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Neurology, neurosurgery

Parkinson’s disease is not curable, but its symptoms can be treated very effectively.

 9 minutes After Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system. The disease is associated with increasing age. Current projections suggest that the number of people affected will at least double by the year 2050.
Model of foot
Orthopedics, traumatologySurgery

Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Ankle Joint - Foot Center Vienna at Confraternität Private Hospital

 2 minutes Osteoarthritis of the upper ankle joint (ankle osteoarthritis) is a common degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system. Causes of ankle osteoarthritis include age-related joint wear and tear and injuries, such as a previous ankle fracture, which leads to increased cartilage wear.
Operation theater, Prof. Hübner operates a patient
Urology

Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Surgery can be Remedied

 2 minutes Urinary incontinence after prostate surgery can have a major impact on quality of life — but modern treatment options offer real hope. With minimally invasive techniques and personalized therapy plans, most patients can regain control and return to an active, confident life. At the Confraternität Private Hospital Incontinence Center, all internationally established treatment methods are available, ensuring the best possible care for each patient.
Da Vinci XI Robot
Surgery

Interdisciplinary Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

 2 minutes An interdisciplinary team consisting of a specialist in surgery and gynecology and a specialist in surgery with extensive experience offers multidisciplinary expertise and individualized treatment options. The focus is on minimally invasive surgical techniques and robot-assisted surgery.
A woman at the desk, is sitting on the chair, her face expressing pain
Surgery

Effective Treatment of Hemorrhoids

 2 minutes Discomfort, pain, and bleeding — the symptoms of hemorrhoids are familiar to many. What most people don’t realize is that with early medical attention and today’s treatment methods, this condition can be managed quickly and effectively. At Döbling Private Hospital, patients have access to the full range of modern therapies.
Operation theater, two doctors are holding endoscope
Oncology

Mediastinoscopy - another Milestone in Modern Lung Cancer Treatment at the Lung Center at Döbling Private Hospital

 2 minutes Thoracoscopic lobectomy or VATS lobectomy (minimally invasive removal of lung cancer) in the early stages of the disease has become standard in specialized centers. Döbling Private Hospital has also been offering this technology for some time. A modern video-assisted mediastinoscope (VAM) is now also available at Döbling.
Oncology

Nutrition during Cancer Treatment

 4 minutes It is now known that a combination of a healthy diet, physical exercise, and avoiding excess weight can prevent about one-third of all cancers.  A balanced diet is important even with existing cancer – a healthy diet that is adapted to the side effects of treatment can significantly improve quality of life and joy of life.
two hands holding ribbons as signs of cancer diseases
Oncology

"Sex Matters" – also in Oncology. Gender-Specific Differences in Tumor Diseases

 2 minutes In some disciplines, such as cardiology and pharmacology, gender-specific differences have been considered in routine clinical practice for some time.
Narcosis in Döbling Private Hospital
Surgery

Modern Anesthesia at the Döbling Private Hospital

 2 minutes Fear in connection with general anesthesia is common, the loss of control makes people anxious that they might not regain consciousness after anesthesia. However, nowadays anesthesia is safe and complications are very rare.
DaVinci Xi Roboter
Surgery

Da Vinci Xi – Surgical System

 1 minute Starting in July 2025, the Da Vinci Xi system, the most modern and powerful surgical robot in a private hospital in Austria, will be available at the Döbling Private Hospital. This latest model offers many advantages over previous models.