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Auch auf diesem Weg möchte ich mich bei den Ärzten und Pflegekräften sowie den Service- und Verwaltungsmitarbeitern der Martini-Klinik noch einmal ganz herzlich für die fachlich und menschlich überragende Behandlung beziehungsweise Betreuung bedanken.

Mein ganz besonderer Dank gilt Herrn Professor Haese für das Ergebnis der Operation. Ich bin überglücklich, dass nach der Prostatektomie mit dem daVinci-Operationssystem keine nennenswerte Beeinträchtigung der Kontinenz eingetreten ist.

I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses, as well as to the service and administrative personnel, for the professional and personal treatment I received at the Martini Clinic.

My special thanks go to Professor Haese for the successful operation. I am overjoyed that I have experienced no noteworthy impairment of continence since the prostatectomy using the da Vinci surgical system.

Surprised, from the diagnosis to the unavoidable operation. Because I hadn’t regularly had my PSA levels checked, and they exceeded the norm. Two diverse recommendations regarding the surgical method led me to the Martini Clinic in Hamburg. Curious, I immediately began reading the Clinic’s website. After thorough study of the information provided, my trust greatly increased. This was also due to the positive appraisals on the web site guest book. I called the clinic and requested an appointment in order to explain my decision and describe my problem. During the first introductory discussion with Dr. Salomon my faith in this very experienced surgeon and the clinic grew, all the moreso, since the clinic’s good reputation has travelled well beyond the borders of the FRG. Henceforth, Dr. Salomon’s very positive and optimistic attitude transferred itself to me during my short stay at the clinic. I am after all, already almost 73 years old. I therefore hope that, due to my good physical condition, I still have some successful and good years ahead of me. My prostate was completely removed on the 10.09.2015, using the da Vinci method. I was already discharged the following Thursday, without a catheter. To me, dear Dr. Salomon, it is almost like a painless miracle. I have now been running around like a weasel, albeit only half continent, but happy and confident. THANK YOU, also for having the opportunity to get to know all the many helpful and very nice people at the clinic and for their support. But, as a stone mason and stone sculptor, I could not help noticing the many small works of art on the UKE campus. The dolomite relief at the back entrance to the Martini Clinic could do with more attention and care.

I wish you every success and offer my sincere thanks.

Being diagnosed with „cancer“ is always a shock, even if nowadays one in every three people will be affected sooner or later in their lives. But of course, one always begins counting with oneself …. As fate would have it, I was number three and had to go under the knife. Even routine operations are no stroll in the park, and they comprise an array of risks and dangers, beginning with the anesthetic, followed by skill of the surgeon (or lack of it), and topped off, above all, by something that can affect the patient during after-care: “hospital germs”.

All this is enough to cause trembling knees and a faint panic, even prior to admission. HOWEVER: I had the incredible luck to land up in the excellent, and in all respects wonderful Martini Clinic; from start to finish I received top-class advice, care and treatment. Trembling knees? Panic? These feelings disappeared the moment I entered the clinic. I was looked after and treated like a long-lost family member. The nurses and the medical personnel are the personification of unmatched friendliness and perfection. I felt well cared for, excellently informed, and I was never left alone with my fear and pain for even a second, regardless of who was looking after me.

I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to all those concerned; the doctors, the nurses, and the service personnel who are responsible for cleanliness and creature comforts.

I will most certainly warmly recommend the clinic to my friends and acquaintances, should they ever need treatment. Why opt for less than the best when one’s health is at stake? Precisely.

Im Juli 2015 war ich Patient in der Martini-Klinik auf Station 4.

Ich bedanke mich für die sehr gute medizinische und menschliche Betreuung und möchte auf diesem Wege ein sehr positives Feedback zu meinem Aufenthalt geben.

Schon beim Vorstellungstermin und medizinischen Vorgespräch bin ich sehr freundlich und kompetent beraten worden. Das Ambiente und die Ruhe und Gelassenheit der Mitarbeiter lassen innere Unruhe beim Patienten gar nicht erst aufkommen.

Über die Internetseite der Martini-Klinik konnte ich mich schon vorab umfassend über die Krebserkrankung, die Operationsmethoden und den detaillierten Ablauf des Aufenthaltes informieren. So etwas Tolles habe ich noch nicht erlebt! Ich wusste genau, was auf mich zukommt und bin völlig entspannt angereist.

