University Hospital Saarland Homburg - Departments

The Department of Nuclear Medicine offers patients the full range of modern diagnostic and treatment methods in the field of nuclear medicine. The department is known as the largest medical facility of its kind in the South-West Germany. Treatment of thyroid diseases and oncological pathologies belongs to the main priorities of the department.

As a maximum care facility, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Medicine offers the full range of services in these fields at the highest level of modern medicine. The main clinical focuses of the department include gynecologic oncology, endometriosis treatment, urogynecology, management of pregnancy, delivery and postnatal care for both mother and child, solving of the female fertility problems, pediatric gynecology.

The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy offers treatment of the full range of disorders in this field. The diagnosis and treatment of all mental illnesses in children and adolescents under the age of 18, as well as developmental disorders, is one of the areas of specialization of the department.

The Department of Oncology, Hematology, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology offers the full range of services in these fields. The main areas of specialization include the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, diseases of the hematopoietic system, immunologic and rheumatic pathologies. The doctors of the department have many years of successful experience in the field of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, as well as in conducting effective chemotherapy.

The Department of Cardiology, Angiology and Internal Intensive Care offers the full range of modern conservative and interventional cardiology. One of the specialization areas is the treatment of coronary heart disease. All modern invasive therapeutic methods are offered for the treatment of the disease, including directed atherectomy, cava filter implantation and implantation of modern stents with and without drug coating.

As a maximum care clinic, the Department of Adult and Pediatric Ophthalmology offers the full range of services in this ​​medical focus. To provide comprehensive medical care, the department has a modern infrastructure: operating rooms equipped with the state-of-the-art technology, various innovative laser devices for diagnostic and invasive procedures, a specialized outpatient clinic for the treatment of neuro-ophthalmic diseases and visual impairment in children. A special feature of the department is the LIONS Saar-Lor-Lux Eye Bank, within which the removal, cultivation and transplantation of the cornea is performed.

The Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy performs many tasks. One of the main activities of the department is pain therapy. It provides an optimal treatment of acute and chronic pain syndromes. In the field of intensive care medicine, the department specializes in the treatment of polytrauma, traumatic brain injury, sepsis, pulmonary, hepatic and renal insufficiency, as well as multiple organ failure. The service range is complemented by outpatient premedication.

The Department of Radiation Therapy and Radiation Oncology specializes in radiation monotherapy and combined radiochemotherapy for malignant tumors. Such treatment can be performed either before or after surgery. It may also include interdisciplinary cooperation with surgeons, therapists, etc. In addition, here are treated benign diseases, for example, of an inflammatory nature.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department has the very latest diagnostic methods, as well as the whole arsenal of effective conservative and surgical techniques for treating neck, nose and ear diseases. In addition, the areas of specialization include audiology (examination of hearing impairments) and neurotology (diagnosis and treatment of dizziness).

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery offers the full range of treatment of injuries of any severity and their consequences, as well as diseases of the musculoskeletal system in adults and children. The treatment is provided in close cooperation with the Surgery Center, other departments of the hospital and specialized hospitals of the region. The specialists of the department apply a variety of new therapy methods, which ensure excellent treatment results.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the full range of services in this medical focus and specializes in the surgical treatment of all diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system in adults and children. The department has 64 beds, 4 state-of-the-art operating rooms, including an integrated stereotaxic operating room for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Treatment is provided by a competent team of surgeons in accordance with the highest standards and recommendations of the professional societies.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology offers the full range of services in this medical focus. The department specializes in the treatment of kidney, adrenal, ureter, bladder, urethral and prostate diseases in men, as well as reproductive organs in men, women and children. A unique feature of the department is the Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Center, within the framework of which a number of effective minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of prostate, bladder cancer and kidney tumors are performed.

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology offers the full range of services in this medical field. Of particular interest are interventional procedures for the treatment of acute and chronic vascular diseases, such as ischemic strokes, cerebral hemorrhages, cerebral artery stenosis or vascular malformations. To ensure comprehensive medical care, there is maintained close cooperation with the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

The Hemophilia Center offers the full range of services in this medical field and is a health facility of national importance. The specialized center, which began its activities in the 1970s and is rapidly developing to date, has a unique experience and profound knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of hemophilia A and B, as well as other severe blood clotting disorders. Medical services are provided to patients of all age groups.

