Prof. Dr. med. Martin Lacher

general surgery, minimally invasive pediatric and colorectal surgery, and pediatric urology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	22 years	9.8/10	$$$$	301	No

Overview

Country, City

Germany, Leipzig

Health facility

University Hospital Leipzig

Medical unit

Department of pediatric surgery

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. med. Martin Lacher is a highly experienced doctor specializing in general surgery, minimally invasive pediatric and colorectal surgery, and pediatric urology. With over 21 years of experience, he is renowned for his expertise and contributions to pediatric surgery. Dr. Lacher holds an impressive CV, including various certifications, habilitations, and specialized courses in pediatric surgery across different countries. His extensive list of scientific publications, totaling 301, showcases his dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Lacher's research focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, neuroimaging for pediatric brain injuries, and fractures in children. He has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to pediatric surgery, including the Richard Drachter Prize and Best Lecture Awards from esteemed medical faculties. As the Medical Director of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University Hospital Leipzig, Dr. Lacher demonstrates exceptional leadership and is a role model for his colleagues. He is also actively involved in teaching and is part of various educational and research committees, further highlighting his commitment to the field. Dr. Lacher's career achievements, expertise in multiple specialties, and dedication to advancing pediatric surgery make him an exceptional doctor. Patients under his care can trust his extensive knowledge, skills, and commitment to providing the best possible care.

Skills & Expertise

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1995-2002 Studied human medicine at the University of Cologne
Obtaining a license for medical practice
2003 Defense of the dissertation at the Department for visceral and vascular surgery of the University of Cologne: "Investigations of the microcirculation of the gastric sleeve as an esophageal substitute using continuous tonometry"
2003-2004 Resident at the Department of general pediatrics of the center for pediatrics and adolescent medicine, University Hospital Freiburg
2004-2005 Resident at the Department of pediatric surgery of the Hauner Children's Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
2006-2008 Resident at the Department for general, visceral, vascular, and thoracic surgery of the Clinic Bogenhausen
2008 United States medical licensing exam
2008-2010 Resident at the Department of pediatric surgery of the Hauner Children's Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich
2010 Obtaining specialization in general surgery
2010-2011 Pediatric Endosurgery Fellow at the division of pediatric surgery of the Children's Hospital of Alabama, University of Alabama in Birmingham
2012 Habilitation and a teaching license from the Hauner Children's Hospital of the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich: "Proinflammatory pathways in children with inflammatory bowel disease."
2011 Received additional qualifications in the field of pediatric surgery
2013 Habilitation at the Hannover Medical School
2013 Colorectal surgery course at the Women and Children's Hospital Guangzhou in China
2014 Pediatric surgery course at the BenhVienNhi Dong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
2015 Pediatric laparoscopy course at the faculty of veterinary medicine in Bucharest
2016 Habilitation at the University of Leipzig
2017 Pediatric surgical course on colorectal surgery at the National Institute of Salud del Nino in Lima, Peru
2018 Minimally invasive surgery course at the Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt
2022 Obtaining further specialization in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and pediatric urology

Experience

2002-2003 Internship at the Department of general pediatrics, center for pediatrics and adolescent medicine at the University Hospital Freiburg
2011-2015 Senior Physician at the Department of pediatric surgery of the Medical University Hanover
2013 Rehabilitating at the Hannover Medical School
2015 Medical Director of the Department of pediatric surgery at the University Hospital Leipzig

Awards & Memberships

2006 Best Participant of the German Society for Surgery
2008 Young Investigator Award of the World congress of pediatrics gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in Iguassu, Brazil
2012 Richard Drachter Prize of the German Society for Pediatric Surgery
2014 Medical Team Leader of the pediatric surgical mission Okryo Hospital Pyongyang in North Korea
2014 Organizer of the European pediatric colorectal symposium in Hanover
2015 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the BenhVienNhi Dong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
2015 Best Lecture Award "Children's surgery" by the medical faculty of the University of Leipzig
2016 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the BenhVienNhi Dong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
2016 Teaching Prize and "Rising Star of the Year" for the lecture on pediatric surgery from the ALUMNI Association
2017 Best Bedside Teaching Award of the medical faculty at the University of Leipzig
2017 Pediatric surgical mission from the medical council of Tanganyika in Ifunda, Tanzania
2017 Founding of the Pediatric Surgery Foundation
2017-2021 Spokesman of the convention of pediatric surgery ordinaries from the German Society for Pediatric Surgery
2018 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the BenhVienNhi Dong Hospital in Da Nang, Vietnam
2018 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the Women and Children Hospital, University of Awassa in Ethiopia
2018 Best Lecture Award "Child surgery" by the medical faculty at the University of Leipzig
2019 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the BenhVienNhi Dong and Viet Duc Hospital in Hanoi and Da Nang, Vietnam
2019 Best Bedside Teaching Award of the medical faculty at the University of Leipzig
2020 Best Lecture Award "Child surgery" by the medical faculty at the University of Leipzig
2021 Team Leader in pediatric surgery course at the Women and Children Hospital, University of Awassa in Ethiopia
2021 Best Bedside Teaching Award of the medical faculty at the University of Leipzig
2021 Pediatrics Prize of the monthly journal children's medicine: "Update on pediatric minimally invasive surgery"
Member of the educational office of the European Pediatric Surgeons' Association
Chair of the research committee from the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery
Member of the German Society for General and Visceral Surgery
Editor in Chief of the "European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports"
Editorial Board of the "European Journal of Pediatric Surgery"
Editorial Board of the "Pediatric and Neonatal Care: Open Access"
Editorial Board of the "Austin Journal of Surgery"