Am Aufnahmetag habe ich mich sofort gut und umfangreich betreut gefühlt. Auch in den folgenden Tagen hat der stets freundliche, aufmunternde und manchmal spaßige Umgangston des Personals zu meinem guten Befinden beigetragen. Besser hätte es nicht sein können!

Herrn Prof. Steuber danke ich für die gelungene Operation und für die anschließenden fachlichen Informationen bei der Visite. Ganz anders, als man sich die „Götter in Weiß“ vorstellt (mit einem Schwarm von Mitarbeitern bei der Visite umgeben), hat Herr Prof. Steuber sich bei der Visite in einem persönlichen, sehr menschlichen Gespräch direkt an den Patienten gewandt. Das war klasse!

Auch andere Faktoren, wie die gute Verpflegung und die kommunikativen Möglichkeiten direkt am Patientenbett habe ich als positiv empfunden.

Hatte ich während meines Aufenthaltes noch gehofft, dass mein Katheder mir vor der Entlassung entfernt wird, war ich im Nachhinein sehr froh, dass dies erst ein paar Tage später erfolgte. Während der mehrstündigen Heimreise per Bahn wäre ich sonst doch noch etwas unsicher gewesen.

Ich bin sehr dankbar, dass meine Krebserkrankung rechtzeitig erkannt wurde und mir durch die gelungene Operation wahrscheinlich noch ein paar Lebensjahre mehr geschenkt wurden. Mit dem Thema Krebs habe ich mich jetzt sehr intensiv beschäftigt und inzwischen auch die Forschung der Martini-Klinik und die Deutsche Krebshilfe finanziell unterstützt. Das möchte ich auch künftig fortführen.

Die Martini-Klinik werde ich gern weiterempfehlen!

In July 2015, I was a patient on Ward 4 at the Martini Clinic. I would like to express my thanks for the very good medical and personal care and take this opportunity of passing on very positive feedback regarding my stay at the clinic.

Right from the beginning, during my preliminary visit and first medical briefing, I was advised in a very friendly and competent manner. The atmosphere and the calmness and composure of the staff prevent the patient from becoming nervous.

Prior to my admission, I found very comprehensive information about cancer on the website of the Martini Clinic, as well as information on the various surgical methods, and a detailed account of the what would happen during my stay at the clinic. I have never experienced anything quite like this before! I knew exactly what to expect and arrived at the clinic completely relaxed.

On the day I was admitted, I immediately felt good and appreciated the all-round care. Also, during the days that followed, the friendly, encouraging, and sometimes amusing manner of the staff, contributed to my well-being. It couldn’t have been better!

My thanks to Professor Steuber for the successful operation and for the expert information given during the surgeons’ rounds. In contrast with the image of the “Gods in white” (surrounded during rounds by their horde of staff), Professor Steuber addresses his patients directly and engages with them in a very personal way. That was marvellous!

I also found other very positive factors: the good food and the possibility of communicating directly from one’s bed.

Although I had hoped to have my catheter removed before being discharged, in the end I was happy that this took place some days later, as I would otherwise have felt a little insecure on the train journey home, which took several hours.

I am very grateful that my cancer was diagnosed early enough; the successful operation has probably given me a few more years of life as a present. Since then I have gone into the subject of cancer in great detail and have, in the meantime, made financial contributions to research done at the Martini Clinic and by German Cancer Aid. I plan to continue to do so.

I am very happy to recommend the Martini Clinic!

Ich wurde am 6.8.2015 von Herrn Dr. Salomon mit dem DaVinci-Operationssystem behandelt und möchte mich bei ihm und dem Team des Krankenhauses für seine ausgezeichneten Leistungen und die famose Unterkunft sehr bedanken.

Bei Einlieferung hatte ich die Diagnose eines Prostatakarzinoms Glaesen 4 + 3

Glaesen 3 Anteil 27 %

Tertiärer Glaesen 5 2,9 %

PSA 7,6

Schon bei Verlassen der Klinik konnte der Katheter entfernt werden und ich war weitgehend kontinent.

Leider hatte die histologische Untersuchung nach der OP eine geringe Lymphgefässinvasion diagnostiziert, sodass mir eine adjuvante Bestrahlung nach 3 Monaten empfohlen wurde.

My operation was on the 06.08.2015; it was carried out by Dr. Steuber, using the DaVinci surgical system. I would like to express my great thanks to him for his excellent work and to the Martini Clinic team, and for the marvellous accommodation.

