The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- indicators of inflammation
- indicators blood coagulation
- x-ray/ MRI examination
- preoperative care
- „posterior release“ or „medial release“
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Pediatric Surgery, Neonatal Surgery and Pediatric Urology at the Vivantes Neukölln Hospital offers the full range of services in pediatric surgery and specialized care for preterm and sick newborns, infants, children and adolescents under the age of 16 years. The main areas of specialization include surgery for malformations, surgery for premature and full-term newborns, pediatric urology, traumatology and minimally invasive pediatric surgery. The department is headed by Prof. Dr. med. Bernd Tillig.
The department belongs to one of the two largest centers of pediatric surgery in Berlin and enjoys an excellent reputation. The goal of the department is the best quality of medical care with the use of the latest technologies, modern medical achievements and an interdisciplinary approach to treatment.
The quality of medical services provided in the department is confirmed by numerous certificates, for example, the quality certificate in the field of laser therapy, the quality certificate for resuscitation procedures for the treatment of children, the certificate for specialized consultations in the field of genetics, etc. In addition, the department takes an active part in research activities, participates in the research of the working group on minimally invasive surgery and the working group on pediatric urology of the German Society of Pediatric Surgery.
The main treatment focuses of the department are:
- Neonatal surgery (surgery to correct and treat both congenital and acquired diseases in premature infants and newborns)
- Pediatric urology (surgical treatment of congenital disorders of urination, e.g., reflux, urinary tract obstruction, ureteral stenosis, ureterocele, etc.)
- Correction of malformations of the genitals (e.g., hypospadias, epispadias, sinus urogenitalis)
- Surgical treatment of phimosis, testicular abnormalities (e.g., undescended testicle) and varicose veins in the testicles (varicocele))
- Thoracic and abdominal surgery in children (acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, glands, malformations of the thoracic and abdominal wall, thoracic and abdominal organs)
- Pediatric traumatology (conservative and surgical treatment of fractures, dislocations, injuries of soft tissues, tendons, thoracic and abdominal organs)
- Conservative and surgical treatment of burns and scalds in children (including plastic surgery)
- Correction of congenital and acquired deformities and malformations of the limbs
- Surgical oncology (except brain tumors)
- Removal of congenital fistulas and cysts in the head and neck
- Operations on the surface of the body and skin (removal of warts, hemangiomas, birthmarks and some edema)
- Minimally invasive diagnostics and treatment
- Pediatric radiology (under the supervision of a specially trained pediatric radiologist)
- Physiotherapy and ergotherapy
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: