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Center for reconstructive and rehabilitation medicine
According to the strategy of Ukraine’s integration into the European space of reforming higher medical education in the principles of the Bologna process, the first in Ukraine 01.01.2004 university clinic was established as a subsidiary of the Odessa State Medical University (OSMU) – now the Odesa National Medical University (ONMedU).
Status and procedures of the university clinic regulated on clinical base of Odesa National Medical University, approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. Medical, educational and scientific activities of the clinic aims to cooperate fully with the authorities of public health.
Over a relatively short period, our Center has transformed into a modern and progressive institution that fully corresponds to Ukraine’s strategy of integration into the European space and the reform of higher medical education.
The Center’s activities are carried out in three main areas: student education and postgraduate medical training, scientific research and the implementation of its results into practice, as well as the provision of specialized and highly specialized medical care.
The Center is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology. Electronic document management is supported through the information system “Doctor Alex.” The main focus of the Center’s work is the use of high-tech, minimally invasive, organ-preserving methods involving highly qualified specialists across various fields.
Each year, up to 70,000 patients seek medical care at the Center, around 7,000 receive inpatient treatment, and more than 3,500 surgical interventions are performed. Today, the Center operates 11 treatment and diagnostic departments and 6 auxiliary units.
The Center serves as a clinical base for seven departments of Odesa National Medical University (ONMedU), with faculty from 13 departments providing consultations. Medical services are delivered by more than 10 Doctors of Medical Sciences and 35 Candidates of Medical Sciences.
The Center has undergone state registration three times and has been granted the highest qualification category. In 2014, it became the first healthcare institution in southern Ukraine to receive international certification, and in 2018, it successfully passed the recertification audit for the implementation and development of a quality management system in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 / DSTU ISO 9001:2015.
Polyclinic and Consulting Department
At the Polyclinic and Consulting Department of the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic) of ONMedU, physicians of about 20 specialties with the highest qualification category, extensive professional experience, and academic degrees (associate professors, professors, and faculty of clinical departments of ONMedU) provide consultations.
Outpatient care is provided by specialists in: internal medicine, surgery, oncological surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, traumatology, oncology, mammology, proctology, gynecology, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, neurology, dermatovenereology, urology, psychiatry, allergology, cardiology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and others.
The Polyclinic and Consulting Department also includes two day-care inpatient units with 10 beds each: a somatic day-care unit and a chemotherapy day-care unit.
Additionally, consultations are provided by faculty specialists of ONMedU’s clinical departments.
Diagnostics and treatment of diseases are carried out using modern approaches and local protocols with patient care pathways, developed on the basis of standardized Ukrainian as well as international protocols, standards, and medical care programs.
With the availability of inpatient departments, as well as units of functional, ultrasound, endoscopic, and radiological diagnostics, laboratory diagnostics, physiotherapy, and medical rehabilitation, the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic) of ONMedU ensures close integration between the Polyclinic and Consulting Department and other structural units. This enables comprehensive diagnostics and treatment for patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Laboratory Diagnostics Department
The structure of the Laboratory Diagnostics Department and the range of tests performed meet modern requirements and the clinical needs of the University Clinic. Every five years, the department undergoes certification for the right to conduct studies within the healthcare system. The latest Certificate of Technical Competence № 079/20 was issued on November 10, 2020, and is valid until November 9, 2025.
Work with advanced high-tech equipment allows test results to be obtained in the shortest possible time, while internal quality control and participation in external quality control systems (Prevecal and the All-Ukrainian Quality Control System) ensure accuracy and reliability of the results.
The laboratory department is integrated with the medical information system Doctor Alex, which enables treating physicians to receive patient test results promptly.
The Laboratory Diagnostics Department was established in 2006 and consists of two laboratories: the Clinical Diagnostics Laboratory and the Molecular-Genetic Laboratory.
The Departments of Functional, Ultrasound, Radiological, and Endoscopic Diagnostics represent a multidisciplinary unit of the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic) of Odesa National Medical University (ONMedU). It is equipped with modern, highly informative medical equipment and includes specialized offices for functional examination of the cardiovascular system, respiratory organs, nervous system, main and peripheral vessels, as well as ultrasound, endoscopic, and radiological diagnostics.
Patient work at the diagnostic stage is based on the principle of diagnostic informativeness, which includes developing an individualized examination plan. This significantly increases the probability of establishing an accurate diagnosis—practically up to 100%.
Highly qualified diagnosticians, a well-structured diagnostic process, and continuous renewal of the “technology park” with equipment from world-renowned manufacturers—such as Morita, Esaote, Philips, General Electric, Hitachi, Toshiba, BTL, General Medical Merate S.p.a., CSN Industrie S.r.l., APELEM—together ensure reliable diagnostics and explain the popularity of this service among Odesa residents.
