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Treatment of acoustic neuroma by stereotactic radiosurgery using Gamma Knife (125239) | Hospital Cologne-Holweide - BookingHealth
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Treatment of acoustic neuroma by stereotactic radiosurgery using Gamma Knife

Hospital Cologne-Holweide

Cologne, Germany
Program id # 125239
Doctor photo
Dr. med. Alhadi Igressa
Specialized in: neurosurgery

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
    • TSH, fT3, fT4
  • neurological examination
  • CT/MRI scan of the head
  • stereotactic radiosurgery
  • nursing services
  • consultations of related specialists
  • treatment by chief physician and leading experts
  • explanation of individual treatment plan

How program is carried out

During the first visit, the physician will conduct a clinical examination and go through the results of previous laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. After that, you will undergo an additional examination, including complete blood count, laboratory assessment of liver and kidney function, and neurological tests. This will be followed by MRI/CT treatment planning. Before making the MRI/CT scan, a stereotaxic frame will be fixed on your head. It is a lightweight non-metallic mesh that prevents the head from moving during the preliminary tomography and subsequent treatment with the Gamma Knife. It also allows physicians to determine the location of the neuroma accurately. Based on the results of the diagnostic MRI/CT scan, physicians will develop an individual program of Gamma Knife therapy.

Gamma Knife treatment is carried out as the day hospital procedure, without mandatory admission to the hospital. You will be placed on a special couch with the already familiar stereotaxic head frame (this time it is used for precise focusing of the Gamma Knife beam). After that, the couch will move under the arch of the Gamma Knife device.

The procedure is completely painless. During the session, you will stay under the constant supervision of the medical personnel. If necessary, you will be able to communicate through the built-in microphone. The duration of the procedure is from 15 to 60 minutes, depending on the location and size of the neuroma.

After completing the procedure, the physician will remove the stereotaxic head frame and assess your general condition.

After the completion of the Gamma Knife treatment, you will receive the medical report with detailed recommendations regarding further follow-up. You can leave the hospital on the day of your procedure. In the future, you can contact the physician to plan additional treatment, if necessary.

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • MRI/CT scan (if available)

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About hospital

According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Holweide ranks among the top medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia! 

The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Cologne, providing patients with high-quality healthcare based on the latest achievements in university medicine. The hospital admits patients with various diseases, including cancer, diseases of the hematopoietic system, urinary system, gastrointestinal tract, ENT organs, etc. The hospital is known for having one of the largest Departments of Obstetrics in Germany, where more than 1,800 babies are born every year. The health facility also houses the specialized Breast Cancer Center and the Colon Cancer Center, whose treatment success rates are consistently high. The hospital has advanced technical resources and highly qualified staff to provide patients with effective medical care in the areas of its specialization.

The hospital has a total of 465 beds. The medical facility annually admits about 20,500 inpatients and more than 63,900 outpatients for diagnostics and treatment. The hospital provides comfortable conditions and modern infrastructure to meet the needs and wishes of patients. The medical team at the hospital prefers a multidisciplinary approach to medical care, which is particularly valuable in treating complex conditions such as cancer.

In 2009, the hospital was successfully certified by "High-Quality Management of Acute Pain Syndrome" TÜV Rheinland Group in gynecology, surgery, urology, otorhinolaryngology, and anesthesiology. In addition, the hospital became the first emergency medical facility for adults in Cologne to be KTQ® (Cooperation for Transparency and Quality in Healthcare) certified.

The specialists at the hospital always strive to provide each patient with high-quality medical care in a pleasant atmosphere. Doctors are open to dialog, gladly answer all questions that patients are interested in, and provide moral support throughout the therapeutic process.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the Hospital Cologne-Holweide live in comfortable single and double rooms designed in light colors. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and a toilet. The furnishings of a standard patient room include an automatically adjustable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe for personal belongings, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, and a TV with international channels. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms.

The patients can stay in enhanced-comfort rooms, if desired. Such rooms are more spacious and additionally equipped with a safe, a mini-fridge, and upholstered furniture.

Meals and Menus

The patients are offered three tasty and healthy meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast and dinner are served as buffets, and for lunch, there is a set of three menus to choose from.

If, for some reason, you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to treatment.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

Religion

A worship service is held in the chapel at the hospital every Sunday. There is also a prayer room at the hospital where one can pray in private.

The services of representatives of other religions are available upon request.

Accompanying person

Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.

Hotel

You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.