The University Hospital Bergmannsheil Bochum
“To treat and support patients using every appropriate means” — this guiding principle has shaped the work of the team at Bergmannsheil University Hospital for more than 125 years.
Founded in 1890 as the world’s first hospital dedicated to the care of injured miners, Bergmannsheil has evolved into one of the largest and most advanced specialized centers for emergency medical care. Today, it is part of the University Hospital of Ruhr University Bochum.
Key Figures and Facts
Each year, approximately 74,000 inpatient and outpatient cases are treated across 23 clinics and specialized departments within the multidisciplinary Bergmannsheil complex.
The hospital provides comprehensive care for patients with injuries of all levels of severity, from emergency treatment to rehabilitation and reintegration into daily life and professional activity.
Bergmannsheil has extensive expertise in the treatment of trauma resulting from accidents and occupational diseases and is certified by the German Trauma Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie) for specialized trauma and orthopedic care.
Core Areas of Expertise
The key medical specialties at Bergmannsheil include:
- Treatment of multiple injuries and fractures (polytrauma care)
- Surgical management of complex trauma cases
- Spine surgery and treatment of spinal cord injuries
- Management of limb injuries
- Treatment of traumatic brain injuries
- Burn care for all degrees of severity
- Treatment of neurological disorders
- Internal medicine
- Cardiovascular surgery
Sarcoma Treatment Center in Germany
The Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, led by Professor Markus Lehnhardt, has established a reputation as the largest center in Germany for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas.
Professor Lehnhardt and his team perform a wide range of advanced procedures, including:
- Treatment of patients with severe burn injuries
- Reconstructive surgery aimed at restoring function and repairing damaged tissues, as well as correcting aesthetic defects
- Hand surgery
- Breast surgery
- Resection of soft tissue tumors
In 1990, a dedicated Sarcoma Center was established within the Department of Plastic Surgery. Today, approximately 4,000 surgical procedures per year are performed for the removal of soft tissue tumors, making it the largest sarcoma center in Germany.
Multidisciplinary tumor boards, bringing together oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists, develop individualized treatment plans for each patient. This integrated approach allows patients to receive comprehensive oncological care without leaving the hospital in Bochum.
Professor Lehnhardt is ranked among the top 22 plastic surgeons in Germany, underscoring his expertise and the high standard of care provided at the center.