Best Countries for Heart Valve Replacement — Page 9

Fortis Gurgaon is ranked 2nd in the world's most technically advanced hospitals by Top Master's in Healthcare research. It is part of the Fortis Healthcare Network, with 45 centers across 11 countries. The hospital specializes in organ transplant, oncology, neurosurgery, cardiology, and robotic surgery.

• Over 2,500 liver transplants performed with a success rate above 95%.
• E-ICU system monitors patients electronically 24/7. A 256-slice CT scans the heart in 2–3 seconds.
• Da Vinci robot enables surgeries through 1–2 cm incisions. CyberKnife removes hard-to-reach tumors without incisions.
• The Cancer Center treats 5,500+ patients annually. It performs 40 bone marrow transplants and 500 robotic neck surgeries each year.
• Neurosurgery uses intraoperative neuromonitoring and neuronavigation for precise tumor removal.

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Princeton Hospital at Plainsboro is a teaching hospital ranked among the top 5% of U.S. hospitals by HealthGrades. U.S. News names it the best in New Jersey for COPD, heart failure, and hip and knee replacement. Its core specialties include cancer care, cardiac care, surgical care, breast health, and maternity care.

• It is a member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH).
• The Cancer Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and Commission on Cancer. It uses TrueBeam linear accelerator, Da Vinci robotic system, and microwave ablation.
• Eight operating rooms have HEPA filters. A hybrid OR combines surgical technologies with 3D imaging.
• The Breast Health Center is accredited by NAPBC and the American College of Surgeons. It offers digital mammography, 3.0 Tesla MRI, and genetic testing.
• The Maternal & Newborn Care Center is ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. by U.S. News. It provides 24/7 physician care and genetic screening.

University Clinic of Leipzig is a large academic hospital with over 430,000 patients each year. It specializes in stroke treatment, skin cancer, transplant surgery, and leukemia care. It houses the country’s first Center of Skin Cancer and the largest stroke service in Saxony.

• Named among Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals.
• Operates 26 hospitals and clinics with 44 departments and 700 doctors.
• Treats leukemia patients in cooperation with the Fondom Hoce Carreras foundation.
• Publishes annual reports on 183 healthcare quality indexes.
• Research focuses on neurological sciences, endocrinology, psychosocial medicine, and molecular oncology.

St. Marienstift Clinic is a multidisciplinary hospital in Magdeburg, part of the Elizabeth Vinzenz Association. It treats over 15,000 patients and performs 13,000 surgeries each year. Core specialties are surgery, gastroenterology, and neurosurgery.

• The Clinic for Surgery is a certified competent center for hernia surgery. It treats gastrointestinal, proctological, and thyroid disorders.
• Gastroenterology provides care for liver, gastrointestinal tract, and pancreas diseases. Inpatient care works closely with visceral surgery, gynecology, urology, and anesthesiology.
• Neurosurgery has been active at the hospital since 2002. It covers general neurosurgery and a special consultation for spine disorders and chronic pain.

Genolier Hospital is the largest multidisciplinary private hospital in Switzerland. Its core specialties are oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiology. The hospital holds Swiss Cancer Network certification and was named among Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals.

• The most advanced operating theatre in Europe and a top-rated oncology center.
• Oncology uses intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT), immunotherapy, and high-dose chemotherapy.
• Orthopedics uses computer modeling for joint replacements and favors arthroscopic techniques.
• Neurosurgery uses microscope-guided techniques for complete brain and spinal cord tumor removal.
• Performs 2,600+ surgeries per year. Located 30 km from Geneva on Lake Geneva with Alpine views.

Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin is a specialized heart center that treats over 32,000 patients each year. Its core specialties include cardiology, cardiac surgery, and pediatric cardiology. Named a World's Best Specialized Hospital by Newsweek in 2022.

• Performs 5,700+ heart-related operations annually, including 5,000 intubations and angiographies.
• Surgeons have completed 1,770 heart transplants, nearly 200 of those in children.
• Over 500 cardiac electrophysiology studies and 200 pacemaker implants each year.
• Home to six specialized departments covering the full spectrum of heart care.

American Heart of Poland Hospitals is Europe's largest private network for cardiovascular care. It is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified, operates 30 hospitals, and treats 60,000 patients annually. Core specialties include cardiac surgery, cardiovascular surgery, and cardiological rehabilitation.

• Heart surgeries have a 99.7% success rate. The unstable angina success rate is 90.6%, above the 88.9% European average. Valve replacement success is 98.9%.
• The network performs over 82,000 procedures yearly: 64,000 coronary, 16,800 vascular, and 2,000 cardiac surgeries.
• Hybrid operating rooms allow multiple surgical teams to work at once. Surgeons use videoscopic methods and 3D printing for valve repair.
• Patients get an individual treatment plan within one day. The clinic provides airport transfer, a personal coordinator, and document translation.
• The Research and Development Center grows tissues and stem cells. Doctors use catheter technology to treat blocked leg arteries in diabetic patients.

Harley Street Clinic is part of HCA Healthcare UK, the largest private network in the country. It specializes in cardiology and oncology. The London CyberKnife Center here was the first in the UK to offer CyberKnife treatment.

• CyberKnife treats brain, prostate, liver, pancreatic cancer and spinal lesions on an outpatient basis.
• Cardiology Department holds Centre of Excellence status from a US quality program.
• Top 10 hospital for heart surgeries in London, according to the Healthcare Commission.
• Cancer Center holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for high-standard cancer care.
• Private wards include a bathroom, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.

Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital is one of four hospitals in a network across South Korea. Its core specialties include cardiovascular care, digestive oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The hospital earned a spot on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list in 2021.

• International department has served over 15,000 patients from more than 100 countries since 1999.
• On-site equipment includes PET-CT, multi-slice CT, 3.0T MRI, and TOMO therapy technology.
• Dedicated centers for emergency care, bloodless surgery, and allergic respiratory diseases in children.
• Staffed by over 130 highly skilled doctor-professors across 30 departments.