[Possibilities of vascular surgery in urology and nephrology]

The vascular surgical procedures most frequently applied in urology and nephrology are described. The urological aspects of the various methods are stressed and cases suitable for joint urological and vascular surgery are presented. With respect to the occlusion of the renal artery the difference between the recanalization of this vessel and of the peripheral vessels is pointed out and the importance of preserving the kidney is emphasised. The hope is expressed that by the increasing use of vascular surgical methods a more effective therapeutical possibility will be available to increasing numbers of urological-nephrological patients.