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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)
- neurological examination
- CT/MRI scan
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 550/800€) - biopsy with histological study
(if indicated clinically, additional cost is 2500€) - nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- treatment by chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Halle (Saale) offers the full range of diagnostics and surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. All operating rooms are equipped with the cutting-edge technology, which provides the most reliable and effective treatment of neurosurgical pathology. The department employs competent neurosurgeons with rich clinical experience and deep expert knowledge, who have in their arsenal many modern therapeutic methods. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Christian Strauss.
The very latest neuromonitoring system ("Hallenser Ampel") is widely used in the department’s clinical practice. It has the function of real-time EMG analysis during surgery. Thus, the surgeon can see the reaction of the nervous system to each of his manipulations and is able to eliminate the wrong steps, which may lead to the development of a neurological deficit. The structure of this system resembles the work of a traffic light. During the manipulations in the "green zone", the doctor will not harm the nervous system, while moving into the "yellow zone", his actions can cause only minor disturbances, which will recover within a few weeks or months after surgery. However, when the manipulations go into the "red zone", the surgeon should respond as quickly as possible and change tactics in order to avoid irreversible functional damage. This is an internationally unique automated neuromonitoring system, which is an innovation in neurosurgery.
The service range of the department includes:
- Surgery to treat acoustic neuromas
- Skull base tumor surgery
- Brain and spinal cord tumor surgery
- Spinal stenosis surgery
- Surgical treatment of epilepsy
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Surgical treatment of intervertebral disc diseases
- Surgical treatment of severe traumatic brain injuries
- Vascular neurosurgery
- Pituitary surgery
- Neuronavigation surgery ("Hallenser Ampel" innovative system)
- Other surgical services
Curriculum vitae
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Strauss is Professor of Neurosurgery and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Halle (Saale). Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Erlangen-Nuremberg. Dr. Strauss is a recognized expert in the field of intraoperative functional monitoring.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale)
About hospital
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) ranks among the top German medical facilities!
The history of the hospital has more than 300 years, and during this time it managed to earn an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but throughout the world. The hospital positions itself as a specialized medical facility for the treatment of very severe and rare diseases and injuries. It provides medical care for patients of all age groups in accordance with the very latest scientific achievements. It is worth noting that the hospital is characterized by its successful research activities, especially in the field of cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology. The specialists of these fields have made a significant contribution to the development of new diagnostic methods and therapeutic approaches.
The hospital diagnoses and treats more than 40,000 inpatients and about 120,000 outpatients every year. Such a large number of patients indicates the reliability and effectiveness of medical services.
Some structural units of the hospital deserve special attention. For example, the Central Department of Emergency Medical Care (the largest in Saxony-Anhalt), modern dental rooms, the Perinatal Center and the Transplant Center with a history of more than 40 years.
Thanks to the use of the cutting-edge medical technology and the availability of advanced equipment, many operations and procedures, which previously could entail a lot of risks and consequences, are currently performed in the hospital with the help of sparing techniques. In this context, it is worth noting hybrid heart interventions, robotic interventions in urology (da Vinci surgical system), etc.
In addition, the key to successful clinical practice is the availability in the hospital of experienced and competent medical staff. The total number of medical staff includes more than 4,000 medical employees. Many doctors are known far beyond the borders of Germany, they regularly carry out significant researches, which allow them to develop modern medicine. In addition, the hospital specializes in training of medical students, therefore the qualified doctors and professors are willing to pass on their experience to the younger generation.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Halle (Saale) live in comfortable single, double and triple patient rooms made in a modern design. All patient rooms are equipped with an ensuite bath with toilet and shower. The standard room includes a comfortable, automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors and a TV. There is access to Wi-Fi. For security reasons, in some places, including in Intensive Care Units, it is forbidden to use laptops and mobile phones. In addition, the hospital offers enhanced-comfort patient rooms.
Meals and Menus
The patient and his accompanying person have a daily choice of three menus. If for any reason you 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. Children are offered a special menu with healthy and tasty dishes, rich in nutrients necessary for the growing body.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Religious services are available upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with you in a patient room or hotel of your choice.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you may stay in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.