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 General and Visceral Surgery

Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. Dr.
M. Hoffmann		 Surgical operations of all benign and malignant diseases of the digestive system from the oesophagus to the intestines. This includes diseases of the liver and biliary tracts and the pancreas. Large operative surgery of abdominal carcinoma.Endocrine surgery is one of our specialties. Modern techniques, using enlarged optics and nerve stimulation, are available for thyroid and parathyroid operations, thus minimising the risk to the patient.

We perform artery enlargements, conduct bypass operations, shuntoperations in case of dialysis, as well as surgery to varicose veins.The department of vascular surgery also practises all modern techniques of endoscopic and laparoscopic operations.In close co-operation with the radiological department, we treat metastatic diseases (through operations, embolisation, radio frequency ablation, Cytotoxininstillation).
 
 Coloproctology Surgery

Head of Department:
Dr. med. D. Denkers 		The department is recognised as a centre of competence for Coloproctology by the German Society for Visceral Surgery.The department performs surgery, diagnosis and therapeutic treatment for patients with diseases of the intestines and the anus.Treatment includes coloproctology and all colon and anal surgery (resection procedures with colon diseases including resection of tumours).
 
 Arthroplastics, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation Surgery

Head of Department:
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med.
G. Möllenhoff
  • Endoprosthetic surgery of hip, knee and shoulder
  • Modern navigational equipment, using computer-aided procedures, is employed for knee replacements.
  • Arthroscopic procedures on large and small joints, including hands, injuries to nerves, ligaments etc.
    Plastic surgery, skin replacements after burns and accidents.
  • Corrections to the axis of the body, correcting imperfections to hips, knees and feet.
  • Bone injuries to any part of the skeleton.
  • Removal of benign and malignant carcinoma
 Physiotherapy

Head of Department:
Priv.-Doz. Dr. med.
G. Möllenhoff		 Physiotherapy is performed by a team of 13 experts (10 physiotherapists, 3 experts for massages and medical swimming supervision).The hospital has its own swimming pool.

Therapies: All forms of physiotherapy and massage, extension treatment, thermo and frigotherapies including Fango, Electrotherapy and hydrotherapy. Also respiratory and inhalation therapy with various substances.An extensive range of equipment is available for physical exercises to support the rehabilitation process.
 

 Internal Medicine I

Head of Department:
Prof. Dr. med.
C. Spieker 		Diagnosis and treatment of:
  • Kidney and lungs diseases
  • Hypertension
  • Metabolic diseases
  • Infections
  • Circulatory diseases
  • Geriatric diseases
 Internal Medicine II - Gastroenterology

Head of Department:
Dr. med.
U. Peitz 		The gastroenterological department is a centre for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in the Northwest of Germany.The Clinic is recognised as a centre of endoscopic investigations, including investigations on behalf of 80 other hospitals. Many thousands such investigations have been performed.

The department performs:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system (gastroenterology)
  • Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of the liver and gall tracts and the pancreas, using supersonic procedures and reflection techniques.
 Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Head of Department:
Dr. med. R. Cromme 		The department supports the medical teams of the other departments in their diagnosis and treatment with digital radiological images and modern methods in radiology and nuclear medicine including 16-line Spiral Computertomograph and Positron-Emission-Tomography (PET).
 
 Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Head of Department:
Dr. med. N. Mertes
  • Anaesthesia
  • Pain treatment
  • Intensive care after surgery or during hospitalisation, as required:
    • assisted breathing with support equipment
      circulation therapy through supervision of heart functions.
    • In case of kidney failure blood cleansing, dialysis, CVVH, CVVHD
  • Preoperative general anaesthesia, regional or combined applications, following discussions with the patients
  • Postoperative or chronic pain treatment with medicines or analgetic procedures close to the spine supported by accupuncture or nerve stimulation techniques (TENS), as required
 Neurology
Treatment of patients suffering post stroke symptoms or epilepsy, disc problems, Morbus Parkinson, metabolic diseases, Polyneuropathy, Myopathy, Meningitis or multiple sclerosis.

We treat body and soul, stress conditions, exhaustion, sleeping disorders and depressions.
 
Consultants:
Dr. med.
J. Elbrächter		 Dr. med.
H.B. Rickert		 Dr. med.
G. Enck

 Urology
Treatment for Men and Women

Men: Kidney changes, Ureter and bladder problems, treatment of the Urethra, the scrotum, testicles, and the prostrata

Women: Problems with kidneys, the Ureter, bladder and urethra. Women are generally treated by gynaecologists
Consultants:
Dr. med.
G. Cohausz		 Dr. med.
W. Otto		 Dr. med.
F. Palizban
 Supporting Services



Operating Theatres

Seven Operation theatres support the surgical needs of all speciality departments (see under Treatment).

Some 8000 surgical operations are performed each year. 16 Operating sisters attend in this specialised area.

General Care

Patients care is executed according to predetermined standards, which are tested and revised as required and then meticulously implemented. Each ward has appx 32-24 beds. Clinical social services organise after hospital care.

A school of nursing is run by the hospital and short time nursing can be arranged.

Spiritual Support

Spiritual support is available for all denominations. Visits by pastors can be arranged. In support of the needs of all patients in word and deed.

The hospital has a chapel and regular services. Divine service can also be followed on the Television screen from the hospital bed.

Services attached to the hospital and for outpatients

• Oncological diseases
• Cardiological diseases
• Kidney diseases and dialysis
• Diabetology and diet advice
• Invasive pulmonology
• Problems in coagulation and haemophilia
• Heart diseases, left heart cardiac catheter
• Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRT)
• Obstretrics
• Orthopaedics

Laboratory and Pharmacy

A laboratory and a pharmacy are located on the hospital premises.

 

 

Kitchen

All meals are prepared on the premises each day.
 
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