The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, AFP, CA125)
- hormone test (LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone)
- gynecological examination:
- colposcopy
- vaginal swab
- pelvic ultrasound
- transvaginal ultrasound
- breasts ultrasound
- ultrasound examination of the abdomen
- ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Results of hormone blood tests (if available)
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About the department
According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Gynecological Endocrinology, Gynecological Oncology and Mammology at the University Hospital Marburg UKGM ranks among the best German medical facilities for breast cancer treatment!
The department offers the full range of medical services in the areas of its specialization. Of particular interest to the department’s doctors is the treatment of oncopathologies of the female genital organs, breast cancer. Also, the department’s gynecologists have rich experience in the treatment of gynecological problems in children and adolescents. The department has modern diagnostic and treatment methods, which allow to fight gynecological diseases as efficiently as possible. The Chief Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Uwe Wagner.
The female patients with genital cancer are treated within the framework of the specialized center, which is part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Marburg. The department’s gynecologists specialize in the treatment of vulvar, vaginal, uterine, cervical, ovarian and fallopian tube cancers. The department offers all classical and advanced treatments. The patients also have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials.
Another important clinical focus is breast cancer treatment. The department annually treats over 300 patients with this diagnosis. Medical care is provided within the certified Breast Center (certification of the German Cancer Society and the German Society of Senology), which operates on the basis of the department. Each clinical case is considered at weekly tumor boards with the participation of oncologists, radiation therapists, gynecologists, radiologists, psycho-oncologists, etc. To make an accurate diagnosis, the department carries out all advanced studies, such as mammography, galactography, ultrasound examination of the mammary gland, various types of biopsy.
Should surgical treatment be required, preference is given to minimally invasive surgery. The department’s specialists have rich experience in the field of such interventions. Although minimally invasive procedures are comparable in effectiveness to classical surgical interventions, they have a number of advantages. These include minimal trauma to healthy tissues, speedy recovery after surgery, minor pain and an excellent aesthetic result.
The main clinical focuses of the department include:
- Gynecological oncology
- Diagnostics and treatment of uterine cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of cervical cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of vulvar cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of vaginal cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of endometrial cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of ovarian cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of fallopian tube cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer
- Diagnostics and treatment of gynecological problems in children and adolescents (for example, puberty disorders, irregular ovarian-menstrual cycle)
- Psycho-oncological care
- Minimally invasive surgery for
- Infertility
- Endometriosis
- Ovarian benign cysts and tumors
- Bleeding
- Chronic pain
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Uterine fibroids
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Education and Professional Career
- 1982 - 1988 Study of Medicine at the University of Bonn.
- 1989 Doctoral thesis defense.
- 1990 Admission to medical practice.
- 1996 Venia legendi in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- 2002 C4 Professorship at Philippe University of Marburg.
Qualifications
- 1995 Board certification in Gynecology and Obstetrics.
- 2002 Optional advanced training in Special Operative Gynecology, Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine.
- 2007 Specialization in Gynecologic Oncology.
Clinical Positions
- 1988 - 1998 Physician in the Department of Gynecology at the University Hospital Bonn.
- 1998 - 2002 Leading Senior Physician in the Department of Gynecology at the University Hospital Tuebingen.
- Since 2002 Head of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Gynecological Endocrinology, Gynecological Oncology and Mammology at the University Hospital Marburg UKGM.
Awards and Honors
- 1998 Fritz Akker Prize for Cancer Research of 1997.
- 2000 Schmidt Mattisen Prize in Gynecologic Oncology (AGO/DGGG).
Photo of the doctor: (c) UKGM - Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH
About hospital
The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, nephrology with kidney transplantation and children's medicine.
The hospital is the third largest in Germany. Every year, more than 436,000 patients are treated in two locations of the hospital (Giessen and Marburg): 342,000 in outpatient and 94,000 inpatient settings. The medical facility is the first privatized university hospital in the country.
The hospital staff makes a significant contribution to the development of research activities at the Faculty of Medicine of the Justus Liebig University Giessen and the Philipps University of Marburg. To develop new diagnostic and therapeutic methods, as well as to implement them into clinical practice, the specialists maintain active cooperation in a large number of areas.
The widest range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, the advanced infrastructure and technical base, high quality of treatment and professionalism of health workers contribute to the fact that the medical facility has an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also far beyond its borders.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Marburg UKGM live in comfortable single and double rooms made in a modern design and light colors. Each room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The pediatric departments provide patient rooms for the joint accommodation of mother and child. The standard room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, bedside table, wardrobe, TV, telephone.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered balanced, healthy three meals a day: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The private kitchen, certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000, is responsible for providing patients with food and drinks.
If for some reason you do not eat all foods, you will be offered an individual menu. The hospital also has a cafeteria with a large assortment of hot and cold drinks, snacks and desserts.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
All patient rooms are equipped with TV sets. If you have some questions about TV use, please contact medical personnel.
Religion
Religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During an inpatient program, an accompanying person can stay with you in a patient room or in a hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can stay at the hotel of your choice. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.