Galenia Hospital Cancun

The Oncology Unit at Galenia Hospital is famous in Mexico because of the availability of all medical facilities ranging from diagnostics to non-invasive procedures in the management of cancer disease.

There is an independent pediatric center for children where oncologists offer them personalized treatment. The oncologists first diagnose the disease using a PET-CT or MRI scan.

Some of the procedures offered at the clinic are

Procedures:

• HIFU- At Galenia Hospital, this procedure is used to treat prostate cancer in place of other non-invasive procedures. The purpose behind using this method to kill tumors is the lower side effects associated with it. It gives precise results similar to that of radiotherapy. The minimally-invasive method kills tumors through ablation. The ultrasonic waves shrink the tumors. The success for HIFU at Galenia Hospital is 89%.
• Nephrectomy- The oncologists at Galenia Hospital perform this procedure in patients dealing with kidney defects. In most cases, the method is performed to get rid of kidney cancer. However, the technique could be different in each case. At Galenia Hospital, minimally invasive surgery is used to perform partial or complete nephrectomy. It is also used during the transplant technique.
• Robotic Surgery- At Galenia Hospital, the oncologists offer robotic surgeries to patients with complex diseases. The robotic devices help in achieving ultra-precise results and prevent complications that occur during minimally invasive procedures. Another advantage of using this procedure is the high magnification power that makes it easy for oncologists to observe surgical details with accuracy. In most cases, the oncologists use this to cure pancreatic cancer.

Other procedures offered at the clinic

• HIPEC
• Hysterectomy
• Target therapy
• MOHS operation
• IMRT

The Plastic Surgery Unit at Galenia provides patients with the advanced cosmetic procedures to restore face and body shape. Such procedures include facelift, rhinoplasty and blepharoplasty.

At Galenia, the plastic surgeons mostly rely on injectables or implants as they are safe and give instant results. However, as per patients' demands, they also offer reconstructive surgery techniques.

Some of the procedures offered at the clinic are

Procedures:

• Hair Transplant- The plastic surgeons at Galenia use the FUE technique for restoring the thick hair. The surgical technique is famous everywhere due to its effectiveness. The plastic surgeons at Galenia take donor hair from the backside and then use the threads to place it on the bald area. In most cases, the results obtained through the FUE technique last a lifetime.
• Chin Implant- It is also referred to as mentoplasty. The procedure is quite famous in models as they use this technique to reshape their chin. Depending on the patient's desires, the plastic surgeons either increase the chin area or reduce it. The plastic surgeons at Galenia use implants to reshape the chin muscles. This is a safe technique and works to improve the overall appearance of the face.
• Breast Augmentation- At Galenia Hospital, the reconstructive surgery specialists offer this procedure to patients after having breast cancer treatment. The procedure is famous among models who need firm breasts. The reconstructive specialists use implants to enhance the size of the breasts. The procedure is minimally invasive; however, the recovery only takes two to three weeks, and patients get the desired results.

The Neurosurgery Unit at Galenia is famous for treating brain defects with zero mortality. The neurosurgeons use imaging devices to accurately monitor the defects.

These devices also help during the surgery. Neurosurgeons prefer non-invasive techniques when the patient has a chronic disease and is unresponsive to other procedures.

Some of the treatments offered at the clinic are

Procedures:

• Implantation of Vagus nerve Neurostimulator- At Galenia Hospital, the neurosurgeons effectively perform this procedure to control seizures in patients. It works when the patient does not respond to any surgical procedure or anti-seizure medications. The neurosurgeons use a pacemaker that controls the seizure activity inside the brain. The pacemaker is adjusted in the chest wall, and the neurosurgeon operates it to control seizure activity. The success of the vagus nerve stimulator at Galenia Hospital is 90%. The neurosurgeons at Galenia use this technique to treat patients with epilepsy.
• Craniotomy- The neurosurgeons use a safe technique to precisely remove tumors inside the brain. Although radiation techniques are effective in killing tumors, however, the associated side effects make it difficult for neurosurgeons to use radiation methods. With this technique, they make an incision to expose the brain area with the tumors. After that, they surgically remove the tumor cells. Neurosurgeons monitor this procedure precisely due to its complications. However, they have succeeded in keeping the mortality rate to zero.

Other procedures

• Discectomy
• Radiosurgery
• Laminectomy

The Cardiovascular Surgery Unit at Galenia Hospital has all the necessary arrangements of a clinical laboratory that functions 24/7 to facilitate patients.

The cardiologists at the clinic always perform diagnostic tests before starting any therapy. They use

• ECG
• Angiography
• Cardiac MRI
• EEG

Some of the procedures offered at the clinic are

Procedures:

• Coronary Artery Stenting- The stenting technique is an innovation in the cardiology field. The cardiovascular surgeons at Galenia offer this procedure to patients dealing with blocked coronary arteries. The stent is made up of a metal component, and it contains a drug. This helps improve blood circulation and also protects arteries from blocking again.
• Angioplasty- The cardiologists at Galenia perform this procedure in patients with high cholesterol deposits in the arteries. Due to these complications, the arteries become clogged. To treat such conditions, the cardiologists at Galenia Hospital prefer angioplasty to open the clogged arteries. They insert a balloon inside the arteries and inflate it, which helps to prevent the artery from narrowing. It increases the life expectancy of the patients by up to 5 years.

The Orthopedics & Traumatology unit at Galenia Hospital offers treatment facilities to patients dealing with arthritis or other joint defects. For such problems, they offer

Procedures:

• Knee Replacement- The orthopedic specialists at Galenia use implants to replace the injured or damaged knee joint. Orthopedic surgeons use this method to treat osteoarthritis. The surgeons perform this procedure with high accuracy. The orthopedics recommend physical therapy right after the surgery to improve the recovery rate. The healing takes time; however, with physical therapy, the duration can be reduced.

Other procedures offered at the clinic are

• Ankle surgery
• Arthroscopy
• Shoulder arthroplasty

The Gynecology Unit at Galenia Hospital is famous for its fertility treatment programs. For that, they offer

Procedure:

• IVF- In Mexico, there are few clinics where IVF procedure is successfully offered. At Galenia, the gynecologists have performed more than 60 successful IVF procedures. The comprehensive treatment offered at Galenia helps infertile couples. The gynecologists guide the patients from the start to the end. Due to the success of the procedure, hundreds of patients visit the gynecology unit to have IVF treatment.

The Galenia Hospital Diagnostic Center offers imaging services with the latest technology and an experienced team of radiologists and certified technicians. They provide doctors with critical information used to diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, and much more.

Modern Equipment available at the unit include:

• Tomographs
• MRI machines
• Angiography
• Gamma Camera
• Mammography System
• Densitometer
• Ultrasound machine
• X-ray system
• Fluoroscopy Device
• Linear Accelerator