Charite University Hospital

addBerlin, Germany
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Prof. Dr. Karin Rothe

Head of the Department

Prof. Dr. Karin Rothe

Department of Pediatric Surgery

The Clinic of Pediatric Surgery at Charite university hospital located at Campus Virchow-Klinikum offers most advanced techniques in the field of pediatric surgery.

The pediatric surgery clinic treats and operates children of all ages, from newborns to young adults. The spectrum of treatment encompasses the complete range of pediatric surgical conditions: congenital malformations, acquired diseases of various organ systems as well as injuries after accidents. 

The main focuses of the Department of Pediatric Surgery are:

  • abdominal surgery incl. keyhole operations (laparoscopy)
  • anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease
  • endocrine surgery
  • hand surgery
  • pediatric urology
  • bone fracture treatment in children (childhood traumatology)
  • laser therapy
  • neonatal and premature birth surgery
  • thorax surgery incl. keyhole operations (thoracoscopy)
  • tumor surgery
  • burns in childhood

The Department of Pediatric Surgery is closely networked with the various clinics and departments of the Otto Heubner Center for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, the Charite University Medicine Berlin and the Clinic for Obstetrics. The interdisciplinary cooperation with specialists from various clinics guarantees comprehensive treatment at the highest medical level.

The pediatric surgery team has one thing in common: all team has a big heart for children! In fact, pediatric surgeons are often envied for their work. Treating and helping children is a particularly rewarding task. As a strong community of medical professionals, caregivers, parents, and children, the clinic finds the best treatment and is committed to a speedy recovery.