General, Visceral-, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
Almost 40 medical doctors as well as 100 nurses and other medical staff take care of our patients 24 hours a day. Besides the inpatient treatment with approx. 3,000 operations we offer you an outpatient care with almost 15,000 patients/year. 
We perform common surgery up to the complete treatment of high risk patients, who will be treated by experienced specialists for their disease. We are specialized in complex surgeries.
Therefore a large spectrum of necessary surgical options and further treatment after the discharge from the hospital are offered.
Our staff consists of specialized teams to guarantee you the best expertise in planning and realisation of your treatment.
Focus of treatment:
» General Surgery
» Visceral Surgery
» Thoracic Surgery
» Vascular Surgery
» Oncological Surgery
» Paediatric Surgery
» Transplantation
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Jörg C. Kalff
Medical Director of the Department of General, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgerys
FAQ
Information on arteriosclerosis
What is arteriosclerosis?
The terms atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are usually used synonymously. Arteriosclerosis is actually defined as hardening of the walls of arteries, regardless of the cause.
Information on thyroid cancer
What is thyroid cancer?
Thyroid cancer is a malignant degeneration of glandular cells in the thyroid. A distinction is made between differentiated carcinomas, medullary carcinomas and undifferentiated thyroid tumors.
Information on aortic aneurysm surgery
What is an aortic aneurysm?
An aortic aneurysm is a localized bulge in the aorta. The aorta is the main artery in our body. It emerges directly from the left ventricle and initially supplies the arms and head.