The Department of Transplantation Medicine offers patients transplantation of various organs. The doctors of the department perform both surgical and therapeutic treatment, develop new surgical techniques and apply the very latest methods of immunological and infectious laboratory tests. The department specializes in liver, lung and kidney transplantation.The Department of Transplantation Medicine offers patients transplantation of various organs. The doctors of the department perform both surgical and therapeutic treatment, develop new surgical techniques and apply the very latest methods of immunological and infectious laboratory tests. The department specializes in liver, lung and kidney transplantation.

The Department of Dentistry, Maxillofacial Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. It specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity, jaw bones, face and certain areas of the neck. The doctors of the department guarantee not only high standards of medical care, but also quality care, friendly attitude and respect for the patient’s individual needs and wishes.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology and Nutritional Medicine offers the full range of services in these medical fields. It diagnoses and treats acute and chronic liver diseases, chronic and inflammatory bowel diseases, tumors of the whole gastrointestinal tract, as well as provides preparation for liver transplantation and follow-up care after the operation. In addition, the department specializes in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes (certification of the German Diabetes Society) and offers competent advice in nutritional medicine.

The Department of Nephrology and Hypertensiology offers the full range of high-quality services in these medical fields. The department has excellent technical equipment for innovative diagnostic and therapeutic manipulations. Much attention is paid to the treatment of kidney failure. In progressive forms of pathology, effective renal replacement therapy (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplantation) is performed. The department has many years of clinical experience and rich traditions, which guarantees perfect treatment results.

The Department of Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine offers the full range of services in these medical fields. Of particular interest is the treatment of lung cancer, respiratory failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia. With 78 beds (including 18 beds, equipped with artificial ventilation systems), a large outpatient clinic for special consultations, the department is one of the largest centers of its kind in Germany.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology, Venereology, Allergology offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all skin diseases, skin tumors, allergies and sexually transmitted diseases. To provide high-quality, comprehensive treatment, the department has 3 state-of-the-art operating rooms, various laser devices of the latest generation, a phototherapy unit, and numerous specialized outpatient clinics. The medical team pays much attention to counseling of patients with skin cancers, allergies and occupational diseases.

The Department of General Pediatrics and Neonatology offers treatment of all diseases in newborn babies, children and adolescents. Along with the treatment of general pediatric diseases, the department specializes in endocrinology, diabetology, neuropediatrics (here functions the certified Tuberous Sclerosis Center), pulmonology (here functions the Cystic Fibrosis Center), as well as cardiology within the framework of the Heart Center. The department also has the status of the Level I Perinatal Center.

The Department of Neurology offers the full range of services in this medical field. It treats all neurological diseases at the most modern international level using the very latest scientific achievements. The main clinical focuses include diagnosis and treatment of cerebral circulation disorders, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases that lead to motor disorders and memory problems.

The Department of Pediatric Neurology offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in this medical focus. Specialization covers the treatment of all neurological diseases in children. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of all forms of epilepsy, which is provided both on an outpatient and inpatient basis. The department is certified by the German Society of Epileptology (DGfE) as an ambulatory for the treatment of epilepsy in children and adolescents.

The Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology offers the full range of services in these medical focuses. It provides both diagnostics and comprehensive treatment of all malignant diseases (leukemia, solid tumors, brain tumors), as well as blood diseases and coagulation disorders in children and adolescents. An integral part of the treatment is high-quality psychosocial care for the patient and their family. Medical care complies with the guidelines of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology.

The Department of Pediatric Cardiology offers the full range of services in this medical field. The main specialization of the department is the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart diseases. To ensure comprehensive medical care and optimal treatment results, there is maintained close cooperation with the Departments of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. The department annually treats more than 800 inpatients and performs about 135 surgical interventions.

The Department of General, Abdominal, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery covers the full range of services in these medical fields. Surgical treatment is provided   both on an inpatient and outpatient basis, in accordance with the advanced recommendations of professional societies. The department is equipped with state-of-the-art operating theaters, in which surgeons perform extensive serious interventions, operations under the control of navigation systems and high-precision minimally invasive procedures that ensure the rapid recovery of patients.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields and is one of the few clinics in Germany providing pulmonary endarterectomy. It performs all recognized surgical interventions to treat heart, lung and aortic diseases in adults and children. The department has state-of-the-art medical equipment and competent personnel, which guarantees excellent comprehensive medical care, as well as a friendly, responsive attitude to each patient.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services in these medical focuses. The department specializes in conservative and surgical treatment of all diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Surgical interventions are performed in the state-of-the-art operating rooms, while conservative options include physiotherapy with therapeutic baths, gym, swimming, electrotherapy, massage and other therapeutic options.