Pancreatic cancer Treatment in Germany — Page 2

Hospital in the Pfeiffer's foundations is a diaconal hospital with 21 specialties. It focuses on mammalogy, oncology, and hematological disorders. The hospital holds a KTQ certificate.

• Doctors perform organ-preservation surgeries even in advanced cases.
• The Orthopedics and Traumatology department has 100 intensive care beds and offers surgery with rehab.
• The Gastroenterology department has its own on-site laboratory.
• Cardiology department provides continuous heart rhythm monitoring during inpatient stays.
• The hospital treats around 7,000 patients each year.

Elbland Clinic has academic partnerships with TU Dresden and Carl Gustav Carus Medical Faculty. Its core specialties include orthopedics, oncology, and surgery. The clinic treats over 300,000 patients annually.

• 18,500 inpatients and 300 semi-stationary patients treated each year.
• da Vinci surgical system used for robotic procedures.
• Custom-made prostheses with iFIT technology for joint replacement.
• 510 beds for patient care across 12 departments.

St. Josefs Hospital Wiesbaden is the world's first WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly hospital. It cares for 65,000 patients each year. Its main specialties are obstetrics, paediatrics, nephrology, oncology, and orthopaedics.

• Nearly 4,000 babies were born here in a single year.
• The paediatric center treats children with vascular malformations using an international expert team.
• Oncology uses an interdisciplinary network and has developed special technology for pancreatic cancer.
• Orthopaedics offers a combined surgery and physical therapy program for hip and knee implants.
• 1,200 specialists work across 11 departments.

Agaplesion Markus Clinic is a multispecialty medical center in Frankfurt am Main. It was named one of Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals in 2023. Its main specialties are oncology, cardiovascular diseases, urology, and gynecology.

• Uses green laser (Greenlight) in urology for faster healing and fewer complications.
• Performs minimally invasive surgery through microscopic punctures, avoiding visible scars.
• 15 specialist departments work together to provide coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

Clinic Hochtaunus is a large hospital in Bad Homburg, a landscaped suburb of Frankfurt. It treats over 60,000 patients annually, more than the town's own population. Its main specialties include urology, oncology, cardiology, and vascular surgery.

• Around 35,000 outpatients and 20,000 inpatients treated annually.
• 23 departments including dedicated centers for oncology, cardiology, and gastroenterology with diabetology.
• Treats surgical, orthopedic, urological, and gynecological conditions.
• Can accommodate 450 patients at once.

Urology Hospital Munich-Planegg is Germany's first certified Prostate Center since 2009. It specializes in urology, urologic oncology, and pediatric urology. The hospital focuses on surgical treatment of benign and malignant urinary tract diseases.

• Uses 3D ultrasound of the prostate and the PCA3 molecular test for diagnosis.
• Offers photodynamic diagnosis for early-stage bladder tumors.
• Treats benign prostate disease with green-light laser and minimally invasive endoscopy.
• Performs remote contact lithotripsy and endoscopic stone removal for urolithiasis.
• Diagnoses and treats urinary incontinence in both men and women.

Essen University Hospital specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment with multidisciplinary oncology expertise. Dr. Martin Stuschke, an experienced radiotherapist, offers stereotactic radiotherapy and image-guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy for tumor treatment. The hospital combines research with clinical practice, participating in international trials. Treatment costs typically range from $4,800 to $11,300.

Bremen-Mitte Clinic specializes in pancreatic cancer treatment with a multidisciplinary approach, including surgical oncology and chemotherapy. Treatment typically costs around $4,800–$11,300. Prof. Huseyin Bektas, Chief Physician of General, Visceral and Oncological Surgery, is a member of the Association of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery and teaches at Hanover School of Medicine. The hospital is recognized among Germany's leading medical institutions by Focus magazine.

Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, a University of Duisburg-Essen teaching hospital, has 19 departments and 10 certified centers. It treats around 80,000 patients each year. Care covers obesity surgery, pancreatic surgery, cardiology, joint replacement, breast cancer, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation.

• Certified competence centers for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery, Pancreatic Surgery, Chest Pain Unit, Arthroplasty, and Breast Cancer – each accredited by German medical societies.
• Da Vinci robotic system, latest-generation MRI, cone-beam C-arm CT, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy on-site.
• Specialized rehabilitation covers cancer, neurological, and physiotherapeutic recovery.
• Founded in 1870 by Alfred Krupp, the hospital was one of the world's first to use an X-ray device.
• International patients receive a personal treatment plan, English-speaking coordinator, and private 1-2 bed wards with bathrooms.

Lippe Lemgo Clinic is a DKG-certified cancer center ranked #1 in North Rhine-Westphalia by Focus magazine. Its core specialties are oncology, oncohematology, and radiotherapy. The hospital is part of Klinikum Lippe GmbH, a network treating 150,000 patients each year.

• Performs over 150 rectal surgeries and complex pancreatic operations annually.
• Uses a latest-generation linear accelerator with IGRT and IMRT for precise radiation therapy.
• High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell transplant for lymphoma and leukemia.
• Offers organ-preserving and endoscopic tumor removal through tiny incisions or natural openings.
• An international patient department provides interpreters, transfers, and concierge services.