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
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the head, neck
- general otolaryngological examination
- laryngoscopy with biopsy
- preoperative care
- tonsillectomy and cervical lymph nodes resection
- histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the removed 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
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen offers the full range of diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of ear and nose diseases. The department also provides diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the paranasal sinuses, larynx, oral cavity and throat. At the stage of treatment planning, doctors always take into account the patient's individual needs and wishes. First of all, doctors consider possible options of conservative therapy. If the specialists are convinced of the need for a surgical intervention, endoscopic and microsurgical operations are usually performed. Many interventions are performed on an outpatient basis. The department's otolaryngologists also admit young patients with various ENT diseases. The specialists most often deal with the treatment of pathological lesions of the middle ear and surgical removal of the palatine and nasopharyngeal tonsils. The department has all the necessary resources to ensure the effective and safe treatment of ENT pathologies. The department is headed by Dr. Karl-Heinz Küppers.
The department is an inpatient section of the hospital, which employs private practitioners who use the hospital's technical and human resources for the treatment of their patients. The medical facility offers surgical interventions and postoperative monitoring. For this purpose, the healthcare professionals have specially designated beds for patient accommodation.
The department's team of doctors regularly provides medical care to the patients with middle and outer ear diseases. Middle ear surgery is usually indicated for severe hearing loss. When performing such interventions, the surgeon uses a modern operating microscope, and the surgical approach is formed using sparing techniques, without extensive skin and soft tissue incisions. The operations on the outer ear are performed to repair congenital ear malformations. Such interventions are also successfully performed in childhood. Thanks to the use of the very latest surgical techniques and the high professionalism of doctors, surgical procedures leave almost no visible scars.
The most common diseases of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are polyps, turbinate hypertrophy and septum deviation. In the case of a nasal septum curvature, the patient has difficulty nasal breathing, discomfort in the throat and other unpleasant sensations. To repair the nasal septum deviation, a surgical intervention (septoplasty and septorhinoplasty) is performed. In the first case, only nasal septum deviation is repaired, and in the second, there is an additional stage of the intervention for nose reshaping.
The department's therapeutic options are supplemented by operations to remove the palatine and nasopharyngeal tonsils, interventions on the soft tissues of the neck and salivary glands, larynx and vocal cords. The doctors of the medical facility also specialize in the treatment of acute hearing loss and Meniere's disease. As a rule, the course of drug therapy takes about 14 days and gives excellent results.
The department's clinical focuses include:
- Surgery on the nasal septum and turbinates, nose reshaping
- Endoscopic paranasal sinus surgery
- Throat and palatine tonsil surgery in adults and children
- Laryngeal and vocal cord surgery
- Middle and outer ear surgery in adults and children
- Facial plastic surgery with a focus on the removal of tumors and scars in the neck and face
- Infusion therapy for acute hearing loss and Meniere's disease
- Neck and salivary gland surgery: removal of lymph nodes, cysts, tumors
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
After studying Human Medicine, Dr. Karl-Heinz Küppers completed a specialized training course in two hospitals in the region and worked in Duesseldorf (special focus on Plastic Surgery). This was followed by the first year of internship in New Zealand, which was mainly devoted to Pediatric Otolaryngology (scholarship of the Starship Hospital Auckland). During the internship, he also focused on the treatment of the youngest patients.
The second year of the internship was held in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Auckland. He has gained invaluable experience in the diagnostics and treatment of otolaryngological diseases, including skull base surgery and cochlear implantation in children and adults.
After returning to Germany, Dr. Karl-Heinz Küppers held the position of Senior Physician at the hospital in Cologne, where he trained young colleagues in the field of conservative and surgical therapy. In addition, his activity was focused on the surgery for large tumors, including with plastic reconstruction.
Since 2016, the doctor combines his work in the Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology at the St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen and private practice (in cooperation with Dr. med. Martinez).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Katholische Kranken- und Pflegeeinrichtungen Leverkusen GmbH
About hospital
The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The hospital's priority focuses are gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology, abdominal and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and arthroplasty, treatment of spinal diseases, gynecology and obstetrics. The medical center has an advanced technical base and well-equipped operating rooms, in which experienced surgeons successfully perform both common and especially complex surgical interventions.
The hospital annually diagnoses and treats more than 13,000 inpatients and about 20,000 outpatients. The hospital's medical team consists of more than 300 employees who apply all their experience and skills to restore the health of patients. In addition, doctors and nursing staff strive to surround the patient with care and create the most comfortable conditions for everyone.
The hospital regularly confirms the special quality of medical services, patient care and treatment with awards and certificates from professional medical societies. In 2004, a quality management system was introduced here, the implementation of which was subsequently confirmed by DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification. Since October 2012, the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology was among the first 16 medical facilities in Germany to be recognized as a certified Maximum Care Endoprosthetics Center. In addition, the department meets all the requirements of the German Society of Trauma Surgery in the field of medical care for patients with severe injuries and is a certified Regional Trauma Center. The hospital also has the quality certificate of the German Society for Spine Surgery (DGW).
The goal of all medical personnel of the hospital is to meet the constantly changing standards in healthcare, as well as to satisfy all the needs and wishes of their patients and guarantee them an optimal treatment outcome.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen live in comfortable rooms with a modern design. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe for storing personal belongings, a TV and a radio (for free). Each patient room is also equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The rooms have access to Wi-Fi.
Meals and Menus
The hospital has an excellent program of three meals a day, the basis of which is the use of freshest and highest quality products in accordance with professional recommendations for a healthy diet. Depending on dietary recommendations and personal preferences, the patients can order an individual menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The divine service takes place in the chapel of the hospital on the ground floor on Mondays at 7 p.m. Eucharistic service is held on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.