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Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert, MBA

Director of the Clinic

Specialist in Oncological Surgery


+49 40 797 243 17

Oncological Surgery Hamburg: Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert

Treatment focus

  • Pancreatic tumors (carcinoma/neuroendocrine) and particular forms (cystic pancreatic tumors)
  • Liver tumors, liver metastases
  • Colon cancer
  • Esophageal and gastric cancer
  • Soft tissue tumors (sarcomas)
  • Tumors of the lung and mediastinum

Contact

Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital
Clinic for General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery
Martinistraße 52, D-20246 Hamburg

P: +49 40 797 243 17 F: +49 40 7410 449 95

Consultation Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
and by appointment

 

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Medical Range

Range of Diagnostic Services

Complete diagnostics for the diseases mentioned above in cooperation with the UKE clinics:

  • Radiology
  • Endoscopy
  • Gastroenterology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Laboratory medicine
  • Pathology

 

Range of Therapeutic Services

The entire spectrum of oncological visceral and thoracic surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic procedures for:

  • Esophageal cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Small Intestinal cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Neuroendocrine tumors
  • Adrenal tumors
  • Sarcomas
  • Peritoneal carcinomatosis
  • Lung cancer
  • Thymoma
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Bariatric surgery

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Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert is a specialist in oncological surgery and director of the Clinic for General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery at the Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital (UKE).

As a visceral oncology center certified by the German Cancer Society for treating liver, bowel, pancreatic, and esophageal cancer, the highly specialized team, under the direction of Prof. Hackert, develops the best possible treatment for each patient. The aim is always to preserve or restore the organ's function and reduce pain using minimally invasive procedures.

Most Extraordinary Expertise in Treating Pancreatic Cancer at the Certified Pancreas Center Hamburg

Pancreatic cancer is complex and requires a great deal of experience and routine in the correct treatment. The University Clinic for General, Thoracic, and Visceral Surgery in Hamburg-Eppendorf, under the direction of Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert, is one of the top oncology centers in Germany and, with a high number of cases and great expertise, provides excellent medical care in the field of oncology.

Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed relatively late and consequently in advanced stages due to non-specific symptoms. Signs of a pancreatic tumor can include upper abdominal discomfort, back pain, and weight loss.

The UKE will carry out comprehensive imaging diagnostics if a malignant pancreatic tumor is suspected. In addition, tissue samples are taken in a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.

Afterward, the search for tumor metastases begins. The Hamburg clinic ensures fast and precise diagnostics and an interdisciplinary approach. Interdisciplinary tumor conferences involving various specialties such as surgery, oncology, radiotherapy, and pathology take place regularly and in detail.

An individual treatment plan is created by the team and discussed in detail with the patient. The clinic places a high value on competent counseling at all levels. Patients can talk in detail with specialists from various fields about their cancer and discuss their questions thoroughly.

Depending on the position of the tumor, different surgical procedures are possible. The surgeons at the UKE always aim to preserve as much intestinal tissue as possible. The top oncology team, led by Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert, has the most experience in pancreatic surgery in northern Germany. In addition, the clinic offers the ERAS program to optimize recovery after surgery. 

Due to the long duration of cancer treatment, the UKE ensures that patients have set contact persons and can build a solid relationship based on trust. Structured aftercare is also of great importance. A dedicated pancreatic hotline allows patients to get advice and information anytime.

Specialist in Liver Tumors and Metastases

The most common liver tumors are metastases from cancers in other organs. However, the liver cells or bile ducts themselves can also be the starting point of a malignant cancer.

Risk factors for liver cancer include nicotine and alcohol, chronic liver infections, obesity, and liver cirrhosis. Liver cancer is often diagnosed by coincidence, as the symptoms are usually unspecific. Pain and a feeling of pressure may occur, and jaundice may develop due to compression of the bile ducts.

Whenever possible, UKE surgeons aim for surgical removal of the tumor or metastases. In the process, up to two-thirds of the liver tissue can be removed since the liver has a high regenerative capacity.

Here, the ERAS program is also used postoperative to support the recovery of the affected patients. Optimized treatment processes and specially trained nursing staff serve the goal of the best possible treatment and rapid mobilization of patients.

State-of-the-Art Treatment Approaches at the Esophageal Cancer Center Hamburg

Esophageal cancer is a relatively rare disease, so treatment at an experienced center is of great importance for the treatment outcome. Risk factors for esophageal degeneration include smoking, alcohol consumption, long-term heartburn, and obesity.

Depending on the cells from which the tumor originates, there are two types of esophageal cancer. Adenocarcinoma originates from the glandular cells, whereas squamous cell carcinoma, which is more common, originates from the covering cells of the esophagus. If esophageal cancer is suspected, the physicians at the UKE carry out an endoscopy of the esophagus and stomach. If abnormal findings are detected, samples are taken and sent to the pathology department for examination.

If the findings are malignant, further imaging tests are carried out, and the patient's case is discussed with the interdisciplinary tumor board. Minimally invasive surgical options are steadily increasing. The treating physicians in Hamburg discuss in detail with the patients beforehand whether endoscopic surgery is an option. For larger and more advanced tumors, a skin incision is necessary, and in some cases, prior chemotherapy is required. Therapy planning at the Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital is based on the latest scientific findings.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastric Cancer

Feelings of fullness, loss of appetite, weight loss, and night sweats may point to gastric cancer. If cancer is suspected, a tissue sample is taken during a gastroscopy, which is followed by further imaging staging diagnostics using ultrasound and computed tomography. This makes it possible to determine how far the tumor has spread and whether metastases are already present.

