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
- Lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of aort
- duplex peripheral arteries
- CT/ MRI-angiography of aorta
- preoperative care
- removal of aorta segment with subsequent anastomosis
- blood transfusions (if needed)
- 3-day intensive care unit stay
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Doppler ultrasound/duplex scanning of the aorta (if available)
- MR/CT-angiography (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in kidney transplantation, minimally invasive and classical vascular interventions. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Hubert Schelzig.
The priority task of the department's doctors is the treatment of carotid stenosis, aortic aneurysm, circulatory disorders in the pelvic and leg vessels, the formation of arteriovenous shunts in dialysis patients and the treatment of varicose veins. The department offers all modern surgical techniques, as well as conducts active research activities for the development of innovative surgical treatment methods. There were created all the conditions to provide the patient with the most sparing treatment adapted to the individual needs at the university level medicine.
Over the last 30 years, the department has become a supraregional medical facility, which specializes in operations on blood vessels and kidney transplantation. The department performs about 1,200 operations on the aorta, arteries, and veins, as well as about 120 kidney transplantations (25% of which are from living donors) every year.
The key clinical focuses of the department include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of carotid stenosis
- Diagnostics and treatment of aortic aneurysms
- Kidney transplantation
- Diagnostics and treatment of varicose veins
- Conservative therapy (for example, the use of special compression stockings)
- Surgical treatment
- Innovative treatment methods (laser and radio wave therapy)
- Diagnostics and treatment of circulatory disorders in the pelvic organs and legs
- Surgical interventions for the restoration of vascular patency
- Minimally invasive techniques using the catheter devices
- Drug therapy
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (a unique offer of the department)
- Diagnostics and treatment of wound healing disorders
- Formation of arteriovenous shunts in patients who need dialysis
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
- 2011 Invitation to the position of the University Professor and Head of the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at the University Hospital Duesseldorf.
- 2010 Medical Specialist in Endovascular Surgery (German Society of Vascular Surgery).
- 2008 Invitation to the position of the Visiting Professor.
- 2008 Department of Vascular Surgery, Paracelsus Medical Private University in Salzburg.
- 2008 Medical Specialist in Endovascular Surgery (German Society of Vascular Surgery).
- 2007 Medical Specialist in Thoracic Surgery.
- 2006 Habilitation in Surgery.
- 2004 Medical Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- 2002 Medical Specialist in Surgery.
- 2001 Head of the Laboratory of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University of Ulm.
- 1995 1995 Beginning of Residency in the Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Ulm.
- 1995 Doctoral thesis defense.
- 1988 Study of Human Medicine at the Universities of Ulm and Munich.
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:
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.