„Ambulantisierung als gelebtes Erfolgskonzept“ – die Frauenklinik an der Elbe in Hamburg
摘要
The Frauenklinik an der Elbe in Hamburg is considered one of the largest centers for outpatient gynecological surgery in Germany. Since its founding in 1984, it has developed a consistent “ambulatory mindset,” prioritizing minimally invasive procedures and continuously expanding them through medical innovation. Today, approximately 11,000 outpatient surgeries and approximately 10,000 specialized consultations are performed each year. The clinic is particularly specialized in endometriosis, oncology, dysplasia, urogynecology, and Asherman syndrome procedures. Its success is based on interdisciplinary teamwork, international scientific exchange, and close cooperation with hospitals for inpatient procedures. Despite financial challenges in the German reimbursement system, the model demonstrates that outpatient surgery is a medically sound, patient-friendly, and forward-looking approach for healthcare policy.