Last updated: 2/22/2025

Distal Pancreatectomy in Germany: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Why choose Germany for distal pancreatectomy?

  • Accredited clinics: Clinics in Germany are renowned for their excellence, holding certifications from KTQ and DIN EN ISO 9001. These certifications ensure high standards of care.
  • Latest technologies: Techniques such as laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and the use of robotic-assisted systems like the Da Vinci Surgical System improve precision and recovery outcomes.
  • High success rates: Distal pancreatectomy procedures in Germany have an efficacy rate of 85-90% for benign conditions and pancreatic cancer. They also maintain low complication rates.
  • Expert surgeons: Leading surgeons, often certified by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV), have performed over 500 successful distal pancreatectomies. This showcases their expertise and experience.

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Discover the Best Distal Pancreatectomy Clinics in Germany: 8 Verified Options and Prices

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Surgery Time - 4 hours
Stay in the country - 10 days
Rehabilitation - 30 days
Anesthesia - General anesthesia
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Karl J. Oldhafer

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is a Senior Consultant of the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the Abdominal Medical Center of the Barmbek Asklepios Hospital and is a specialist in hepatic surgery. His medical interests include radioservice computer-navigated liver surgery, metastasis surgery, surgery using the ultrasonic knife, minimally invasive abdominal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and pancreatic surgery.

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Thomas W Kraus

Prof. Thomas W Kraus is a renowned gastrointestinal doctor in Germany with over 30 years of experience and 3,000+ surgical interventions performed. He specializes in Whipple procedure management, stomach oncology and treatment of liver diseases, and is the Chief Physician in Nordwest Clinic in Francfurt am Main. Prof. Kraus is a member of several prestigious national and international medical associations, and has received numerous awards for his achievements. He has a wide range of surgical services, including laparotomy, laparoscopy, radical resection, draining of inflammatory diseases, bile ducts surgical reconstruction, bypass, stapling of the damaged bile ducts, endoscopic correction of hernias, and more.

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Ulrich Theodor Hopt

Dr. Ulrich Theodor Hopt is a Professor of Surgery and a specialist in pancretic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic/islet cell transplantation, ischemia-reperfusion, and oncological surgery. He was the Director of the General and Visceral Surgery Department of the Surgical University Clinic Freiburg from 2001 to 2016, and has received numerous honors, including the 1984 Ludwig Rehn Award, the 1995 Exhibition prize of the German Society of Surgery, the 1998 Prof. hc from Capital University Peking, and the 2001 Erich Lexer Prize of the German Society of Surgery.

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Uwe A Wittel
Prof. Dr. U.A. Wittel is a Senior Physician and Specialist in Pancreatic Surgery at the University Medical Center Freiburg, and leads the Pancreatic Cancer Center.

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Fast Facts about Distal Pancreatectomy

Distal Pancreatectomy

A surgical procedure involving the removal of the body and tail of the pancreas, often performed to treat pancreatic tumors.

Pros: Less invasive than the Whipple procedure, with a shorter operating time and reduced recovery period. Laparoscopic options available, reducing scarring and hospital stay.
Cons: Potential for diabetes if a significant portion of the pancreas is removed. Risk of spleen removal, which can affect immune function.
Effectiveness: 80% success rate in removing tumors with minimal complications.
Duration: 2-4 hours.
Recovery: 4-6 weeks.
Best for: Tumors located in the body or tail of the pancreas, non-metastatic pancreatic cancer, or cystic lesions.
Prices: View costs of other techniques