Deputy Chief Physician

Dr med. Robin Ruszat

Medical Coordinator Prostate Cancer Centre
Dr med.

Professional career

Curriculum vitae

Since 2016

Deputy Head Physician Urology, Claraspital

2010

FMH specialising in surgical urology

2008

Head Physician Urology, Claraspital
Course Director Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Prostate, Expert Course, Aesculap Academy, Berlin
Course Director Laparoscopic Renal Surgery, Aesculap Academy, Tuttlingen

2007

Course Director Laparoscopic Renal Surgery, Aesculap Academy, Tuttlingen
Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU)

2006-2008

Senior Consultant at the Urology Department of the University Hospital of Basel,
PD Dr A. Bachmann and Prof T. Gasser

2006

Deputy Senior Consultant at the Urological University Clinic of Basel, Prof. T. Sulser and Prof. T. Gasser
Specialist in urology

Memberships and commitments

List of memberships

Swiss Society of Urology

Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine

German Society for Urology

European Association of Urology

Pu­bli­ca­ti­ons

First/last authorships

  • R. Schaffert, P. Rüesch, R. Gügler, S. Fischer, H.P. Schmid, P. Spörri, M. Zurkirchen, R. Ruszat: Information needs of patients with prostate cancer: Pronounced differences between individuals after diagnosis of localised prostate carcinoma. Urologist A 50(9):1089-94 (2011)
  • R. Ruszat, M. Seitz, S.F. Wyler, G. Müller, M. Rieken, G. Bonkat, T.C. Gasser, O. Reich, A. Bachmann. Prospective single-centre comparison of 120-W diode-pumped solid-state high-intensity system laser vaporisation of the prostate for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. BJU Int 104(6):820-5 (2009)
  • U. Walker, A. Tyndall, R. Ruszat. Erectile dysfunction in systemic sclerosis. Ann Rheum Dis 68(7): 1083-5 (2009)
  • A. Bachmann, S. Wyler, T. Wolff, L. Gürke, J. Steiger, C. Kettelhack, T. Gasser, R. Ruszat. Complications of retroperitoneoscopic living donor nephrectomy: single centre experience after 164 cases. World J Urol 26(6): 549-54 (2008)
  • S. Wyler, A. Bachmann, B. Weltzien, T. Gasser, R. Ruszat. Retroperitoneoscopic renal surgery: Indications, technique, and results after 360 procedures. Urologist A 47(8):955-9 (2008)
  • R. Ruszat, M. Seitz, S. Wyler, C. Abe, M. Rieken, O. Reich, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Greenlight laser vaporisation of the prostate: Single centre experience and long-term results after 500 procedures. European Urology 54(4):893-901 (2008)
  • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, M. Seitz, K. Lehmann, C. Abe, G. Bonkat, O. Reich, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Comparison of greenlight laser vaporisation of the prostate and transurethral electroresection of the prostate: Update of a prospective non-randomised bi-centric study. BJU int 102(10): 1432-8 (2008)
  • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, L. Gürke, F. Gambazzi, N. Ebinger, J. Steiger, T. Sulser, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Endoscopic management of bisected hemidiaphragm during retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy. Urology 72(5): 1185 (2008)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat. The KTP- (greenlight-) laser-principles and experiences. Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol 16(1): 5-10 (2007)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat. Greenlight laser vaporisation or conventional electroresection of the prostate for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia--David against Goliath? Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax 96(3):61-7 (2007)
  • R. Ruszat, S.F. Wyler, T. Wolff, T. Forster, C. Lenggenhager, M. Dickenmann, T. Eugster, L. Gurke, J. Steiger, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser, A. Bachmann. Reluctance over right-sided retroperitoneoscopic living donor nephrectomy: justified or not? Transplant Proc 39(5):1381-5 (2007)
  • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, T. Forster, O. Reich, C.G. Stief, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser, A. Bachmann. Safety and Effectiveness of Photoselective Vaporisation of the Prostate (PVP) in Patients on Ongoing Oral Anticoagulation. Eur Urol 51(4):1031-41 (2007)
  • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, H.H. Seifert, O. Reich, T. Forster, C.G. Stief, T. Sulser, A. Bachmann. Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate: Experience with prostate adenomas >80 cm(3). Urologist A 45(7):858-864 (2006)
  • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, H.H. Seifert, O. Reich, T. Forster, T. Sulser, A. Bachmann. Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate: subgroup analysis of men with refractory urinary retention. Eur Urol 50(5):1040-9 (2006)
  • R. Ruszat, T. Sulser, M. Dickenmann, T. Wolff, L. Gurke, T. Eugster, I. Langer, P. Vogelbach, J. Steiger, T.C. Gasser, C.G. Stief, A. Bachmann. Retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy: donor outcome and complication rate in comparison with three different techniques. World J Urol 24(1):113-7 (2006)
  • R. Ruszat, R. Casella, A. Bachmann, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser. Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the kidney with hyaline cells. Urol Int 75 (2):184-6 (2005)

