Cardiology and cardiac surgery in the Freiburg University Clinic
The Freiburg University Center for Cardiovascular Diseases is Germany's largest cardiological center (377 beds). Its branches are located in two cities: Freiburg and Bad Krozingen.
The largest number of operations for the replacement of cardiac valves, cardiac catheterization, and the largest number of patients with myocardial infarction are performed here in Germany. Every year, there are more than 20 heart transplants as well.
The Center for Cardiovascular Diseases has 1,500 staff members in the state and provides medical inpatient care to more than 22,000 patients.
Specifically, specialists of this cardiology center were among the first in Europe to use stents with a unique drug coating who also conducted the first implantation of an artificial heart.
Statistics of the Cardiology Center of Freiburg:
- has 6 inpatient treatment units for 106 beds;
- has 3 intensive care units;
- more than 5,000 cardiac catheterization procedures are performed annually;
- there are 3 catheter laboratories around the clock;
- more than 2 000 surgical interventions are performed annually.
Statistics of Cardiology Center Bad Krozingen:
- has 10 inpatient treatment units for 250 beds;
- has 2 intensive care units;
- more than 17 000 cardiac catheterisations are performed annually;
- 9 catheter laboratories are working around the clock;
- more than 2,600 surgical interventions are performed annually.
The Center for Cardiovascular Diseases in Freiburg and Bad Krozingen use the most modern surgical techniques, such as the therapy for congenital heart disease with the AMPLATZER system and transcatheter aortic valve replacement with the TAVI method. There is also availability pediatric cardiac surgery which by rule uses minimally invasive methods of intervention.
Oncology and Hematology in the Freiburg University Clinic
The Department of Oncology and Hematology is part of the Freiburg Oncology Center, which is included in the TOP-4 best cancer treatment centers in Germany. In 2016, the Oncology Center was once again awarded the title of "Leading Cancer Center in Germany".
All kinds of cancer are treated here. This cancer center was recognized as the best in the treatment of metastases in the lungs and liver, brain tumors, the treatment of leukemia, myeloma and tumors of female organs.
The following treatment methods are available in the Oncological Center of Freiburg university hospital: chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, autologous and allogeneic bone marrow and stem cell transplantation. The method of bone marrow transplantation and stem cells is used not only to treat certain types of cancer, but also in the therapy of autoimmune diseases.
The research staff of the clinic is continuously carrying out research to develop and introduce new diagnostic methods, therapy of oncological diseases and transplantation.The aim of the studies was to reduce the dosage of chemotherapy followed by an allogeneic stem cell transplant from a related donor, as well as stem cells from an extraneous donor with an identical HLA system. Also tests of active immunotherapy of patients with malignant lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndromes and leukemias are conducted.
Oncology Center of Freiburg's Faculty in facts and figures is:
- one of the largest centers of cancer treatment in Germany;
- one of the largest centers of bone marrow transplantation in Europe;
- the place of work of TOP specialists in oncology and hematology;
- 90 top doctors and researchers work place;
- a medical institution where more than 200 bone marrow transplants are performed annually;
- selection of more than 10 000 patients annually;
- more than 25 000 chemotherapy procedures per year.
General and visceral surgery in the Freiburg University Clinic
The Freiburg clinic is considered one of the best in the field of general surgery as well as surgery of the internal organs of the GIT, The specialized department employs 46 highly qualified doctors and 150 middle-level medical personnel.
Approximately 2,800 patients choose this clinic every year for surgical intervention. And to receive outpatient treatment, more than 15,500 patients are being treated.
The Department of General and Visceral Surgery of Freiburg is one of the few in Europe with experience in innovative HIPEC therapy, hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, which can help patients with peritoneal metastases.
Achievements of Freiburg Clinic in general and visceral surgery:
- here the first laparoscopic operation to remove the head of the pancreas in Germany was performed;
- clinic specialists have the HIPEC method for treating patients with peritoneal metastases;
- in the clinic, fast-track accelerated rehabilitation surgery is available.
Neurocenter in Freiburg Clinic
In the Neurocenter of the Freiburg Faculty of Neurology, neuropathologists, epileptologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists assist patients. The Freiburg Neurocentre is rightly considered one of the most qualified in Europe. Both conservative and surgical techniques are used In the treatment of brain and spinal cord diseases . This Center also conducts modern diagnostics and therapy of all types of neurological diseases.
More than 3,000 inpatient and around 10,000 outpatients are treated annually.
Neurocenter of the Freiburg clinic is especially famous for its achievements in the treatment of stroke. Neurologists of this clinic created a unique algorithm for the hospitalization and intensive care of patients with stroke, which is now actively used by many other medical institutions in Germany.
The Radiology Department of Freiburg University Clinic is equipped with the latest technology such as:
- MRI studies of cerebral and spinal processes;
- biomechanics of spine diseases;
- procedures for invasive neuroradiology;
- images of circulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the dynamics;
- innovative methods of endovascular malformation therapy;
- myelography for the diagnosis of intervertebral hernia;
- MR angiography;
- the introduction of contrast medium under the membranes of the brain.
Neurocenter conducts active research activities. Its goal is to create new methods for measuring blood supply to the brain without the use of X-rays, the development of new MRI systems, new methods of neuroimmunology, as well as innovations in stroke therapy. Together with American colleagues, a study is being carried out on stent expansion of the arteries by catheterization. Also scientific developments in the field of medications and operative treatment of brain tumors are conducted.
Neurosurgery in the Freiburg University Clinic
Freiburg's clinic has everything needed to perform super precise operations on the brain and spinal cord, as well as the spine such as:
- 3-D neuronavigation based on MRI and CT;
- intraoperative electrophysiological neuromonitoring;
- intraoperative fluorescence labeling of tumors (ALA);
- intraoperative ultrasound;
- 3-D visualization;
- 3-D angiography;
- intraoperative 3D-visualization and navigation, etc.
Methods of stereotactic neurosurgery are available here, which allow selective sparing of surgical interventions in the brain regions calculated through the coordinate system.
Stereotactic neurosurgery in figures and facts:
- 170 stereotactic biopsies per year;
- 70 LINAC operations per year;
- 23 procedures for deep brain stimulation each year;
- 25 procedures for placing radioactive sources per year;
- 20 operations for the implantation of electrodes into deep brain structures annually;
- 25 stereotactic cyst aspirations per year.
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Freiburg University Hospital is the leading medical institute in Germany, included in Top 3 most prestigious clinics of the country.
The history of this largest clinic in Germany began more than 230 years ago with a small clinical hospital. Today, it is the largest employer in the region with a staff of more than 12,500 people, approximately 1,450 doctors and 3,500 secondary medical personnel.
