Albertinen Hospital Hamburg - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Oncology, Hematology offers the full range of modern diagnostic examinations and effective treatments for patients with malignant solid tumors, as well as malignant diseases of the hematopoietic system. The department's doctors admit patients of various age categories, including young children. The department's medical team maintains fruitful cooperation with the University Cancer Center Hamburg (UCCH), which is one of the most progressive medical facilities specializing in cancer treatment in Germany and Europe. The department offers all innovative methods of cancer treatment, thanks to which the specialists achieve excellent results even in especially complex clinical cases. The patients with advanced cancers are provided with high-quality palliative care aimed at relieving pain and improving the quality of life. All types of cancer are treated in interdisciplinary cooperation. The doctors provide an individual approach to each patient. Based on the specific clinical situation, the department's specialists offer the best combination of oncology treatments.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Colorectal Surgery offers the full range of surgical interventions for the treatment of benign and malignant abdominal diseases. Of particular interest to the department's specialists is the surgical treatment of such oncological diseases as stomach, pancreatic, bowel, peritoneal, rectal, anal cancers and others. An important field of ​​clinical activity is also conservative and surgical treatment of rectal, anal and colon diseases. The specialists in the field of endocrine surgery provide surgical treatment of diseases of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands and adrenal glands. In addition, hernia repair interventions are performed here. The department performs most operations using sparing minimally invasive techniques. Moreover, the department's surgeons specialize in robot-assisted surgery. The interventions are performed using the innovative da Vinci Surgical System. The use of the progressive surgical techniques makes it possible to provide the department's patients with speedy postoperative recovery and minimal risks of complications.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the urinary system. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system. The department's doctors achieve the greatest success in the treatment of diseases of the kidneys, ureters, urethra, bladder, as well as in the treatment of prostate, testicular and penile diseases. Thanks to long practical experience of the medical staff and excellent medical and technical equipment, the department's specialists admit not only adults, but also children. The department successfully uses the innovative da Vinci Surgical System for sparing surgical treatment of prostate, kidney and bladder cancers. All medical personnel regularly undergo advanced training courses in order to keep up with the times and master the most advanced treatments. In addition, the department's doctors apply a special approach in the treatment of children, since it is very important to establish a trusting relationship with young patients for a successful therapy outcome.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetricsprovides the full range of medical services for the treatment of all diseases of the female reproductive system and mammary glands. The department's specialists also provide high quality obstetric services. The key focus of the department's clinical practice is on the treatment of gynecological cancers, including uterine, cervical, ovarian and breast malignancies. The department's doctors widely use modern sparing treatment methods – minimally invasive da Vinci robot-assisted surgery, laser therapy, ultrasound treatment, etc. The department's medical team also specializes in the treatment of uterine fibroids and endometriosis. The department is certified by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) in the field of surgical treatment of gynecological diseases, which prevent conception. The department observes current clinical protocols and recommendations of the professional societies, which guarantees an optimal treatment result.