Best Hospitals for Prostate cancer treatment in Germany 2024

• Asklepios Barmbek is No. 1 hospital for international patients in the world according to the Medical Travel Quality Alliance. This makes Asklepios one of the best prostate cancer treatment centers for foreigners.
• Prof. Andreas Gross heads the Urology Department at Asklepios Barmbek. His professionalism and outstanding results are confirmed by a German medicine website — Leading Medicine Guide.
• Asklepios Hospital Barmbek is ranked among Ttp medical centers in Germany by the Focus magazine. The ranking is based on the treatment success rates, equipment quality, doctors' qualification, and patients' reviews.
• Over 500 HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) procedures. HIFU is a non-surgical treatment option for prostate cancer with high-intensity ultrasound waves of 90°С. The heat destroys only the cancer cells, the prostate is preserved. Asklepios Barmbek also offers such treatments as prostatectomy, hormone therapy, brachytherapy.

Solingen Academic Medical Center has the status of the University Hospital by the University of Cologne. The Medical Center has several specific directions, one of which is the treatment of the oncologic diseases, particularly prostate cancer. The famous urologists and oncologic urologists in Europe apply here the efficient minimally invasive surgical methods and distance learning managed by Prof. Dr. med. Markus Heuser.

The rehabilitation at the Medical Center takes 10-15 days, including the medical activities on restoration of the functions of micturition, potency and psychological health.

• The clinic performs over 100,000 treatments annually, showcasing its vast experience and expertise in prostate cancer treatment.
• Offers specialized operations such as brachytherapy and radiotherapy for effective prostate cancer management.
• Utilizes advanced radiation therapy methods like VMAT and IMRT to target prostate cancer precisely.
• Employs measures like low-level laser therapy to minimize treatment side effects, enhancing patient comfort.
• Attracts international patients from Europe, the Commonwealth, the Balkans, and Arab League states, emphasizing its global reputation.

• Ranked among the top German physicians by Focus magazine, with over 60 professors leading the field in prostate cancer treatment.
• Oncology Department offers innovative immuno and target therapies, reducing side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy.
• Provides surgical, radiation, and chemotherapy options for prostate cancer with a focus on minimally-invasive techniques.
• Weekly interdisciplinary oncology conferences ensure comprehensive and effective treatment plans for prostate cancer patients.
• Multilingual staff and international coordination services enhance communication and support for prostate cancer patients worldwide.

• Ranked among Germany's top hospitals for prostate cancer by Focus magazine due to high success rates and specialist expertise.
• Offers advanced prostate cancer surgeries using the da Vinci Robotic System, ensuring minimal incision and high precision.
• Recognized with ISO 1900:2015 certification, affirming high treatment quality and safety standards.
• Provides a comprehensive approach with options like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
• Multidisciplinary team tailors personalized treatment plans, discussing each case in detail for optimal outcomes.

• Accredited by the German Cancer Society, ensuring high standards in prostate cancer treatment.
• Da Vinci robotic system enables less invasive prostate cancer surgeries with faster recovery and fewer complications.
• Comprehensive prostate cancer treatments include prostatectomy, TURP, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
• International protocols and molecular genetic diagnostics offer personalized and effective prostate cancer treatment plans.
• Lower treatment costs compared to other renowned German hospitals without compromising quality.

• Employs advanced techniques like IMRT, IGRT, and VMAT, which improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes and precision.
• Offers comprehensive diagnostic imaging with MRI of the prostate for precise diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Utilizes Elekta linear accelerators to accurately target prostate tumors, minimizing damage to healthy tissues.
• Provides cost-effective radiation therapy options, often cheaper than larger German hospitals.
• Conveniently located 25 km from Cologne Bonn Airport, allowing easy access for international patients.

Bremen-Mitte is one of the best prostate cancer centers in Germany due to the following reasons:

• The Prostate Cancer Center at Bremen-Mitte is certified by the German Cancer Society for the high quality of medical care.
• Prof. Sebastian Melchior heads the Urology Department. The doctor is one of the best urologists in Germany according to the Focus magazine version. He has over 20 years of experience. The main doctor's specialty is prostate cancer treatment with robotic prostatectomy.
• Over 4,000 patients receive treatment in the Bremen-Mitte Urology Department.
• Except prostatectomy, Bremen-Mitte also offers such treatment options as brachytherapy (internal radiotherapy), external radiotherapy, hormone therapy.

Charité Urologic Hospital is one of the largest European urologic centers under the management of world-known oncologic urologists Prof. Kurt Miller MD. The individual plan of the prostate cancer treatment is developed by doctors, including both surgical (opened and minimal invasive laparoscopic) and traditional methods. Charité patients suffering the prostate cancer of the early stages preserve the sexual function after the treatment due to unique medical developments.

The following procedures are applied at Charité Urologic Hospital to treat the prostate cancer nowadays:

• nerves preserving extensive surgery of the prostate gland (prostatectomy) by traditional opened method or minimal invasive surgery by the brand new surgical device - DaVinci Surgical system of the last generation that enables to minimize the intraoperative tissue affection;
• brachytherapy (low frequency and high frequency SEED implants);
• high-frequency ultrasound HIFU with no negative affection of the surrounding healthy tissues and ionization;
• hormonal therapy.