Senior lecture: Prof. Wagenlehner about bladder problems and cancer topics!

Senior lecture: Prof. Wagenlehner about bladder problems and cancer topics!

On May 2, 2025, a senior lecture took place at the University Hospital Gießen and Marburg, which dealt with the diseases of the urinary bladder. The lecture was given by Prof. Florian Wagenlehner, the director of urology at the University Hospital Gießen-Marburg. Prof. Wagenlehner, who has been in this position since 2008 and has over 500 publications, informed the audience about various clinical pictures: bladder infection, bladder and pelvic floor weakness as well as bladder cancer.

In the first topic, bladder infection was treated. This often manifests itself through symptoms such as burning in urination and reinforced urge to urinate. According to Gießener Anzeiger can indicate red blood cells in the urine to a bacterial infection. A urine sample is recommended to identify the specific pathogen. The problem is that up to 10% of the pathogens can be resistant to antibiotics. Prof. Wagenlehner recommended ibuprofen to relieve the symptoms and emphasized that a lot of drinking is important, while the effectiveness of cranberry juice is not clearly scientifically proven.

bladder and pelvic floor weakness as well as bladder cancer

Another topic of the lecture was the bladder and pelvic floor weakness. This can typically affect women from the age of 20 and men from the age of 50. The causes include pregnancy, birth and age -related muscle tension. Stress incontinence and an overactive bladder are possible consequences. Prof. Wagenlehner explained a level concept for treatment that begins with pelvic floor training and can include medication or surgical interventions such as botox injections or sacred nerve stimulation if necessary.

bladder cancer is another crucial topic that Prof. Wagenlehner illuminated. The tumor can grow painlessly, with blood often represents the first alarm signal in the urine. According to Deskcrab portal Smoking is the greatest risk factor, and men get almost twice as women as women. The diagnosis is typically carried out by a bladder mirror, in which an endoscope is inserted into the bladder via the urethra. Tissue samples can be removed during this procedure.

forecast and treatment options

The chances of survival vary: for superficial tumors they are around 80%, while invasive tumors have a survival rate of around 50%. Radical interventions, such as the removal of the bladder, prostate, lymph nodes or uterus, are particularly necessary for invasive cancer. The forecasts for metastatic stages are worrying, with a five-year survival rate of only 5-10%. Modern therapies since 2009, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, have shown positive effects on the chances of survival.

After the lecture, there was a lively discussion about antibiotic acids, possible side effects of new medication and the importance of individual therapy plans. The next senior lecture takes place on May 6, 2025 and is devoted to the topic "Self-help support in Gießen-a very special tradition".