Best Countries for Surgery — Page 17

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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.

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned medical center with 20 Nobel laureates. It pioneered CPR, renal dialysis, and the first blue baby procedure. Best known for heart and vascular, gastroenterology, and pediatrics.

• 2.8 million outpatient visits and 360,000 emergency visits each year.
• The Heart and Vascular Institute performs over 20 heart transplants annually with robotic-assisted surgery.
• The Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center treats 40,000 pediatric patients yearly with top cancer care.
• The Gastroenterology and Hepatology Institute is ranked #3 in the US for GI surgery and offers gastric balloon procedures.
• This hospital is the birthplace of neurosurgery, urology, and endocrinology.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is the oldest and largest hospital in the world specializing in oncology. It treats over 200 cancer types and is ranked among the top two facilities in the US for pediatric cancer. Many experts are members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

• The center runs 120 laboratories and has developed 9 FDA-approved drugs.
• It has the largest Da Vinci robot fleet in New York City. Over 100 surgeons use minimally invasive techniques.
• Neurosurgeons perform over 800 brain operations and over 1,500 spine surgeries each year.
• The center does over 400 breast reconstructions annually. It has an Advanced Reconstruction Center for restoring appearance.
• It created SHARP, a unique radiation method for prostate cancer. Brachytherapy uses a portable CT unit for precise seed placement.

Acibadem Health Group is a 20-hospital network across 4 countries with JCI and ISO accreditation. It cooperates with Harvard Medical International and Massachusetts General Hospital. Its main specialties are cardiac surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and organ transplant.

• 5,000,000+ patients treated annually by over 22,500 staff.
• Own laboratories: Acibadem LabMed, LabVital, and LabCell.
• Equipment includes Da Vinci robotic systems, CyberKnife, Gamma Knife, and 3 Tesla intraoperative MRI.
• Free remote consultation with treatment plan and cost. Airport pick-up and free transfer. Interpreters in 20+ languages.

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.

District Hospital Burghausen is affiliated with the University of Magdeburg Faculty of Medicine. It treats over 23,000 patients every year and is part of the MEDIGREIF corporation. Its core specialties include surgery, plastic surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.

• About 10,000 inpatients and over 13,000 outpatients are treated annually.
• The surgical department is equipped for 24/7 care across multiple conditions.
• All departments use high-tech equipment for European-level diagnostics and therapy.
• Patients and visitors can use a free library, cafe, and mother-and-child room.

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.

University Hospital of Giessen and Marburg is the largest medical complex in Western Europe and one of its oldest hospitals. It is also the third largest hospital in Germany, with 45 specialized departments. Its core specialties include lung transplantation, spine treatment, and oncology.

• Performs about 94,000 inpatient and over 340,000 outpatient treatments annually.
• Leading center in Europe for lung transplantation.
• Home to Germany's top spine treatment center.
• Cancer patients receive care at the hospital's tumor center.

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.