Certified Centre for Gynaecological Cancer

From diagnosis to therapy

• Ultrasound
• Laboratory diagnostics
• Smear tests/biopsies

Diagnostic Radiology

• Computer tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance tomography (MRT)
• Positrons-emissions-tomography (PET)

Oncologic surgical spectrum

• most modern gynaecological surgical procedures
• use of minimally invasive OP techniques (less pain, less scarring and cosmetically attractive, followed by radiation therapy easier and more effective)
• chances of recovery by selective use of extensive tumour surgery
• quick mobilization after the operation (Fast-track)
• highly effective postoperative pain therapy
• determination of resistance to chemotherapy

conservative therapy procedures (ambulatory and stationary)

• Anti-hormonal therapy
• Antibody therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Radiotherapy
• Pain, nutrition and physiotherapy
• Psycho-oncological concepts
• Palliative care

Many patients may have the opportunity to participate in new treatment methods in the form of studies.

Operation planning with sensitivity
Individual operation planning allows for optimal therapy. While on one hand there is today the possibility for more and more radical gynaecological operations supported by visceral surgery, urology and intensive care, highly advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques are also available requiring great experience. Many gynaecological tumours can be operated in this protective manner. The operational standards are based on guidelines of the German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGGG) and the German Cancer Aid.

Histological examination
The microscopic examination of tissue samples specifies the right treatment path.

Tumour conference
The individual treatment strategy is interdisciplinary discussed and determined, involving all disciplines in the weekly tumour conference.

Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are individually tailored to the patient, based on guidelines.

See the person as a whole- Psycho-oncological care
The diagnosis of cancer for affected women and relatives poses an extreme burden. Existential anxiety, worry and despair may appear. Hospitalization, treatments and possible side effects are experienced as stressful. Also in follow-up, questions arises as to what to do next and how life will go on after the disease. All patients can get consultation and support from the psycho-oncology team. Together, individual goals are defined.

Studies
To improve the treatment of patients with gynaecological cancers, the Gynaecological Cancer Centre of Stuttgart Hospital is involved in national and international therapy studies in which patients may participate, if desired.

Quality
Our task is the guideline-oriented and quality-assured treatment of all cancers in the field of gynaecology. The Centre meets the requirements of the Gynaecological Oncology Association (AGO) of the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the German Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (DGGG). The result quality is regularly inspected internally and externally in collaboration with the oncology focus of Stuttgart.

Consulting hours for the Centre for Gynaecological Cancers
Daily from 9.00 – 16.00
Telephone for gynaecological outpatient registration
+49(0)711 278-62720

Private consulting hour for Prof. Dr. Ulrich Karck
Tuesday to Thursday 14.00 – 17.00
Registration telephone +49(0)711 278-63140

• Prof. Dr. Ulrich Karck, medical director of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bad Cannstatt Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Bernhard F. Schmidt, medical director of the Clinic for Radiotherapy and Radiation Oncology, Katharinenhospital
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Marc Munter, MCC director Radiotherapy, Katharinenhospital
• Prof. Dr. Tilo Andus, medical director of the department of General Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and and internistic Oncology, Bad Cannstatt Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Bosse, medical director of the Institute of Pathology, Katharinenhospital
• Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Kretz, medical director of the Clinic for Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Bad Cannstatt Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Götz Martin Richter, medical director of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Katharinenhospital
• Prof. Dr. Götz Martin Richter, Prof. Dr. Hans Henkes, medical directors of the Clinic for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology / Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Bad Cannstatt Hospital
• Priv.-Doz. Dr. Gabriele Pöpperl, medical director of the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Katharinenhospital
• Prof. Dr. Annegret Eckhardt-Henn, medical director of the Medical Clinic 2 – Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, Bürgerhospital
• Dr. Helmut Heilbronner, medical director of the Institute of Clinical Genetics, Olga Hospital
• Prof. Dr. Eberhard Wieland, medical director of the Central Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Katharinenhospital
• Dr. Beate Luz, medical director of the Central Institute of Transfusion Medicine and Blood Transfusion Service, Katharinenhospital
• Ursula Banzhaf, director of the Therapy Centre of Stuttgart Hospital