Early Polyp Removal with Modern Technology & Personalised Care
Expertise
Polyps – benign growths of the mucous membrane – should be detected and removed early to prevent possible complications such as bleeding or malignant change. At the Surgery & Endoscopy Centre 1160, Dr Bernd Weiner offers you comprehensive diagnostics and safe polyp removal. As an experienced surgeon in Vienna , he places particular emphasis on personalised care, modern technology and medical care built on genuine partnership – for treatment in a pleasant atmosphere.
What are polyps?
Polyps are benign tissue growths that can occur in the mucous membranes of various organs, though most commonly in the bowel. They develop through uncontrolled cell growth of the mucous membrane and often remain symptom-free for a long time. However, some polyps can develop into malignant tumours over time, which is why early detection and removal is important.
When should polyp removal be carried out?
Polyp removal is recommended when:
- Polyps are discovered during a screening examination.
- There is a family history of bowel cancer.
- Symptoms such as blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits or unexplained abdominal pain occur.
Timely removal of polyps can significantly reduce the risk of cancer developing.
How long is the hospital stay after polyp removal?
Most polyp removals are carried out on an outpatient basis, so no hospital stay is necessary. For more complex procedures, a short inpatient stay may be required.
When should polyps be removed?
Polyps should be removed as soon as they are discovered, to prevent possible malignant transformation.
What symptoms can indicate the presence of polyps?
Polyps often cause no symptoms. However, possible signs can include blood in the stool, changes in bowel habits or unexplained abdominal pain.
Is polyp removal painful?
Removal is usually pain-free, as the procedure is carried out under sedation.
How can I book an appointment with Dr Weiner?
Consultant Dr Bernd Weiner, MBA
Specialist in General and Visceral Surgery
Dr Bernd Weiner studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna and completed his specialist training at the Surgical Department of the Göttlicher Heiland Hospital in Vienna under Head of Department Dr Viktor Grablowitz. Further stages of his career took him to the University Clinics for Surgery in Heidelberg and at the AKH Vienna, before he spent many years as a Senior Consultant at Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland Wien, where he headed the hernia and reflux surgery department. Today, he is the founder and director of the Surgery & Endoscopy Centre 1160 Vienna, specialising in hernia, reflux, visceral, and endoscopic surgery.
Member of the Austrian Society of Surgery (ÖGCH), the Austrian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ÖGGH), the German Hernia Society (DHG), and the German Hernia Care Society (DHCH).
