New managing director
December 8, 2025 - Magdeburg University Hospital is pleased to announce that Thomas Schröder will take over as managing director of Cracau Hospital and Lostau Lung Clinic effective January 1, 2026.
Prof. Armin Kraus appointed to Editorial Board of JHS
December 4, 2025 – Prof. Dr. Armin Kraus, acting chief physician at the University Clinic for Plastic, Aesthetic, and Hand Surgery in Magdeburg, has been appointed as the only European member of the editorial board of the renowned Journal of Hand Surgery, thereby strengthening the international expertise of the field.
Focus on infectious medicine
December 3, 2025 – Anti-Infective Day 2025 at Magdeburg University Hospital once again confirmed its reputation as a key meeting place for experts from the fields of medicine, nursing, and science. With a varied program and high-profile speakers, the event offered the latest insights into key topics in infection prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Robot-assisted liver surgery significantly reduces strain on the immune system
December 2, 2025 - A recent study by the UMMD shows that minimally invasive liver surgery with robotic assistance is significantly less stressful on the immune system than traditional open procedures. Published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy, the study provides the first immunological data to scientifically substantiate the advantages of robotic surgery.
