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
- bronchography
- pulmonary function test
- bronchoscopy with biopsy
- histological and microbiological examination
- measurement of arterial blood pressure
- electrocardiogram (ECG)
- echocardiography (ECHO)
- high-resolution computed tomography (HR-CT)
- preoperative care
- lung resection in the lung abscess
- examination of the remote tissues
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery at the Sana Hospital Duisburg specializes in general surgical interventions and operations on the abdominal organs. These primary include interventions for diseases and tumors of the entire digestive tract and endocrine glands in children and adults. The department is headed by Dr. med. Mark Lienert.
The main focuses of the department include all laparoscopic (minimally invasive) procedures, cancer surgery of the digestive organs, coloproctology and endocrine surgery. Particular importance is also given to the treatment of malignant gastrointestinal tumors. Through close cooperation with the team of the Department of Gastroenterology, the department initiated the foundation of the Abdominal Surgery Center, which provides even more efficient treatment and diagnosis of diseases of various abdominal organs. The Department of General, Abdominal and Thoracic Surgery is also a partner of the regional Trauma Center Duisburg and the Professional Trauma Association in the Ruhr region.
The main focuses of the department include:
- Cancer surgery of the digestive tract:
- Esophagus
- Stomach
- Small and large intestines
- Surgery for metastases
- Liver and pancreatic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery:
- Antireflux surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Hernia surgery with a totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair (TEP), laparoscopic IPOM in postoperative hernias
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- Surgery of the small, large intestine, rectum, appendectomy, removal of some parts of the small intestine, removal of some parts of the large intestine with total mesorectal excision, rectal prolapse surgery, ostomy
- Surgery of the liver and bile-excretory ducts, gallbladder removal, removal of some parts of the liver, liver cyst drainage
- Hernia surgery:
- Totally extraperitoneal endoscopic repair (TEP)
- Laparoscopic IPOM in postoperative hernias
- Conventional surgical techniques, plastic repair with the use of a surgical mesh, minimally invasive surgery (in case of sports hernias)
Photo of the doctor: (c) Sana Kliniken Duisburg
About hospital
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital treated 21,403 inpatients, 1,149 partially inpatients and 51,751 outpatients.
The hospital is the maximum care center, since almost all disciplines are represented here as independent departments. The departments specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of both common pathologies and specific diseases or groups of patients. The hospital provides its services for patients of all age groups, starting from the birth in the Department of Obstetrics, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, then in the departments for adults up to the treatment of elderly patients in the Department of Geriatrics. The hospital has a unique medical competence and medical centers with special equipment in order to ensure an optimal and multidisciplinary treatment.
The Hospital Duisburg is an academic teaching hospital at the University of Duisburg-Essen with the maximum care (Level 1) Perinatal Center, as well as the Neuro Center with a special focus in the field of oncology. The interdisciplinary Emergency Department, two Intensive Care Units and an Intermediate Care Station offer their services as well. In addition, the hospital has an interregional Stroke Unit with 8 monitored beds, the Unit for Early Neurological Rehabilitation (Level B) with 30 inpatient beds and the accredited Sleep Laboratory with 4 beds.
All activities of the hospital are focused on the patient with their worries and fears; great attention is paid to the patient’s life situation and history. All actions and efforts of the employees of the hospital are made to improve a personal health of each patient. The success rate of the hospital is manifested by satisfaction of both patients and their relatives.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The rooms in the Sana Clinic, Duisburg, meet the strict German standards. The essential safety equipment can be found in each patient room. There are also private bathrooms in all rooms. There are also the electric beds that can be adjusted according to the patient’s needs and habits. The orthopaedic mattresses on the beds provide adequate support for the spine during sleep. You can also use various devices in the room such as a laptop, unless you disturb the other patient in the room. Wi-Fi connection can be provided upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
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
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.