: 10.1055/a-2556-1033
{"title":"Überaktive Blase nach Rückenmarksläsion: Benefit durch Neuromodulation?","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2556-1033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2556-1033","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":"57 2","pages":"149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147637748","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 : 2026-04-01Epub Date: 2026-04-08DOI: 10.1055/a-2703-9756
Martin Schostak, Roman Kloeckner
{"title":"Interventionelle Radiologie in der Urologie – mehrere Wege führen zum Ziel.","authors":"Martin Schostak, Roman Kloeckner","doi":"10.1055/a-2703-9756","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2703-9756","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7513,"journal":{"name":"Aktuelle Urologie","volume":"57 2","pages":"129-130"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147637751","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}