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Minimally invasive first

Vascular surgeons in Münster focus on innovation and in-house research. This has a positive impact on complex procedures as well as on patients and staff. 

7 min
Matthias Manych
Published on June 13, 2021

The St. Franziskus Hospital in Münster, Germany, plays a very important role in regional patient care while also enjoying an international reputation for innovation. Martin Austermann, MD, is developing minimally invasive methods to treat patients more gently, safely, and effectively.

Y-shaped stent prosthesis, aorta

Traditionally innovative

endovascular aortic repair procedure

The surgical team discusses further treatment steps during the endovascular aortic repair procedure

Cooperation as basis for development

Vascular surgery in Münster

Efficient workflows

Vascular surgery in Münster

Research for clinical application

Martin Austermann, MD and Michel Bosiers, MD work closely together during the procedure
By Matthias Manych
Matthias Manych, a biologist based in Berlin, works as a freelance scientific journalist, editor, and author specializing in medicine. His work is published mainly in specialist journals, but also in newspapers and online.

  1. 1 AXIOM Artis FM

    2 Results were presented at LINC 2021 (January 28th, 2021)

  2. The statements by Siemens Healthineers customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer’s unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.