Helios Klinikum Krefeld

The hospital's team specializes in oncology using minimally invasive surgery — up to 97% of operations are performed using the laparoscopic method. The clinic provides patients with an access to an online platform called Cloud, where information about appointment schedules, medical documents, bills (which can be settled here via a secure online system) and prescriptions is being stored here. Digitalization of all organizational processes allows patients to focus on the main thing — taking care of themselves and their recovery. Helios hospital Krefeld has the status of an academic hospital of the Rhine-Westphalian University of Aachen — it is one of the 9 best technical universities in Germany with a strong biomedical specialization. According to Focus magazine, which makes a list of the best hospitals in Germany annually, Helios in Krefeld is listed in the top clinics for 2020. The clinic's team specializes in the treatment of oncology, strokes, vascular and spinal surgeries and operations on the biliary tract. 5 departments of the clinic have the status of a certified cancer center. In 2018, the clinic achieved a zero mortality rate when removing the colon invaded by cancer. Successfully completed 98% of partial lung removal operations on patients with oncology, a recovery rate 96% of patients with heart failure. 223 of 225 vascular operations were successfully completed (including complex operations, such as open surgery on abdominal aortic aneurysm), as well as 415 of 417 urological operations, including removal of bladder, kidneys and prostate. The clinic has 450 doctors and 670 caretakers in total.