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Diagnostic tests for thyroid cancer in University Hospital Duesseldorf

University Hospital Duesseldorf

Duesseldorf, Germany
Program id # 519854
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Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram Trudo Knoefel
Department of General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery
Specialized in: general, abdominal, pediatric surgery
Specialization Curriculum vitae

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • general clinical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
    • tumor markers
    • thyroid autoantibodies
    • indicators of inflammation
    • indicators of blood coagulation  
  • thyroid ultrasound
  • CT scan of the thyroid gland (on indication 650 €)
  • MRI scan of the thyroid gland (on indication 1200 €)
  • thyroid scintigraphy
  • biopsy of the thyroid tumor with histological examination (on indication 2000 €)
  • nursing services
  • consultation of related specialists
  • consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
  • development of individual treatment plan
  • written statement

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 General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the organs of abdominal cavity, thorax, emergency surgical care in polytrauma, as well as many surgical interventions in children. Of particular interest is cancer surgery on the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. In addition, the department's specialists masterfully manage all the methods of bariatric surgery. Many operations are performed using minimally invasive techniques, which facilitate the quickest possible recovery of the patient. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Wolfram Trudo Knoefel.

The service range of the department includes:

  • Pediatric surgery
    • Appendicitis
    • Undescended testicles
    • Acute pain in the testicles
    • Phimosis
    • Vesicoureteral reflux
    • Pectus excavatum
    • Tumor removal
    • Correction of congenital malformations
  • Thoracic surgery
    • Lung cancer
    • Lung metastases
    • Defects and pathological changes of the thoracic wall
    • Pathological changes of the pleura
    • Pneumothorax
    • Thymoma
    • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Cancer surgery and surgical treatment of metastases
  • Surgical treatment of obesity (bariatric surgery)
    • Intragastric balloon implantation
    • Gastric banding
    • Sleeve gastroplasty
    • Gastric bypass surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgical treatment of diseases of the esophagus and stomach
    • Zenker's diverticulum
    • Reflux disease
    • Achalasia cardia
    • Esophageal, stomach cancer
    • Benign stomach tumors
    • Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
  • Surgical treatment of coloproctological diseases
  • Surgical treatment of pancreatic diseases
  • Surgical treatment of hernias
  • Surgical treatment of neuroendocrine tumors
  • Hepatobiliary surgery (diseases of the liver and biliary tract)
  • Surgical treatment of soft tissue sarcomas
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

Prof. Knoefel studied medicine at the University of Hamburg, the University of Lausanne, Harvard Medical School in Boston, and School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. After the admission to medical practice, he worked in the Department of Surgery at the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, as well as in the Department of Surgery at the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf. In 1993, Prof. Knoefel was awarded the title of Medical Specialist. In 1996, he defended his doctoral thesis on the subject "Disorders of microcirculation in acute pancreatitis". In 2003, the doctor hold the position of the Head of the Department of General, Abdominal and Pediatric Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf.

The main focuses of his clinical activities include the surgical treatment of malignant tumors of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas, thyroid, lung, and rectum. The research activities focus on the study of metastatic tumor cells, systemic diseases in malignant tumors of the thorax and abdomen, regeneration of the liver, stem cells, ischemia, and perfusion of the liver, targeted therapy in neuroendocrine tumors, hepatocellular carcinomas, etc.

The professor is a member of numerous national and international professional societies, such as the Society of Digestive Surgery, American College of Surgeons, Transplantation Society, American Gastroenterological Association, Society of Pelvic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Pancreatic Association, German Society for Thoracic Surgery, German Society of General and Abdominal Surgery, and German Society of Surgery.

Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf

About hospital

According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals!

The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is one of the largest and most prestigious medical institutions in Germany and Europe.

Modern, safe and sparing diagnostic and therapeutic methods guarantee effective treatment of various diseases and their consequences. All therapeutic processes are based on an interdisciplinary approach, which provides comprehensive medical care and optimal treatment result. Obviously, one of the key roles in the successful clinical practice of the medical institution is played by a highly qualified medical personnel, which consists of the best world-class doctors. The hospital also has a special advantage due to the structured equipment with the innovative medical technologies.

The hospital presents almost all fields of modern medicine. Special attention should be given to such focuses as oncology and hematology, stem cell transplantation, neurosurgery and neurology, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, hepatology, kidney transplantation, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, pediatric surgery, pediatric oncology, etc.

In addition to the outstanding quality of medical services, the hospital guarantees each patient an attentive care, friendly atmosphere, as well as sensitive and respectful attitude.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the University Hospital Duesseldorf live in comfortable single, double and triple rooms. The patient rooms are made in bright colors and modern design. The room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a telephone, a multimedia device (TV, radio, Internet access), a table and chairs for receiving visitors. To use the phone and multimedia device, the patient should have a special chip card, which can be purchased at the reception. In the pediatric departments multimedia device can be used for free.

Meals and Menus

The patients of the hospital are offered a varied, tasty and healthy diet. Every day there are three menus to choose from for adults and four menus to choose from for children, while it is possible to develop an individual menu. When pre-ordering, the international patients may have dishes of various cuisines of the world, for example, Asian and African cuisine. If a patient needs a diet in accordance with the clinical indications, he will be provided with a special diet menu, including drinks.

Every day, the nurses inform the kitchen workers about the patient wishes using an electronic data processing system. Immediately before serving food, there are printed special cards, which indicate for which patient this or that dish is intended.

Also, the hospital houses a cafeteria with a rich selection of delicious, healthy dishes, snacks and drinks.

Further details

Standard rooms include:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

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.

  • Dermatosurgery
  • Skull base surgery
  • Gastric bypass and bandage
  • Removal of lung metastases
  • Interventions on the spine

These are skin cancer (including melanoma), head and neck tumors, pathological changes in the chest (including funnel chest), obesity, liver diseases, HIV and other infectious diseases, varicose veins, aortic aneurysm, carotid artery stenosis, joint diseases and other pathologies.

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Endocrinology and diabetology
  • Orthopedics and traumatology

Over 800 highly qualified physicians work at the hospital.