{"id":5190,"date":"2024-03-21T10:24:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T09:24:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chirurgie-josephinum.de\/?page_id=5190"},"modified":"2026-06-22T13:20:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T11:20:37","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chirurgie-josephinum.de\/en\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Prof. Kasparek \u2013 Specialist in Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek has successfully qualified as a specialist in abdominal wall surgery and now holds the Europe-wide recognized title of “Abdominal Wall Surgeon”<\/strong> (AWS), awarded by the Union Europ\u00e9enne des M\u00e9decins Sp\u00e9cialistes (UEMS). This makes him a Fellow of the European Board of Surgeons (FEBS) \u2014 one of the highest distinctions for surgical expertise in Europe.<\/p>

Admission to this demanding examination requires many years of thorough training as well as extensive practical experience in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias. Regular participation in specialist congresses and continuing education must also be demonstrated. At this year’s congress of the European Hernia Society in Porto, Portugal, Prof. Kasparek successfully passed both the written and oral components of the examination. He thus belongs to an exclusive group of currently only around 20 surgeons in Germany who have passed this examination and are authorized to use this additional designation.<\/p>

This personal qualification complements the already established Center of Competence for Hernia Surgery<\/strong> at Klinik Josephinum, which was certified in 2024 by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (DGAV). Together, both distinctions stand for hernia care at the highest level, in accordance with the latest scientific findings and using the most modern surgical techniques. Maintaining the certification furthermore requires a commitment to continuous professional development and specialist exchange \u2014 with colleagues in Germany as well as with international experts.<\/p>

At the center of all this is always the individual patient. Prof. Kasparek places particular emphasis on personalized consultation, surgery tailored to the patient’s specific situation, and personal follow-up care. He puts it in his own words:<\/p>

“Operations for abdominal wall and inguinal hernias are among the most common procedures in Germany. The focus is always on patients’ quality of life after the procedure. That is why it is important to us to always stay up to date and to be able to offer the most modern surgical techniques \u2014 for the best possible care of every individual patient.”<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek is among the recommended medical specialists on the prestigious Stern Physicians List (Stern-\u00c4rzteliste)<\/em>. The decisive factors for inclusion in the Stern Physicians List include board certification in a given field, medical reputation, authorization for residency training, as well as scientific publications within a specialty.<\/p>

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Diverticulitis \u2013 When the Bowel Is Inflamed: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As part of our health lecture series, Dr. Irmgard Weindl will be speaking about diverticulitis on June 4, 2025, at 7:00 PM.<\/p>

Colon diverticula increase over the course of a lifetime and cause no symptoms in most people. However, an inflammation of these diverticula\u2014known as diverticulitis\u2014can occur, which can become dangerous for the patient.<\/p>

In Dr. Weindl’s lecture, you will learn whether surgery is recommended in such cases and how it is performed.<\/p>

We specialize in minimally invasive colon surgery and would be very happy to advise you.<\/p>

Event Venue:<\/strong>
Klinik Josephinum gAG \u2013 Lecture Room
Hahnenstra\u00dfe 10
80539 M\u00fcnchen<\/p>

Phone: 089\/236 88 0<\/p>

Located 5 minutes from the Odeonsplatz U-Bahn station<\/p>

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Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek was invited to speak at the German Surgery Congress (Deutscher Chirurgie Kongress)<\/em> in Munich on March 27, 2025, on the topic “Small, Specialized, and Efficient \u2013 The Future of Healthcare?”.<\/p>

The German healthcare system is in a state of upheaval. Contrary to other government initiatives, it is vital to preserve structures like the Josephinum in the future to maintain the best possible medical and personal care for our patients. Prof. Kasparek’s lecture addresses the new hurdles for patient care resulting from the healthcare reform\u2014some of which were introduced in a very rushed manner\u2014such as the increased pressure toward outpatient treatment due to the introduction of new flat-rate fees (Hybrid-DRGs)<\/em> and the consequences of the Hospital Care Improvement Act (Krankenhausversorgungsverbesserungsgesetz – KHVVG)<\/em>.<\/p>

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Hernias \u2013 When the Abdominal Wall Gives Way: Modern Procedures for Inguinal, Umbilical, and Incisional Hernias!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As part of our health lecture series, Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek will be speaking about hernias on March 19, 2025, at 7:00 PM.<\/p>

