Congenital and Acquired Heart Defects — Surgical treatment Without the Heart-lung Machine in Children in the Best Hospitals of Germany
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Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine offers the full range of services for the diagnostics and treatment of various diseases in newborns, infants, young children and adolescents. A distinctive feature of the department is the unique competence in the treatment of extremely rare and complex pathologies in young patients. The department treats more than 17,000 outpatients and about 4,600 inpatients every year. In addition, the department operates a day hospital (about 1,000 patients annually).
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of congenital and acquired heart pathologies in children of different age groups. Of particular interest is heart surgery in newborns and infants. In order to ensure comprehensive medical care, the department maintains close cooperation with the specialists from the Departments of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology. The medical team prefers sparing surgical techniques, however, in some cases classical surgery remains the best option.
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers all the advanced surgical techniques for the treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects in children. The department's doctors mostly have to deal with such pathologies as tetralogy of Fallot, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus and others. With appropriate indications, the surgeons perform operations using sparing minimally invasive techniques. Pediatric cardiac surgeons also have excellent experience in interventions using a heart-lung machine.
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects. The department has various therapeutic options in order to ensure the optimal medical care for patients of different age groups, ranging from premature babies, newborns, young children, adolescents to adults with congenital heart defects. Many heart diseases can be detected even in the womb, therefore, the department holds joint consultations for future parents with the specialists in Prenatal Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary collaboration.
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
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 hospital was founded in 1815 and today is proud of its rich traditions, numerous medical achievements and an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also in the international arena. The hospital has 25 specialized departments, 7 institutes and 41 interdisciplinary centers, whose experts work tirelessly for the benefit of their patients.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top German medical institutions specializing in the surgical treatment of heart diseases! The department offers the full range of first-class medical care for patients with diseases of the heart and thoracic organs that require surgical treatment. The availability in the department of advanced technical base allows for the most sparing treatment and minimally invasive surgery. The main focuses of clinical practice include coronary artery bypass grafting, modern procedures for heart valve reconstruction and replacement, treatment of diseases of the thoracic aorta, as well as treatment of heart failure by implanting an artificial heart.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery is included in the ranking of the top German departments specializing in the surgical treatment of cardiovascular diseases! The department offers the full range of treatment of various diseases of the heart, blood vessels, organs of the respiratory system in adults and children. As part of the German Heart Competence Centre Tuebingen, the department is distinguished by the outstanding quality of medical care, competent specialists, as well as high-tech equipment of the latest generation.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery is included in the ranking of the top departments in Germany specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system! The department offers the surgical treatment of all congenital and acquired heart diseases in adulthood, including heart transplantation, as well as the treatment of respiratory diseases in adults and children. It performs more than 2,000 interventions on the heart and about 600 operations on the lungs every year.
Department of Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Cardiac Surgery specializes in a full range of cardiac surgical procedures. The medical facility performs operations for ischemic heart disease, valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, aortic aneurysms, and aortic dissections. The department's cardiac surgeons have successful experience implanting mechanical circulatory support systems in patients with heart failure: Impella®, ProtekDuo®, and LVAD devices are implanted here. Of particular interest is minimally invasive surgery, which, in addition to an optimal functional outcome, ensures minimal trauma rate, rapid recovery, and the absence of cosmetic defects. In cooperation with interventional cardiologists, the department's surgeons also perform hybrid heart operations, combining catheter-based and classical surgical techniques. The department has the prestigious DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certificate, given only to the best clinics with exceptional quality of medical services. The department also has the status of a national Heart Failure Center, certified by the German Cardiac Society (DGK) and the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (DGTHG).
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers all the possibilities of modern surgery for treating heart disease, including a heart transplant. The department's team of surgeons admits both adult patients and children. The department annually performs more than 3,500 operations, including minimally invasive ones. The most common diseases in the clinical practice of cardiac surgeons include heart failure, coronary artery disease, heart arrhythmias, and heart valve and aortic pathologies. The department's operating rooms have all the resources for efficient and safe heart surgery. The patients' health is in the safe hands of a highly qualified team of doctors and nursing staff, numbering more than 155 employees. The main task of surgeons is to provide an optimal treatment based on the very latest advances in modern medicine. At the same time, the specialists always show a humane attitude towards a patient, considering his individual needs and wishes.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top German departments specializing in the surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system! The department offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the heart, lungs, and other thoracic organs. The department has a long and successful history. It has performed more than 50,000 heart surgeries since 1938. The first open-heart surgery under hypothermia, the first heart valve replacement surgery, as well as the first pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator implantations in Germany should be mentioned among the department’s achievements.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Vascular Surgery ranks among the top German medical facilities in its areas of specialization! The department offers the full range of surgical interventions for the treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system in patients of all age groups. The department specializes in coronary artery surgery, heart valve diseases, heart arrhythmias, vascular surgery and aortic surgery. The therapeutic options are complemented by heart transplantation. The experienced cardiac surgeons of the departments perform more than 2,000 operations annually.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery offers the full range of services in this medical field and specializes in providing top-class medical care to patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, and aorta. Cardiothoracic surgeons treat patients of all age groups, ranging from young children to the elderly. The primary focus of the doctors' work at the medical facility is the treatment of aortic and mitral valve regurgitation, with the specialists aiming to perform a reconstructive intervention rather than heart valve replacement surgery. Doctors have vast experience in coronary artery bypass grafting. The department is one of the few medical facilities of this kind in Germany, where doctors offer endarterectomy for chronic pulmonary embolism. The department has modern medical equipment and competent staff, which guarantees excellent medical care as well as a friendly and responsive attitude towards patients. The department performs more than 1,600 surgical interventions of varying complexity, and more than 2,200 patients receive medical care on an outpatient basis.
Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Department of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery offers the full range of modern surgical interventions for the treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects, as well as pathologies of the respiratory system. The specialists of the medical facility admit newborns, young children, as well as adolescents under the age of 18. The department has a perfect infrastructure for optimal care of young patients. The operating rooms have state-of-the-art equipment, which allows the doctors to perform the most sparing surgical treatment. The department's team of surgeons is convinced that it is possible to achieve an excellent result in the treatment of heart defects in children only when providing comprehensive medical care in interdisciplinary cooperation with specialists in the field of prenatal diagnostics, cardiology, intensive care, genetics, etc. With the necessary expert knowledge, long experience and access to medical innovations, the department holds leading positions in the area of its specialization in the European medical arena. In addition, the specialists have unique professional skills in the treatment of rare and complex heart pathologies in children.
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of modern medicine. A distinctive feature of the hospital is the presence of unique therapeutic methods for the treatment of complex and rare clinical cases.
Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Treatment of Congenital Heart Defects
The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Treatment of Congenital Heart Defects offers the full range of modern examinations of the cardiovascular system and effective surgical treatment for heart pathologies in newborns, infants, adolescents, and adults with congenital heart disease. The department regularly demonstrates high treatment success rates, thanks to which it has gained a reliable reputation in Germany and in the European medical arena. The department annually performs more than 500 surgical interventions on the heart, of which about 360 are performed using a heart-lung machine. In addition, the medical facility is one of the few in Europe that specializes in heart transplants for newborns, young children, and adolescents. About 200 such operations are performed here annually. Pediatric cardiac surgeons cooperate closely with the specialists in pediatric cardiology, which allows them to guarantee comprehensive and the most effective treatment for young patients.
