The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- general clinical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- clinical urine test
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- tumor markers
- pelvic ultrasound
- CT scan (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan (on indication 1200 €)
- biopsy with histological examination (on indication 2000 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of related specialists
- consultation of the chief physician and all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis (not older than 3 months)
- Biopsy results (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Urology at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital offers the full range of services in this medical field. The department specializes in the treatment of all urological diseases in adults and children. Thanks to a competent, experienced team of doctors and modern equipment, the department provides first-class medical care in accordance with international standards. The department is headed by Dr. med. Thomas Oliver Henkel.
The department provides all types of diagnostics and treatment of urological diseases in children.
Most often, the specialists of the department have to deal with the following diseases:
- Acute and chronic urinary tract infections
- Kidney inflammations
- Acute and chronic prostatitis
- Infections of the testicles and epididymis
- Urethritis
- Problems with urination (e.g., incontinence)
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Malignant diseases
- Erectile dysfunction
- Hormonal imbalance
- Problems with fertility
- Kidney stones
The range of diagnostic services of the department includes:
Urologic diagnostics
- Computed tomography of the kidneys
- X-ray of the urinary tract
- Contrast-enhanced sonography of the kidneys (tumors, trauma in children and diagnosis of reflux in children)
- Ultrasound examination of the prostate
- MRI
- Blood test
Urogynecological diagnostics
- Examination of disorders of the urinary tract and intestines
- bladder pressure measurement
- Bladder ultrasound
- Endoscopy
The therapeutic options of the department include:
- Interventional treatment of tumors (embolization, radiofrequency ablation) and bleeding (embolization)
- Bladder catheter installation
- Drug therapy
- And many other types of therapy
Curriculum vitae
- 1976 - 1979 Bachelor of Science, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
- 1979 - 1986 Medical School, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany.
- 1987 - 1989 Department of Pathology, University Hospital Mannheim, under the direction of Prof. Dr. Uwe Bleyl.
- 1992 Medical Thesis (Dr. med.).
- 1989 - 1997 Department of Urology, University Hospital Mannheim, under the direction of Prof. Peter Alken.
- 1997 - 1998 Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Mannheim, under the direction of PD Dr.med. Reinhold Tschada.
- Since 1998 Urology office in partnership with Dr. Frank Kahmann in Berlin.
- 2000 - 2004 Co-founder of the „Ambulantes Operationszentrum im Ullsteinhaus GmbH“ in Berlin.
- Since 2004 Co-moderator and founder of the „Qualitätszirkels Urologische Onkologie“, Urban Hospital in Berlin.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Vivantes Netzwerk für Gesundheit GmbH
About hospital
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin. There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as well as adheres to high standards in patient care.
Surgery is one of the most important specializations of the hospital. Preference is always given to minimally invasive surgery, after which patients recover very quickly.
In addition, the hospital is proud of the Level I Perinatal Center, which provides highly professional medical care for mothers and babies. The specialists of the center have a unique experience of monitoring high-risk pregnancies, and therefore they guarantee safety and excellent quality of medical care.
All employees of the hospital work in close cooperation, and thus guarantee comprehensive, interdisciplinary treatment. At the same time, the hospital has a pleasant, friendly atmosphere, which contributes to the speedy recovery of patients.
Photo: (c) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital live in single and double comfortable, modern rooms. All rooms are equipped with all necessary amenities, a separate bathroom with shower and toilet. In addition, each room has TV, telephone and Internet access.
Meals and Menus
The restaurant of the hospital offers three meals a day. It takes in account all the wishes of the patients, and therefore, in addition to the standard dishes, one can choose a vegetarian or diet menu.
Further details
Standard rooms include: