


Polyps of the gastrointestinal tract Treatment in Medical Center in Solingen
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About the clinic
Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Solingen, Germany, provides specialized care for polyps of the gastrointestinal tract. Diagnostic options such as ultrasound cost around $170, while an abdominal MRI typically runs $500–$1,200. Gastroscopy with polyp removal may cost around $900–$1,800. The facility is a certified Center for Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract, recognized by the German Cancer Society (DKG).
Treatment is led by Prof. Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach, who has over 25 years of experience in gastroenterology. Prof. Dr. Pfaffenbach has performed 9,000+ gastrointestinal interventions and serves as the Head of the Department. The hospital is an academic partner of the University of Cologne and maintains certifications from WHO/UNICEF and the German Trauma Center.
Diagnostic procedures
The clinic uses diverse imaging and endoscopic tools to detect polyps and assess the digestive system. These tests help identify the location, size, and nature of growths.
- Ultrasound. A basic imaging test costing around $170.
- Abdominal MRI. Detailed imaging of the cavity ranging from $500 to $1,200.
- Colonoscopy. An endoscopic exam of the large intestine typically priced at $1,100.
- Endosonography. Combines endoscopy and ultrasound for close-up imaging of the organ walls.
- Chromoendoscopy. Uses special dyes during endoscopy to improve the visibility of polyps.
Treatment and surgical methods
Doctors prioritize minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to remove polyps without large incisions. This helps shorten recovery times and reduces risks for the patient.
- Gastroscopy with removal of polyps. This procedure uses a loop and high-frequency current to remove growths. It may cost around $900–$1,800.
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). A specialized technique to remove early-stage tumors and polyps from deeper tissue layers.
- FTRD-system resection. A full-thickness resection method used to remove complex polyps that other methods cannot reach.
- Loop biopsy. A procedure that takes deep layers of stomach tissue for both diagnosis and removal.
- Ileocolonoscopy. Used for examining and treating the transition between the small and large intestines.
Patients at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen benefit from costs that are often lower than at other German hospitals. The clinic provides interpreter services to assist international visitors. You can request a consultation or a personalized treatment plan for gastrointestinal polyps through the Bookimed platform.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal MRI | $650 - $1150 | |
| Ultrasound | $170 | |
| Gastroscopy with removal of polyps | $900 - $1800 | |
| MRI of the abdominal cavity | $500 - $1200 | |
| Colonoscopy | $1140 |
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Medical Center in Solingen: more details about the clinic
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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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.
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It was a great help to have somebody with me during the day of the tests, sorting my papers and dealing with translation
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Gotenstraße 1, 42653 Solingen, Germany
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