Co-authorships

  • Rüesch P., Schaffert R., Fischer S., Feldman-Stewart D., Ruszat R., Spörri P., Zurkirchen M., Schmid H.P.: Information needs of early-stage prostate cancer patients: within- and between-group agreement of patients and health professionals. Support Care Cancer 22(4):999-1007 (2014)
  • M. Seitz, T. Bayer, R. Ruszat, D. Tilki, A. Bachmann, C. Gratzke, B. Schlenker, C. Stief, R. Sroka, O. Reich. Preliminary evaluation of a novel side-fire diode laser emitting light at 940 nm, for the potential treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: ex-vivo and in-vivo investigations. BJU Int 103(6): 770-5 (2009)
  • A. Businger, A. Zettl, S. Sonnet, R. Ruszat, M. von Flüe: Primitive neuroectodermal tumour of the kidney in an adult: a case report. Cases J 5; 2: 6791 (2009)
  • M. Seitz, R. Ruszat, T. Bayer, D. Tilki, A. Bachmann, C. Stief, R. Sroka, O. Reich. Ex vivo and in vivo investigations of the novel 1,470 nm diode laser for potential treatment of benign prostatic enlargement. Lasers Med Sci 24(3): 419-24 (2009)
  • T.H. Forster, G. Bonkat, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, N. Ebinger, T.C. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Diagnosis and therapy of acute ureteral colic. Wien Klin Wochenschr 120(11-12):325-34 (2008)
  • C. Feder-Mengus, S. Wyler, T. Hudolin, R. Ruszat, L. Bubendorf, A. CHiarugi, M. Pitelli, W.P. Weber, A. Bachmann, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser, M. Heberer, G.C. Spagnoli, M. Provenzano. High expression of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase gene in prostate cancer. Eur J Cancer 44(15): 2266-75 (2008)
  • N. Ebinger, R. Ruszat, T. Forster, S. Wyler, S. Schaub, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Superficial papillary bladder tumour with myoglobinuria...Schweiz Med Forum (17):323-325 (2008)
  • M.J. Kim, A. Bachmann, M.J. Mihatsch, R. Ruszat, T. Sulser, M. Mayr. Acute renal failure after continuous flow irrigation in patients treated with potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser vaporisation of the prostate. Am J Kidney Dis 51 (4): e19-24 (2008)
  • H.H. Seifert, B. Mazzola, R. Ruszat, A. Muller, J. Steiger, A. Bachmann, T. Sulser. Transurethral injection therapy with dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (deflux((r))) for treatment of secondary vesicoureteral reflux after renal transplantation. J Endourol 21(11):1357-60 (2007)
  • T.H. Forster, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, T.C. Gasser, A. Bachmann. "... The better to see you with"--phothodynamic diagnosis in superficial bladder cancer. Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax 17;96(42):1631-7 (2007)
  • G. Bonkat, R. Ruszat, T. Forster, S. Wyler, V.S. Dogra, A. Bachmann. Benign space-occupying cysts in the testis : An overview. Urology A 46(12):1697-1703 (2007)
  • S. Wyler, A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat, T. Forster, T. Hudolin, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser. Retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: initial experience. Urol int 79 (2): 137-41 (2007)
  • M. Seitz, A. Ackermann, C. Gratzke, B. Schlenker, R. Ruszat, A. Bachmann, C. Stief, O. Reich, R. Sroka. Diode laser: Ex vivo studies on vaporisation and coagulation characteristics. Urologist A 46(9):1242-7 (2007)
  • S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, B. Weltzien, T.H. Forster, M. Provenzano, T. Sulser, T.C. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Intermediate-term results of retroperitoneoscopic cryotherapy for small renal tumours using multiple ultrathin cryoprobes. Eur Urol 51(4): 971-9 (2007)
  • S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, U. Straumann, T. Forster, M. Provenzano, T. Sulser, T.C. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Short, intermediate and long-term quality of life after laparoscopic radical prostatectomy- does training of LRP have a negative impact on patients' quality of life? Eur Urol 51(4): 1004-14 (2007)
  • S. Wyler, T. Sulser, HH Seifert, R. Ruszat, T.H. Forster, T.C. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Laparoscopic extended pelvic lymph node dissection for high risk prostate cancer. Urology 68(4): 883-887 (2006)
  • H.H. Seifert, B. Mazzola, T. Zellweger, R. Ruszat, A. Muller, F. Burkhalter, J. Stieger, T. Sulser, A. Bachmann. Ureteral obstruction after dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer injection for treatment of secondary vesicoureteral reflux after renal transplantation. Urology 68(1):203.e17-9 (2006)
  • A. Bachmann, T. Wolff, O. Giannini, M. Dickenmann, R. Ruszat, L. Gurke, M. Kaufmann, T.C. Gasser, J. Steiger, C.G. Stief, T. Sulser. How painful is donor nephrectomy? Retrospective analysis of early pain and pain management in open versus laparoscopic versus retroperitoneoscopic nephrectomy. Transplantation 81(12):1735-8 (2006)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat, T. Forster, D. Eberli, M. Zimmermann, A. Muller, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser, S. Wyler. Retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO): solving the technical difficulties. Eur Urol 49(2):264-72 (2006)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat, M. Dickenmann, O. Giannini, M. Mayr, J. STieger, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser. Chyloretroperitoneum with secondary chylothorax after retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy. Urology 66(4):881 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, L. Schürch, R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, HH Seifert, A. Müller, K. Lehmann, T. Sulser. Photoselective Vaporisation (PVP) versus Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): A Prospective Bi-Centre Study of Perioperative Morbidity and Early Functional Outcome. Eur Urol 48(6) :965-971 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, T. Wolff, R. Ruszat, O. Giannini, M. Dickenmann, L. Gurke, J. STieger, T.C. Gasser, C.G. Stief, T. Sulser. Retroperitoneoscopic donor nephrectomy: a retrospective, non-randomised comparison of early complications, donor and recipient outcome with the standard open approach. Eur Urol 48(1):90-6 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, O. Reich, HH Seifert, A. Muller, T. Sulser. Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate: the basel experience after 108 procedures. Eur Urol 47(6): 798-804 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, O. Giannini, T. Wolff, M. Dickenmann, R. Ruszat, I. Langer, L. Gurke, T.C. Gasser, O. Reich, C.G. Stief, J. Steiger, T. Sulser. Zetroperitoneoscopic living donor nephrectomy: a comparison with the open approach in respect of early postoperative pain management. Transplant Proc 37(2):609-12 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, R. Casella, I. Langer, T.C. Gasser, T. Sulser. Pitfall in renal cyst surgery: serous cystadenoma of pancreas mimicking renal cyst. Urology 65(4): 799-800 (2005)
  • A. Bachmann, T. Sulser, C. Jayet, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, O. Reich, T.C. Gasser, M. Siebels, C.G. Stief, R. Casella. Retroperitoneoscopy-assisted cryoablation of renal tumours using multiple 1.5mm ultrathin cryoprobes: a preliminary report. Eur Urol 47 : 474-479 (2005)
  • T. Sulser, O. Reich, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, R. Casella, A. Hofstetter, A. Bachmann. Photoselective KTP Laser Vaporisation of the Prostate: First Experiences with 65 Procedures. J Endourology 18(10): 976-981 (2004)
  • A. Bachmann, O. Reich, S. Wyler , R. Ruszat, R. Casella, T. Gasser, A. Hofstetter, T. Sulser. 80W KTP laser vaporisation of the prostate: technique and 6-month results after 70 procedures. Urologist A 43(10): 1161-1170 (2004)
  • F. Peters, R. Ruszat, H.H. Hirsch, A. Bachmann, T. Spicher. "It's moving inside!" Bladder schistosomiasis. Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax 93(4):116-9 (2004)

      • Reviews

      • R. Ruszat. Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP)-alternative for high-risk patients. Urological News 1: 9 (2007)
      • R. Ruszat, A. Bachmann. Greenlight laser vaporisation of the prostate. Swiss Physician and Hospital Review 4 (2006)
      • R. Ruszat. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medizin Spektrum Urology/Gynaecology/Dermatology 3:6-9 (2006)
      • R. Ruszat, A. Bachmann. Greenlight laser vaporisation for prostatic hyperplasia. Hospitalis 6: 190-193 (2006)
      • R. Ruszat, T. Sulser. The carcinoma of the prostate. The Medical Journal 7/8: 1-3 (2004)
      • B. Mazzola, R. Ruszat, R. Casella, T. Sulser. Prostate carcinoma - treatment options for localised carcinoma. Swiss Journal of Oncology 4: 10-12 (2004)
      • R. Ruszat, R. Casella, T. Sulser. Prostate carcinoma - early detection and diagnosis. Swiss Journal of Oncology 4: 6-9 (2004)

      Book chapter

      • R. Ruszat, T. Sulser. Prostate carcinoma. Urolist 8-16 (2004)
      • T. Sulser, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, A. Bachmann. Photoselective vaporisation of the prostate (PVP) with high-power KTP laser: First clinical results. Lasers in medicine and, surgery and dentistry. Ed Z Simunovic. (2003)
      • A. Bachmann, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, T. Sulser. Early clinical results after photoselective high-power KTP laser vaporisation (PVP) of the prostate. Laser Surgery and Medicine (ISLSM) (2003)
      • A. Bachmann, R. Ruszat. Atlas of Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery: Chapter 1, Retroperitoneal access; Chapter 3, Retroperitoneoscopic radical tumour nephrectomy; Chapter 6, Retroperitoneoscopic living donor nephrectomy

      Videos

      • R. Ruszat, S. Wyler, T. Forster, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Basel technique of greenlight laser vaporisation of the prostate. Video SGU (2007)
      • Bachmann, R. Ruszat, T. Forster, D. Eberli, M. Zimmermann, A. Müller, T.Sulser, T. Gasser, S. Wyler. Retroperitoneoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO): Solving the technical difficulties. Section Surgery in Motion, Eur Urol 49(1): 164-171 (2006)
      • A. Bachmann, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, T. Gasser, T. Sulser. 80W high-power KTP laser vaporisation of the prostate: bloodless alternative to TUR-P. Video SGU (2003)
      • A. Bachmann, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, P. Maurer, T. Gasser, T. Sulser. Retroperitoneoscopic left-sided retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy for testicular tumour recurrence technique. Video SGU (2003)
      • T. Sulser, P. Maurer, S. Wyler, R. Ruszat, T. Gasser, A. Bachmann. Extended laparoscopic pelvic lymph node dissection. The Basel experience. Video contribution WCE. J Endourology 17/1: 305 (2003)