The medical center is a Bookimed Official Partner. Thus, we arrange treatment for international patients as a hospital representative with no intermediaries and extra charges.
Removal of duodenal polyp at the Medical Center in Solingen is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. This treatment is performed in Germany by specialists at an academic hospital of the University of Cologne. Patients benefit from high quality standards and costs that are typically 10–20% lower than at other German clinics.
Prof. Dr. Boris Pfaffenbach leads the department of gastroenterology and oncology. He has over 35 years of experience in internal medicine. During his career, he has supervised over 9,000 medical interventions. As a professor at Ruhr-University Bochum, Prof. Dr. Pfaffenbach applies advanced methods for gastrointestinal diseases. His focus is on precise endoscopic techniques to treat polyps and early-stage tumors.
The clinic uses endoscopic polypectomy to remove growths in the duodenum. This method does not require large incisions. Doctors use a flexible tube with a camera and a special wire loop. A high-frequency electrical current passes through the loop to cut the polyp and seal the tissue. For complex cases, the medical team uses specialized techniques:
The Medical Center in Solingen is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). This certification confirms that the clinic meets strict safety and treatment protocols. The hospital also holds accreditation from TÜV RHEINLAND and the WHO. It functions as an academic teaching hospital, meaning it follows the latest medical guidelines. Foreign patients receive the same pricing as local German residents, making the billing process transparent.
The clinic has a dedicated international office to help patients from abroad. They assist with visa documents, airport transfers, and interpreter services. This help makes the visit to Solingen easier for the patient. You can request a consultation for polyp removal at this German hospital by leaving a request on Bookimed.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
| diagnostics | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroscopy with removal of polyps | $900 - $1800 | |
| Abdominal CT Scan | $510 | |
| Biopsy | $700 - $2500 | |
| Consultation with a hepatologist | $280 | |
| Tumor Marker Blood Test | $109 - $164 |
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of duodenal polyp | $400 - $1200 | |
| Esophagectomy | Price on request | |
| Stomach resection | Price on request | |
| Small intestine resection | Price on request | |
| Resection of gallbladder | Price on request | |
| Targeted therapy | 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.
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.
Individual treatment program and cost estimate
Average answering time – 5 minutes
