The paediatric surgery team at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD), which is integrated into KiTZ, has extensive experience in the treatment of solid tumors in childrenand adolescents and offers highly specialized tumor surgery. Every year, around 100 young patients are treated with operations for tumor clarification or therapy. The team performs major operations for diseases such as neuroblastomas, Wilms tumors, sarcomas, teratomas as well as liver and pancreatic tumors.
Another important part of the treatment is the implantation of safe venous access for chemotherapy, such as Hickman catheters or ports. These procedures are performed in a gentle and standardized manner in paediatric surgery. The operation is often part of a comprehensive cancer therapy at KITZ, which also includes further treatment steps. The specialists at KiTZ work closely together to ensure the best possible care for our young patients.
Our paediatric surgery team focuses on highly specialized tumour surgery of the abdomen and thorax in children and adolescents. This includes the surgical treatment of solid tumors such as neuroblastomas, nephroblastomas (Wilms tumor), sarcomas and teratomas. Our team also has particular expertise in the treatment of rare liver tumors such as hepatoblastomas and in the diagnosis of liver hemangiomas and other tumors of the pancreas.
Thanks to state-of-the-art surgical technology and precise imaging, supported by AI-supported surgical planning and 3D reconstructions, we create tailor-made surgical plans that enable particularly targeted and effective treatment for young patients.
Individual care and second opinion We support our patients and their families with the utmost care and expertise. We are also available for second opinions - please reach out to Prof. Dr. Patrick Günther or Dr. Juri Fuchs.
