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Published on: April 28, 2022
[Current situation of dermatologic surgery in Germany]
Peter Hensen1, Marcel L Müller, Johannes Petres
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Hautkrankheiten, Universitätsklinikum Münster. hensenp@mednet.uni-muenster.de
Summary
Dermatologic surgeons in Germany performed over 164,000 cutaneous surgery procedures in 2004. This highlights the significant role of dermatologists in skin cancer treatment and reconstructive surgery.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Procedures
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Dermatologic surgery is a growing field within dermatology.
- Limited epidemiologic and care-related data exist for cutaneous surgery procedures.
- National survey data from German dermatological hospitals in 2004 were analyzed.
Purpose:
- To determine the extent of cutaneous surgery procedures in German dermatological hospitals.
- To analyze procedure codes (OPS-classification) and DRG figures (G-DRG version 2004).
- To provide descriptive statistics on the volume and types of procedures.
Summary:
- Over 164,000 cutaneous surgery procedures were performed in the surveyed period.
- Extensive and plastic-reconstructive operations constituted the majority of procedures.
- Surgical procedures accounted for 44.2% of inpatient cases.
Impact:
- Cutaneous surgery is widely performed by dermatologists in Germany.
- Increasing skin cancer incidence necessitates a greater role for dermatologists in surgical procedures.
- Data provide a baseline for understanding the scope of dermatologic surgery.
