Dr. Stephan Eggeling

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Stephan Eggeling

Director

32+ years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Vivantes Hospital Group - Germany

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Stephan Eggeling Specializes In

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Stephan Eggeling

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell & Small Cell)
    • Lung Metastases from Other Primary Tumours
    • Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
    • Mediastinal Tumours (Thymoma, Neurinoma)
    • Chest Wall & Sternal Tumours
    • Tracheal & Tracheobronchial Tumours and Strictures
    • Pulmonary Emphysema (Severe COPD)
    • Spontaneous Pneumothorax & Pleural Empyema
    • Bronchiectasis & Tuberculosis-Related Lung Disease
    • Chylothorax
    • Hyperhidrosis (Sympathectomy)

    Sub-specialties

    • Lung Cancer Surgery: Lung-parenchyma-sparing resections, extended resections and minimally invasive (VATS) lung resection — making him a leading Surgical Oncologist specialist Berlin, Germany for lung cancer.
    • Endoscopic / Interventional Thoracic Surgery: Tracheal dilatation, laser therapy, stenting, and endobronchial valve placement for emphysema — supporting demand for the best Surgical Oncologist doctor in Germany for interventional thoracic oncology.
    • Mediastinal & Pleural Surgery: Videomediastinoscopic lymph node staging, thoracoscopic thymectomy and radical surgery for malignant mesothelioma.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Lung-Parenchyma-Sparing Resections for Lung Cancer
    • Extended Resections for Locally Advanced Lung Cancer
    • Minimally Invasive (VATS) Lung Resection
    • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery for Emphysema
    • Endobronchial Valve Placement for Emphysema
    • Surgery for Bronchiectasis and Tuberculosis
    • Videomediastinoscopic Lymph Node Resection (Lung Cancer Staging)
    • Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
    • Thoracoscopic Removal of Benign Tumours (Esophagus, Thymus, Neurinoma)
    • Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy
    • Endoscopic Surgery for Pneumothorax and Pleural Empyema
    • Resection of Chest Wall Tumours
    • Staging and Radical Surgery for Malignant Mesothelioma
    • Tracheal and Tracheobronchial Resection & Reconstruction
    • Tracheal Dilatation, Laser Therapy and Stenting
    • Laser Surgery for Lung Metastases
    • Intraoperative Hyperthermic Chemotherapy (Pleural)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Medical Studies & Doctoral Thesis (Graduation) — Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, 1986–1992
    • Doctorate (Dr. med.) — Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Education and Specialisation in Thoracic Surgery — Oskar-Ziethen Hospital, Berlin, Germany (Post Graduation), completed 2001
    • Senior Physician, Department of Thoracic Surgery — Heckeshorn Pulmonary Clinic, Berlin (2001–2005)
    • Vice Director, Department of Thoracic Surgery — University Hospital Freiburg, Germany (2005–2007)
    • International courses for thoracoscopic and mediastinoscopic surgery techniques

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Berlin Medical Council (Ärztekammer Berlin) — Registered Specialist (Facharzt) in Thoracic Surgery
    • 2012 Vivantes Lung Cancer Center — Certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG)
    • FOCUS List of Top Physicians — Lung Tumour Treatment

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Chefarzt (Chief Physician), Department of Thoracic Surgery — Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Rudower Straße 48, 12351 Berlin (since 2007 – Present)
    • Head, Vivantes Thoracic Center — Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Berlin (Present)
    • Head, Vivantes Lung Cancer Center — Vivantes Klinikum Neukölln, Berlin (Present)
    • Head, Vivantes Emphysem-Zentrum (Standortübergreifendes Institut) (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • 2005–2007: Vice Director, Department of Thoracic Surgery — University Hospital Freiburg, Germany
    • 2001–2005: Senior Physician (Oberarzt), Department of Thoracic Surgery — Heckeshorn Pulmonary Clinic, Berlin
    • 2001: Education and Specialisation in Thoracic Surgery — Oskar-Ziethen Hospital, Berlin
    • 1986–1992: Medical Studies and Doctoral Thesis — Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Member of the S3 Lung Cancer Guideline group (Leitliniengruppe S3 Leitlinie Lungenkrebs)
    • Author of 69 peer-reviewed publications cited 690+ times
    • Faculty for international thoracoscopic and mediastinoscopic surgery courses
    • Active educator of thoracic surgery trainees and pulmonology residents

    Key Achievements

    • FOCUS List of Top Physicians — Lung Tumour Treatment
    • Led certification of the Vivantes Lung Cancer Center by the German Cancer Society (DKG) in 2012
    • Built one of Berlin’s leading interdisciplinary thoracic surgery and lung cancer programmes since 2007

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