In the functional diagnostics office, the following tests are performed:
• Electrocardiography (ECG)
• 10-minute rhythmogram (heart rhythm study)
• Exercise stress test (treadmill test)
• 24-hour Holter monitoring (ECG Holter)
• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
• Combined 24-hour ECG and BP monitoring
• Computer spirometry (lung function test) + bronchodilator test (Bakden)
• X-ray examinations
• Fluorography and digital fluoroscopy
• Mammography
The Multidisciplinary Department of Internal Diseases (Clinic of Internal Medicine) is an educational, scientific, and clinical unit of the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic) of ONMedU. It is equipped with modern medical devices, including an intensive care unit, and is focused on providing highly qualified medical care to the population of Odesa, Odesa region, and citizens from across Ukraine.
Medical care is provided by specialists of the highest qualification category in various fields: internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and gerontology.
Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
The Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care is a special unit of the hospital. Patients often arrive here after surgical interventions, severe injuries, critical hemorrhages, decompensation of chronic conditions, or acute organ and system dysfunctions. No multidisciplinary medical center can function without this department.
The specificity of intensive care is that patients admitted here are usually in extremely critical conditions, often requiring life-support equipment such as mechanical ventilation or tube feeding, and therefore need continuous, specialized care.
An anesthesiologist or nurse must be able to constantly monitor the patient’s condition to provide immediate assistance whenever necessary. For this reason, the wards are equipped differently from other hospital departments: with respiratory devices, vital signs monitoring equipment, special flooring, hermetically sealed lighting, medical consoles, air purification and conditioning systems.
WHAT KIND OF CARE DO PATIENTS RECEIVE IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT?
The main task of intensive care physicians is to rapidly stabilize the patient’s condition in case of an acute event. Upon admission, a team of specialists quickly assesses the patient and provides all necessary medical care to restore vital body functions.
The Intensive Care Unit provides:
• monitoring of breathing, heart activity, and other vital functions;
• cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
• mechanical ventilation;
• circulatory support;
• detoxification of the body;
• management of acute pain syndrome;
• parenteral and enteral nutrition;
• pharmacological treatment;
• surgical treatment and other necessary interventions.
After stabilization, patients undergo comprehensive diagnostics, followed by the development of an individualized treatment and rehabilitation plan. The unit is equipped with all necessary devices for instrumental examinations.
Department of Surgery with Invasive Diagnostic and Treatment Methods
The Department of Surgery with Invasive Diagnostic and Treatment Methods is an independent structural unit of the Center, providing highly specialized multidisciplinary surgical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of surgical patients, while achieving a fundamentally new level of quality and organization of surgical services.
The department performs a wide range of highly specialized surgical, urological, gynecological, traumatological, neurosurgical, otolaryngological, vascular, thoracic, and oncological procedures.
At a modern level, surgeries are performed on the stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tract, large intestine, and rectum. All types of hernia repairs and abdominoplasties are carried out using polypropylene meshes, along with plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Laparoscopic techniques are widely used for operations on abdominal and pelvic organs as well as the retroperitoneal space. Complex traumatological and neurosurgical operations are also performed at a highly professional level using advanced methods, technologies, and materials.
The large diagnostic base of the Center ensures accurate diagnosis. The department actively cooperates with other structural units of the Center for patient diagnostics and treatment, as well as with ONMedU departments for methodological and consultative support.
Modern techniques implemented in the department include:
• Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemoperfusion (HIPEC)
• Isolated Limb Perfusion (ILP)
• thoracotomic and thoracoscopic interventions
• use of the Vesalius molecular resonance device (“molecular scalpel”) for safe tissue dissection in neurosurgery
• vascular and aortic surgeries
• advanced contact lithotripsy techniques
• cancer surgeries supported by the KARL STORZ ENDOSKOPE D-light P system
The Surgical Department of the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic) of Odesa National Medical University is also the academic base for the ONMedU Department of Surgery.
Operating Unit
The operating unit of the University Clinic is the core of surgical care. It consists of seven operating theaters equipped with modern surgical tables, lighting systems with video broadcasting capabilities, and other expert-class medical devices.
Some equipment is unique in Ukraine, including:
• endoscopic systems with chromoendoscopy for detecting lesions invisible to the naked eye
• devices for hyperthermic chemoperfusion of cavities affected by malignant tumors
• systems for contact lithotripsy and treatment of urolithiasis
• laser ablation technology for varicose veins
Up to 3,500 highly complex surgeries are performed annually. Surgeons of various specialties work here — general surgeons, oncological surgeons, urologists, vascular surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedists, mammologists, and gynecologists — which makes it possible to form multidisciplinary teams and carry out complex combined interventions involving several organ systems.
