Visceral surgery deals with diseases of the abdominal organs. Our focus lies on upper GI and oesophageal surgery using state-of-the-art minimally invasive and robotic techniques.
Muscular hollow organ between the pharynx and the stomach. Diseases impair swallowing, reflux and quality of life — often with an indication for specialised surgery.
Aggressive tumour disease with two main forms: squamous cell carcinoma (upper/middle third) and adenocarcinoma (lower third, often a consequence of reflux).
Treatment Oesophagectomy combined with chemo-/radiotherapy. Robotic-assisted procedures enable more precise interventions, shorter recovery and better functional results.
Read more in the Q&AAcidic stomach contents flow back into the oesophagus. Symptoms: heartburn, chest pain, chronic cough, hoarseness.
Treatment In therapy-resistant cases, fundoplication (cuff made from the gastric fundus) — preferably minimally invasive or robotic.
Consequence of chronic reflux disease with mucosal changes. Increased risk of oesophageal cancer.
Treatment Regular endoscopic surveillance. In high-grade dysplasia, endoscopic resection or oesophagectomy.
The lower oesophageal sphincter does not open sufficiently. Consequences: dysphagia, chest pain, regurgitation.
Treatment Heller myotomy combined with anti-reflux surgery, preferably robotic — excellent long-term results.
Parts of the stomach slide through a weak spot in the diaphragm into the chest cavity. Reflux, swallowing disorders, and in severe cases life-threatening complications.
Treatment Reduction + closure of the diaphragmatic defect, often with mesh placement. Minimally invasive and robotic reconstruction.
Colorectal carcinoma and diverticular disease are among the most common indications — preventive colonoscopy can avert many disease courses.
One of the most common cancers in Western countries. Early detection through screening colonoscopy and polyp removal helps prevent it.
Treatment Stage-appropriate surgical resection, endoscopic procedures, radiotherapy and systemic therapy. Individualised treatment concepts improve cure rates and quality of life.
Read more in the Q&AOutpouchings of the bowel wall (frequently in the sigmoid colon). Inflammation can lead to substantial symptoms and complications.
Treatment Conservative medical to interventional management or surgical segmental resection in recurrent or complicated cases.
Read more in the Q&AChronic inflammatory diseases — primarily managed by gastroenterology. Surgery for strictures, fistulas, abscesses or therapy resistance.
Treatment Specialised visceral surgical intervention, often minimally invasive. Close interdisciplinary care together with gastroenterology.
Read more in the Q&AGallstones are the most common indication — the standard procedure is laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Deposits in the bile fluid — causing colic, inflammation and jaundice.
Treatment Laparoscopic gallbladder removal as the gold standard — minimally invasive with rapid recovery.
Read more in the Q&ACentral organ of metabolism and detoxification. Surgery for benign and malignant tumours, metastases and structural liver diseases.
Liver resection for locally confined tumours or metastases. The high regenerative capacity allows extensive interventions.
Treatment Increasingly minimally invasive resections with good postoperative recovery. Interdisciplinary tumour board.
Read more in the Q&AComplex anatomy and location demand the highest surgical expertise. Pancreatic carcinoma, chronic inflammation and cysts are among the main indications.
Aggressive tumour disease, often becoming symptomatic only at a late stage. Early detection is decisive for prognosis.
Treatment Whipple procedure for tumours of the pancreatic head — a complex operation involving removal of parts of the pancreas, the duodenum, part of the stomach, the gallbladder and the bile duct.
Read more in the Q&AChronic inflammation as well as cysts can cause considerable symptoms and complications.
Treatment Surgical therapy in selected cases — depending on location, symptoms and complications.
Read more in the Q&ABulges through weak spots in the abdominal wall. Timely treatment prevents incarceration and strangulation.
The most common form of hernia. Visible bulge in the groin, pain on exertion.
Treatment Open or minimally invasive/robotic repair with mesh placement. Faster recovery and better cosmetic outcome with the laparoscopic approach.
Read more in the Q&AWeak spot at the umbilical ring. Common after pregnancy or with increased intra-abdominal pressure.
Treatment Direct closure or mesh repair — depending on hernia size and patient factors.
Read more in the Q&ARare, but with an increased risk of incarceration. Palpable bulge below the inguinal ligament.
Treatment Surgical repair recommended — risk of complications is elevated. Minimally invasive or open.
Read more in the Q&AOccurs at sites of previous surgery — can cause considerable abdominal wall instability.
Treatment Complex reconstruction with mesh placement. Robotics enables precise repair even in larger defects.
Read more in the Q&AWe perform all procedures preferably minimally invasively or with robotic assistance — gentle treatment with rapid recovery.
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