2024 Leading 10 Gynecologic Oncologists in Germany: Who Are They?
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In October 2022, Berlin once again hosted the annual meeting of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), a leading European organization bringing together more than 2,500 specialists in the treatment and research of cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, ovarian cancer, and fallopian tube cancer, and other types of the gynecologic oncology. German gynecologic oncologists provide medical care to women from all over the world, offering them the most modern protocols and their own developments in cancer treatment. In this article, we will talk about 10 leading oncogynecologists in Germany that offer integrative cancer care for women.
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- Prof. Sven Mahner, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Prof. Sven Becker, University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
- Prof. Pauline Wimberger, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
- Prof. Tanja Fehm, University Hospital Duesseldorf
- Prof. Christoph Thomssen, University Hospital Halle (Saale)
- Prof. Markus Wallwiener, University Hospital Heidelberg
- Prof. Marion Kiechle, University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
- Prof. Jens-Uwe Blohmer, Charite University Hospital Berlin
- Prof. Diethelm Wallwiener, University Hospital Tuebingen
- Prof. Wolfgang Janni, University Hospital Ulm
- How to make an appointment with a German professor?
Prof. Sven Mahner, University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Prof. Sven Mahner has been heading the Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology at the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich for more than 7 years. He devoted 20 years of his clinical practice to the treatment of women with tumors of the reproductive system. The subject of the doctor's habilitation work was the assessment of prognostic factors in cancer of the ovaries.
The department specializes in the diagnostics of oncological diseases and minimally invasive surgery. The department's doctors perform laparoscopic operations and transvaginal interventions. These approaches reduce trauma to healthy tissues and preserve the physiological position of the pelvic organs. This health cancer center also performs robot-assisted surgery with the latest modifications of the da Vinci surgical system for ovarian cancer treatment or treatment of uterine cancer.
Prof. Sven Mahner is the head of the Gynecologic Oncology Research Group (AGO-SLG). He is also a member of the German Cancer Society (DKG), the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and other organizations.
In addition to his practical activities, the professor is a reviewer of European and international journals related to cancer diagnosis and treatment. He is also the author of over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals. The specialist has given over 200 presentations at both national and international conferences, informing his colleagues about innovations in cancer treatment in Germany.
Prof. Sven Becker, University Hospital Frankfurt am Main
Prof. Sven Becker is the Head Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mammology at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main. Under the guidance of the professor, the department was certified by the German Cancer Society and also received the DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certificate. Thanks to special training, the medical team provides care to patients of all ages, including children and adolescents.
Before starting work at the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main, Prof. Becker studied medicine in Germany, France, the USA, Spain, and Japan. He has been treating gynecologic cancer and malignant breast diseases for more than 20 years. The subject of his habilitation work was the study of the properties and ways of spreading tumor cells in breast cancer, particularly to lungs and colon. In addition to fighting cancer and restoring women's health, the doctor pays attention to the aesthetic aspect, as breast surgery is followed by reconstructive interventions. Operations on the uterus and ovaries are performed with the use of laparoscopic techniques through incisions 2-3 cm long.
Prof. Sven Becker has published more than 200 articles on cancer treatment in Germany in various journals. The doctor is actively involved in the work of German and international professional societies, including the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO) and the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG).
Prof. Pauline Wimberger, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden
Prof. Pauline Wimberger has been heading the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden for more than 10 years. The department has been certified by the German Cancer Society and is part of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Dresden, one of 11 German expert-level cancer centers. Breast cancer and gynecologic oncological diseases are treated in specialized centers that have been created on the basis of the department.
As a competent obstetrician gynecologist and gynecologic oncologist, Prof. Pauline Wimberger combines surgery and systemic treatments for malignant diseases of the female genital organs and breasts. The department performs all types of surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and robot-assisted ones, radiation therapy, and systemic treatments, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Treatment by an oncologist is complemented by work with a psychologist. Women treated for malignant diseases in the past can also seek medical attention from Prof. Wimberger for a follow-up assessment of their health status.
For 25 years of practical experience, Prof. Pauline Wimberger has worked in several major German hospitals (University Hospital Grosshadern and University Hospital Essen). She has published about 200 papers on cancer treatment in Germany. The specialist is also a member of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG), the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO), and other specialized organizations.