The operating unit also serves as a clinical training base for the Department of Surgery and the Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Emergency Medicine of ONMedU. Under the supervision of experienced specialists, interns gain practical skills here.
For ONMedU students, interns, and postgraduate students, surgical procedures can be transmitted live to lecture halls, providing a unique educational opportunity.
Neurology Department
At the Neurology Department is located the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery of ONMedU. The Neurology Department of the University Clinic has 60 beds.
Specialization of the department – diagnosis and treatment of the following neurological pathologies:
• Stroke and other vascular diseases;
• Demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases of the nervous system (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia, etc.);
• Epilepsy and other paroxysmal disorders;
• Vertebrogenic and other diseases of the peripheral nervous system;
• Autonomic and chronic vascular pathology.
During their stay in the hospital, all patients undergo a series of mandatory examinations: CT, MRI, Holter monitoring of heart rhythm, necessary laboratory tests, and more. If additional pathology is detected, the scope of examinations may be expanded.
The clinic currently has the most modern equipment, including some unique in Ukraine. Thus, by the time of discharge, the patient is maximally examined.
The staff of the department use innovative technologies in clinical neurology and actively participate in scientific and practical conferences. The department has implemented methods of neurorehabilitation for patients with vascular pathology, demyelinating diseases of the nervous system, migraine, and other paroxysmal conditions, including Botox therapy, neurostimulation, comprehensive rehabilitation for oropharyngeal dysphagia, occupational therapy, medical rehabilitation of locomotor function, speech therapy, cognitive therapy, etc.
In addition to regular staff, leading specialists of ONMedU also provide medical consultations at the department. The department serves as a clinical base for the Departments of Neurology and Medical Rehabilitation.
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Department
The Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Department was founded in 1975.
Structure of the department:
• Hardware physiotherapy
• Therapeutic exercise hall
• Manual therapy room
• Massage rooms
Three doctors of the highest category, three nurses, and two massage therapists work in our department.
Physiotherapy is one of the most widespread therapeutic and preventive fields of medicine and is considered one of the safest treatment methods today. Physiotherapy is used both independently and in combination with other treatment methods.
Conservative therapy with medications is certainly justified, but in some cases, there is a risk of undesirable or unpredictable side effects. Therefore, the safest and most common method of treatment and rehabilitation remains physiotherapeutic treatment, which uses methods tested over many decades.
The Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Department offers a wide range of procedures: amplipulse therapy, galvanization, high-tone therapy, shock-wave therapy, cryotherapy, magnetotherapy, laser therapy, ultrasonic inhalations, pressotherapy, UHF and UV therapy, computer-assisted horizontal spinal traction, various types of massage, and many others.
The department has a therapeutic exercise room, where both individual and group sessions are held, using equipment such as the EN-TRY Pulley functional stand (ENRAF-NONIUS B.V.), Yevminov’s spinal board, exercise bike, and “Health” wall bars.
Pathology Department
The Pathology Department resumed work in September 2020 with a complete change of staff. It currently serves the inpatient and outpatient units of the Center for Reconstructive and Restorative Medicine (University Clinic), the Multidisciplinary Medical Center of ONMedU, and the Ophthalmology Clinic of ONMedU.
All diagnostic biopsies (biopsy material), organs, and tissues removed during surgical and minimally invasive interventions (surgical material) are subject to mandatory pathological examination.
Pathomorphological examination is carried out to clarify or confirm a clinical diagnosis, establish a diagnosis in clinically unclear cases, identify early stages of disease, recognize pathological processes of different forms and origins, assess treatment dynamics and effectiveness, and determine the radicality of surgical intervention.
Material processing and histopathological examinations are performed in compliance with diagnostic process standards, including:
• protocols of the College of American Pathologists (CAP);
• Bancroft’s Theory and Practice of Histological Technique, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Sheffield, UK, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK, 2019;
• Histopathology Reporting Guidelines for Surgical Cancer, Second Edition, Derek C. Allen, Springer-Verlag, London Limited, 2006;
• current classifications and standards of oncological diagnostics.
Dental Department
The Dental Department has existed for over 15 years. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic dental services: therapeutic, orthopedic, orthodontic, surgical, aesthetic dentistry, periodontology, and implantation.
We have assembled a team of top-level professionals. In daily practice, we use the most modern protocols for treating dental diseases of any level of complexity. Accurate diagnostics, teamwork, and the experience of our dentists allow us to quickly and painlessly resolve any dental problem.
The clinic implements the latest technologies and provides the full scope of dental care.
The department is the main clinical base of the Department of General Dentistry of Odesa National Medical University, and is engaged in educational, medical, and scientific activities. The department also hosts scientific and practical conferences and seminars on various aspects of training dentists of all specialties.
