The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- TSH-basal
- blood gas analysis
- chest x-ray examination
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- ultrasound examination of the chest
- preoperative care
- operational correction of the sternal defect
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Chest X-ray/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Helios Hospital Hildesheim offers the full range of medical services in the field of its competence. The department's experienced surgeons perform surgery for various diseases of the thorax, lungs and mediastinum. The department uses in its clinical practice both classic open surgical techniques and sparing minimally invasive interventions. The optimal surgical technique is determined by the surgeon individually for each patient, taking into account a particular clinical case and the patient's overall health status. The team of the department's thoracic surgeons cooperates closely with pulmonologists and oncologists. The department has created excellent conditions for the provision of high-quality medical care of the European level, and employs surgeons who performed thousands of successful operations. The treatment is provided in accordance with current clinical protocols, in advanced operating rooms equipped with all the necessary surgical instruments. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Andreas Pfeiffer.
The main focus of the department is on the surgical treatment of diseases of the lungs and other thoracic organs. The patients of the medical facility are most often diagnosed with benign and malignant tumors of the respiratory system, pleurisy, infectious diseases of the respiratory system, mediastinal pathologies and other diseases. The department's specialists have a perfect command of all modern surgical techniques, including minimally invasive ones. Whenever possible, surgeons prefer minimally invasive interventions, since such operations are performed through several small skin incisions. The main advantage of this type of surgery is that there is no need to perform thoracotomy. The use of minimally invasive surgical techniques can significantly reduce the hospital stay and the recovery period after surgery. In addition, the risks of infection and other postoperative complications are almost equal to zero.
The treatment of lung tumors is of particular interest to the department's medical team. If lung cancer is diagnosed in a patient, thoracic surgeons jointly with pulmonologists, oncologists and other doctors gather for a tumor board, during which they study the clinical case and determine the most effective course of treatment. The department's thoracic surgeons are responsible for the surgical resection of the malignant neoplasm, which in most cases forms the basis of the therapeutic process in the fight against lung cancer. When performing lung surgery, the department's surgeons strive to preserve healthy organ tissues as much as possible. Metastases in the lungs due to cancer of other organs are removed using the advanced laser devices.
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Surgery for benign and malignant tumors of the respiratory system
- Surgery for pleurisy
- Surgery for infectious respiratory diseases
- Surgery for mediastinal pathologies
- Surgery for pneumothorax
- Surgery for airway stenosis and obstruction
- Other surgical options
Photo of the doctor: (c) Helios Kliniken GmbH
About hospital
The Helios Hospital Hildesheim positions itself as an advanced provider of high-quality medical services at the European level. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Hannover Medical School, thanks to which it can successfully introduce the very latest medical achievements into clinical practice. The hospital is distinguished by the excellent quality of diagnostics, highly effective treatment of pathologies of any severity and the best patient care based on understanding and humane attitude. The history of the medical complex dates back to 1838, so it carefully honors traditions, but at the same time the hospital actively uses innovative diagnostic and treatment methods. The medical team of the hospital consists of more than 1,450 people. The hospital employs highly qualified doctors who are rightfully proud of their treatment outcomes.
The medical facility has 579 beds. The team of doctors working at the hospital treats more than 28,000 inpatients and about 80,000 outpatients every year. The patients from foreign countries often undergo diagnostics and treatment in the hospital, which confirms the excellent reputation of the medical center in the international arena.
The hospital offers highly specialized departments with different medical focuses, including oncology, cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, dermatology, otolaryngology, general and abdominal surgery, plastic and aesthetic surgery, traumatology, etc. Many medical fields are awarded with prestigious certificates, including German Cancer Society (DKG) certification, IQM certification, and others.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Helios Hospital Hildesheim live in spacious and light rooms. The furnishings of a standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, and a wardrobe for storing things. All patient rooms have telephone, radio and TV, as well as free Wi-Fi. For maximum convenience of patients, each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.
If desired, the patient can stay in an enhanced-comfort room. Such rooms are distinguished by a more sophisticated design, and are additionally equipped with a safe, a minifridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and varied meals. Diet and vegetarian menus are also available. If the patient follows a special diet recommended by the attending physician, he will be provided with food cooked from approved products.
Breakfast is served buffet style: eggs, various types of cheese, sausage, buns, jam, vegetables. There are three set menus to choose from for lunch. Dinner is also served buffet style.
In addition, the hospital has a cozy cafe called Leckeria where one can have a delicious snack. The range of dishes includes light salads, hearty set meals, snacks, sandwiches, cakes, as well as tea, coffee and soft drinks. The terrace is open in the summertime.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
All patient rooms have a TV set. The TV can be used with headphones – the patients can use their own headphones or ask for the headphones from the staff.
Religion
The patient can talk with a Christian priest at any time. Divine services are held every Sunday at 10 am (on the ground floor).
Other religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can stay with the patient in a patient room or at a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient can stay at a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.