Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns

Prof. Dr. Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns

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34Years (1993-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 December 2009 in Neurourology and Urodynamics
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SHSender Herschorn
Sender Herschorn
HBHomero Bruschini
Homero Bruschini
CCCraig Comiter
Craig Comiter
PGPhilippe Grise
Philippe Grise
THTomas Hanus
Tomas Hanus
CICommittee of the International Consultation on Incontinence
Committee of the International Consultation on Incontinence
Aims: The committee was charged with the responsibility of reviewing and evaluating all published data relating to surgical treatment of male urinary incontinence since the previous consultation in 2004.Methods: Articles from peer‐reviewed journals, abstracts from scientific meetings, and literature searches by hand and electronically formed the basis of this review. The articles were evaluated using Levels of Evidences adapted by the ICUD from the Oxford Centre for Evidence Based Medicine. The Recommendations for Care were based on the level of evidence and discussed among the committee members to reach consensus. The incontinence problems were classified according to their etiology, that is, either primarily sphincter or bladder related.Results: Specialist evaluation of the patient is primarily a clinical approach with history, frequency‐volume chart, physical examination, and post‐void residual urine. Other investigations such as radiographic imaging of the lower urinary tract, cystoscopy, and urodynamic studies can provide important information for the clinician. For stress incontinence of various etiologies the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has the longest record of satisfactory results. Consideration must be given to the need for revisions for mechanical breakdown, erosion/infection, and recurrent incontinence, as well as cost. Sling procedures are increasingly being reported to have good outcomes for mild to moderate incontinence. Injectable agents have not shown durable results but newer technologies such as volume‐adjustable balloons have shown favorable early results. Incontinence following cystectomy with neobladder and pelvic trauma has been treated most commonly with the AUS.Conclusions: Although the literature is replete with well‐done cohort studies, there is a need for prospective randomized clinical trials. Recommendations for trials include standardized workup and outcome measures and complete reporting of adverse events and long‐term results. Further research is also needed to elucidate the mechanism of post‐prostatectomy incontinence. Neurourol. Urodynam. 29: 179–190, 2010.

26 November 1993 in British Journal of Urology
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RKRuth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
BWB. Wein
B. Wein
SNS. Niehaus
S. Niehaus
WSW. Schaefer
W. Schaefer
GJG. Jakse
G. Jakse

9 June 2011 in Neurourology and Urodynamics
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JWJ.J. Wyndaele
J.J. Wyndaele
AGA. Gammie
A. Gammie
HBH. Bruschini
H. Bruschini
SWS. De Wachter
S. De Wachter
CFC.H. Fry
C.H. Fry
HMH. Madersbacher
H. Madersbacher

1 August 2002 in Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
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RKRuth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
GJGerhard Jakse
Gerhard Jakse

21 October 2020 in Neurourology and Urodynamics
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WGWilliam Gibson
William Gibson
TJTheodore Johnson
Theodore Johnson
RKRuth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
GKGeorge Kuchel
George Kuchel
AMAlayne Markland
Alayne Markland
AWAdrian Wagg
Adrian Wagg

13 March 2012 in Neurourology and Urodynamics
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MOMatthias Oelke
Matthias Oelke
RKRuth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
Ruth Klara, Maria Kirschner-Hermanns
NTNikesh Thiruchelvam
Nikesh Thiruchelvam
John P. F. A. HeesakkersJohn P. F. A. Heesakkers
John P. F. A. Heesakkers