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Germany, Solingen
Rectal cancer Treatment in Medical Center in Solingen
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About the clinic
Rectal cancer treatment at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany offers a full range of diagnostics and therapies. The clinic is a certified cancer center affiliated with the University of Cologne. Patient consultations with a radiologist are around $295, a diagnostic package is €5,000, and rectal resection surgery costs around $22,411. Care is led by Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach, a leading gastroenterology and oncology professor with 33 years of clinical experience.
Expert Medical Leadership
Prof. Boris Pfaffenbach heads the gastrointestinal oncology team. He has performed over 9,000 medical procedures. His expertise is backed by more than 130 scientific publications. He holds memberships in leading European and German gastroenterology societies.
Comprehensive Diagnostics
The clinic performs a complete diagnostic workup for rectal cancer. A dedicated €5,000 package typically runs for five days. This all-inclusive plan helps create an accurate treatment roadmap.
- Blood tests including tumor markers and biochemical analysis for around $112.
- Imaging with ultrasound and CT scans of the abdomen.
- Endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy.
- Biopsy with fine-needle aspiration for $328–547 and histological examination.
Patients receive a final consultation where all findings are reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumor board.
Available Treatment Options
The clinic provides several treatment pathways based on individual diagnosis.
- Rectal resection surgery is the primary surgical method. It aims to completely remove the tumor. The goal is to preserve the sphincter whenever possible. This open or minimally invasive procedure requires a 7- to 14-day hospital stay. The package costs around $22,411 and covers the operation, hospital stay, and pre-operative tests.
- Chemotherapy is used to target microscopic cancer cells. It involves multiple cycles as part of a standard regimen.
- Radiation therapy is provided in partnership with the Center of Radiotherapy CDT-West. It helps reduce the risk of the cancer returning locally.
For personalized treatment planning, patients can start with a diagnostic package and consultation.
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1863
Year of foundation
400 doctors
Highest-Rated Clinic for Rectal cancer Treatment
60000 patients per year
Most Popular Clinic for Rectal cancer Treatment
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Treatments prices in the clinic
Last price update — 29.03.2025. Prices can be changed depending on the medical case and doctor's recommendations.
Oncology
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Thyroid ultrasound | $117.74 | |
| Whole-body MRI | $800 - $1000 | |
| Scintigraphy | $547 - $766 | |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy | $1412.84 | |
| CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs | $1000.76 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy for breast cancer | $1177.37 | |
| Rectal resection | $22369.94 | |
| Mastectomy | Price on request | |
| Laparoscopic nephrectomy | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Thyroid resection | Price on request | |
| Removal of liver cancer | Price on request |
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Medical Center in Solingen: more details about the clinic
Germany, Solingen
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.
If you would like to find out more about specialties at Klinikum Solingen, the prices, or get an appointment, leave a request to Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator.
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.
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Gotenstraße 1, 42653 Solingen, Germany
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