The Department of Surgery at the Marien-Hospital Marl, which focuses on general and visceral surgery as well as coloproctology, offers specialized and comprehensive treatment options for complex diseases of the abdomen and intestines. THe Marien-Hospital Marl is part of the KKRN Catholic Hospital Ruhr North and brings together an experienced team of specialists who focus on the precise treatment of cancers of the digestive tract, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases and other complex conditions. The clinic's spectrum ranges from oncological surgery of the colon and rectum, liver tumors and stomach cancer to tumors of the pancreas, small intestine and special sarcomas that do not have a clear organ origin.
A particular strength of the clinic is the interdisciplinary cooperation in the certified Marl Intestinal Center, which brings together all disciplines involved in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. The aim is to provide comprehensive and structured care for patients with malignant tumors, where early diagnosis and careful aftercare are crucial for the chances of recovery. Together with oncologists, radiologists and other experts, the surgical team develops customized treatment concepts that are coordinated from the first suspicion to long-term aftercare and provide patients with continuous and trusting support.
Depending on the clinical picture and individual needs of the patient, surgical procedures are performed using various methods: conventional open, minimally invasive or with the help of the modern da Vinci Xi® surgical robot. Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform highly precise and gentle operations, even in complex procedures, which significantly reduces the strain on the patient. This advanced technology, which is usually used in university hospitals, means that open surgery can be dispensed with in many cases. This procedure ensures that the sphincter muscle is preserved in over 90 percent of cases, particularly in colorectal cancer operations, so that patients do not require a permanent artificial anus. Fast-track surgery allows patients to recover more quickly thanks to optimized preparation and follow-up, rapid mobilization and shorter hospital stays. Proctology is another important area in which the clinic offers comprehensive treatments for rectal diseases such as haemorrhoids, anal fistulas, abscesses and polyps. The range of services is complemented by specialized hernia surgery, which includes the treatment of inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias and is performed both on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
