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, AFP, CA125)
- gynecological examination:
- colposcopy
- vaginal swab
- biopsy with histological study (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 and Gynecologic Oncology at the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad offers comprehensive rehabilitation programs for women after benign and malignant diseases of the reproductive system. Of particular interest is the rehabilitation of patients with gynecologic cancers, endometriosis, urinary incontinence and menopause. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Birgit Donau.
The department has been operating for many years, so it offers unique treatment concepts, which the specialists of the medical facility adapt to the individual needs and wishes of each patient. The highly qualified team of gynecologists, psychologists, nutritionists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other specialists take care of the women's health. The department has a very pleasant atmosphere, which contributes to the speedy recovery of patients and their return to usual life.
The concept of rehabilitation treatment for women after gynecologic diseases is based on a comprehensive approach, which implies professional treatment of changes in the female body after a particular disease, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, as well as sessions with a psychologist (individual and in groups), pain therapy, counseling on lifestyle modifications and proper nutrition. Depending on the goals of rehabilitation, the patients may also be indicated various types of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and relaxation therapy. All these measures combined give an excellent result, eliminate pain, psychological complexes and restrictions in everyday life due to the disease.
The department is distinguished by its special competence in the rehabilitation treatment of patients with endometriosis (certified Center for Endometriosis). The disease is characterized by the onset of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and is often diagnosed at the advanced stages. The women with this pathology suffer from chronic pain. Endometriosis can also cause the development of infertility. In addition, the patients often have problems with fatigue, exhaustion and bowel problems. The goal of rehabilitation is to ensure the maximally possible engagement of women in all spheres of life and to maintain health in the long term. The department's doctors use the positive effects of sports and exercise in order to improve the mood of patients, relieve pain and stress, improve the functioning of the immune system, blood circulation and much more. The targeted physiotherapy and massage help the patients to strengthen muscles and improve blood circulation, which leads to better functioning of the internal organs, including the uterus, ovaries, bladder and intestines. Rest and relaxation are also beneficial.
In addition, the department's medical team successfully applies various rehabilitation measures to normalize the health of patients after gynecologic cancers, urinary incontinence, menopause, menstrual irregularities, chronic pain in the lower abdomen, etc. All of the above mentioned pathologies cause not only physical health disorders and discomfort, but also strongly affect the psychological state of a woman, cause stress, irritation and lack of self-confidence. The department's doctors successfully use pain therapy, physiotherapy and therapeutic exercises to improve the well-being of patients, while the work of psychologists helps to restore mental balance.
The department specializes in the rehabilitation of patients after the following gynecological diseases:
- Malignant gynecological diseases
- Breast cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Uterine cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Vaginal cancer
- Vulvar cancer (cancer of the external genitalia)
- Benign gynecological diseases
- Endometriosis
- Urinary incontinence
- Menopause and its manifestations
- Menstrual irregularities
- Chronic lower abdominal pain
- Pathological conditions after chronic inflammatory diseases
- Pathological conditions after complex gynecologic surgery
- Pathological conditions after complicated childbirth
- Other pathologies
The department's range of medical services includes:
- Pain therapy
- Psychological care
- Individual consultations with a psychologist on overcoming difficulties caused by the disease, relationships with a partner, sexual life, the inability to have children, body changes (for example, after breast resection in patients with breast cancer)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for coping with stress
- Multimodal psychological care in the case of sleep disorders
- Psycho-oncological therapy in groups
- Relaxation techniques training
- Occupational therapy
- Training to restore motor skills
- Occupational-oriented rehabilitation
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition counseling and classes in the training kitchen
- Nutrition counseling to strengthen the immune system
- Physiotherapy
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Massage
- Classic massage
- Marnitz massage
- Soft tissue massage
- Reflex foot massage
- Hydrojet massage
- Mud wraps
- Iontophoresis
- Kneipp therapy
- Therapeutic exercises
- Walking and training on fitness equipment
- Water aerobics
- Recreational therapy (fitness, yoga, sauna)
- Art therapy
- Other treatment mets
Photo of the doctor: (c) MEDIAN Klinik Schlangenbad
About hospital
The MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad positions itself as a modern clinic providing high-quality rehabilitation services to patients with rheumatic, gynecological and psychosomatic disorders of any complexity. The clinic was founded in the 1970s, and therefore it has a rich tradition and successful experience in patient care. The rehabilitation center is part of the reputable Median Kliniken Group, which today unites about 120 medical facilities throughout Germany. The clinic has all the necessary resources for the high-quality and effective rehabilitation treatment – advanced medical and technical equipment, excellent comfortable infrastructure and highly qualified medical personnel with solid professional training and long clinical experience. The clinic includes two buildings with 174 beds for inpatient treatment.
The goal of each employee of the clinic is to improve the patient's state of health and his quality of life. The specialists of the rehabilitation center make sure that each patient receives not only highly effective medical care, but also feels a responsive and humane attitude during the entire therapeutic process. A competent interdisciplinary medical team consisting of specialized physicians, therapists, psychologists, social workers and nursing staff makes every effort to provide patients with the desired therapeutic result and the high quality of medical care.
The clinic has received many prestigious certifications, including the KTQ certificate of the Organization for Cooperation in Quality and Transparency in Healthcare, the DIN EN ISO certificate, the DGRh-Rheumazentrum Rhein-Main certificate of the German Society of Rheumatology, and others. All these honors and long clinical practice of the rehabilitation center are indisputable confirmation that the clinic ranks among the best medical facilities in the area of its specialization in Germany.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the MEDIAN Rehabilitation Clinic Schlangenbad live in comfortable single and double rooms made in pleasant colors and modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. In some rooms, the bathroom is equipped taking into account the needs of patients with disabilities, so those people who use a wheelchair do not need any assistance from other people. The standard patient room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed with a nurse call system, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a dining table and chairs, a telephone and a TV. Wi-Fi is also available in the patient rooms. Almost all patient rooms have a balcony.
If desired, the patients can live in the enhanced-comfort rooms. Such rooms are additionally equipped with upholstered furniture, a mini-refrigerator and a safe for storing valuables.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day. The patients have a daily choice of three menus for lunch, one of which is vegetarian, as well as buffet breakfast and dinner. If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your food preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, the accompanying person can live with the patient in a patient room or a hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option
Hotel
During an outpatient program, the patient can stay at the hotel of his choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.