St. Joseph Hospital Haan - Departments

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery and Hernia Surgery offers all the options of modern surgical treatment in these areas. The department successfully performs operations on the abdominal organs (stomach, esophagus, small and large intestine, liver, gallbladder and spleen), rectum, anus and colon, thyroid and parathyroid glands. There is also rich clinical experience in the surgical treatment of inguinal and incisional hernias. Medical care is provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. The department's surgeons have a perfect command of the classical and sparing minimally invasive techniques, thanks to which they provide the effective treatment of pathologies of varying severity. All interventions are performed in high-tech operating rooms, in accordance with the protocols of professional societies and the highest safety standards.

The Department of Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology and Oncology offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, pathologies of the lungs and other organs of the respiratory system, gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. The medical facility has modern diagnostic rooms where patients undergo modern instrumental examinations and endoscopic procedures on the organs of the digestive tract and respiratory system. As for therapeutic methods, the department's doctors successfully cure many diseases with the help of well-chosen drug therapy regimens. In complex clinical cases, the specialists perform low traumatic endoscopic therapeutic procedures. The department's doctors provide patients with high-quality medical services and always do their best to make the patient feel comfortable during the entire treatment process.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Endocrinology ranks among the top German medical facilities specializing in diabetes mellitus treatment! The department offers the full range of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with various types of diabetes mellitus. The department admits both adults and children. The department's team of physicians specializes in medical care for patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, LADA and MODY diabetes, as well as in the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome and other diabetic complications. The treatment can be provided on both an inpatient and outpatient basis – this is determined by the attending physician, depending on the severity of the clinical case. The department has 48 beds. The work of the department's doctors is based on an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case, which ensures the best treatment outcomes. For many years, the department has enjoyed a reputation as one of the best Diabetes Centers in Germany, which is why patients trust their health to professionals with confidence.

The Department of Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery and Foot Surgery offers accurate diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The department's doctors regularly perform arthroscopic interventions on the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle joints. The department cooperates closely with the Joint Replacement Center (endoCert certificate), which successfully performs total and partial knee and hip arthroplasty. An integral part of the work of the specialists of the healthcare facility is the treatment of foot diseases. In addition, the department has the status of a certified Center of Excellence for Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation. The therapeutic technique is used to repair cartilage defects and is available only in highly specialized medical centers in Europe. The department's patients receive medical care on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Thanks to the availability of innovative equipment for minimally invasive surgery, even major surgical interventions can be performed without hospitalization.

The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of arterial circulation disorders, occlusive peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, varicose veins, chronic non-healing wounds and other pathologies. In most cases, the department's specialists use advanced low-traumatic endovascular techniques. In more complex cases, the vascular surgeons resort to hybrid interventions (a combination of open and endovascular techniques). Open surgical interventions are extremely rare. Since December 2008, the department is known as a recognized Center for Vascular Diseases certified by the German Society of Vascular Surgery (DGG).

The Department of Endoprosthetics offers high-quality surgical services for knee and hip arthroplasty. The medical facility also successfully performs revision interventions to replace previously implanted artificial prostheses. The revision operations are technically more complex and are usually indicated in the case of displacement or destruction of parts of the prosthesis, infection of the implant, mechanical breakdowns, etc. The department is a certified Joint Replacement Center (endoCert certificate), which adheres to the strictest hygiene standards and provides excellent treatment results. The department annually performs more than 300 knee and hip arthroplasty procedures, which testifies to the vast clinical experience of the specialists. The primary goal of the entire medical team of the department is to restore mobility and ensure a decent quality of life for the patient.