The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- tumor markers
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and chest
- ultrasound/ X-ray examination
- conduct endosonography of bronchi
- bronchoscopy with biopsy of bronchi and lungs
- gistological/ cystological research
- preoperative care
- extended pneumonectomy
- histologically and immunohistochemically 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
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University Hospital Bonn 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 Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Andreas Heydweiller.
The decisive factor for the successful treatment is an interdisciplinary approach. If necessary, the therapeutic process involves pediatricians, general surgeons, pediatric anesthesiologists, radiologists, neurosurgeons, obstetricians, specialists in the field of perinatal medicine, plastic surgeons, specialists in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, etc.
The department provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical treatment. The operating rooms are equipped with all the advanced technologies, including special medical systems for minimally invasive surgery. The surgical interventions are performed by highly competent surgeons, who have a perfect command of the most advanced techniques and easily handle even the most complicated clinical cases.
A distinguishing feature of the department is the highest level of expertise in the treatment of rare pathologies. For example, the department successfully treats rare congenital lung malformations (diaphragmatic hernias, cystic adenomatous lung malformations, pulmonary sequestration), gastrointestinal diseases (intestinal atresia, gastroschisis), congenital malformations of the urogenital tract, spine, etc.
The department’s service range includes:
- Surgery for premature babies and newborns
- Enterothorax/diaphragmatic hernia (ECMO Center in the Department of Neonatology)
- Esophageal atresia
- Bowel atresia
- Abdominal wall anomalies (gastroschisis/laparoschisis, omphalocele)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases (necrotizing enterocolitis)
- Pulmonary malformations (for example, pulmonary sequestration and cystic lung malformations)
- Urogenital malformations
- Anorectal malformations
- Rare diseases, such as diseases of the biliary tracts and pancreas (for example, bile duct atresia or bile duct cyst)
- Pediatric urology
- Kidney malformations
- Reflux disease
- Obstructive urinary tract diseases (ureteropelvic obstruction, urethral valves)
- Kidney tumors
- Hypospadias and other penile anomalies
- Undescended testicles
- Phimosis
- Abdominal surgery and general pediatric surgery
- Hirschsprung's disease
- Ileus
- Hiatal hernias
- Abdominal wall hernias
- Groin hernias
- Abdominal tumors
- Ear cysts/fistulas
- Scalds
- Hemangiomas (also usage of beta-blockers and cryotherapy)
- Lymphangiomas
- Thoracic surgery
- Correction of funnel chest and other chest wall deformities
- Cystic lung malformations, for example, pulmonary emphysema
- Pulmonary sequestration
- Intrathoracic tumors
- Septic lung changes
- Mediastinal tumors
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Minimally invasive funnel chest correction
- Laparoscopic appendectomy
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic varicocele surgery
- Pediatric traumatology
- Osteosynthesis procedures
- Conservative treatment of fractures
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- 1984 - 1992 Study of Medicine at the Medical Faculty of the University of Bonn.
- 1991 Completion of a part of the practical year in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- 1993 Doctoral thesis defense. Subject: "The effect of the concentration of antibodies to mouse protein (HAMA) and anti-idiotypic antibodies on the determination of marker tumor antigen CA125 ", Institute for Clinical and Experimental Nuclear Medicine, University of Bonn.
- 1993 - 2003 Intern, and then Assistant Physician in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the DRK Children's Hospital in Siegen.
- 2003 Additional qualification in Chirotherapy.
- 2003 - 2004 Practicing Pediatric Surgeon in Bielefeld.
- 2004 - 2008 Senior Physician in the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the Asklepios Children's Hospital in Sankt Augustin (Head: H. Birkhold).
- Since 01.09.2018, Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University Hospital Bonn.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Bonn
About hospital
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany!
The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combines all the highest standards of modern university medicine of the international level. A highly competent team of experienced physicians, which consists of more than 8,000 employees from various fields, takes care of the patients’ health.
The hospital has 32 specialized departments and 23 institutes, which implement the highest standards of treatment in Germany. On their basis, in addition to the successful clinical activities, the productive research and training of young specialists are carried out. Also, the hospital has 10 intensive care units and more than 30 cutting-edge operating rooms. They are equipped with the advanced surgical, navigation and monitoring systems, which provide sparing and the most effective surgical treatment. The total number of places for hospitalization is 1,250 beds.
The hospital presents all fields of medicine, while many of them are awarded by prestigious German and international certificates. For example, in 2007, the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the hospital became one of the four winners at the nationwide competition among Cancer Centers of Excellence. The research focuses primarily on the clinical genetics and genetic epidemiology, neurology, immunology and infectiology, hepatology and gastroenterology, and diseases of the cardiovascular system. The research findings contribute to the development of new therapeutic methods and overall improvement of treatment in Germany.
The main value for all employees of the hospital in Germany is human health, his individual needs and wishes, therefore, despite the high-tech infrastructure, the focus remains on the human attitude and respect for each patient.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Bonn live in cozy single, double and triple rooms, designed in bright colors. The standard room furnishing includes a comfortable bed with a remote control, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs, as well as a TV and a telephone. Each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with toilet and shower. The hospital also provides enhanced-comfort rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered tasty and balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every day each meal features three different menus, including a vegetarian one. If you for some reason do not eat all the food, 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.
The hospital offers a full range of laboratory tests (general, hormonal, tests for infections, antibodies, tumor markers, etc.), genetic tests, various modifications of ultrasound scans, CT scans, MRI and PET / CT, angiography, myelography, biopsy and other examinations. Treatment with medications, endoscopic and robotic operations, stereotaxic interventions is carried out here, modern types of radiation therapy are also used. The hospital offers patients all the necessary therapeutic techniques.
- Surgical treatment of the brain tumors, tumors of spinal cord and spine
- Replacement of all joints, resection arthroplasty
- Deep brain stimulation and vagus nerve stimulation in patients with epilepsy
- Multimodal complex treatment of Parkinson disease
- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
These are benign and malignant breast pathologies, malignant tumors of various localizations, neuromuscular diseases, stroke, retinal pathologies and various visual impairments, infertility, autoimmune diseases, epilepsy, coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, leukemia and other pathologies.
- Ophthalmology
- Epileptology
- Reproductive medicine
- Hematology and oncology
- Neurosurgery
Over 8,000 highly qualified doctors and other employees work at the hospital.