Welcome!
Welcome to the website of the German Society for Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine (DGG) – Society for Surgical, Endovascular and Preventive Vascular Medicine.
The DGG stands for holistic vascular medicine, sees itself as a driving force in science and inspires enthusiasm for its field with its innovative and modern approach. We think beyond blood vessels!
The DGG's mission statement
42nd DGG Annual Conference
The 42nd DGG Annual Conference will take place at the Kap Europa Congress Centre in Frankfurt am Main from 23–26 September 2026. The theme is “The Art of Healing, High Tech, Excellence – Shaping Vascular Surgery and Vascular Medicine. Now!”
The focus will be on key topics that shape our daily work:
Excellence and innovation in vascular surgery as an expression of professional identity
Evidence-based science as the foundation of our practice
Training, further education and professional development as a mission for the future
The restructuring of our healthcare system with all its implications for hospitals, practices and the next generation.
Podcast: A Focus on Vessels
In Part 2 on distal and ultradistal bypass surgery, Prof. Dr Farzin Adili discusses technical strategies for complex reconstructions with PD Dr Achim Neufang. Topics covered include composite techniques, vein quality, multi-segment venous bypasses, bypass placement, distal anastomoses on calcified target vessels, and intraoperative quality control. This episode offers practical insights into surgical decision-making, long-term patency, follow-up care and training.
To Episode 12 (Part 2)