When I was admitted to the clinic, I had a diagnosis of prostate carcinoma Gleason score 4 + 3

Gleason 3 volume fraction 27%

Tertiary Gleason 5 2.9%

PSA 7.6

The catheter had already been removed before I left the clinic, and I was by and large continent.

Unfortunately, the histological examination following the operation showed a minor invasion of the lymph nodes, so that after 3 months an adjuvant radiant therapy was recommended.

Auch wenn meine OP nun schon wieder drei Wochen her ist, denke ich, dass positive Kritik nie zu spät kommen kann.

Nach der Diagnose "Prostatakrebs" war ich natürlich erst einmal geschockt. Wer betroffen ist, weiß dies und es tun sich tausend Fragen auf. Im Vordergrund steht, wie bekämpfe ich diese Krankheit ? Welche Methode ist die richtige?

Nach Abwägung einiger dieser möglichen Methoden entschied ich mich, trotz der möglichen Risiken, der Beeinträchtigung oder gar des Verlustes der Potenz, sowie einer möglichen Inkontinenz, für die Operation. An dieser Stelle möchte ich meiner Urologin, Frau Dr. med. Knobloch aus Leinefelde herzlichst Danke sagen, denn Sie hat in beträchtlichem Maße, dazu beigetragen, dass ich mich für die Martini-Klinik am UKE Hamburg - Eppendorf, entschieden habe.

Am 04.08.2015 wurde ich von Herrn Prof. Steuber operiert. Alles verlief nach Plan, auch wenn, auf Grund der Lage des Karzinoms, nur die Hälfte der Potenznerven erhalten werden konnten.

Herrn Prof. Steuber, den Anästhesisten und den gesamten OP- Team, Danke für Ihre ausgezeichnete Arbeit. Ich hatte vom ersten Moment an vollstes Vertrauen und dadurch keine Sekunde Angst, vor dem was da mit mir geschieht.

Es ist kaum mit Worten zu beschreiben mit welcher Kompetenz, Ruhe und Fürsorge das gesamte Team in der Martini-Klinik um jeden Patienten, ob privat oder gesetzlich versichert, bemüht ist, ihm den Aufenthalt so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Dies gilt natürliche und auch für die Stationsärztin, Frau Dr. Schmitz, welche immer ein offenes Ohr für mich hatte.

Ein großes Dankeschön an die gesamte Martini-Klinik am UKE in Hamburg-Eppendorf. Dieses Haus muss und kann man nur weiterempfehlen !

Udo Timm

Although my operation took place over three weeks ago, in my opinion it is never too late to pass on positive feedback.

It was naturally a shock when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Anyone in a similar position knows the feeling and the many questions that suddenly arise, the main ones being: How can I fight this illness? Which is the right method of treatment? After evaluating some of the possible treatments, I decided, despite the risk of impairment or loss of potency, to have surgery. At this point, I would to express my warmest thanks to Dr. med. Knbloch from Leinefelde, as my choice of the Martini Clinic at the UKE was largely due to her.

I was operated on by Prof. Steuber on the 04.08.2015. Everything went according to plan, even if the position of the tumor only allowed the preservation of half of the nerves responsible for potency. Professor Steuber, the anesthetists, and the whole of the OP team, thank you for your excellent work. From the first moment I complete trusted the team, and was therefore not afraid, for even a second, of what lay ahead of me.

I can hardly describe the competence, calm and care with which patients, whether privately or publicly insured, are looked after at the Martini Clinic,thus ensuring that their stay is as pleasant as possible. This also applies to Dr. Schmitz, the ward physician, who always lent me her ear.

A great thank you to all at the Martini Clinic, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. I can only highly recommend this clinic!

My highest praise goes to the complete Martini Clinic Team – the doctors, the nurses, the service personnel – for their highly competent and comprehensive explanations, advice, support, reliability and punctuality, the professional care, organization and perfect service. My special thanks go to Dr. Salomon and the anesthesia team for the very successful operation. For my part, I give the clinic my whole-hearted recommendation.

My highest praise goes to the complete Martini Clinic Team – the doctors, the nurses, the service personnel – for their highly competent and comprehensive explanations, advice, support, reliability and punctuality, the professional care, organization and perfect service. My special thanks go to Dr. Salomon and the anesthesia team for the very successful operation. For my part, I give the clinic my whole-hearted recommendation.

