Essen University Hospital: Organ Transplant Department

Germany, Essen

4.67

Excellent(3 reviews)

Essen Clinic has a leading world center in the field of organ transplantation. Here transplanted:

Kidneys;
Liver;
Bone marrow,
Lungs;
Heart;
Pancreas.

More than 3,000 kidneys and 1,800 liver transplants have already been transplanted in Essen. Improved conditions for the preservation of removed organs and the use of new generations of immunosuppressants increase the safety of transplants.

The department uses an innovative technology of partial liver transplants – split. For each operation, a consultation of the most experienced doctors is assembled:

Surgeons;
Gastroenterologists;
Nephrologists;
Pediatricians (in the treatment of children);
Anesthesiologists;
Radiologists.

Pediatric transplantology

In close cooperation with pediatricians at the Essen University Hospital, 300 children have already received a new kidney and 200 have a new liver. At the German hospital Essen, all interventions for children are performed by a team of experienced specialists in the field of surgery, pediatrics and anesthesia. In western Germany, the Essen University Hospital is the only institution that performs liver and kidney transplants in children.

Transplant for patients with hepatic impairment

Another area of transplantation at the German clinic Essen is the treatment of patients with acute liver failure. Patients are admitted to a specialized intensive care unit and prepared for transplantation when liver damage occurs:

Instability of blood circulation;
Increased encephalopathy (confusion caused by liver failure).

Donation from a living person

In addition to liver transplantation from a deceased person, Essen Clinic offers the option of donation from a living person. A part of the liver is taken from a close relative of the patient and transplanted to the patient himself. At the same time, the relative does not have any deterioration in health – everything is reliable and safe. Possibility of liver transplantation from a relative:

Reduces the waiting time for the organ;
Ensures increased compatibility.

Admission fee:

from 280 USD

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Procedures and their cost

The cost may vary depending on the case and the recommendation of doctors.

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Other departments Essen University Hospital

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Doctors in this hospital

Arjang Ruhparwar Cardiac surgeon Admission fee: from 600$ Submit your application

Andreas Paul Abdominal surgeon Admission fee: from 650$ Submit your application

Peter Reimer Hematologist-Oncologist Admission fee: from 280$ Submit your application

Guido Gerken Gastroenterologist Admission fee: from 750$ Submit your application

Andreas Hufnagel Neurologist Admission fee: from 750$ Submit your application

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Patient reviews

4.67

(3 reviews)

Recommend

15 September 2020

Florian S.

Patient was treated for in the clinic Essen University Hospital

Recommend

I would recommend Dr. Gerken for anyone considering a gastric ulcer treatment, and I am planning a second check-up soon. I was super happy that Medtour helped me with appointments in Essen

14 May 2020

Erika

Patient was treated for in the clinic Essen University Hospital

Recommend

Essen hospital was the best choice for my little sister's treatment. Top

04 March 2020

Karen

Patient was treated for in the clinic Essen University Hospital

Recommend

My surgery and hospital stay were perfect. But I would not say so about the pre-surgery preparation....

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the German Clinic Essen choose a liver donor?

Throughout the history of the clinic, over 1500 people have donated liver.
Up to 12 relatives are examined in one patient with liver disease.

This is how German doctors understand whether these relatives are suitable as donors. When potential donors are found to have serious and previously unknown diseases, especially of the cardiovascular system and genetic diseases, the necessary treatment is carried out.

To date, the university hospital has performed 205 liver transplants following live donation. Among these operations, 44 transplants were performed for children.

How is a kidney transplant carried out at the German clinic Essen?

Currently, about 20% of the kidneys to be transplanted are removed from living donors in Essen. For children, this option avoids prior dialysis.

To date, 250 living kidney donations have been made in Essen. The following are used as access routes for kidney removal within the framework of living donations:

Open surgery;
Minimally invasive (laparoscopy).

In each case, it is weighed which method is best for the donor.

A special cross-transplant program is used here. At the same time, Essen doctors help patients who have only one donor with an unfavorable blood group.

Published: 02.06.2020

Updated: 09.12.2021

PhD. Olexandr Voznyak

Ilona Baidiuk