Professor Dr. Stefan Fichtner-Feigl

Professor Dr. Stefan Fichtner-Feigl is a highly experienced specialist in visceral surgery and serves as Medical Director of the Department of General and Visceral Surgery at the Medical Center – University of Freiburg.

With an international background and extensive clinical and academic experience, he is dedicated to advancing modern surgical techniques and improving outcomes for patients with complex diseases. He also leads the Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg (CCCF) as Clinical Director highlighting personalized surgery as his philosophy.

Prof. Fichtner-Feigl trained and worked at leading institutions in Germany and the United States, including the University Hospitals of Würzburg and Regensburg and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, USA. After completing his surgical training, he advanced through various academic and leadership positions, including a DFG Heisenberg Professorship, before being appointed Full Professor and Medical Director in Freiburg in 2016. His career reflects a strong combination of clinical excellence, academic leadership, and international research collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

• Visceral surgery of high complexity
• Second opinion surgeries for “irresectable” situations
• Robotic surgery for liver, esophagus/stomach, colon/rectum and pancreas
• Metastasis surgery
• Innovative and robotic surgical techniques for hernia surgery

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Research & Innovation

His research focuses on the immune response and tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer and metastasis. He investigates molecular interactions between the microbiome and tumor cells, aiming to better understand cancer progression and treatment response. His work supports the development of innovative surgical and personalized treatment approaches, including the integration of immunological insights into cancer therapy.

Professor Fichtner-Feigl is committed to combining state-of-the-art surgical techniques with the latest scientific insights to provide the best possible care for his patients. He places strong emphasis on precision, innovation, and individualized treatment strategies, with the goal of achieving optimal outcomes while minimizing surgical burden.

Department of General and Visceral Surgery