About Deutscher Chirurgie Kongress
The Deutscher Chirurgie Kongress (DCK) is the annual congress of the German Society of Surgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie, DGCH) and a central meeting point for all surgical specialties in Germany. The host city changes regularly, and in 2027 the congress takes place at the ICM International Congress Center Messe München from 21 to 23 April, preceded by the online format DCK.digital from 13 to 15 April. Surgeons from general and visceral, trauma, vascular, thoracic, cardiac, paediatric and plastic surgery meet to discuss science, clinical practice and the future of surgical care.
Event Focus
General & Visceral Surgery | Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Cardiac Surgery | Paediatric Surgery | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery | Emergency & Acute Surgery | Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Patient Safety & Quality | Digitalisation & AI | Surgical Training | Health Policy
Event Highlights
The congress combines scientific sessions from all surgical disciplines with interdisciplinary symposia, training courses for young surgeons and debates on professional and health policy questions. An accompanying industry exhibition presents the latest developments in surgical instruments, medical technology, robotics and digital solutions, while DCK.digital extends the programme online ahead of the on-site days in Munich.
Why Attend
The Deutscher Chirurgie Kongress brings the whole surgical community together under one roof. Get an overview of new evidence and techniques beyond your own specialty, exchange views with colleagues from university hospitals, regional clinics and private practice, follow discussions on training, working conditions and hospital reform, and explore the latest technology in the industry exhibition. For surgeons at every career stage, operating room teams and medical technology companies, the DCK is a key date in the year.
Cover photo: Renardo la vulpo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Organizer
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie e.V. (DGCH)