Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich - Departments

According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Department of Urology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in prostate, testicular, kidney and bladder cancer treatment! The department offers the broadest range of modern examinations and effective treatment of genitourinary diseases in men. There are many modern therapeutic methods in the arsenal of doctors to deal with diseases of the prostate gland, testicles and external male genitalia, kidney and bladder disorders, and urinary incontinence in men and women. Of particular interest is the treatment of genitourinary cancers in men – the department has been certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) in this field. The key to the department's successful clinical practice is the combination of high professionalism of doctors and the availability of innovative equipment, particularly a system for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-transrectal ultrasound fusion biopsy, devices for focal therapy for prostate tumors using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), etc.

The Department of Interventional Radiology offers the full range of diagnostic and treatment methods with ionizing radiation. In addition to conventional X-ray diagnostics, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the tasks of the department's doctors include minimally invasive image-guided interventions. Therapeutic procedures are performed using computed tomography and angiography. The department has state-of-the-art medical equipment, which makes it possible to provide patients with not only high-precision diagnostics and the highest treatment standards, but also maximum protection of the body from negative radiation exposure. In most cases, patients receive medical care on an outpatient basis. The department's specialists always devote time to personal communication with their patients and answering all their questions. 

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Orthopedics, Traumatology, Spinal Surgery and Foot Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities in treating orthopedic diseases and spinal surgery! The department carries out comprehensive examinations and effectively treats musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The department has about 130 beds for its patient hospitalization. Doctors annually admit more than 4,000 patients for inpatient treatment. Several thousand surgical interventions of varying complexity are performed on the basis of the medical facility annually. The department offers the services of the certified Maximum Care Joint Replacement Surgery Center (EPZmax) and the certified Trauma Center. In addition, the department's specialists have vast experience in treating spinal and foot pathologies. The main goal of the department's doctors is to restore mobility and eliminate pain. The specialists always prefer an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case.

The Department of Cardiology and Pulmonology offers the full range of services in these fields and specializes in treating patients with cardiovascular diseases, lung and respiratory tract pathologies. The department has all modern diagnostic options for early detection of pathologies, accurate diagnostics and risk assessment for heart, blood vessel and lung diseases. In addition, the department has an advanced Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, which performs minimally invasive procedures such as balloon dilatation, catheter-based procedures, stent implantation and recanalization for chronic coronary artery occlusions. A Chest Pain Unit is certified by the German Cardiac Society and operates around the clock. In the field of pulmonology, both drug therapy and highly effective endoscopic procedures are carried out. The department's doctors ensure that the patient receives the best treatment in comfortable conditions and in a friendly environment.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Oncology provides the broadest range of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services in these medical fields. The medical facility admits patients with diseases of the stomach, small and large intestines, esophagus, pancreas, liver, gallbladder and biliary tract. Of particular interest to the department's specialists is the treatment of malignant pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatopancreatobiliary area. The doctors of the medical facility cooperate closely with the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and the Department of Cardiology and Pulmonology. In the course of treatment, the latest functional and general diagnostics options are used, and effective treatment methods are adapted to the patient's individual needs. The department has state-of-the-art equipment for endoscopic examinations and therapeutic procedures. Doctors and nursing staff always show a humane attitude towards their patients, striving to support them on their way to recovery.

The Department of Vascular Surgery provides the full range of modern diagnostic tests and surgical treatment of pathologies of blood vessels.The department's team of surgeons focuses on patients with carotid stenosis, abdominal aortic aneurysms, occlusive peripheral arterial disease and varicose veins. In most cases, the specialists of the medical facility manage to perform treatment with endovascular techniques. Hybrid surgical techniques can be used in complex cases. The department's surgical options are supplemented by procedures for the formation and repair of dialysis shunts, and reconstructive interventions on the blood vessels, for example, in chronic wounds or diabetic foot syndrome. Clinical practice is based on using the latest treatment methods and the high professionalism of surgeons, which in combination provides patients with the best treatment outcome. This is important for doctors to provide the patient with personalized medical care, considering their needs and wishes.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Hernia Surgery and Bariatric Surgery provides the full range of surgical treatment in its field of competence. The department's highly qualified surgeons annually perform about 2,000 surgical interventions. Extensive clinical experience allows the specialists to perform even particularly complex operations. The department’s advanced operating rooms serve for surgery to treat gastrointestinal diseases, liver, gallbladder, bile duct, pancreatic, rectal, anal and colon pathologies. The medical facility also successfully performs operations to treat hernias: inguinal, umbilical, and anterior abdominal wall hernias. In addition, the department's doctors deal with the surgical treatment of morbid obesity. Minor traumatic laparoscopic interventions are considered the gold standard, which guarantee a patient minimal risks and rapid postoperative restoration. Surgeons tell the patient in detail about their upcoming treatment and, in every possible way, support them in their recovery.