University Hospital Bonn - Departments

The Department of Mammology offers the full range of services for the diagnostics, treatment, monitoring and prevention of all breast diseases in women. In addition to chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, the therapeutic options include surgical treatment, radiation therapy and other very latest medical advances. The full range of plastic / reconstructive surgery is available for breast reconstruction. The treatment programs are developed within the tumor boards, in which leading experts from the related fields take part.

The Department of General, Abdominal, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and treatment services in these fields. The special competence of the department’s specialists lies in the field of surgical treatment of malignant diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, lungs, thyroid, adrenal glands and tumor metastases in tissues and organs. The service spectrum is complemented by transplant surgery, namely liver and pancreas transplantations. Key role is played by interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Department of Human Genetics offers both patients and doctors a wide range of services. Specialists of the department consult patients on the genetic conditionality of their diseases. They also conduct clinical studies and appoint all necessary further diagnostic measures. Diagnosis of genetic diseases is available for patients from the University Hospital Bonn and from other hospitals as well. The department employs the newest molecular methods.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology provides the diagnostics and treatment of all head and neck diseases. It offers the whole range of surgical treatment of otolaryngological disorders, ranging from the removal of tonsils to complex skull base surgery and cochlear implantation. Special attention is paid to cancer and reconstructive surgery. There is maintained close interdisciplinary cooperation, namely the department is part of the Center for Integrated Oncology (CIO) Cologne/Bonn.

The Department of Pediatric Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of premature and newborn babies, infants, young children and adolescents with congenital malformations, oncological pathologies, abdominal and thoracic pathologies, as well as urological diseases and injuries. The preference is given to sparing, minimally invasive surgical techniques. All the department’s specialists aim to ensure each young patient with an optimal age-appropriate treatment and care. At the same time, they also take into account the parents’ wishes.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart defects. The department has various therapeutic options in order to ensure the optimal medical care for patients of different age groups, ranging from premature babies, newborns, young children, adolescents to adults with congenital heart defects. Many heart diseases can be detected even in the womb, therefore, the department holds joint consultations for future parents with the specialists in Prenatal Medicine and Pediatric Cardiology. The clinical practice is based on an interdisciplinary collaboration.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology ranks among the top German departments specializing in prostate cancer treatment! The department deals with the diagnostics, conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and boys. If necessary, surgical treatment may be provided with the use of sparing minimally invasive techniques, which allows to ensure early recovery for the patient. In the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stone disease, ultramodern laser technologies are widely used. The department treats more than 1,800 inpatients and about 5,000 outpatients every year.

The Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology offers the full range of modern diagnostics and treatment of various diseases of the female reproductive system. Of particular interest is the surgical treatment of malignant diseases of the female reproductive organs. The department also specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of inflammatory processes, benign tumors. The department's doctors have in their arsenal a variety of minimally invasive surgical techniques with the use of laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, which contributes to the most sparing and safe therapeutic process. An integral part of clinical practice is urogynecology, in particular the treatment of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine ranks among the top German departments specializing in the provision of obstetric services! The department offers the full range of top-class services in its areas of specialization, positioning itself as a modern, supraregional Level I Perinatal Center. A competent team of obstetricians, anesthesiologists and neonatologists works here around the clock. The department is distinguished by the exceptional experience in managing high-risk pregnancies (more than 2,000 pregnancies of this kind annually), as well as in the field of pregnancies with fetal malformations (more than 1,000 such cases annually). The department offers optimal opportunities for a successful and safe delivery, pre- and postnatal care for mother and child.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Nephrology, Infectology, Endocrinology and Diabetology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these fields. The department specializes in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, endocrine organs, including diabetes mellitus, as well as the treatment of infectious diseases. Of particular interest is the treatment of oncopathology of the digestive tract and liver, as well as rare hereditary intestinal tumors (in collaboration with the Center for Integrated Oncology). In addition, the therapeutic options include liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation. The department's doctors have both classical and innovative methods of diagnostics and therapy, thanks to which they achieve high rates of treatment success.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Neurology ranks among the top German departments specializing in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease! The department offers the full range of accurate diagnostics and effective conservative treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The department's medical team specializes in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, brain tumors, neuromuscular disorders, neurovascular pathologies. The department has the state-of-art Stroke Unit. Its specialists can rapidly and effectively diagnose a stroke in the acute phase and carry out the appropriate therapeutic measures. The Stroke Unit operates around the clock.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the eye and its appendages. The department specializes in age-related macular degeneration and other diseases of the retina, corneal diseases, treatment of dry eye and blepharitis, uveitis, refractive surgery using the LASIK technique, etc. During the diagnostics, treatment and all microsurgical interventions the doctors use the very latest medical advances, which meet the highest quality standards.

The Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine offers the full range of diagnostic and treatment services in its areas of specialization. In addition to all standard treatment methods of infertility, the department uses additional diagnostic and treatment methods, for example, polar body biopsy (within the preimplantation diagnostics of genetic diseases), auxiliary hatching, the use of calcium ionophores for egg activation, intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI), etc. The department is one of the leading Centers for Reproductive Medicine in Germany.

The Department of Dermatology and Allergology offers the diagnostics and treatment of all dermatological pathologies. The department specializes in the treatment of chronic inflammatory dermatoses, autoimmune diseases, skin tumors, operative dermatology, etc. The department also offers the high-quality medical services in the treatment of venous disease of the lower extremities, treatment of all types of allergies, impaired fertility in men, etc.

The Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the full range of surgical procedures for correcting defects after accidents, tumors or wounds, as well as all modern aesthetic operations. The department has a special competence in the field of plastic and aesthetic breast surgery, for example, breast augmentation or reduction. The main purpose of the department's clinical practice is the provision of the best therapeutic result and the highest level of safety. There are widely used various imaging devices, which allow to carefully plan the intervention and its possible outcomes.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of diagnostics and conservative treatment of newborns, young children, adolescents and adults with congenital and acquired heart defects. In collaboration with the Department of Obstetrics and Perinatal Medicine, the children with heart diseases can be treated in the womb. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of extracardiac diseases. The department participates in the project "Quality Assurance in Pediatric Cardiology/Pediatric Cardiac Surgery" of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology and the German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, which guarantees the highly effective treatment of heart diseases at the highest level of modern medicine.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Epileptology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment for adults and children with epilepsy and other types of convulsive disorders. Special attention is paid to the surgical treatment of epilepsy. Together with the Department of Neurosurgery, the department forms one of the world's largest Centers for Epilepsy Surgery. The center has an impeccable reputation and regularly treats a large number of patients from both Germany and abroad.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Pulmonology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of all diseases of the cardiovascular system, lungs and bronchi, as well as veins and arteries, both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The department specializes in the treatment of coronary heart disease, heart valve diseases, heart arrhythmias, congenital and acquired heart defects, as well as of inflammatory cardiovascular diseases.

The Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology offers the full range of modern therapies for young children, children of school age and adolescents with leukemia, malignant tumors and other diseases of the hematopoietic, immune system. The department carries out active research activities aimed at the development of new types of cellular therapy and immunotherapy for the treatment of patients with recurrent and resistant diseases. Together with the Institute of Experimental Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, the medical care is provided for children with blood-clotting disorders. The department is proud of the highest level of medical care, marked by the prestigious Ausgezeichnet FÜR KINDER certificate and certification of the German Cancer Society.

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers the full range of radioisotope diagnostics and treatment of various diseases. The department began its work in 1951 and today it is one of the leading and most reputable medical facilities of this kind in Germany. The clinical activities mainly focus on detection and treatment of pathologies of the thyroid gland, heart, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate gland, liver cancer and metastases, neuroendocrine tumors, malignant melanoma, and brain tumors. The doctors use only reliable, the most effective innovative methods of examination and therapy, which guarantee an optimal result.

The Department of Oncology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Immunoncology offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment of solid tumors, benign and malignant diseases of blood and bone marrow, rheumatic pathologies. The priority purpose of each employee in the department is to provide patients with an optimal medical care, based on the use of the very latest treatment methods. The department's specialists are distinguished by their high professionalism and colossal experience in the treatment of extremely complex clinical cases.

The Department of Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and belongs to the largest medical facilities of this kind at the national level. The department has 4 state-of-art operating rooms where more than 2,700 interventions are performed annually. It has the progressive surgical equipment, for example, intraoperative monitoring, neuronavigation, tools for performing minimally invasive operations, which provide the most effective and reliable therapy. The department has earned the reputation of the Center of Competence in the field of tumor surgery of the nervous system and spine.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology ranks among the top German departments specializing in joint replacement surgery! The department specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of all diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The therapeutic options include both conservative and surgical treatments. The department has 5 modern operating rooms, which meet stringent hygienic standards and a high technological level (for example, 2D and 3D X-rays, navigation systems, surgical microscopes, etc.). Also, it is possible to perform operations on an outpatient basis.

According to the Focus magazine, the Department of Cardiac Surgery ranks among the top German departments specializing in the surgical treatment of heart diseases! The department offers the full range of modern surgical interventions for the treatment of diseases of the heart, coronary vessels and thoracic aorta (with the exception of transplantation of the thoracic organs). An excellently trained team of specialists and state-of-the-art technologies guarantee the best medical care adapted to the individual needs and wishes of patients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology and Radiation Therapy offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The competent doctors of the department work with the state-of-the-art systems for CT, MRI, x-ray, ultrasound, angiography, fluoroscopy and other imaging studies in adults and children. In addition, the department specializes in all modern types of radiation therapy and interventional procedures for the treatment of vascular and oncological diseases.

The Department of Oral, Maxillofacial and Facial Plastic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic, conservative and surgical treatment, prevention and rehabilitation services in diseases, injuries, fractures, developmental malformations, tumors and other changes of the facial skull, teeth, periodontal membrane, alveolar processes, solid palate, etc. The department is the largest center for the surgical treatment of congenital malformations and maxillofacial cancer surgery. The treatment is carried out using the very latest surgical methods and medical technologies.

The Department of Pediatric Orthopedics and Neuro-Orthopedics offers the full range of services in these fields and specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including those with impaired neurological functions. Such pediatric pathologies represent a difficult task for orthopedists, therefore the department’s clinical practice is based on an individual approach to each young patient and selection of the most optimal treatment strategy for him. The department offers both classical and innovative therapeutic techniques in order to ensure the most effective functional restoration of the musculoskeletal system in children.

The Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The department also specializes in the treatment of rare neurosurgical pathologies in children, and therefore collaborates with the specialized medical facilities all over the world. The department's tasks include counseling and treatment of adult patients who need further treatment due to the long-term effects of childhood diseases. These include, in particular, complications of meningomyelocele, spinal lipomas, hydrocephalus and spasticity.

The Department of General Pediatrics offers all the diagnostic and therapeutic options of modern medicine for newborns, young children and adolescents with common pediatric disorders. The department specializes in infectious diseases, respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, acute and chronic diseases of the nervous system, growth and hormonal disorders, metabolic disorders, rheumatic diseases, kidney and urinary tract diseases, as well as in the immunological and allergic diseases. An experienced and competent team of medical staff, nurses, psychologists and other specialists makes every effort to make the child’s stay in the department as short as possible and at the same time as comfortable as possible.