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Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer working place, Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg
Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer
Excellent
AiroScore
9.70

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer

general and visceral surgery
general and visceral surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPublicationsMedia FilesOnline Consultations
98%41 years9.7/1043111No

Overview

Country, City
Germany, Hamburg
Health facility
Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg
Medical unit
Department of liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer is an esteemed doctor specializing in general and visceral surgery. With 40 years of experience, he has established himself as a highly skilled professional in his field. Dr. Oldhafer has an impressive track record, having published 431 scientific publications and received several awards for his research. Throughout his career, Dr. Oldhafer has held various positions at renowned medical institutions. He has served as the director of the Department of general and visceral surgery at the General Hospital Celle and is currently the Chief Physician of the Department of liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgery at the Asklepios Hospital in Hamburg, Germany. One of the notable aspects of Dr. Oldhafer's career is his specialization in liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgery. He has contributed significantly to the field through his research and clinical practice. His expertise has been recognized by being included in the FOCUS top list of physicians for gallbladder surgery, hepatology, liver, and abdominal surgery. Dr. Oldhafer's research focuses on various topics, including liver transplantation, tumor necrosis factor therapy, and pancreatic neoplasms. His dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care sets him apart as an exceptional doctor in his field. With his extensive experience, expertise, and numerous accolades, Dr. Oldhafer is undoubtedly a highly respected and skilled surgeon.

Skills & Expertise

liver
surgery
transplantation
liver transplantation
resection
metastases
liver surgery
liver resection
hepatectomy
tumor
vein
portal vein
cholangiocarcinoma
carcinoma
cancer
kidney
children
bile
injury
duct
vein ligation
pancreas
portal vein ligation
bile duct
necrosis
kidney transplantation
hepatocellular carcinoma
visceral surgery
vena cava
liver metastasis
tumor necrosis
sclerosing cholangitis
colorectal cancer
orthotopic liver transplantation
duct pancreas
hyperthermic liver perfusion
hepatitis b virus
cardiopulmonary bypass
buddchiari syndrome
perihilar cholangiocarcinoma
colon
colon cancer
ductal adenocarcinoma
intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
hepatic resection
pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
gallbladder surgery
hepatic artery
abdomen
general surgery

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Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1983 Studied human medicine at the Georg-August University of Goettingen
  • Obtaining a license for medical practice
  • 1984-1993 Specialist training at the Department for abdominal and transplantation surgery at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1985 Studied experimental pathology at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1992 Residency at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1993 Obtaining specialization in general surgery
  • Habilitation and a teaching license for general surgery at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1998 Received additional qualifications in the field of visceral surgery
  • 1998 Associate Professor
Experience
  • 1984 Internship at the University of Illinois
  • 1993 Responsible for relative and child kidney transplants at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1994 Head of the entire transplant program at the Hannover Medical School
  • 1998-2002 Responsible Senior Physician in oncological surgery at the University Hospital Essen
  • 2002-2009 Director of the Department of general and visceral surgery at the General Hospital Celle
  • Senior Consultant of the Department of liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgery at the Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg
  • 2010 Chief Physician of the Department of the liver, bile duct, and pancreas surgery at the Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg
Awards & Memberships
  • 1995 Award for the best transplant research from the European Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association: “Auxiliary orthopedic liver transplantation. A new therapeutic option for acute liver failure”
  • 1997 Award for the best lecture from the European Congress of the International Hepato-Pancreatic-Biliary Association: “Hyperthermic isolated liver perfusion with tumor necrosis factor - an experimental study”
  • Included in the FOCUS top list of physicians for gallbladder surgery, hepatology, liver, and abdominal surgery

Languages

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English
German flag
German

Publications

HLA-DPA1*02:01~B1*01:01 is a risk haplotype for primary sclerosing cholangitis mediating activation of NKp44+ NK cells.

3 October, 2023

Is an intraoperative liver function assessment possible? Application of the 13C-methacetin-breath-test during major liver resections – a pilot study

September, 2023

Associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: Resurgence of a surgical method.

22 August, 2023

Location

Rübenkamp, 220, 22307 Hamburg, Germany

FAQ

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer?

The primary specialization of the doctor is general and visceral surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer has been practicing for more than 41 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

What topics does Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in liver, surgery, transplantation, liver transplantation, resection.

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Where can I see the work of the doctor?

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No, Prof. Dr. med. Karl J. Oldhafer doesn’t perform virtual appointments.

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