Introduction Uterus prolapse describes a clinical picture in which the uterus sinks into the vagina. The reason for this is weakness of the supporting tissue in the pelvis and the pelvic floor muscles. The affected women feel a foreign body feeling in the vagina. The bladder or rectum are often also affected due to direct … Feel the uterus lowering
What are the degrees of uterus prolapse? There are four different degrees of severity of uterus prolapse. Grade 1 includes all prolapses that have progressed to the lower third of the vagina at most and there is still at least one centimeter distance between the cervix and the vaginal opening. This means that the cervix, … What are the degrees of uterus prolapse? | Feel the uterus lowering
The prostate gland is a male organ that produces a secretion that is secreted into the urethra during ejaculation and then mixes with the sperm. The secretion of the prostate gland ultimately makes up about 30% of the ejaculate. The prostate lies under the bladder and surrounds the urethra. Directly behind it is the rectum … Examination of the prostate
Implementation The rectal examination can be performed in three different body positions of the patient. In most cases, the patient lies on the examination table on his left side with his legs slightly drawn up, with his buttocks as close as possible to the edge of the table. Other possible positions are the knee-elbow position … Implementation | Examination of the prostate
Which doctor? The examination of the prostate is usually performed by the family doctor in charge or by a urologist. The rectal examination can be uncomfortable or embarrassing, but it is usually not painful. However, if there are tears in the anal mucosa or if the prostate is inflamed (prostatitis), the rectal examination can be … Which doctor? | Examination of the prostate
Diagnosis In order to finally confirm the diagnosis of prostate cancer, a biopsy is required, i.e. a sample is taken from the prostate gland and examined microscopically for degenerated cells. This is carried out if the palpation finding at the DRU was conspicuous, the PSA value exceeds 4ng/ml or a rapid increase in the PSA … Diagnosis | Prostate carcinoma
Staging Once the grading and staging has been completed and the PSA level determined, prostate cancers can be further grouped into different stages with similar prognosis. An often used classification is that according to UICC (Union internationale contre le cancer). Stage I prostate carcinomas are those that are confined to the prostate, have no lymph … Staging | Prostate carcinoma
OP The surgical treatment option is radical prostatectomy (RPE). The prostate gland (prostate) is completely cut out (ectomy), usually both seminal vesicles and possibly also affected lymph nodes in the immediate vicinity (regional lymph nodes). There are various surgical procedures. The operation can be performed through the abdomen (retropubic RPE) or from the perineum (perineal … OP | Prostate carcinoma
Prostate carcinoma is a malignant tumor that develops from the tissue of the prostate. It is the most common carcinoma in men and is the third most common cause of cancer in men, leading to death. The frequency of this disease increases continuously with age. A characteristic feature of prostate cancer is its slow growth, … Prostate carcinoma
Symptoms There are almost no early warning signs of prostate cancer. Relevantly noticeable and specific symptoms usually do not appear until the advanced stage, which is why regular participation in routine examinations is very important. If the tumor is still confined to the prostate and presses against the urethra, urination may become difficult. These include, … Symptoms | Prostate carcinoma
