New ways in lung cancer treatment: Göppingen relies on cooperation!

New ways in lung cancer treatment: Göppingen relies on cooperation!

Göppingen, Deutschland - dr. Katharina Kaleadis has headed the thoracic surgery section in the Alb-Fils Clinic in Göppingen since May 2024. The thoracic surgery of the Alb-Fils Clinic was recognized in September 2024 as a certified lung cancer center. This center comprises three locations: Göppingen, Esslingen and Ludwigsburg. The thoracic surgery section belongs to the general surgical clinic, which under the direction of chief physician Professor Dr. Stefan Riedl stands.

The lung cancer center attaches great importance to the stability of the bony chest to protect the vital organs in the chest cavity. The team of thoracic surgeons uses advanced techniques, including the minimally invasive keyhole technology, which is gentle on patients and enables faster recovery. Thoracic surgery plays a crucial role in the treatment of cancer of the lungs.

interdisciplinary cooperation and patient care

In the context of the lung cancer center, an interdisciplinary tumor conference takes place in which pathologists, internal oncologists and radiation therapists take part in order to determine the optimal therapy concept. In addition, the aftercare of thorax surgery patients in close cooperation with resident specialists is guaranteed. The aim is to provide seamless handover and continuous care of the patients to ensure excellent medical care and individual patient care, such as Alb-filsklinikum.de