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

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

Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Surgery can be Remedied

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.

Interdisciplinary Center for Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery

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

Effective Treatment of Hemorrhoids

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

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

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.

Nutrition during Cancer Treatment

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

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

In some disciplines, such as cardiology and pharmacology, gender-specific differences have been considered in routine clinical practice for some time.

Modern Anesthesia at the Döbling Private Hospital

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.

Da Vinci Xi – Surgical System

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.

Advancements in Oncological Research

Today, more people survive cancer than ever before. Over 60% of all patients in Austria survive the disease. This is due to improved diagnostic options and early detection, but also to a multitude of new, modern cancer therapies developed through decades of research.

Cardiac Arrhythmia – Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiac arrhythmias occur primarily in middle-aged and older people. They are favored by lifestyle factors such as high blood pressure, lack of exercise, severe obesity, diabetes, smoking, and heavy alcohol consumption.

Why Cancer Occurs

The human body consists of billions of cells that constantly divide and die. Approximately 10¹⁶ cell divisions occur during a lifetime – that's many more than the number of stars in our galaxies. Whenever a cell divides and the genetic information is passed on to the daughter cell, errors can occur.

Post-operative Care in the Recovery Ward – Döbling Private Hospital

Patients who had surgery under general anesthetic are taken to he recovery ward where they are cared for by intensive care nurses. When patients wake up after anesthesia they may feel groggy, feel pain, some patients feel nauseated.

Diagnostics and Treatment of COPD

COPD – “chronic obstructive pulmonary disease” – is a chronic disease in which the airways and lungs are permanently narrowed (= obstruction). In the advanced stage, patients find it difficult to breathe, and simple everyday activities leave patients out of breath.

Dealing with Menopause - “Forever young” or “Forever woman”?

With the onset of menopause, a lot of things change in a woman's life. When the ovaries slow down and eventually stop their hormone-producing function, this can be accompanied by unpleasant symptoms for women - hot flashes, sleep disorders, mood swings, sweats. weight gain, etc.