The Krefeld Hospital has a total of 5 certified oncology units. The oncology department of this clinic is known abroad for the use of sparing options for operations. 97% of cancer surgeries are performed using laparoscopy.
- Krefeld oncologists since 2018 achieved zero mortality rate when removing colon cancer;
- 98% of successful lung operations have been performed in cancer patients.
In this clinic, German oncologists use the Da Vinci apparatus and the innovative Rapid Arc technology. Rapid Arc is an advanced radiation intensity management (IMRT) treatment option.
Since 2019, the department began to use a new therapy for prostate adenoma – Rezum Therapy. Rezum therapy is a treatment of a prostate tumor without surgery – it uses the thermal energy of water vapor. After this treatment, the sexual function is completely intact.