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        Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology - University Hospital Duesseldorf

        University Hospital Duesseldorf

        Duesseldorf, Germany
        Department id # 26241
        Doctor photo
        Prof. Dr. med. Peter Albers
        Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology
        Specialized in: adult and pediatric urology
        Specialization Curriculum vitae

        About the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology at University Hospital Duesseldorf

        According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology at the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top German departments specializing in prostate cancer treatment! 

        The department offers the widest range of modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods for accurate detection and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and boys.

        The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Peter Albers, who is an expert in major operations for tumors, including particularly complex ones, as well as a recognized researcher in urological oncology. The doctor has been treating urologic diseases for over 30 years and today has high credibility in professional circles. Thanks to his fruitful work as the Head Physician, scientific activity flourishes in the department, which is the basis for implementing innovative and most sparing treatment methods into clinical practice. Prof. Albers has authored over 270 scientific publications and is an active member of the Working Group on Urological Oncology (AUO) of the German Cancer Society (DKG).The priority focus of the department is the treatment of prostate cancer (certification of the German Cancer Society). Also, the department's doctors have exceptional experience in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, tumors of the bladder, kidneys, and testicles. If necessary, the surgical treatment is performed using minimally invasive, robotic interventions, and also laser technologies are widely used.

        The specially trained team of doctors treats urological pathologies in children. The extensive consultations on all problems of the urological range are provided for young patients and their parents. The most common pathologies in this field are phimosis, cryptorchidism, varicocele, hypospadias, and epispadias, urinary incontinence.

        The surgical service range of the department includes:

        Laparoscopic interventions
        • Endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy
        • Nephrectomy (including the radical nephrectomy in tumors)
        • Radical cystectomy
        • Kidney pelvis plastic repair
        • Ureterolithotomy
        • Varicocele surgery
        Robotic surgery (DaVinci surgical system)
        • Robot-assisted endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy
        • Robot-assisted kidney surgery
        • Robotic-assisted radical cystectomy
        • Robot-assisted kidney pelvis plastic repair
        Endoscopic interventions
        • Rigid and flexible urethrocystoscopy
        • Rigid and flexible ureterorenoscopy
        • Ureterolitolapaxy, including laser lithotripsy
        • Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy
        • Percutaneous nephrostomy
        • Internal ureterotomy
        • Internal urethrotomy
        • Transurethral prostate resection (including holmium laser treatment (HoLEP/HoLAP))
        • Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
        Classic surgical interventions
        • Tumor nephrectomy (access through the lumbar spine or peritoneum)
        • Kidney pelvis plastic repair
        • Urethral surgery
        • Open adenomectomy
        • Closure of the bladder or ureteral fistula
        • Nephroureterectomy with bladder cuff overlay
        • Lymph node resection in the retroperitoneal space (before and after chemotherapy)
        • Cystectomy (including orthotopic bladder substitution)
        Other surgical interventions 

        Curriculum vitae

        Professional Experience

        • Since 2008 and to the present day, Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology at the University Hospital Duesseldorf.
        • 2003 - 2008 Chief Physician of the Department of Urology at the Kassel Clinic.
        • 1994 - 2003 Department of Urology, University Hospital Bonn.
        • 1997 Habilitation.
        • 1991 - 1994 Research Fellow in the Department of Urology at the University Hospital Mainz, Research Internship at the German Research Foundation of the USA (Indianapolis).
        • 1988 Title of the Doctor of Medicine.

        Main Focuses

        • Urologic Oncology with an emphasis on Prostate Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Germ Cell Tumors.
        • Scientific guidance of the PROBASE on risk-adjusted PSA screening in prostate cancer screening.

        Memberships and Awards

        • 2016 - 2018 President of the German Cancer Society.
        • 2012 President of the German Cancer Congress.
        • Ex-Spokesman and Board Member of the Working Group on Urological Oncology of the German Cancer Society.
        • 2008 - 2016 Representative of the Certification Commission of the Prostate Cancer Centers of the German Cancer Society.
        • Member of the European Organisation for the Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC).
        • 2013 - 2016 Member of the Scientific and Program Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
        • Since 2012, Member of the Scientific Bureau of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
        • Chair of the Group for the Development of Guidelines on Testicular Cancer Treatment (EAC).
        • Member of the Movember International Research Advisory Council (testicular cancer RAC).

        Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

        Sources:

        MINQ MAGAZINE – MINQ – MUNICH INQUIRE MEDIA GMBH – MÜNCHEN

        PubMed, National Library of Medicine