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Dr. Alessandro Marra

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Alessandro Marra

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41+ years of experience

Bremen Ost Clinic, Bremen - Germany

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    Breast Cancer Lung Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Alessandro Marra

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (Non-Small Cell and Small Cell)
    • Pulmonary Metastases (from Various Primary Cancers)
    • Mediastinal Tumours (Thymoma, etc.)
    • Pleural Tumours and Mesothelioma
    • Tracheal and Bronchial Tumours
    • Chest Wall Tumours and Deformities
    • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) Indications (Severe Emphysema)
    • Pneumothorax
    • Pleural Effusions and Empyema
    • Hyperhidrosis (Sympathectomy Indication)

    Sub-specialties

    • Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS): da Vinci Xi-based robotic lobectomy, segmentectomy, and lymph node dissection — patients seeking the best Surgical Oncology doctor in Germany for robotic lung cancer surgery consult Dr. Marra as a globally cited pioneer.
    • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS): Minimally invasive lung resection with reduced recovery times.
    • Multimodality Treatment of Lung Cancer: Integration with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy through tumour board coordination.
    • Extended Resections for Lung Cancer: Complex pulmonary resections with vascular and bronchoplastic reconstruction.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) — da Vinci Xi
    • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
    • Pulmonary Lobectomy (Open, VATS, Robotic)
    • Segmentectomy and Wedge Resection
    • Pneumonectomy
    • Bronchoplastic and Vascular Reconstruction (Sleeve Lobectomy)
    • Mediastinal Tumour Resection (Thymectomy)
    • Pleurectomy and Decortication
    • Surgery for Lung Metastases
    • Chest Wall Reconstruction
    • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
    • Robotic Lymph Node Dissection

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Surgery — University of Milan, Italy
    • PhD — Italy / Germany (research recognition)
    • Privatdozent (PD) — Habilitation-level academic recognition, Germany

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist (Facharzt) qualification in General Surgery — University of Milan, Italy
    • Advanced training in Thoracic Surgery — focused on minimally invasive techniques
    • International Fellowship in Oncology and Thoracic Surgery
    • Specialised training in da Vinci Robotic Thoracic Surgery
    • Specialised training in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • German Medical Association — Board Certified Specialist in Thoracic Surgery
    • European Society of Thoracic Surgeons — Active Contributor
    • CTSNet (Cardiothoracic Surgery Network) — Featured Surgeon

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Director of the Clinic for Thoracic Surgery — Helios HSK Wiesbaden (most recent appointment, Germany)
    • Previously Head, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Lung Centre — Rems-Murr-Klinikum Winnenden, Am Jakobsweg 1, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
    • Active international speaker and CTSNet contributor

    Past Affiliations

    • Chief Physician (Chefarzt), Department of Thoracic Surgery — Klinikum Bremen-Ost, Züricher Straße 40, 28325 Bremen, Germany — successfully introduced robot-assisted surgical system
    • Chief Physician, Lung Centre — Rems-Murr-Klinikum Winnenden, Stuttgart, Germany — successfully introduced da Vinci robotic thoracic surgery
    • University of Milan, Italy — MD, Surgery training, Specialty in General Surgery

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Internationally cited author on VATS, RATS, lung resection, and air leak prevention
    • Featured surgeon and contributor — CTSNet (Cardiothoracic Surgery Network)
    • Active contributor to European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
    • Pioneer in adoption of da Vinci robotic thoracic surgery in Germany

    Key Achievements

    • 37+ years of thoracic surgery and oncology experience
    • Pioneer of da Vinci robotic-assisted thoracic surgery in two major German hospitals (Bremen-Ost, then Rems-Murr Winnenden, now Helios HSK Wiesbaden)
    • Habilitation-level academic standing (Privatdozent)
    • Globally cited author and CTSNet contributor on minimally invasive thoracic surgery
    • International medical training across Italy and Germany

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