Michael Truss
- Speaks:German, English
- Workplace: Germany, Dortmund, Department of Urology at Dortmund Clinic
- Heads the urology department of the clinic in Dortmund.
Dr. Michael Truss is a specialist in oncourology and prostate cancer treatment. He is ranked among Germany's top urologists by FOCUS magazine. Dr. Truss heads the urology department at the Dortmund Clinic. He works within a Prostate Carcinoma Center accredited by the German Cancer Society. His training includes fellowships at Harvard and Johns Hopkins.
- Specializes in robotic-assisted prostatectomy and minimally invasive surgeries.
- Treats urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
- Performs palliative surgeries to restore urine passage and remove painful lymph nodes.
- Winner of the Jack Lapides Prize in Urodynamics and Neuroscience Research.
Doctor's services
- Chemotherapy
- Da Vinci Robotic System
- Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- Targeted therapy
- Chemotherapy for breast cancer
- Leukemia chemotherapy
- PET/CT
- MRI of one area
- Biopsy
- Consultation with a urologist
- Tumor Marker Blood Test
- CT (computer tomography)
- Consultation with an oncologist
- PSA test
- Fine-needle aspiration biopsy
- Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
- CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
- Transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy
- Kidney biopsy
- CT of the paranasal sinuses
- Breast biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- Lung biopsy
- Pancreas biopsy
- Thyroid biopsy
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Qualifications
Prof. Michael Truss is a German urologist recognized by FOCUS magazine for clinical excellence. He directs the urology department at the Dortmund Clinic and serves as an oncourology expert. Dr. Truss received the Jack Lapides Prize for his contributions to urodynamics and neuroscience research.
Specialization and Surgical Expertise
The doctor treats prostate cancer within the Prostate Carcinoma Center. This facility is accredited by the German Cancer Society. Prof. Truss uses robotic-assisted techniques like the Da Vinci system to preserve patient function. These methods help reduce the risk of impotence and shorten recovery times.
- Radical robotic prostatectomy and transurethral resection (TURP) — a procedure to remove prostate tissue blocking urine flow
- Surgical treatment for urinary incontinence
- Management and treatment of erectile dysfunction
- Palliative surgery to remove painful lymph nodes
- Restoration of urine passage in advanced disease cases
Academic Background and Training
Prof. Truss completed medical education at several institutions in Germany and the United States.
- 1986 – Hannover Medical School – Medical Degree, Germany
- 1988 – James Buchanan Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins Hospital – Clinical training, Baltimore
- 1988 – Harvard University – Medical internship, Boston
Research and Recognition
The doctor is an active researcher with a Hirsch index of 30. He has published research results in international medical journals. These publications include Andrology, International British Journal of Urology, and the Urological Journal. Additionally, he has contributed to the International Journal of Urology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.
His scientific contributions have earned him several honors:
- 1996 – Jack Lapides Prize in Urodynamics and Neuroscience Research
- 2004 – Prize of the Congress of the European Association of Urologists
Professional Memberships
- American Urological Association (AUA)
- European Association of Urology (EAU)
- German Society of Urology (DGU)
- Urological Research Society, Germany
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