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Treatment of Bladder Stones in Germany

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Diagnostic tests for urinary bladder stones
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Transurethral resection for bladder stones
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Treatment of bladder stones with transurethral removal or percutaneous lithotripsy
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General therapeutic rehabilitation
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg Munich
Germany, Munich

Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg Munich

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg Munich ranks among the best specialized hospitals in Germany! The hospital was founded in 1970 by Dr. med. Rudolf Castringius. During that time, it became a leader in men's healthcare in Germany. In addition, the hospital has the status of one of the best med
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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University Hospital Heidelberg
Germany, Heidelberg

University Hospital Heidelberg

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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University Hospital RWTH Aachen
Germany, Aachen

University Hospital RWTH Aachen

Overall rating8.7 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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University Hospital Duesseldorf
Germany, Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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University Hospital Tuebingen
Germany, Tuebingen

University Hospital Tuebingen

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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Bladder stones develop in 5% of patients with urolithiasis. Causes may be inflammatory diseases or metabolic disorders that lead to changes in the urine composition and pH levels. Patients with urolithiasis may suffer from unpleasant symptoms, and even in an asymptomatic course of the disease, complications are still possible. It is best to get rid of your stones to avoid them. You can undergo your diagnostics and treatment of urolithiasis at one of the modern Urology Centers abroad. On the Booking Health website, you can find out the cost of treatment and choose the option that suits you best in terms of price.

Content

  1. Diagnostics of the disease
  2. Endoscopic procedures
  3. Percutaneous procedures and surgical interventions
  4. Why to undergo your treatment abroad?

Diagnostics of the disease

 

Diagnostics begin with an assessment of clinical symptoms. Patients usually seek medical attention with complaints of difficulty urinating, painful urination, and frequent urination. Sometimes a person notices blood in the urine. The stream of urine can be interrupted with the release of drops of blood at the end of the act of urination.

The main methods for the diagnostics of urolithiasis in urology are ultrasound examinations and CT scans. 

An ultrasound scan allows doctors to see stones in the bladder, kidneys, and some stones in the ureter in those parts that are not covered by the intestines. This is usually the very first method of diagnostics used in patients with suspected urolithiasis. However, it is not the most accurate diagnostic procedure, as ultrasound scanning cannot identify the composition of the stones.

A CT scan allows for more precise diagnostics of the disease. The technique allows specialists to see almost all the stones in the bladder, kidneys, and ureters. During the diagnostics, the location, size, quantity, and, most importantly, the density and composition of the stones, on which the choice of treatment option depends, are specified. The composition is used to judge the prospects for the dissolution of stones and also determine the optimal method for their fragmentation. 

Endoscopic procedures

 

In most cases, no open surgery is required to extract the stones. They can be removed through the urethra with the use of endoscopic techniques. Some calculi are too large, so they are fragmented in advance with various energies. The choice of technique for performing this procedure depends on the level of equipment at a hospital, as well as the density, size, and location of the stones.

Lithotripsy can be classified as follows, depending on the method of stone fragmentation: 

  • mechanical;
  • electrohydraulic;
  • ultrasonic;
  • pneumatic;
  • laser.

All methods are effective, but mechanical and electrohydraulic lithotripsy are more often accompanied by trauma to the bladder wall, so they are used less and less in Germany. One of the safest procedures is ultrasonic lithotripsy, but it cannot destroy high-density calculi. In such situations, German specialists resort to pneumatic or laser lithotripsy.

Percutaneous procedures and surgical interventions

 

Occasionally, bladder stones have to be removed through a skin or soft tissue incision. This treatment option is mostly used in children since their urethra is too narrow, which increases the risk of complications, the most common of which are urethral strictures (cicatricial narrowing).

Below are some of the options for surgical stone removal: 

Open surgery. A surgical procedure is performed through an incision above the pubis. Opening of the bladder is required. Doctors can remove stones of any size, including those that are immovable, impacted, or located inside diverticula. Adult men with benign prostatic hyperplasia can simultaneously have their prostate removed. Although the treatment method is very effective, it is excessively traumatic. Therefore, the technique is used mainly in countries with a low level of medicine, and Germany is not among them.

Percutaneous endoscopic lithotripsy and lithoextraction. Surgical treatment in Germany for children is done with a minimally invasive technique rather than an open operation. Doctors make a puncture above the pubis and insert a laparoscopic trocar into the pelvic cavity. Endoscopic instruments are delivered to the bladder through it for fragmenting and extracting stones.

Why to undergo your treatment abroad?

 

If you have bladder and kidney stones, you can opt to undergo your treatment abroad. You will find top-class medical care at German hospitals. They are equipped with the latest technology, so doctors treat urolithiasis with new methods that are minimally traumatic and effective. There are a few reasons for you to have your treatment abroad. These are the following: 

  • accurate diagnostics to determine the location, size, and number of calculi in the urinary system, as well as the causes and consequences of their development;
  • minimally invasive endoscopic stone extraction techniques;
  • advanced stone fragmentation procedures with laser, ultrasonic, and pneumatic techniques instead of mechanical and electrohydraulic lithotripsy;
  • a low risk of bladder trauma; 
  • a low risk of developing urethral stricture and other complications;
  • minimally invasive percutaneous procedures for the treatment of bladder stones in children;
  • simultaneous stone removal not only from the bladder, but also from other parts of the urinary system, for example, from the kidneys;
  • treatment of urolithiasis, as well as other pathologies such as prostate adenomas or bladder diverticula can be done simultaneously.

On the Booking Health website, you can find out the cost of treatment and make an appointment for your treatment abroad at a favorable price. We will select for you a department of urology that specializes in the treatment of bladder diseases and achieves the best results. When you make your appointment through the Booking Health service, the cost of treatment will be lower for you than when you contact a hospital directly. The price reduction is due to the absence of taxes for foreign patients. The specialists from the Booking Health company will handle all the arrangements for your treatment abroad, so you do not have to worry about the organization of treatment yourself and you can fully focus on restoring your health. Once the program starts, the cost of treatment for you will not increase, as you will receive insurance to cover unforeseen medical expenses.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

MedicineNet

PubMed

Sience Direct