Workshop on minimally invasive colorectal surgery
A high-calibre workshop on minimally invasive colorectal surgery was held at Magdeburg University Hospital. It was hosted by the University Clinic for General, Visceral, Vascular and Transplant Surgery Magdeburg under the direction of Prof Dr Roland Croner.
A special highlight was the renowned guest of honour Prof. Dr Werner Hohenberger, a pioneer of colorectal cancer therapy. He coined multimodal therapy, which optimally combines surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. He also established Complete Mesocolic Excision (CME) in 2009, which is now considered the gold standard.
Knowledge and technology at the highest level
After a welcome from Prof Croner, the workshop began with an introduction to the anatomical basics. ‘An excellent surgeon needs precise technique and sound vascular knowledge,’ emphasised Prof. Hohenberger. As a former mentor of Prof Croner, he praised his perfection in the CME technique.
A moving moment
The workshop was one of Prof Hohenberger's last events. In a symbolic gesture, he passed on his knowledge and the legacy of the Erlangen School to Prof Croner in order to continue the excellence of colorectal surgery.
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Surgery in transition
Prof Hohenberger reflected on 50 years of surgery: ‘The principles remain the same, but the methods are evolving. Robotic surgery will prevail in the long term.’
Sport as a school of life
‘Even great talents have to invest continuously,’ said Prof Hohenberger, who drew parallels between medicine and sport. Discipline and training are crucial for success.
Positive response
Surgeons from various university hospitals took part in the surgical workshop to learn innovative techniques. Two live operations demonstrated robotic rectal cancer surgery and the CME method for colon cancer.
‘The exchange of technical details in particular is essential,’ says Prof Croner. ‘This is exactly what the participants take back to their clinics to implement successfully.’
Surgery in transition