The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal
- tumor markers
- inflammation indicators
- indicators blood coagulation
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- CT/MRI scan of the abdomen
- colonoscopy with biopsy
- preoperative care
- laparoscopic resection of affected parts of the intestine
- histological and Immunhistochemiсal analysis
- consultation on nutrition
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), 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 Transplant Surgery at the University Hospital Mainz offers the full range of surgical treatment of the gastrointestinal organs, endocrine and transplant surgery. Surgical interventions are performed in the modern operating rooms equipped with the state-of-art technology. The outstanding quality of medical services is confirmed by prestigious certificates of the German Society for General and Abdominal Surgery, German Cancer Society. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Hauke Lang.
It should be noted that the doctors of the department have in their arsenal many sparing minimally invasive techniques, which allow to perform surgeries through the minimal skin incisions. Due to this, the hospitalization period is reduced. There is practically no blood loss, the patient experiences minimal pain and quickly returns to his usual way of life.
The service range of the department includes:
- Surgery of the upper gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, duodenal, stomach)
- Surgery of the lower gastrointestinal tract (small and large intestines, rectum, anus)
- Surgical treatment of sarcomas
- Surgical treatment of peritoneal cancers (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion)
- Endocrine surgery (interventions on the thyroid, adrenal glands)
- Surgery of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas
- Surgical treatment of the oncological diseases of liver, intestines and other organs of the gastrointestinal tract
- Surgical treatment of reflux disease
- Surgical treatment of achalasia cardia
- Surgical treatment of hernias (umbilical hernia, abdominal white line hernia, inguinal hernia)
- Liver transplantation from a closely related donor
- Pancreatic transplantation from a closely related donor
- Comprehensive consultations before liver and pancreas transplantation
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Hauke Lang studied Human Medicine at the Philipps University of Marburg. In 1982, he became a Member of the Corps Teutonia Marburg. After military service, the doctor began his work at the Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. In 1990, he passed the Medical Examination, while in 1990 and 1991, he was an Intern at the Polyclinic of Internal Medicine at the University of Munich and in the Department of Abdominal and Transplant Surgery at the Hannover Medical School. He continued his work at the Hannover Medical School, where he received the title of Doctor of Medicine in 1992. In 1999, he was habilitated and became a Senior Physician and a Medical Specialist in Surgery. In the same year he began his work at the Essen University Hospital. In 2002, the professor received specialization in Abdominal Surgery, and in 2004 he was appointed as a Visiting Professor at the University of Duisburg-Essen. At the same time (2003 - 2006), he received a Master Degree in Health and Social Services Management, Technical University of Kaiserslautern and the University of Witten/Herdecke.
On December 1, 2007, Dr. Hauke Lang accepted the offer to hold the position of Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Mainz and he became the Head of the Department of General, Abdominal and Transplant Surgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
About hospital
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annually, which testifies to the excellent reputation of this medical institution.
The key to the successful clinical practice is also a highly qualified medical staff, which consists of 7.800 employees from various fields. The doctors of the hospital are convinced that each clinical case requires an individual approach, therefore, they devote much time to consultations and communication with patients. The main goal of all hospital employees is to provide an optimal medical care based on the use of the state-of-art diagnostic and therapeutic measures, as well as the introduction of the latest scientific achievements into the medical practice.
The best interns and assistant physicians are trained here. The world-famous leading physicians of the hospital share their long experience and professional skills. Naturally, an integral part of the university hospital work is research, thanks to which many innovative possibilities in the field of diagnostics and therapy have been developed.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Mainz live in bright, spacious and comfortable rooms. The patient rooms are equipped with modern electronically adjustable beds, which at the touch of a button automatically assume a specified position. Also, there is a TV and a telephone in the patient rooms. To use them, it is necessary to get a prepaid card (in vending machines at the entrance to the hospital). The use of a TV is free, but the patient will need headphones. Telephone calls are made for a fixed fee, which will be withdrawn from the prepaid card at discharge from the hospital. Also, each patient room is equipped with an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet.
Meals and Menus
The patients of the hospital are offered a tasty and balanced three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu also includes vegetarian and dietary dishes. In addition, for both patients and their visitors there are available cafeterias and bakeries, where one can buy baked goods, snacks, hot and cold drinks.
Further details
Standard rooms include: