


Liver cancer Treatment in Rudolfinerhaus
About the clinic
Liver cancer treatment at Rudolfinerhaus in Vienna, Austria, centers on a collaborative model where specialists from different fields review every case. This facility is the only private hospital in Austria to hold full ISO 9001 certification. Patients benefit from on-site diagnostic tools and specialized interventional radiology methods that target tumors with high precision.
Diagnostic capabilities for liver cancer
The clinic provides all necessary tests in one location to speed up the start of treatment. The on-site laboratory delivers results in 1–2 hours, while histology reports are ready within 2–3 days. This speed helps the medical team make decisions without delay.
- Liver biopsy. A sample of tissue is taken for examination.
- Abdominal MRI and CT scans. These imaging tools locate the tumor and check its size.
- Histology and frozen-section. Biopsy results are checked quickly, even during an active surgery.
- Nuclear medicine scintigraphy. This scan helps identify changes in liver tissue.
- Ultrasound. This is used for initial screening and guided procedures.
Treatment and surgical options
An interdisciplinary tumor board creates a personalized plan for each patient. The hospital uses modern operating rooms equipped with neuromonitoring and Ligasure tools for safe tissue sealing. Treatment options include both traditional surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
- Tumour embolisation. This procedure blocks the blood supply to the tumor to shrink it.
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA). Doctors apply targeted heat to destroy liver lesions.
- Surgical oncology. Surgeons perform laparoscopic or open resection to remove the tumor.
- Medical oncology. This includes chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy tailored to the patient.
- Radiotherapy. The clinic works with external partners to combine radiation with in-house care.
Supportive care and recovery
Recovery at the clinic takes place in a setting that resembles a luxury hotel, featuring green building designs and 5-star apartments. The medical team provides 24/7 care and specialized support services to improve the patient's well-being during and after therapy.
- Pain therapy. Interventional methods help manage discomfort effectively.
- Physical medicine. Physiotherapy and immune-boosting programs aid recovery.
- Nutritional therapy. Diet counseling is available to help patients maintain strength.
- Psychological guidance. Counseling is provided for both patients and their families.
To learn more about the options for liver cancer treatment in Vienna, you can request a consultation through Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
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| 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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