

Prof. Dr. Philipp Dutkowski
hepatobilliary, visceral & transplant surgery, internal medicine
hepatobilliary, visceral & transplant surgery, internal medicine
Overview
Country, City
Switzerland, Zurich
Health facility
University Hospital Zurich
Medical unit
Department of visceral and transplant surgery
About the doctor
Gallery

From cirrhosis to transplantation – The patient journey

Liver transplant — how does it work and is it worth it?
Resume
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Education
- 1985-1991 Medical studies, University of Ulm, Germany
- 1991-1993 Resident, Internal Medicine, Riedlingen, University of Ulm
- 1993-1999 Resident, Visceral Surgery, University of Mainz
Experience
- 1999-2004 Consultant, Visceral Surgery, University of Mainz
- 2004-2009 Consultant, Clinic for Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
- 2009-2023 Senior Consultant, Clinic for Visceral and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
- 2009-2023 Head of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Zurich
- 2011 Professor of Surgery, University of Zurich
- 2024 Senior Consultant, Visceral Surgery, Clarunis, University Center for Abdominal Surgery Basel
- 2024 Head of Liver Transplantation, University Hospital Basel
Awards & Memberships
- Member of the German Surgical Society (DGCH)
- Member of the Swiss Transplant Society
- Member of the European Surgical Association (ESA)
- President STAL (Swiss Transplant Advisory group Liver transplant)
- President STAPT (Swiss Transplant Advisory Group Procurement)
- Member of the Committee Medical Swiss Transplant
- Member of the Special Interest Group ILTS Machine Liver Perfusion
Languages
English
German
Publications
Life Expectancy of Transplanted Livers: HOPE Against Aging?
1 November, 2025
Hypothermic oxygenated perfusion (HOPE) against cancer recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma-study protocol for an international multicenter randomized controlled trial (HOPE4Cancer).
26 September, 2025
Recommendations on Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma. The Milan Jury-Based Consensus.
6 June, 2025
Location
Rämistrasse, 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
FAQ
Where does the doctor practice?
What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Philipp Dutkowski?
The primary specialization of the doctor is hepatobilliary, visceral & transplant surgery, internal medicine.
What is the experience of the specialist?
Prof. Dr. Philipp Dutkowski has been practicing for more than 34 years.
Prof. Dr. Philipp Dutkowski
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