Already the first day at the Martini-Klinik me and my wife felt that we were good taken care of. Very good information about the operation what could occur during the operation and what the follow-up consisted of after the operation. All your staff were friendly and professional at all times. Very happy to have received lab tests so early after the operation. At times I felt that the nursing staff were a bit short of staff but they still managed to help/assist me with a smile. That is very impressing.

Already the first day at the Martini-Klinik me and my wife felt that we were good taken care of. Very good information about the operation what could occur during the operation and what the follow-up consisted of after the operation. All your staff were friendly and professional at all times. Very happy to have received lab tests so early after the operation. At times I felt that the nursing staff were a bit short of staff but they still managed to help/assist me with a smile. That is very impressing.

We were on a holiday / business trip in Germany when my wife suggested that a closer look at the state of my prostate gland would be an appropriate step. Especially since I was on Flowmax for 2 years and lately on Avodart and my latest PSA reading was 18. We made some enquiries and came across Martini in the Internet, and after making contact with Mrs. Sideris directly at the Martine Clinic I got convinced that I was taking my problem to the right people. At this stage I was still of the opinion, based on advice previously received, that I had a problem, but not cancer.

During a preliminary medical examination at the Martini Clinic in August 2013 by Dr. Salomon and his team, by means of Histoscan and Biopsy, it was established that not only the prostate gland was much enlarged but also contained cancerous material gleason-score 4+5. This was serious and after some deliberation by the medical team due to my advanced age of 75 it was recommended to operate by means of the Da-Vinci method, performing RPE. To reassure that this decision was the best under the circumstances an abdomen-CT and a skeleton-cintigram were carried out, both yielding negative results, thereby eliminating any doubt re the intended operation.

Obviously I was upset by the results of the examinations, being in good physical condition and not suspecting anything so negative, but I immediately booked a slot for an operation end of September. This necessitated a renewed trip from Namibia to Hamburg but this was un-avoidable. On the 26th of September I was booked in and was comprehensively and in the most friendly and caring manner informed about all procedures by sister Anja, which yielded reassurance and relaxation.

The operation was performed by Dr. Salomon and his team on the 27th of September, and considering my age, it was in my opinion a remarkable success. Due to the advanced state of the cancer incursion, some lymph-nodes ( all clean ) plus a set of nerves ( suspicious ) on the left side were removed, thereby trying with optimum care and precision that no infected tissue was left behind. I was told by Dr. Salomon that the OP was successful but more complicated and took a little longer than usual, due to the prostate having grown onto the bladder, of which a piece had to be removed as well.

The short stay at the Martini Clinic from the 27.09. to the 01.10. was pleasant, at little un-

comfortable, but no pain, and super care by the nursing personnel, especially sister Anja, who assisted in many ways and was a big help during these days. The second day after the OP day I was already walking around in the building and the 3rd day outside in the park. On the 02.10. I was allowed to leave the clinic and no complications were experienced whatsoever. Returning to Windhoek in the second week of October was no problem, though still wearing the catheter.

The catheter I wore due to travelling and for safety reasons up to the 18th of Oct., and after

removal, I now experience a mild form of incontinence, which is still persisting , although getting better. Otherwise physically I am back to my previous very good fitness level, and have no hindrances whatsoever. Everything has healed perfectly and I thank Dr. Salomon and his team for their professional advice, skilfulness and after-operation care. And I thank my wife who was a reliable source of good advice and best support in those trying days. The best is that now I am not taking any tablets whatsoever, while previously I hated to have to resort to Flowmax and Avodart.

I would recommend Martini any time to other people having the same problem, since the whole treatment package was carefully considered and executed, and accompanied by constant friendly and competent assistance by the nursing team.

I am now awaiting the first PSA test around end of December and then the final result will become visible and decide, whether further treatment may become advisable.

We were on a holiday / business trip in Germany when my wife suggested that a closer look at the state of my prostate gland would be an appropriate step. Especially since I was on Flowmax for 2 years and lately on Avodart and my latest PSA reading was 18. We made some enquiries and came across Martini in the Internet, and after making contact with Mrs. Sideris directly at the Martine Clinic I got convinced that I was taking my problem to the right people. At this stage I was still of the opinion, based on advice previously received, that I had a problem, but not cancer.

During a preliminary medical examination at the Martini Clinic in August 2013 by Dr. Salomon and his team, by means of Histoscan and Biopsy, it was established that not only the prostate gland was much enlarged but also contained cancerous material gleason-score 4+5. This was serious and after some deliberation by the medical team due to my advanced age of 75 it was recommended to operate by means of the Da-Vinci method, performing RPE. To reassure that this decision was the best under the circumstances an abdomen-CT and a skeleton-cintigram were carried out, both yielding negative results, thereby eliminating any doubt re the intended operation.

