Best Hospitals for Esophageal cancer treatment in the World 2024

The Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy, a first-aid facility accredited by the Italian National Health Service, was acquired by GVM Care & Research in May 2015 and underwent a restructuring and reorganization process.

Founded in 1932, the San Carlo of Nancy Hospital is located on the Via Aurelia, not far from the Vatican City. The facility, classified as a general local hospital since September 1976, can treat about 15,000 patients a year under ordinary hospitalization. To date, the facility has about 450 professionals, including the medical and paramedical staff.

• The clinic has been recognized for its high quality of treatment with international ISO certificates and has been ranked among Germany's top hospitals by the authoritative Focus magazine, indicating a strong reputation in healthcare excellence.
• Equipped with the latest generation da Vinci Robotic System, the center offers state-of-the-art minimally invasive surgeries for esophageal cancer, which typically result in faster recovery, minimal pain, and lower risk of complications.
• A multidisciplinary team of specialists, including hematologists-oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists, collaborate to develop comprehensive and individualized esophageal cancer treatment plans for each patient.
• The Gastroenterology and Abdominal Surgery Department offers advanced interventional endoscopy, which can serve as an alternative to open surgery for certain esophageal conditions, providing diagnostics and treatment with less discomfort and quicker recovery times.
• The Hematology & Oncology Department employs a variety of treatment options tailored to esophageal cancer, including conventional chemotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy with bone marrow transplant, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy.

Gachon University Gil Medical Center is a multidisciplinary hospital, providing medical services of the international level and is a leading hospital not only Korea, but also in Asia. Gil Hospital is located in the heart of Incheon at 1 hour drive from Incheon International Airport.

Sachsenhausen Hospital was founded as the 1st medical institution for diabetes treatment. Since 1995 the Clinic has been leading hospital in Europe in bariatric surgery. Doctors of the Hospital are among the best specialists in Germany. They provide minimally invasive treatment in 90% of all cases. Centers of Sachsenhausen Hospital are among top medical facilities according to Focus Journal. It is the most authoritative medical magazine in Germany.

Severance Hospital in Korea is an international multidisciplinary clinic at Yonsei University, located in Seoul South Korea. Yonsei Severance Hospital's Health System includes: oncology and rehabilitation centers, pediatric and women's clinics, cardiovascular center and Clinic of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. The Hospital has been certified by JCI (Joint Commission International) and serves 1.6 million outpatients annually.

• The hospital's Baselga Institute of Oncology is a testament to its commitment to cancer treatment, working closely with American oncological centers to advance research and therapies.
• Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including two linear accelerators and advanced imaging devices, the facility ensures accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for esophageal cancer.
• The presence of 23 operating rooms allows the hospital to perform a wide range of surgical procedures, including those necessary for the treatment of esophageal cancer.
• Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny, a world-renowned oncosurgeon specializing in gastrointestinal surgeries including esophageal cancer, has performed over 15,000 surgical procedures, contributing to the hospital's reputation for medical excellence.
• The hospital's accreditation by the Joint Commission International indicates a high standard of care, making it a reliable choice for patients seeking treatment for complex conditions like esophageal cancer.

Asan Hospital (Asan Medical Center) is the largest multidisciplinary medical center in South Korea, which can serve 2,700 patients at once.

The key specialties in the hospital are organ transplant, oncology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery. Almost half of all heart transplants in South Korea are carried out (45%) at Asan. The success of organ transplants ranges from 90%.

Every day, 11,800 outpatients and 2,550 inpatients are treated in Asan Hospital. Medical tourists from the USA, China, the UAE, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia choose Asan Hospital.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital is one of the most innovative multidisciplinary medical centers in Korea.

It is the 1st digital hospital in the country. The hospital is equipped witg BESTcare system that allows avoiding medical errors, improving treatment safety and effectiveness.

Bundang specializes in general and abdominal surgery, oncology, orthopedics and traumatology. 1,500,000 patients undergo treatment at in hospital every year.

• The center is renowned for its state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques, including IMRT, IGRT, and DIBH, which are crucial for the precise and effective treatment of esophageal carcinoma.
• Equipped with advanced medical technology such as Siemens Somatom CT and Siemens 1.5 Tesla AERA MRI, the clinic offers high-quality diagnostics that are essential for accurate staging and management of esophageal cancer.
• With a team of specialized radiation therapists, the clinic provides a range of targeted radiation therapies, including 3D-conformal radiation therapy and Volumetric Arc Radiation Therapy (VMAT) which are beneficial for treating esophageal cancer located near vital organs.
• Patient safety and treatment efficacy are enhanced by the use of Elekta linear accelerators, which come with integrated camera systems for precise body posture control and adjustment to patients' breathing during radiation therapy.
• The center offers a comprehensive approach to esophageal cancer treatment, with radiosurgery options available for cases where a high dose of radiation is required in a single session, minimizing the treatment duration and potential side effects.