The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical blood test
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- tumor markers (CEA, CA19-9, CA125)
- hormone test (LH, FSH, prolactin, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone)
- gynecological examination:
- colposcopy
- vaginal swab
- pelvic ultrasound
- transvaginal ultrasound
- breasts ultrasound
- biopsy with histological study (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2500 €)
- ultrasound of abdomen and pelvic organs
- CT/MRI of the abdomen and pelvic organs (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Ultrasound scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology at the University Hospital Freiburg offers treatment of the full range of diseases of the female genital organs and mammary gland, endometriosis, atonic bladder, dysplasia, as well as cancer prevention. The department specializes in all types of female genital cancers, for example, uterine, cervical, ovarian, fallopian tube, vaginal cancer, etc., as well as the treatment of malignant diseases that may occur as a result of miscarriage or during pregnancy (for example, trophoblastic tumor). The Chief Physician of the department is PD Dr. med. Michaela Bossart.
The department’s focuses include:
- Diagnostics and treatment of all gynecologic diseases
- Center for Endometriosis Care
- Treatment of urinary incontinence and weakened pelvic floor
- Outpatient surgery
- Diagnostics and treatment of dysplasia, cancer prevention
- Gynecologic oncology
- Other diseases and treatments
The department provides comprehensive treatment of oncological diseases in accordance with the latest scientific achievements. All modern therapeutic options are available here, such as chemotherapy, antibody therapy, anti-hormonal therapy. Due to modern concomitant drug therapy, treatment is usually well tolerated by patients. In case of bone metastases, an additional treatment option are bone-strengthening drugs. In special cases, immunotherapy or antibody therapy is recommended. In addition, the department has in its arsenal various methods of naturopathic therapy.
In the field of cancer surgery, there is offered the whole range of surgical treatment of ovarian, uterine, cervical, vulvar and vaginal cancers in compliance with international standards. If indicated, even major cancer surgery may be minimally invasive. This ensures the highest possible quality of life for patients. In addition, thanks to the collaboration with other departments, doctors perform organ preservation interventions and reconstructive organ repair. Also, the department has equipment for intraoperative irradiation used in the treatment of relapses of various tumors or lymph node metastases. This allows increasing the radiation dose in the tumor area without damaging the adjacent organs and tissues.
The department is the first European center certified by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology since 2005, and by the German Cancer Society since 2009.
Photo of the doctor: (с) Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
About hospital
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniversary in 2007. It should be noted that the hospital is proud of its world-renowned specialists, many of whom during their work here have become Nobel laureates.
The medical facility represents all fields of modern medicine. It consists of 42 departments, 11 institutes and 10 interdisciplinary centers. The highly qualified doctors of the hospital deal with the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with both common and rare diseases. All departments and institutes of the hospital take an active part in fundamental researches of international scale, due to which patients have access to the very latest achievements of medicine, advanced diagnostic methods, state-of-the-art medical equipment and proven effective methods of therapy.
The hospital has a variety of medical achievements, for example, the world's first TIPS procedure, the first implantation of the Jarvik-2000 artificial heart in Europe, the first robotic-assisted surgery on the brain, and the first combined cardiopulmonary transplantation in the land of Baden-Württemberg. In 2004, the University Hospital Freiburg became the first German hospital, which performed kidney transplantation in the incompatibility of blood groups. At the moment, the hospital belongs to medical centers with the greatest experience in performing such an operation.
An interdisciplinary approach to treatment, highly qualified staff, as well as individual patient care and a pleasant environment are key to the hospital’s success.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the hospital are provided with comfortable rooms with a pleasant design, which create a conducive atmosphere for recovery. The standard furnishing of the patient room includes a telephone, a free radio and TV, a device for calling medical staff, lockers and a safe, an adjustable bed, a chair and a table. The pediatric departments are designed with play areas. The patient may be accommodated in a single or double enhanced-comfort room (for example, with an ensuite bathroom) at an additional cost.
Meals and Menus
The patients are offered good three meals a day with a large selection of dishes. The patients inform about their wishes to the menu in advance, and this information is transmitted to the kitchen. Throughout the day, patients may drink mineral water and tea, which can be found in the department on special tables. The bedridden patients receive drinks from the nursing staff. Other drinks may be purchased at the hospital’s cafeterias and bistro, where patients can come along with visitors.
If you do not eat some products due to intolerance or other personal reasons, please notify the nursing staff in advance, so that all your wishes to be taken into account when preparing the menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Television
All patient rooms have a free radio and TV. The patients can also watch the hospital’s own 24-hour channel with a varied program and interesting information.
Accompanying person
At the availability of free beds, the accompanying person may be accommodated in the same room with the patient, at an additional cost. In addition, the hospital offers special accommodation conditions for patients requiring long-term hospitalization. Parents have at their disposal special apartments in the children's hospital.