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Treatment of Ependymoma in Germany

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Best hospitals and doctors for ependymoma treatment in Germany

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for ependymoma
1790
Chemotherapy of epindimoma (1 course)
6166
Radiotherapy of epindimoma
14064
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
0.00
University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Germany, Munich

University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich

Overall rating9.8 / 10
The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur
Germany, Koblenz

Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur

Overall rating10 / 10
The Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur is a modern medical facility with an excellent reputation in Germany and abroad. The medical center is an academic clinic of the University Hospital Mainz, which gives patients the opportunity to take advantage of scientific advances and innovative treatments. The clinic has the widest possi
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Charite University Hospital Berlin
Germany, Berlin

Charite University Hospital Berlin

Overall rating9 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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University Hospital Freiburg
Germany, Freibung

University Hospital Freiburg

Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Germany, Frankfurt am Main

University Hospital Frankfurt am Main

Overall rating10 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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University Hospital Erlangen
Germany, Erlangen

University Hospital Erlangen

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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University Hospital Ulm
Germany, Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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University Hospital Würzburg
Germany, Würzburg

University Hospital Würzburg

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Germany, Dresden

University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden

Overall rating9.1 / 10
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf
Germany, Hamburg

University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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University Hospital Muenster
Germany, Muenster

University Hospital Muenster

Overall rating9.8 / 10
According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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University Hospital Jena
Germany, Jena

University Hospital Jena

Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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University Hospital Marburg UKGM
Germany, Marburg

University Hospital Marburg UKGM

Overall rating8.6 / 10
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Germany, Halle

University Hospital Halle (Saale)

Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities! The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a s
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An ependymoma is a tumor of glial cells that develops in the region of the ventricles of the brain, less often in its parenchyma, or outside the central nervous system. The tumor is more common in children than in adults. Treatment usually requires neurosurgery and radiation therapy. You can go to German hospitals to treat ependymoma with a low risk of recurrence and without any complications. On the Booking Health website, you can find out prices and choose a medical care program.

Content

  1. Treatment principles
  2. Surgical procedures
  3. Radiation therapy

Grade 1 ependymoma is treated with surgery. In the case of partial tumor removal or tumors of 2-3 grades, surgery is usually followed by radiation therapy. Sometimes radiotherapy may become the main treatment method if surgery is contraindicated for a patient. Chemotherapy is an uncommon treatment option.

You should seek medical attention from the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, the Vivantes Auguste-Viktoria Hospital Berlin, or the Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur.

You are welcome to use the services of the medical tourism agency Booking Health. We will take care of all the arrangements for your trip. We will help you choose a hospital, resolve all issues with the administration, and make an appointment. We will also book hotel and airline tickets for you, meet you in Germany, and take you to the hospital by car.

Treatment principles

 

Treatment of ependymoma in Germany involves surgery and radiation therapy. Chemotherapy can sometimes be used as well, but its effectiveness has not been proven yet. The method is mainly used for high-grade cancer.

There are no standard approaches to ependymoma treatment. General recommendations are difficult to develop because the tumor is very rare. It accounts for only 1.7% of all tumors affecting the central nervous system.

Ependymomas come in three grades. The first grade of the tumor is relatively benign. If such a tumor is completely removed, any additional radiation therapy will not be required. The second and third grades of the tumor recur more often. After surgery, patients usually undergo radiation therapy to prevent the return of the disease or to increase the relapse-free period.

Surgical procedures

 

Surgery is considered the main treatment for ependymomas. Neurosurgical procedures abroad are safe and have a minimal risk of causing damage to functionally significant areas of the brain. At the same time, in most cases, doctors manage to remove the neoplasm completely, which reduces the risk of recurrence.

Hospitals in developed countries offer modern equipment and the latest technology, which increase the efficiency and safety of neurosurgical operations. Doctors use powerful surgical microscopes, neuronavigation systems, and, if necessary, intraoperative imaging and functional studies. Neurosurgeons can safely remove even deep-seated tumors, avoiding any damage to the most important areas of the brain.

Patients undergo neurological rehabilitation following the operation. It helps to relieve the symptoms of a neurological deficit and return to normal life in the shortest possible time.

Radiation therapy

 

Radiation therapy can be used in the following cases:

  • partial removal of a benign ependymoma;
  • adjuvant treatment after total or partial removal of an intermediate and malignant ependymoma;
  • as a stand-alone treatment method for small and asymptomatic ependymomas, which are too risky to remove;
  • as a stand-alone method of local control of any tumors if the operation is contraindicated.

Irradiation stops the growth of the tumor and reduces its size, but it does not completely disappear, and the final results can only be achieved after a few months. This is the main drawback of radiation therapy as compared to surgery, which instantly eliminates the tumor and relieves the patient of the associated symptoms. Irradiation is therefore rarely used as a stand-alone method, even for benign neoplasms. This is usually an adjunct to surgery to reduce the risk of ependymoma recurrence.

Germany offers the latest options for radiotherapy, which allow delivering radiation to the tumor very precisely, avoiding any damage to healthy tissues. If the tumor is located far from the functionally important areas of the brain, it can be irradiated in one or several sessions using high-precision radiosurgical units. In addition, several specialized centers in Germany use proton therapy. This is the safest method of radiation therapy for brain tumors, and it is considered the best method for children.

You are welcome to use the Booking Health service to undergo your diagnostics and treatment of ependymoma in Germany. On our website, you can find out the cost of treatment and make an appointment for your medical care program at the best price. Our specialists will help you select the most suitable clinics in Germany and arrange your trip.

 

Authors: 

The article was edited by medical experts, board-certified doctors Dr. Sergey Pashchenko and Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!

 

Sources:

National Library of Medicine

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Google Scholar