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Prof. Tanja Fehm, University Hospital Duesseldorf
Prof. Tanja Fehm is the Head Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Obstetrics and Mammology at the University Hospital Duesseldorf. The medical team at the clinic regularly demonstrates high success rates in the treatment of vulvar cancer, ovarian cancer, and uterine tumors. The department has been certified by the German Cancer Society and also has a ClarCert DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certificate for compliance with strict quality standards for the provision of medical services. Clinical trials are also available for patients treated here. When taking part in these trials, women can receive innovative medications that have not yet entered clinical practice.
Prof. Fehm has 23 years of experience, during which time she has practiced treatment in Germany, India, the USA, and the UK. The professor is the author of more than 400 publications on oncogynecology and the treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system. She has received numerous awards from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the German Cancer Society for her scientific and practical work. The professor is also a member of the Ovarian and Breast Research Group (Studienleitgruppe Ovar und Mamma) and the Translational Research Unit of the Association of Gynecologic Oncology (AGO).
Prof. Christoph Thomssen, University Hospital Halle (Saale)
Prof. Christoph Thomssen leads the team at the Department of Gynecology and Mammology at the University Hospital Halle (Saale). The department offers the services of a specialized Gynecologic Oncology Center, where women with malignant diseases of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva can get medical care. The doctor's clinical experience spans more than 35 years. And what is more, he has acquired it at the best university hospitals in Germany.
In addition to inpatient treatment, the professor conducts outpatient consultations and, for example, adjusts chemotherapy or hormone therapy regimens, taking into account the sensitivity of the tumor to drugs. Outpatient medical care also includes a biopsy of the external and internal female genital organs, a "second opinion" service (also available online), or a follow-up examination after the completion of treatment.
Prof. Christoph Thomssen conducts numerous research projects in the field of clinical oncology. For example, these are secondary surgery for ovarian cancer, neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgery for cervical cancer, or adjuvant and palliative therapy for breast cancer. The gynecologic oncologist Prof. Thomssen is actively collaborating with the Cancer Center Munich and is a member of the Working Groups on Uterine/Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Breast Cancer.
Prof. Markus Wallwiener, University Hospital Heidelberg
Prof. Markus Wallwiener is the Head Physician of the Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology at the University Hospital Heidelberg, which is part of the National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT). Prof. Wallwiener was certified in gynecologic oncology from 2014 to 2016. The specialist is a surgeon gynecologist who also specializes in systemic therapy for gynecological cancer and other treatment programs in Germany.
In the field of surgical removal of tumors of the reproductive system, the professor received the MIC III certificate for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in Germany. This means that during the last 5 years he has successfully performed at least 800 laparoscopic procedures and at least 60 hysteroscopic procedures. Approximately 100 oncologists and oncogynecologists throughout Germany have the MIC III certificate. In addition to his active surgical practice, Prof. Wallwiener is the Secretary of the Gynecological Oncology Working Group (AGO) and has more than 200 publications in print and online.
Under the guidance of Prof. Wallwiener, the department's medical team also conducts targeted therapy for ovarian cancer and immunotherapy for uterine and cervical cancer and ovarian tumors. Collaboration with the Department of Radiation Oncology gives doctors the opportunity to complement the treatment with intra- or postoperative radiation therapy and achieve the highest success rates in the fight against cancer in women.
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Prof. Marion Kiechle, University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich
Prof. Marion Kiechle is the Head of the Department of Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich. The department offers the services of a highly specialized center in which gynecologists, urologists, hematologists,oncologists, surgeons, radiation therapists, specialists in nuclear medicine, general practitioners, and psychologists work hand in hand. It is interdisciplinary cooperation that allows a team of doctors to achieve optimal results.
Prof. Kiechle specializes in the diagnostics and treatment of hereditary cancers in women, as well as the identification of risk factors for their development. Another area of her specialization is setting individual cancer treatment goals (for example, achieving remission, relieving symptoms, or maintaining the ability to conceive a child in the future). Clinical studies in which the doctor participates are also devoted to diagnostics, treatment, and preventive medicine.
For her successful work in the field of women's health, Prof. Kiechle received the award from the Gynecological Oncology Working Group of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics. The specialist has prepared more than 260 publications in German and international journals to inform her colleagues about new possibilities for cancer treatment in Germany.