Depending on the patient's age, the Hamburg specialists in oncological surgery also examine genetic components since gastric cancer can run in families. If gastric cancer is detected in its early stages, a cure can be achieved by removing the stomach. In advanced cases, chemotherapy is often necessary before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor.

Palliative chemotherapy can be used to alleviate the symptoms of end-stage tumors. Psycho-oncological and pastoral care is offered at the UKE for all types of tumors.

Fighting Colon Cancer: Advanced Therapies and Comprehensive Care

Colon cancer is the second most common form of cancer in Germany and has a relatively good chance of recovery with early diagnosis. For early recognition, a stool examination is carried out as part of the general practitioner's preventive medical check-up, and at a certain age, a regular colonoscopy is carried out.

After the diagnosis has been confirmed, the specialists from the various departments of the UKE work together to create an individual and structured treatment plan. The therapy is then carried out in close cooperation with all the departments involved.

A state-of-the-art surgical robot is used at the UKE Hamburg-Eppendorf. The robot-assisted DaVinci procedure enables a sensitive and nerve-sparing approach. If possible, experienced surgeons place great importance on preserving the sphincter muscle to ensure continence.

Small scars ensure a faster recovery, and the most modern equipment for stopping blood loss at the Hamburg clinic ensures that blood loss during surgery is kept to a minimum. By using intraoperative ultrasound, cancer metastases, for example, in the liver, can be diagnosed so that the metastases can be removed directly in the same procedure.

The anesthesia team has extensive experience in administering anesthesia to high-risk patients. The highly specialized physicians at the Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital are constantly expanding their knowledge, and their treatment follows national and international guidelines.

After surgery, patients receive comprehensive follow-up care, and nutrition therapists and, if necessary, stromal specialists take care of the patients. The UKE team also organizes contact with self-help groups.

Please visit the website of the Clinic for General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery for more information.

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Curriculum Vitae

Professional Career

Since February 2023Director of the Clinic for General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital
May 2018Senior Consultant and Representative Medical Director
January 2014Head of the Pancreatic Surgery Section, Heidelberg University Hospital
2010Specialist Certification in Visceral Surgery
June 2007Representative Head of the European Pancreas Center, Surgical Clinic, University of Heidelberg
June 2007Senior Physician of the Surgical University Hospital
2005Specialist Certification for Surgery
December 2000 - August 2005Specialist Training Surgical Clinic, University of Heidelberg
June 1999 - November 2000Physician in Internship, Surgical Clinic, University of Heidelberg
1992 - 1999Studies in Human Medicine at the University of Heidelberg

Academic Career

June 2022Appointment to the W3 Professorship for General, Visceral and Thoracic Surgery, Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital
June 2022Appointment to the W2 Professorship for Pancreatic and Transplant Surgery, University of Dresden
February 2016MBA, Health Management & Controlling, Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University
June 2012Extraordinary Professorship, Faculty of Medicine, University of Heidelberg
July 2008Habilitation, University of Heidelberg, Clinic for General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery (Prof. Dr M.W. Büchler) "Influence of Humoral and Cellular Coagulation Components on the Pathophysiology and Therapy of Acute Pancreatitis and Transplant Pancreatitis."
May 2000Doctorate, University of Heidelberg, Clinic for Cardiac Surgery (Prof. Dr S. Hagl) "Effects of an Acute Irreversible Increase in Intracranial Pressure on Contractility and Ischemia Tolerance in the Isolated Heart."

 

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Team

  • Prof. Dr. med. Oliver Mann, FACS Prof. Dr Oliver Mann, FACS
    Representative Director of the Clinic
  • PD Dr. med. Felix Nickel, MME PD Dr Felix Nickel, MME
    Senior Consultant
  • Prof. Dr. med. Thilo Welsch, FACS MBA Prof. Dr Thilo Welsch, FACS MBA
    Managing Senior Physicians
  • Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Asmus Heumann PD Dr Asmus Heumann
    Managing Senior Physicians
  • Dr. med. Rainer Grotelüschen Dr Rainer Grotelüschen
    Managing Senior Physicians
  • Dr. med. Philipp Busch Dr Philipp Busch
    Senior Physician
  • Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Anna Duprée PD Dr Anna Duprée
    Senior Physician
  • Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Tarik Ghadban, FEBS, MHBA, FACS PD Dr Tarik Ghadban, FEBS, MHBA, FACS
    Senior Physician
  • Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Nathaniel Melling PD Dr Nathaniel Melling
    Senior Physician
  • Dr. med. Anna Nießen Dr Anna Nießen
    Senior Physician
  • Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Faik G. Uzunoglu PD Dr Faik G. Uzunoglu
    Senior Physician
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Research & Training

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Extras

  • Implementation of HIPEC and HITOC (intraoperative hyperthermic chemotherapy in the abdomen and chest)
  • IRE (irreversible electroporation) for inoperable tumors (e.g., pancreas)
  • ERAS program (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery)
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Hamburg Main Station5.7 km
Hamburg Airport6.5 km

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Prof. Dr Thilo Hackert, MBA

Director of the Clinic

Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital

Clinic for General, Visceral, and Thoracic Surgery

Martinistraße 52, D-20246 Hamburg

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