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Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany treats inguinal hernia with a full care program. An initial consultation is around $295, while a standard surgical repair may cost about $4,500. As an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne, its team includes Prof. Peter Schenker, a chief surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal and pediatric surgery with seven years of experience.
Diagnosis begins with a detailed consultation. The clinic uses advanced imaging to assess the hernia's size and location. Available diagnostic options include:
The primary treatment is surgery, performed as either an open or laparoscopic repair. This is a definitive solution for an inguinal hernia. Prof. Schenker leads the surgical team. The procedure usually requires a hospital stay of 2 to 3 days.
The clinic offers two main approaches for treatment:
Transparent pricing is a noted feature of the clinic. It maintains affiliations with major health organizations like the WHO and holds accreditation from TÜV RHEINLAND. Patients seeking specialized surgical care for an inguinal hernia can explore their detailed treatment plans.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation with a surgeon | $294.31 | |
| Abdominal MRI | $1000.67 | |
| Abdominal CT Scan | $547 - $766 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Inguinal hernia surgery | $4500 | |
| Myomectomy (removal of uterine fibroids) | Price on request | |
| Umbilical hernia repair | Price on request | |
| Nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Small intestine resection | Price on request |
Städtisches Klinikum Solingen consists of 15 clinics, centers and institutes and is one of the largest in the most populous state of Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia. The clinic works as the Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne.
Städtisches Klinikum Solingen has certifications of the German Trauma Center, German Cancer Society, WHO and UNICEF and TÜV RHEINLAND for safety and high quality in treatment.
The team of neurosurgeons provides 3 surgeries per day and over 1,000 surgeries per year. German specialists receive patients with brain tumors, neurotraumas, and spine tumors. They cooperate with colleagues from Boston and Cleveland Hospitals in the USA providing patients with the best medical solutions.
Prof. Ralf Buhl with over 20 years of experience heads the Department. Dr. Buhl has provided over 4,000 neurosurgeries. One of the doctor's patients is a Hollywood actor George Clooney.
The specialists of the Department receive patients with oncology, gastroenterology, blood and lymph diseases. The Department is certified by the German Cancer Society as a reliable institution for fighting with cancer.
The Head of the Department is Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach, the specialist with over 26 of experience.
Solingen Klinikum in cooperation with Sana-Klinikum Remscheid founded the Senology Clinic (Bergische Brustzentrum) to diagnose and treat patients with all types of the breast diseases including cancer of the mammary gland. The success rate of the treatment is 90%. Doctors apply systematic treatment (for instance, chemotherapy and antibody immunotherapy) and immediate breast reconstruction.The Senology Clinic offers breast plastic surgeries as well.
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Bookimed and the International Department of the Hospital make arrangements for your trip, stay and transfer.
Accommodation: standard and VIP wards, meal included.
The apartment (up to 4 people) near the hospital is €50-60.
Infrastructure: cafe, shops, pharmacies are on the premises of the Hospital. The cost of the apartment rent, transport and meal in Solingen is much lower than in big German cities.
The cost for interpreter service (if required) is €35 per hour. The treatment cost in Solingen Municipal Hospital is the same for foreigners and German citizens. This means the price of the treatment is 10-20% lower than in other German hospitals with extra charges.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes