Membership in societies:
Expert of scientific journals
Close co-operation with leading surgeons
Membership of the German Medical Association
Specialities:
Introduction of new and modern techniques in the field of oncological surgery
General and visceral surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Gastrointestinal oncology surgery
Oncological surgery
Haemorrhoids treatment
Additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery
Surgery and transplantation of the pancreas
Work Experience:
2005: Specialist in the field of surgery
2008: Appointed Senior Consultant specialising in pancreatic surgery and transplantation
2010: Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Centre (Oncocert)
2013: Specialist in visceral surgery
2014: Managing Senior Physician, additional clinical specialisation in minimally invasive and hernia surgery
2019: Chief Surgeon of the Colorectal Cancer Centre Bochum (the first certified colorectal cancer centre in Germany and one of the first certified leading colorectal centres in Europe)
2021: Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen
Thanks to the professor and his team, the department has been modernised by introducing modern surgical methods of treatment and especially improved methods of post-operative recovery. The Department of Surgery at the Solingen Clinic is now further expanding its focus on minimally invasive surgery in the direction of robotics. The clinic has allocated a huge budget for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment in order to offer patients a full range of surgical methods for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus, lungs, stomach, liver, pancreas and intestines according to current guidelines and using the most modern technical equipment.
Professor Schenker is an active researcher and lecturer. He lectures at medical universities and organises seminars and workshops for colleagues. He cooperates closely with the Cancer Centre, the Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Centre, the Intestinal Cancer Treatment Centre and the Interregional Trauma Centre.
Read moreDr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital
Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.
The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.
The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.
Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.
Read moreProfessor, Dr. med. Andreas Kirschniak
Head of the Clinic of General and Visceral Surgery
Head of the Certified Colon Oncology Center
MBA in Healthcare
Specialization:
Robot-assisted surgery
Oncological surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Endocrine surgery
Scientific activity:
Minimally invasive surgery: research in the field of reducing access trauma and development of innovative surgical intervention methods.
Robotic Surgery: Developed the foundations for the practical implementation of robotic technologies in oncological surgery worldwide.
Surgical Technology and Training: He has led the Surgical Technology and Training Working Group since 2010. His work has led to the development of new surgical instruments and training methods that are used worldwide.
Publications:
Since 2018, he has been co-chairman of the editorial board of the journal “Zentralblatt für Chirurgie”, responsible for the section “Training and Professional Development”.
Author of numerous scientific articles in leading medical journals on the topics of minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and surgical technologies.
Membership in professional societies:
Head of the Department for the Support of Young Surgeons at the Association of German Surgeons since 2018, engaged in the development and support of the young generation of surgeons.
German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Association of German Surgeons
European Association for Endoscopic Surgery
German Society for Incontinence
Academy of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Awards and achievements:
Innovation Prize of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery - for outstanding achievements in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.
Scientific Prize of the German Cancer Society for research work in the field of oncological surgery.
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