Obviously I was upset by the results of the examinations, being in good physical condition and not suspecting anything so negative, but I immediately booked a slot for an operation end of September. This necessitated a renewed trip from Namibia to Hamburg but this was un-avoidable. On the 26th of September I was booked in and was comprehensively and in the most friendly and caring manner informed about all procedures by sister Anja, which yielded reassurance and relaxation.

The operation was performed by Dr. Salomon and his team on the 27th of September, and considering my age, it was in my opinion a remarkable success. Due to the advanced state of the cancer incursion, some lymph-nodes ( all clean ) plus a set of nerves ( suspicious ) on the left side were removed, thereby trying with optimum care and precision that no infected tissue was left behind. I was told by Dr. Salomon that the OP was successful but more complicated and took a little longer than usual, due to the prostate having grown onto the bladder, of which a piece had to be removed as well.

The short stay at the Martini Clinic from the 27.09. to the 01.10. was pleasant, at little un-

comfortable, but no pain, and super care by the nursing personnel, especially sister Anja, who assisted in many ways and was a big help during these days. The second day after the OP day I was already walking around in the building and the 3rd day outside in the park. On the 02.10. I was allowed to leave the clinic and no complications were experienced whatsoever. Returning to Windhoek in the second week of October was no problem, though still wearing the catheter.

The catheter I wore due to travelling and for safety reasons up to the 18th of Oct., and after

removal, I now experience a mild form of incontinence, which is still persisting , although getting better. Otherwise physically I am back to my previous very good fitness level, and have no hindrances whatsoever. Everything has healed perfectly and I thank Dr. Salomon and his team for their professional advice, skilfulness and after-operation care. And I thank my wife who was a reliable source of good advice and best support in those trying days. The best is that now I am not taking any tablets whatsoever, while previously I hated to have to resort to Flowmax and Avodart.

I would recommend Martini any time to other people having the same problem, since the whole treatment package was carefully considered and executed, and accompanied by constant friendly and competent assistance by the nursing team.

I am now awaiting the first PSA test around end of December and then the final result will become visible and decide, whether further treatment may become advisable.

I had my prostate removed at the Martini Kninik on the 12th August. Naturally I was quite anxious in the days leading up to the operation. From the moment I arrived the staff were so helpful and supportive that I immediately started to feel more at ease. Before and after the operation the level of care was second to none and you really felt completly looked after.

The facility has an aura of calm and the staff are kind,considerate and very professional.

I wish to convey my very special thanks to my surgeon Dr Salomon and to nurses Anja Koster,Olaf Nommensen,Katja Schulz and Henning Starke of Station 4.

I am now well on the road to recovery thanks to the Martini Klinik and I will always be in your debt.

Best Regards,

Steve C.

I had my prostate removed at the Martini Kninik on the 12th August. Naturally I was quite anxious in the days leading up to the operation. From the moment I arrived the staff were so helpful and supportive that I immediately started to feel more at ease. Before and after the operation the level of care was second to none and you really felt completly looked after.

The facility has an aura of calm and the staff are kind,considerate and very professional.

I wish to convey my very special thanks to my surgeon Dr Salomon and to nurses Anja Koster,Olaf Nommensen,Katja Schulz and Henning Starke of Station 4.

I am now well on the road to recovery thanks to the Martini Klinik and I will always be in your debt.

Best Regards,

Steve C.

I was operated on by Prof. Haese on the 1. August, 2011 (!) (DaVini robot-assisted, nerve-sparing, laparoscopic prostatectomy).

Five years have since passed and I am very well. I’ve just received the results of yesterday’s PSA check-up by phone; the value is still below the detection limit of 0.01.

Following the operation, I very quickly became fit again. After a short time I had no problems with continence and potency.

Everything was just as it was before the operation.

I quickly took up sport again (cross-country skiing) and still continue to practice.

So I did everything right when I chose the Martini Clinic.

I’d like to thank Prof. Haese once again for his work; I continue to have the greatest regard for him.

My sincere thanks to the whole team, for their exceptional and compassionate care.

I can strongly recommend the Martini Clinic to anyone.

It is the right place for every “man”.

Sincerely yours

Wilfried C.