Department of Pediatric Surgery at University Hospital Greifswald is a national center that provides surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired diseases from all over Germany. Common pathologies of this age group are different from those of adults, for example, appendicitis, bone fractures, hypospadias, and double kidneys are considered pediatric diseases. Thus, the medical staff is highly-qualified and experienced in the field of pediatric surgery and the operating rooms are equipped specially for pediatric procedures. The department is best known for its outstanding efforts and success in newborn surgery, funnel chest, and hypospadias correction.
Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. med. Winfried Barthlen, the facility was recognized by TÜV Rheinland as a Pain-Free Hospital thanks to its anesthesiology experts who help ease the pain of the children. The department is the top German facility in the field of congenital hyperinsulinism as it's a partner for COACH (Collaborative Alliance on Congenital Hyperinsulinism).
The Department of Pediatric Surgery at University Hospital Greifswald is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of:

• Hernia
• Funnel chest
• Hypospadias
• Broken bones
• Double kidneys
• Undescended testicles
• Appendicitis
• Biliary atresia
• Gastroschisis
• Fractures of bone
• Omphalocele
• Anal atresia
• Cholelithiasis