Akh Vienna General Hospital

The oncology unit at Akh Vienna General Hospital is advanced and uses A-Class diagnostic techniques to detect tumor cells in the body thoroughly. The hospital has introduced a linear accelerator device that gives 3D and 4D imaging of the tumor cells.

A comprehensive tumor board consists of team members from radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, radio oncology, and the anesthesia department who analyze patients' conditions. After discussion, make a treatment plan keeping in mind the health condition, gender, age, family history, and co-morbid conditions of the patients.

More than 7,500 patients visit this department every year, and physicians provide the best treatments for every cancer type. Physicians also perform breast cancer management therapy with general anesthesia, which does not affect the body. The medical staff has a complete grip over modern diagnostic tools and follows standard operating procedures strictly.

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy

Intensity-modulated radiotherapy is an effective procedure for killing the progression of prostate malignancies in the body. Physicians use fixed intensity of high-dose radiations and project them onto tumor cells. This technique has a benefit over the traditional methods because the healthy cells do not damage during the process, and the process has fewer side effects than the conventional measures. Physicians use modern linear accelerator devices for intensity modulation.

Selective Internal radiation therapy

Selective internal radiation therapy is an advice technique for the eradication of hepatic cancer in the body. Surgeons use a microsphere catheter to inject that into the hepatic artery. The catheter releases radioactive isotope periodically that blocks the blood flow towards cancer cells, and they do not progress further.

Gamma knife

Gamma knife gives accuracy in killing tumors in brains that are no more than 3.5 mm. Physicians use this procedure in complex cases where it is difficult to access tumors with the old traditional methods because of high complications. Gamma knife eradicates cancer cells in the brain without causing any damage to nearby healthy cells. It is a preferred approach for brain malignancies over conventional methods.

Stereotactic radiation therapy

Physicians use this procedure in the treatment of breast cancer. They target a fixed beam of radiation over the target cells and kill their reproduction phase, and after shrinkage, the tumor cells become dead. The procedure completes within a few sessions.

Cyberknife

Physicians use this method for killing tumor cells in the brain and spine region. The process is effective, painless, and without any side effects.

The gynecology and obstetrics unit at Akh Vienna General Hospital is specialized in dealing with abnormalities in the reproductive organs. Physicians and medical staff work in coordination and make the experience better for the people.

They focus on minimally invasive procedures to treat tumors in the genital organs, and the primary concern is to protect the healthy cells from damage. Moreover, physicians maintain a hygienic environment and use sterilized tools. The gynecology department has specialization in

• Fibroid treatment
• Removal of ovarian tumors
• Endometriosis procedure
• Fallopian tube treatment

The cardiovascular Unit at Akh Vienna General Hospital uses an Azurion device, which helps physicians during surgery. This technique provides accurate imaging of the heart valves during a surgical intervention. Furthermore, physicians control the movement by observing the scans through the device.

A team consisting of an anesthesia specialist, nutritionist, and senior heart surgeon monitors the individual's parameters and then devises the best possible treatment method. Moreover, surgeons' focus is on the minimally invasive approach because of a quick recovery and fewer complications.

Surgeons present in the hospital are pioneers in the field and have high success rates. The cardiovascular unit specializes in

• Pacemaker installation
• Coronary artery stenting
• Installation of defibrillators
• Heart implants method
• Reconstructive surgical intervention of heart

The orthopedic Unit at Akh Vienna General Hospital is well-organized and has highly qualified surgeons and medical staff. The jospital has a rehabilitation center for people who need therapy post-surgery. A team containing a physiotherapist, anesthesia specialist, and senior orthopedic surgeon discusses the condition's severity before starting any procedure.

They intermix traditional and modern approaches to combat bones, joints, muscles, and postural defects. The orthopedic unit specializes in

• Ankle arthroscopy
• Treatment of dislocated elbow
• Hip joint replacement technique
• Spine fixation therapy
• Knee replacement
• Shoulder arthroscopy

Akh Vienna General Hospital Neurosurgery Unit specializes in brain injuries, spinal cord abnormalities, spinal defects, and birth anomalies in the brain. Moreover, physicians at the hospital are among the top neurosurgeons who provide the best treatment services. Surgeons also offer online consultations to people.

More than 12,000 patients visit this department every year, and physicians perform approximately 2,000 surgical interventions every year. They use high-end diagnostic tools for the detection of tumors and cysts in the brain or spinal region. The neurosurgery unit specializes in

• Epilepsy
• Spinal surgery
• Removal of brain cysts

Computerized tomography

Computerized tomography provides precision in detecting brain anomalies and provides precise scans from different brain regions. Moreover, physicians use this tomograph for spine surgery to monitor the method and tumor or cysts' resulting progression.

PET-CT

PET-CT is suitable equipment for the diagnosis of brain defects and spine tumors. The main advantage of this technique is that it uses a low dose of radiation compared to other methods and has minimum side effects. Physicians prefer this diagnostic tool in complicated cases to get accurate access to malignant areas.

The surgical unit is specialized in offering immediate treatment to people who are referred to the organ transplantation unit by other departments. The influx of the patients transferred to the unit is greater because the services offered at the unit are exemplary.

Before providing any treatment to the patients, the surgeons usually perform diagnostic procedures to confirm whether the treatment is necessary or not. Most of the patients visit for their bone marrow transplantation. In Austria, the organ transplantation unit at Akh Vienna has always served visitors from across the border.

According to the Clinic's annual report, despite strict regulations during the COVID-19 outbreak, the specialists have managed to perform 94 successful lung transplants, 39 heart transplants, and more than 60 liver transplants. The mode of the procedure is a minimally invasive surgery, and the surgeons avoid open surgical methods due to their complications.

Moreover, the clinic has established a Pediatric transplant unit where the surgeons have performed a heart transplant for a 4-year old boy, and the intervention was positive. The surgeons offer services in

• Gene testing
• Corneal transplant
• HLA typing
• Heart transplant
• Bone marrow biopsy
• Liver transplant

The ophthalmology unit at the clinic was first established to cover diseases directly related to eyesight, but with the innovative technology and continuous efforts from the ophthalmologists, the clinic has optimized its services. During the last two years, there has been quick progress related to advancement in technology.

The ophthalmologists at Akh Vienna have collaborated with the leading surgeons of the world to establish the unit for premature children with ocular damage. Now the Akh Vienna is the leading institute in Austria where genetic eye damage and premature babies’ ocular defects are successfully addressed.

With the use of LASER technology, the eye damage due to retinopathy is easily corrected. The ophthalmologists work in coordination with neuro specialists to treat neuro ocular damages because most brain abnormalities directly impact the retina. The same goes for diabetic retinopathy, where surgeons utilize an intraocular lens for replacing the damaged retina.

The ophthalmologists at Akh Vienna use femtosecond LASER to treat astigmatism, myopia, and hyperopia. They also offer services in

• Retinopathy treatment
• Treatment of intraocular inflammation
• Uveitis management
• Electrophysiology
• Macular disease treatment
• Glaucoma management
• Pachymetry
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• HRT
• Cataract treatment

The clinic has an aesthetic unit where plastic surgeons offer the latest non-invasive methods to enhance facial features. The use of reconstructive procedures has made it easier to achieve desired looks without undergoing any major surgery. The plastic surgeons at Akh Vienna take strict measures before and after performing any surgery because of the possibility of any infection. They offer

• Blepharoplasty- eyelids tightening
• Liposuction- removing fat
• Abdominoplasty- belly fat removal
• Mammoplasty- changing breast shape
• Rhinoplasty- improving the shape of the nose