Lung Cancer — Video-assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy: treatment in the Best Hospitals of Germany
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Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery provides the highly accurate diagnostics and effective surgical treatment of diseases of the lungs, mediastinum and other thoracic organs. Patient care is provided in close cooperation with doctors from the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Pulmonology. The primary focus of the medical facility is on the treatment of lung cancer and cancer of other thoracic organs, therefore, oncologists, chemotherapists, radiation therapists, radiologists and other specialists are involved in the therapeutic process. Thus, patients receive comprehensive treatment based on the expert knowledge and clinical experience of doctors from the related fields. The department admits not only adults, but also young patients. The key focus in the field of pediatric thoracic surgery is on the correction of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum. Using only modern and the most effective surgical techniques, the department keeps pace with medical innovations. The medical facility is the only one in the region where thoracic surgeons successfully use an advanced surgical endoscopic technique – single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery provides effective surgical treatment for diseases of the heart, respiratory system, and blood vessels. The team of cardiac surgeons operates on patients with heart valve pathologies, coronary heart disease, heart failure, and heart rhythm disturbances. In the field of thoracic surgery, the key focus is on the surgical removal of lung tumors and lung metastases. The specialists in this area also perform surgery to repair chest wall deformities. In the field of vascular surgery, interventions for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms are most often performed here. The department's vascular surgeons are also exceptionally competent in the treatment of peripheral occlusive arterial disease. A great advantage for the department's patients is that almost all surgical interventions are performed using minimally invasive techniques, so there is no need for a long postoperative recovery. The department's operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology. This allows for effective and safe treatment. The priority is always personalized medical care for patients.
Department of Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
The Department of Abdominal and Colorectal Surgery, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. It provides surgical treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid and parathyroid glands, thoracic organs, vascular system, rectum, anus and colon. In addition, the department performs bariatric interventions for the treatment of morbid obesity. A special focus is made on the treatment of gastrointestinal cancer. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are always preferred, if clinically indicated. The team of the department's surgeons has 8 progressive operating rooms equipped with everything necessary for successful treatment. The department also has the da Vinci Xi surgical system for high-precision minimally invasive robot-assisted interventions. The patient's health is in the safe hands of the best German surgeons who have gone through a rigorous selection and have vast clinical experience.
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery ranks among the top medical facilities of this kind in Germany! The department offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system and thoracic organs in adults. Of particular interest is sparing minimally invasive surgery, particularly, heart valve interventions and coronary artery bypass grafting. Such interventions are carried out using the innovative da Vinci surgical system. The video-assisted thoracic surgical methods are widely used in the surgical treatment of thoracic diseases as well. All the department's specialists have excellent qualifications and vast clinical experience, which in combination with the cutting-edge technologies allows doctors to achieve the outstanding treatment results.
Department of Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of modern surgical treatment of diseases of the lungs and other respiratory organs at the highest level of European medicine. A special field of competence of the department's thoracic surgeons is the resection of tumors and metastases in the lungs, trachea and thoracic wall. The department has the status of a certified Lung Cancer Center (certificate of the German Cancer Society, DKG), which confirms the exceptional quality and effectiveness of therapy. The specialists also perform modern interventions for inflammatory diseases and traumatic injuries of the respiratory organs, as well as thoracic malformations. The department's operating rooms have modern equipment that allows performing most surgical interventions using sparing surgical techniques – video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. The department's doctors resort to open surgery only in rare cases. The surgeons make sure that the patient feels as comfortable as possible during the therapeutic process and are always ready to help with any issues.
Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery offers a full range of surgical treatments for diseases of the intestine, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, rectum, anus, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, and adrenal glands. The department's surgeons are also skilled in inguinal, umbilical, femoral, and incisional hernia repair. An integral part of the department's daily clinical practice is the surgical treatment of diseases of organs in the chest: lung cancer, mediastinal tumors, chest wall tumors, pulmonary emphysema, myasthenia gravis, and pneumothorax. The medical facility also successfully performs bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. The department is part of the Robotic Surgery Center, which performs operations on the small intestine, rectum, stomach, and pancreas, as well as bariatric surgery using the innovative da Vinci robotic system. The department has been awarded the quality certificate by the German Cancer Society (DKG), which indicates outstanding success in the treatment of oncological diseases. Most surgical interventions are performed through a minimally invasive approach with minimal risks. The department's surgeons annually perform over 3,000 operations of varying complexity in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic Surgery offers the full range of services in this medical focus. The main specialization of the department is the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, lung metastases. In addition, the department's scope of tasks includes thoracic biopsy, surgical treatment of suppuration in the pleural cavity, chest defects, tracheal surgery, lung volume reduction surgery. The surgeons of the department have a unique experience and expertise in the field of thoracic surgery in children and adolescents.
