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Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology in Helios hospitals is one of the key fields of internal medicine and is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
Helios hospitals provide diagnosis and treatment for the full spectrum of gastroenterological conditions, ranging from disorders of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines to diseases of the liver, biliary tract, and pancreas. Within its network, Helios has brought together specialists with extensive expertise in both acute and chronic conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases, hepatological disorders, and oncological processes.
Chief Physician of the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine at Helios Park Hospital Leipzig
Gastroenterology
Chief Physician Clinic for Gastroenterology, Diabetology and General Internal Medicine at Helios Hospital München West
Gastroenterology
Chief Physician Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hemato-Oncology and Diabetology, Head of Intestinal Center at Helios Amper Hospital Dachau
Gastroenterology
Chief Physician Clinic for Gastroenterology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine at Helios Hospital Hildesheim
Gastroenterology
Director of the Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endocrinology, Diabetology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal
Gastroenterology
The Clinic for Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology at Helios HSK Wiesbaden has been under the management of Prof. Dr. Ingmar Mederacke since mid-September. The specialist for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract succeeds Prof. Dr. Ralf Kiesslich, who has been Medical Director of Helios HSK for around two years. Senior consultant Dr. Daniel Teubner has taken over as acting head in the meantime.
Cornelia Picker suffers from severe and painful diarrhea for weeks, no medication helps. Until doctors at the Helios St. Johannes Clinic Duisburg discover that her digestive system is on the verge of collapse due to a rare disease.
Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch has been successfully certified as a Pancreatic Cancer Center by the German Cancer Society (DKG). With this certification, the largest maximum-care hospital in the north-east of the capital underlines its commitment to the highest standards of care and its strong interdisciplinary expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic diseases. The certified Pancreatic Cancer Center brings together specialized expertise from all relevant medical disciplines and offers patients from Berlin and the entire region treatment at the highest medical level.
Diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases at Helios Park Hospital Leipzig are provided within a modern Department of Internal Medicine, offering extensive capabilities in instrumental and interdisciplinary medicine. The gastroenterology unit covers the full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic services for diseases of the digestive system — from the esophagus and stomach to the intestines, liver, and pancreas.
The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including video endoscopy systems, endoscopic ultrasound, ultrasound diagnostics (including contrast-enhanced sonography), as well as high-precision imaging methods such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This enables early detection of diseases and the performance of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, including the treatment of complicated forms of pancreatitis and tumor-related conditions. Both outpatient and inpatient care are provided, with thousands of patients treated annually in the field of gastroenterology — over 2,700 inpatient cases alone.
The clinic also includes certified specialized centers — the Liver Center, the Bowel Disease Center, and the Pancreas Center — which bring together interdisciplinary expertise in the treatment of these organs. A key advantage for patients is treatment according to standardized clinical protocols, which involve regular quality audits, mandatory discussion of complex cases in tumor boards, and adherence to validated performance indicators. This ensures a high level of specialization, coordinated care among different specialists, and access to modern, evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Treatment of gastrointestinal oncological diseases at Helios Hospital Berlin-Buch is centered within the certified Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Gastrointestinal Tumors, where comprehensive diagnosis and therapy of cancers of the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas are provided. A key element is the multidisciplinary approach: all cases are reviewed at dedicated tumor boards involving gastroenterologists, oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists, enabling individualized treatment plans based on tumor stage and biological characteristics.
The hospital also hosts a certified colorectal cancer center. Its advantage lies not only in treatment but also in a systematic approach to early detection and prevention: the center closely collaborates with outpatient physicians and implements screening and surveillance programs, allowing tumors to be identified at earlier stages and improving treatment outcomes. In the liver tumor center, the focus is on treating primary liver cancers and metastases using all modern interventional methods. The center offers a full range of evidence-based technologies — from surgical procedures to local treatments (such as ablation and embolization) — enabling optimal strategies even for complex and advanced disease.
In addition, gastro-oncology relies on combined treatment approaches, including minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery, systemic therapies, and interventional radiology techniques. The hospital features advanced departments of diagnostic and interventional radiology (CT, MRI, image-guided procedures) as well as radiation therapy, ensuring precise staging and integration of radiotherapy into comprehensive treatment plans. Further capabilities are provided by the nuclear medicine department, where PET-CT and other radionuclide techniques are used for accurate tumor visualization, assessment of disease spread, and monitoring of treatment response.
Treatment of pancreatic diseases at Helios Hospital in Wiesbaden is centered within a certified pancreatic center, where patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis, cystic lesions, and tumors are managed. A key advantage is the high concentration of specialized expertise: clinical decisions are made jointly by specialists in gastroenterology, visceral surgery, oncology, and radiology, which is particularly important in complex and combined conditions.
Diagnostics include advanced imaging methods (CT, MRI), endoscopic ultrasound, and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (including ERCP), enabling both precise diagnosis and minimally invasive interventions. Surgical treatment covers the full spectrum of pancreatic procedures, including tumor resections, using organ-preserving techniques and optimized recovery protocols. In addition, interventional radiology and systemic therapies are utilized, allowing flexible combination of treatment modalities depending on the clinical situation and stage of the disease.
The hospital also features a colorectal cancer center, where diagnosis and surgical treatment of intestinal tumors are performed using modern minimally invasive techniques and well-coordinated care pathways across all stages of treatment.
Treatment of esophageal diseases at Helios Hospital in Krefeld is concentrated within a specialized Esophageal Cancer Center, where patients with both benign and malignant conditions are managed, including Barrett’s esophagus and early neoplastic changes. A key advantage is the close collaboration between gastroenterology, visceral surgery, oncology, and radiology, allowing for coordinated treatment strategies tailored to the stage and nature of the disease.
Diagnostics include high-resolution endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, functional studies (such as manometry and pH monitoring), as well as CT and MRI for precise assessment of disease extent. A significant proportion of interventions are performed endoscopically—from the removal of early tumor lesions to the treatment of strictures and dysplasia.
Surgical treatment focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures for esophageal tumors. When necessary, therapy is complemented by systemic and radiation treatments, enabling an optimal combination of approaches depending on the clinical situation.
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