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Treatment of Testicular Yolk sac Tumor in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for testicular yolk sac tumor treatment in Germany

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Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for testicular yolk sac tumor
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Chemotherapy of testicular yolk sac tumor (1 course)
6603.44
Resection of testicular yolk sac tumor
12476.31
Cancer 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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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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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 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 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 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 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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A testicular yolk sac tumor is a germ cell tumor that is the most common type of testicular cancer in children. This tumor is less commonly found in adult men. While tumors in children can usually be successfully treated, in adults they are more aggressive, and it can be a more challenging task to cope with cancer. But still, doctors in Germany successfully cure most yolk sac tumors. German physicians not only help to beat cancer, but also maintain sexual and reproductive function and normal production of male hormones.

Content

  1. Surgical treatment
  2. Postoperative follow-up
  3. Chemotherapy
  4. Stem cell transplant

First of all, patients need a surgical procedure to remove the testicle. Some patients also require retroperitoneal lymph node removal surgery and chemotherapy.

You can undergo your treatment at one of the following hospitals: University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Urology Clinic Munich-Planegg, or University Hospital Ulm.

The Booking Health employees will take care of the organization of your trip. They will recommend a hospital and a doctor, help you to quickly make an appointment and prepare medical documents, help you to apply for a visa and come to the hospital, and control the cost of medical services. A personal medical coordinator will be in touch with you 24/7 during the entire period of your treatment.

Surgical treatment

 

Testicular yolk sac tumor treatment in Germany begins with surgery. 

Inguinal orchiectomy is the main treatment for any testicular cancer, including yolk sac tumors. An incision is made above the pubis. The testicle is carefully taken from the scrotum and resected. Prior to this, the spermatic cord is tied up to avoid the spread of cancer cells through the blood vessels.

This is a non-traumatic surgical procedure, after which you do not need to recover for a long time. Only one testicle is removed, so a man retains his reproductive function. If the operation is performed in childhood, a child has normal sexual development, since the remaining testicle produces a sufficient amount of hormones. In adult men, a prosthesis may be placed in the scrotum instead of the removed testicle. It cannot produce hormones and ensure the maturation of spermatozoa, but it improves the aesthetic result of the surgical intervention and relieves the man of complexes.

Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection is a more complex surgical procedure involving the removal of lymph nodes in the retroperitoneal space. This operation is performed on all patients, starting with stage 2 cancer. Doctors remove lymph nodes to check them for metastases, evaluate whether chemotherapy will be helpful, and reduce the risk of a recurrence.

In most cases, lymph node dissection is performed through a large abdominal incision. In specialized centers in Germany, doctors perform lymph node resections using the laparoscopic technique, and in some hospitals, healthcare professionals use a robot-assisted system. These variants of the operation are less traumatic, since the intervention is done through short incisions. After laparoscopic operations, the rehabilitation period and hospital stay are shorter, the risk of complications is lower, and the aesthetic result is better.

Postoperative follow-up

 

Yolk sac tumors can sometimes recur. At the same time, the prognosis of the disease does not worsen, since repeated treatment usually allows patients to finally get rid of cancer. But it is important to detect a relapse in a timely manner, if any. To do this, a patient is regularly examined, and the less time has passed after the surgical treatment, the more often it is necessary to undergo diagnostics.

The following two methods are used to diagnose cancer recurrence: 

  • an AFP test once every 2 months, as this oncomarker is highly specific for a yolk sac tumor, and therefore, it allows doctors to detect cancer recurrence long before the manifestation of symptoms;
  • a CT scan of the retroperitoneal space is required once every 4 months to detect a recurrence originating in the lymph nodes (this diagnostic procedure is not required if the lymph nodes were removed).

Chemotherapy

 

Chemotherapy can be prescribed after surgery in the following cases:

  • a recurrence of a yolk sac tumor; 
  • elevated AFP levels after an orchiectomy;
  • stage 3 (the last one) of the disease. 

Typically, EP and BEP regimens are used, while the VIP regimen is not very common. A total of three or four cycles is required, depending on the indication for chemotherapy and the regimen used.

Stem cell transplant

 

Even if the tumor has recurred after surgery and cannot be treated with standard chemotherapy regimens, testicular cancer can still be cured. For this, doctors use high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant.

Yolk sac tumors usually do not affect the bone marrow. Therefore, doctors successfully carry out an autologous transplant, that is, patients are injected with their own stem cells. They are harvested in advance and frozen. High-dose chemotherapy is then carried out to destroy the cancer completely. This also destroys the bone marrow. It is for its restoration that stem cells are used. After their intravenous injection, the hematopoietic function will be restored after a few weeks.

A yolk sac tumor can be cured at any stage, even the most advanced one, if you receive high-level medical care. You are welcome to use the Booking Health service to find prices, compare the cost of treatment in different hospitals, and make your treatment appointment in a specialized center. Our specialists will help you to choose the most suitable clinics in Germany and organize your trip.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Sergey Pashchenko. 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:

Cancer Research Institute

Healthline

MedicineNet