Prof. Dr. med. Martin Lacher
Prof. Dr. med.
University Hospital Leipzig / University of Leipzig
Cases on CSurgeries
15 videos
Peer-reviewed cases contributed by Prof. Dr. med. Martin Lacher
Robot-Assisted Pyeloplasty in a Pediatric Patient
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Tapered Ureteral Reimplantation in a 3-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Choledochal Cyst Excision and Hepaticojejunostomy in a 10-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Choledochal Cyst Excision and Hepaticojejunostomy in a 22-Month-Old
Robot-Assisted Left Lich–Gregoir Ureteral Reimplantation in a 15-Month-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Ladd’s Procedure for Intestinal Malrotation in a 2-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Resection of a Mature Teratoma of the Left Ovary in a 13-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Repair of a Symptomatic Left Varicocele in an 11-Year-Old
Robot-Assisted Hiatal Hernia Repair, Nissen Fundoplication, and Gastrostomy in a 4-Year-Old Boy
Robot-Assisted Hiatal Hernia Repair and Toupet Fundoplication in a 10-Year-Old Boy
Robot-Assisted Resection of a Paravertebral Ganglioneuroma in a 13-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Resection of a Right Adrenal Ganglioneuroma in a 6-Year-Old Boy
Robot-Assisted Heller Myotomy for Achalasia in a 14-Year-Old Boy
Robot-Assisted Right Upper-Pole Heminephrectomy in an 11-Year-Old Girl
Robot-Assisted Duodenojejunostomy for Duodenal Stenosis in a 2-Year-Old Child
Bio
Dr. Lacher is Professor of Surgery and Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at University Hospital Leipzig and the University of Leipzig. He has led the department since 2015 and serves as Ärztlicher Direktor of the Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderchirurgie. His clinical work focuses on minimally invasive pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, colorectal surgery, pediatric urology, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, and congenital malformations.
Dr. Lacher completed medical studies at the University of Cologne and subsequently trained in pediatrics and surgery in Germany. He completed fellowship training in pediatric endosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham before joining Hannover Medical School as an attending pediatric surgeon. He later became Head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Leipzig.
His academic interests include inflammatory bowel disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, colorectal surgery, and the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques. He serves in leadership positions within European and international pediatric surgery organizations and has contributed extensively to surgical education. Dr. Lacher is Founder and CEO of Stiftung Kinderchirurgie, a foundation supporting pediatric surgical care, training, and international outreach initiatives. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports. His research portfolio includes more than 6,600 citations and an h-index of 36. In 2025, he received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in recognition of his humanitarian work and international pediatric surgical education efforts.
Training & Education
Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery
University of Leipzig
Fellowship, Pediatric Endosurgery
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Attending Surgeon
Hannover Medical School
Board Certification, General Surgery
Board Certification, Pediatric Surgery
Residency, Surgery
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
Residency, Pediatrics
Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg
Medical Studies and Licensure
University of Cologne
Awards & Recognition
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2025)
Awarded for humanitarian engagement and international pediatric surgical education initiatives.
Richard Drachter Award (2012)
Awarded by the German Society for Pediatric Surgery.
Research Impact
Research portfolio with more than 6,600 citations and an h-index of 36.
Beyond the OR
Founder and CEO, Stiftung Kinderchirurgie
Dr. Lacher serves as Founder and CEO of Stiftung Kinderchirurgie. The foundation supports pediatric surgical care, surgical training, and international outreach programs.
Editorial Leadership
Dr. Lacher serves as Editor-in-Chief of European Journal of Pediatric Surgery Reports and contributes to pediatric surgical education through leadership roles in international surgical organizations.
Recent updates
Received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
CEO, Stiftung Kinderchirurgie (2016–present)
Head of Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Leipzig (2015–present)
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