Prof. Jens-Uwe Blohmer, Charite University Hospital Berlin
Prof. Jens-Uwe Blohmer has been heading the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology and Mammology at the Charite University Hospital Berlin for more than 8 years. Under his leadership, the department regularly ranks among the best in Germany in its areas of specialization and has also been certified by the German Cancer Society, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology, and the German Cancer Aid.
Prof. Blohmer's first specialization is the surgical removal of ovarian, uterine, vulvar, and vaginal tumors. The doctor also successfully performs surgery for gynecologic neoplasms of other localizations. The doctor's work experience exceeds 16 years, during which time he has performed tens of thousands of endoscopic and robot-assisted operations to restore women's health. Another special professional area is the laser treatment of cancer of the female reproductive system.
The medical team treats women with rare forms of gynecological tumors, gynecological neuro endocrine tumors, and gynecological sarcomas. Adult women, children, and teenagers can get medical care here.
In addition to his work at the Charite University Hospital Berlin, the professor writes books and articles. He is also the author of more than 220 publications on treatment in Germany, both in print and online.
Prof. Diethelm Wallwiener, University Hospital Tuebingen
Prof. Diethelm Wallwiener is the Head Physician of the Department of Adult and Pediatric Gynecology, Mammology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital Tuebingen. The main areas of his clinical practice are cancer surgery and oncogynecology, gynecologic surgery, and the preservation of a woman's reproductive potential during treatment.
In addition to the successful treatment of primary tumors of the reproductive system, the department's medical team specializes in improving the health of women with cancer recurrence and its advanced stages (the presence of multiple metastases). Doctors at the medical facility use innovative drugs for targeted therapy, cancer vaccines, and other types of immunotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. If desired, women can also participate in clinical trials and receive experimental treatment options. The specialists preserve mature eggs or ovarian tissue so a woman can get pregnant and bear a child after completion of the active phase of treatment.
Thanks to his extensive clinical practice, Prof. Wallwiener is a member of the German Cancer Society, where he shares his experience with colleagues in the treatment of uterine tumors and other malignant diseases. He is also a representative of the Gynecological Oncology Working Group (AGO) in the "Clinical Research" Commission.
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Prof. Wolfgang Janni, University Hospital Ulm
Prof. Wolfgang Janni has been heading the team at the Department of Obstetrics, Adult and Pediatric Gynecology at the University Hospital Ulm for more than 10 years. According to the reputable FOCUS magazine, he is one of the most successful and well-known German gynecologists. For more than 25 years, the professor has been taking care of the health of women with malignant diseases of the reproductive system, during which time he has worked at major US clinics and university hospitals in Germany. The doctor has repeatedly received awards from the American Society of Clinical Oncology for the results of his work. More than 380 of his articles have been published in the scientific literature.
The department's team of doctors provides consultations on an outpatient basis and admits adult women, adolescents, and children for inpatient treatment. The therapeutic scheme is often based on surgical interventions, and the clinic is therefore equipped with several operating rooms, including operating rooms for robotic-assisted gynecologic oncology and minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. The latest advancements in cervical cancer treatment are offered here. Children and adolescents receive medical care from surgeons with the appropriate specialization.
Prof. Janni holds several positions in scientific societies and committees. In particular, he is a board member of the Gynecological Oncology Working Group, a board member of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Ulm, and a member of the Board of Directors of the German Cancer Society of North Rhine-Westphalia. The professor often provides his services to both residents of Germany and foreign patients.
How to make an appointment with a German professor?
University hospitals in Germany are often visited by women from countries with a lower level of medical development. Here they can get more modern medicines and undergo more sparing surgery and radiation therapy courses. With these treatments, patients can restore their health faster and have long-term remission.
The waiting time for an appointment with a German professor can reach several months, which is not always possible in the treatment of cancer. Do not hesitate to contact Booking Health for faster appointments and assistance with your medical and organizational issues.
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Authors:
The article was edited by medical experts, board certified doctors Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova and Dr. Vadim Zhiliuk. For the treatment of the conditions referred to in the article, you must consult a doctor; the information in the article is not intended for self-medication!
Sources:
European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO)
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