Department of Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Thoracic Surgery provides effective surgical treatment for the full range of lung conditions and chest organ diseases, with the exception of heart pathologies. The team of surgeons specializes in operations for lung cancer, pleural mesothelioma, pleurisy, pneumothorax, pleural empyema, traumatic chest injuries, and chest malformations. Many operations are performed using minimally invasive techniques, which contribute to a shorter hospital stay and faster patient recovery. The department has more than 20 years of experience in the field of minimally invasive interventions on chest organs, so patients can count on the high professionalism of specialists and the best treatment results. The department's thoracic surgeons cooperate closely with pulmonologists, and during the treatment of cancer, oncologists, radiation therapists, radiologists, and other specialists are actively involved in the therapeutic process. Prior to the operation, the patient is fully informed about the peculiarities of the upcoming surgical procedure, the period of postoperative recovery, and possible risks. During the treatment, great importance is attached not only to the provision of top-class medical care but also to the comfort and psychological support of the patients.
Department of Abdominal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Gastroenterology
The Department of Abdominal Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Gastroenterology provides both diagnostics and treatment of the full range of abdominal diseases. In addition, the department's doctors admit patients with thoracic diseases. The department's therapeutic options include conservative treatment methods, interventional procedures and surgical interventions. Most operations are performed using minimally invasive surgical techniques, so postoperative recovery takes place as soon as possible. In addition, such operations allow the doctors to minimize pain after surgical treatment. The department is distinguished by its particular competence in hernia repair and has a quality certificate from the German Hernia Society. One of the most important focuses of the department's work is also the treatment of abdominal and thoracic cancers. Medical care is provided in accordance with current clinical protocols.
Department of General, Abdominal, Colorectal, Endocrine, Thoracic and Bariatric Surgery
The Department of General, Abdominal, Colorectal, Endocrine, Thoracic and Bariatric Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in the areas of its competence. A highly qualified team of the department's surgeons performs surgical procedures on the gastrointestinal organs, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, lungs and other thoracic organs, as well as hernia repair procedures. Of particular interest to the doctors of the medical facility is the surgical treatment of stomach and colon malignancies. The department's surgeons cooperate closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists and doctors from other related specialties, which guarantees comprehensive approach and high treatment efficiency. The department also focuses on patients with proctological diseases, including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anorectal abscesses and fecal incontinence. The department has the status of the Center of Competence for Bariatric Surgery and successfully performs modern weight loss surgery in patients suffering from morbid obesity. The department's operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, while most of the interventions are performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The use of minimally invasive surgery has a number of benefits, while its efficiency is not inferior to classic open surgery associated with numerous risks to human health.
Department of Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers all the options of modern medicine for the surgical treatment of diseases of the lungs and other respiratory organs. The team of the department's surgeons specializes in minimally invasive thoracic interventions, surgery to remove lung metastases, including with a laser, as well as in palliative surgery. The primary focus of the department's clinical practice is the surgical treatment of lung cancer and the removal of lung metastases, the surgical treatment of malignant tumors of the mediastinal organs, chest wall and pleura. It should be noted that the department is certified as the Lung Cancer Center by the German Cancer Society. The department successfully performs surgery to correct pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum, surgery for benign neoplasms and infectious diseases of the respiratory organs. The patients are provided not only with impeccable medical services, but also with responsive care.
Department of Thoracic Surgery
The Department of Thoracic Surgery offers top-class surgical treatment of the full range of thoracic diseases. The department has the status of one of the largest medical facilities of this kind in Germany. In addition, the department is the country's leading center for surgery to treat lung cancer, which is one of the most common and life-threatening types of oncological diseases. Patients are treated in two high-tech operating rooms, where all hygiene and safety standards are strictly met. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical techniques are widely used in clinical practice, which contributes to the rapid recovery of patients in the postoperative period. At the same time, the effectiveness of such operations is in no way inferior to classical open surgical techniques. The department annually performs more than 1,000 surgical interventions of varying complexity on the chest organs. The department's special therapeutic offer is hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC), which is used for treating pleural mesothelioma.