Important to know: Hernias can affect anyone, and no hernia resolves on its own. Abdominal wall hernias occur most frequently in the groin (inguinal hernias); the hernial orifices can enlarge, and there is a risk of bowel entrapment. As a certified Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery, we will inform you about how to recognize hernias and which modern treatment methods, such as minimally invasive surgical techniques, are available.<\/p>

Event Venue:<\/strong>
Klinik Josephinum gAG \u2013 Lecture Room
Hahnenstra\u00dfe 10
80539 M\u00fcnchen<\/p>

Phone: 089\/236 88 0<\/p>

Located 5 minutes from the Odeonsplatz U-Bahn station<\/p>

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Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek Named Top Physician 2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Once again this year, Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek has been recognized by Focus Gesundheit as a Top Physician (Top Mediziner)<\/em> for hernia surgery as well as gallbladder and bile duct surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Certification as a Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Following an intensive audit, we have been certified as a Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery by the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie – DGAV)<\/em> since August 2024. This certification requires a high volume of hernia repair surgeries, a high level of expertise from the surgeons, as well as the structural conditions necessary for safe patient care. Furthermore, a highly low-complication postoperative course with an excellent outcome for the patient must be proven, which is easily possible for us through the continuous monitoring of our patients’ surgical success. We are delighted that our team fully meets these requirements and can offer you high-quality care for abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, umbilical, incisional hernias, etc.). Please feel free to come in for a consultation!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek Named Top Physician 2024<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Focus Gesundheit has recognized Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek as a “Top Mediziner 2024” in the fields of hernia surgery as well as gallbladder and bile duct surgery. In addition to colorectal surgery\u2014particularly for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, and appendicitis\u2014gallbladder and hernia surgery are our core specialties. This is why we have also been awarded the seal for quality-assured hernia surgery by the German Hernia Society (Deutsche Hernien Gesellschaft – DHG)<\/em> and are currently seeking certification as a Center of Excellence for Hernia Surgery from the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie – DGAV)<\/em>. Furthermore, since January 2023, we have been officially approved by the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians of Bavaria (Kassen\u00e4rztliche Vereinigung Bayerns)<\/em> for the second-opinion procedure for gallbladder removals (cholecystectomy). Therefore, you are very welcome to obtain a second opinion from us if you have gallstones or gallbladder polyps.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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New to the Team: Ms. Appel-Denger joins as a Specialist in General Surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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We are delighted to announce that Ms. Appel-Denger has been supporting our surgical team since February 2024 as a board-certified specialist in general surgery. She previously worked as a specialist physician at the Klinikum Seefeld, where she gained extensive experience across the same surgical spectrum that we offer. In addition to her professional expertise, we are thrilled to have gained an exceptionally empathetic and conscientious colleague in Ms. Appel-Denger, ensuring the optimal care of our valued patients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In July 2023, Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek and Dr. Irmgard Weindl were granted official authorization for residency training in General Surgery, Visceral (Abdominal) Surgery, as well as foundational surgical training. This allows us to train young colleagues on their path to becoming board-certified surgeons. Furthermore, in cooperation with our colleagues in gastroenterology and oncology, we offer the opportunity to complete a major portion of the required residency training for General Practice \/ Family Medicine. We look forward to receiving your application!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In January 2023, the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (Kassen\u00e4rztliche Vereinigung)<\/em> introduced an official second-opinion procedure for gallbladder removal surgeries. This follows similar, long-established programs for other frequently performed procedures, such as knee and spinal surgeries. The initiative is designed to allow patients who are considering gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) to obtain a qualified second opinion. Due to their extensive expertise in this field, Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek and Dr. Irmgard Weindl have been officially authorized by the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians of Bavaria (Kassen\u00e4rztliche Vereinigung Bayerns)<\/em> to participate in this second-opinion program. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with us.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tI was very impressed by all doctors and nurses. They were even considering my very rare metabolic disorder. I am very satisfied with this nice and caring team and I felt very comfortable and safe during my stay. \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tVery friendly and competent clinic. Medical counseling by the doctor prior to the treatment was very understandable. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful. The surgical treatment is very competent and friendly. All the best to the team and the entire house for the future.\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
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June 2026 Prof. Kasparek \u2013 Specialist in Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery Prof. Dr. Michael Kasparek has successfully qualified as a specialist in abdominal wall surgery and now holds the Europe-wide recognized title of “Abdominal Wall Surgeon” (AWS), awarded by the Union Europ\u00e9enne des M\u00e9decins Sp\u00e9cialistes (UEMS). 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