


Breast cancer Treatment in Rudolfinerhaus
About the clinic
Rudolfinerhaus in Vienna, Austria, offers a specialized Breast Health Centre that provides a complete diagnostic and treatment pathway within one week. The clinic is known for its high standards, holding ISO 9001 accreditation and offering patients a free choice of top specialists. Univ.Prof. Dr. Paul Sevelda, a leading expert in breast cancer in Austria, leads the medical team to provide personalized oncological care.
Diagnostic capabilities
The facility houses all necessary imaging and laboratory services under one roof, allowing for rapid results. A biopsy can be performed immediately if suspicious tissue is found, with histology results typically ready in 2–3 days. Available diagnostic tools include:
- Mammography and ultrasound. These standard imaging tests help detect early changes in breast tissue.
- MRI and CT scans. Advanced imaging provides detailed views of the tumor size and location.
- Predictive genetic testing. This includes screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations.
- Sentinel node scintigraphy. Specialists use radioactive labeling to identify the first lymph nodes where cancer might spread.
- Frozen-section histology. This rapid analysis occurs during surgery to help the surgeon make immediate decisions.
Surgical and oncological treatments
The clinic focuses on preserving the patient's quality of life through tissue-sparing techniques. In about 80% of cases, surgeons perform breast-conserving operations rather than full removals. If a mastectomy is necessary, the medical team often performs immediate reconstruction in the same session. Treatment options include:
- Breast-conserving surgery. This procedure removes the tumor while keeping as much healthy breast tissue as possible.
- Mastectomy. This involves the full removal of breast tissue to clear all cancerous cells.
- Reconstructive breast surgery. A plastic and reconstructive surgeon works alongside the oncologist to restore breast shape.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy. This targeted removal helps determine if cancer has spread beyond the breast.
- Systemic therapies. Patients may receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormone therapy on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
- Radiotherapy. This is provided in cooperation with partner institutions to destroy remaining cancer cells.
Patient environment and care
Rudolfinerhaus was rebuilt in 2020 and features 156 beds, most of which are private apartments. The hospital is located at the edge of the Vienna Woods within a 5,000 sqm park, providing a peaceful recovery environment. General practitioners and anesthesiologists provide medical cover 24 hours a day to assist patients throughout their stay. The Breast Health Centre coordinates imaging, histology, and oncology specialists to ensure a smooth transition from diagnosis to therapy.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Chemotherapy | Price on request | |
| Whipple surgery | Price on request | |
| Chemotherapy for breast cancer | Price on request | |
| Pancreatic cancer surgery | Price on request |
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Rudolfinerhaus: more details about the clinic
Rudolfinerhaus is a private, multi-disciplinary hospital in the elegant 19th district of Vienna, set in a large park at the edge of the Vienna Woods. It was founded in 1882 by Theodor Billroth, the surgeon regarded as the father of modern abdominal surgery, and takes its name from its patron, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria-Hungary. Since 1912 it has been linked to the Red Cross. Almost completely rebuilt in 2020, the current building has 156 beds, most in private apartments, and digital patient records giving doctors and nurses immediate access to every finding.
Everything Under One Roof
The clinic's guiding idea is that the whole path from first diagnosis to discharge happens on one site, with the same team of doctors, therapists and nurses in constant exchange. This means fewer delays, plannable treatments and a calmer recovery. Outpatient clinics, imaging, angiography, the laboratory, endoscopy and physical rehabilitation are all in the building.
Medical Fields
The main departments are internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, orthopaedics and traumatology, gynaecology and obstetrics, neurology and neurosurgery, urology, oncology, and ENT. Ophthalmology, dermatology and plastic and reconstructive surgery are also offered. Cancer patients are cared for across these fields, from imaging and histology through surgery to follow-up.
Diagnosis and Early Detection
Rudolfinerhaus places strong emphasis on prevention. Its check-up programmes are designed to find health problems early, and can be extended with full-body screening, gastroscopy and colonoscopy. On-site diagnostics include MRI, CT, X-ray, angiography, nuclear medicine, a sleep laboratory, endoscopy, histology and the clinic's own laboratory, so results come quickly.
Surgery and Interventional Radiology
Surgery has been at the heart of Rudolfinerhaus since Billroth's time. The clinic performs general and abdominal surgery, orthopaedic and trauma surgery and other operative procedures, supported by modern operating theatres and a recovery unit. Its interventional radiology service uses image-guided, minimally invasive techniques that can replace open or keyhole surgery for certain conditions.
Care and Comfort
Personal nursing is central to Rudolfinerhaus, which grew out of Austria's first professional nursing school and continues today as an academic campus. Many senior physicians hold professorships or associate professorships at the Medical University of Vienna. Patients have a free choice of doctor, and general practitioners, anaesthetists and intensive care specialists are on site around the clock, with obstetricians and imaging specialists on call. Rooms are furnished to a five-star hotel standard.
Quality and International Patients
Rudolfinerhaus is the only private hospital in Austria to hold comprehensive ISO 9001 certification covering all its services and specialties. A dedicated international department with translators helps patients from abroad, who come mainly from Central and Eastern Europe, arrange their appointments and stay.
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