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 blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, CA125)
- gynecological examination:
- colposcopy
- vaginal swab
- cervical biopsy with histological analysis (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2000 €)
- pelvic ultrasound
- transvaginal ultrasound
- breasts ultrasound
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and pelvic organs (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach provides the highly accurate diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of the entire range of gynecologic diseases, while particularly focusing on gynecologic oncology. The department has earned the status of one of the leading local medical facilities in the treatment of malignant gynecologic pathologies. The specialization also includes the treatment of breast diseases. The tasks of the department's medical team cover pregnancy management, including high-risk pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. Childbirth takes place in ultra-modern delivery rooms, in a pleasant atmosphere.
The department is headed by Dr. med. Ralf Dürselen. The doctor is a recognized specialist in urogynecology, as well as minimally invasive surgery (more than 85% of all interventions are performed endoscopically). In addition, he has long experience in obstetrics, thanks to which, in cooperation with his colleagues, he provides top-class obstetric services.
The department's gynecologists have successful experience in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of the female reproductive organs, urinary incontinence and pelvic prolapse, benign and malignant breast diseases, as well as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. In addition to inpatient treatment, the department provides outpatient counselling. The outpatient services include hysteroscopy, early abortion, local interventions in the labia and vagina, outpatient chemotherapy, outpatient surgeries, etc.
The department's obstetricians monitor the course of pregnancy and offer various options for a safe childbirth. A competent team of experienced obstetricians, anesthetists and pediatricians is available in the department 24 hours a day. Depending on the clinical indications, the childbirth can be natural or via C-section. The delivery rooms are also equipped with everything necessary for childbirth on a chair, in water, etc. If necessary, the doctors provide anesthesia, particularly, homeopathy, acupuncture, aromatherapy, relaxation baths, pain medications and epidural anesthesia.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Gynecology
- Diagnostics and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of urogynecological problems
- Electromyography of pelvic floor muscles
- Pelvic floor ultrasound
- Use of pessaries and vaginal tampons
- Biological feedback
- Physiotherapy (if necessary)
- Innovative pelvic floor surgery
- Interdisciplinary consultation with surgeons, proctologists and urologists (if necessary)
- Follow-up examinations after surgical treatment
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Diagnostic and therapeutic laparoscopy
- Diagnostic and therapeutic hysteroscopy
- Assessment of fallopian tube patency
- Hysterectomy
- Removal of intramural fibroids
- Surgery for endometriosis
- Surgery for ovarian diseases
- Diagnostics and treatment of cancers of the female reproductive organs
- Mammalogy
- Counseling, second opinion
- Ultrasound-guided puncture biopsy
- Planning of all breast interventions using 3D and 4D ultrasound scanning
- Comprehensive breast surgery
- Mammography
- Breast MRI
- Preoperative marking of non-palpable breast neoplasms
- Obstetrics
- Integrated management of pregnancy, including high-risk pregnancy (women with arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, risk of premature birth, intrauterine growth restriction, etc.)
- Treatment of arterial hypertension during pregnancy (gestosis)
- Natural childbirth, as well as childbirth in water, C-section, etc.
- Pain relief during childbirth
- Postpartum care
- Other diagnostic and therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Сareer
- 1981 - 1986 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Duesseldorf.
- 1986 - 1987 Study of Human Medicine at the RWTH Aachen University.
- 1988 Doctoral thesis defense, University of Duesseldorf.
- 1993 Senior Physician, Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach.
- 1994 - 2001 Senior Physician, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hospital Maria Hilf Moenchengladbach.
- 2001 - 2008 Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Head of the Breast Center, Hospital Hetzelstift Neustadt an der Weinstrasse.
- Since 2009 Chief Physician of the Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach.
Qualifications
- Board certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Additional Qualifications
- Additional qualification in Urogynecology.
- Additional qualification in Gynecologic Oncology.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- German Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics
- Professional Association of Gynecologists.
- German Continence Society.
- Association of Senior Physicians of Clinics.
- Association of Senior Gynecologists.
- Working Group on Urology.
- Working Group on Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach
About hospital
The Hospital Neuwerk, which is in Moenchengladbach, has over 10 specialized operating departments. Located in the northern part of the city, the hospital has been a coordination center for the region for many years. The hospital has 310 comfortable beds for ist patients. Due to a wide range of medical services, the hospital offers modern medicine and human care. True to the motto: "Groundbreaking. Human. Strong". The hospital is staffed with excellent professional physicians. A great team of medical specialists makes examinations, diagnosis and prescribes treatment plans for their patients every day.
The hospital has innovative equipment, progressive operating rooms, which use the very latest surgical techniques, modern equipment for the diagnostics and a comfortable inpatient facility, where the medical staff takes care of the patients throughout the entire treatment period. All this contributes to the prestige of the hospital – 26,200 outpatients and about 15,000 inpatients are treated here annually.
It is worth noting that the hospital is among the 3 leading medical facilities in Germany, where the O-arm neuronavigation system is widely used. O-arm is a high-resolution computed tomography, which allows the doctors to obtain detailed intraoperative 3D images of the brain and spinal cord in real time and to perform the operations as accurate as possible. The O-arm system is successfully used during brain surgeries, in the treatment of intervertebral hernias and spinal interventions, during the rehabilitation period after implant placement, as well as to control the consolidation of complex fractures.
Photo: (c) Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patient rooms of the Hospital Neuwerk Moenchengladbach are equipped in accordance with German standards. The patient room includes a shower and a toilet. The beds are equipped with comfortable orthopedic mattresses. The bedside table can be easily turned into a table. The room also includes a table and chairs for receiving visitors. In addition, the room contains a TV, and the Internet is available on request. You can choose a single or double room. Your accompanying person can stay in the single room with you. The double room is shared with another patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a bathrobe, unlimited Wifi, a fridge and upholstered furniture. The bathrooms have a walk-in wellness shower, towels and hygiene articles. The lounge of the comfort station invites you to linger and offers fresh snacks as well as coffee and tea.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hospital accommodation
You may stay at the clinic hotel during the outpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our manager will help you choose the best option.