VenaZiel
Thoracic surgery Berlin
Minimally invasive thoracic surgery & outpatient operations in the heart of Berlin – directly at Checkpoint Charlie
Your specialized center for the modern, gentle and outpatient treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), hyperhidrosis, pleural effusion (“lung water”) and cervical ribs. Our experienced team of thoracic surgeons offers you precise diagnostics and innovative therapies – right in Berlin-Kreuzberg, close to Checkpoint Charlie and not far from Berlin-Mitte.

Recognizing thoracic diseases: Symptoms & causes
The team at VenaZiel Thoracic Surgery Berlin will explain to you how to recognize typical diseases of the chest – from thoracic outlet syndrome to pleural effusion.
The following complaints are common:
Lung cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of malignant cells in the lung tissue – often triggered by smoking or pollutants.
Typical symptoms:
Persistent cough, bloody sputum, shortness of breath
Weight loss, fatigue, chest pain
Shoulder girdle compression syndrome is caused by pressure on nerves or vessels between the neck and chest – often due to a neck rib.
Typical symptoms:
Tingling, numbness or weakness in the arm or hand
Swelling, pale or cool skin, color changes
Fluid collects between the lungs and the chest wall – often unnoticed in the early stages.
Typical symptoms:
Shortness of breath, especially on exertion or when lying down
Cough or pressing pain when breathing
Pathologically increased sweating – often without a cause such as temperature or exercise.
Typical symptoms:
Heavy sweating on hands, armpits or face
Social and physical stress in everyday life
The minimally invasive therapy specifically interrupts the sympathetic nerve – usually on an outpatient basis.
Typical features:
Fast-acting for focal hyperhidrosis
Minimal pain, no visible scars, quick recovery
Why a specialized center for thoracic surgery?
Diseases such as thoracic outlet syndrome, pleural effusions or hyperhidrosis require a great deal of experience, modern technology and precise surgical procedures. At the VenaZiel Thorax Center Berlin, we offer gentle, minimally invasive treatments – often on an outpatient basis and with a quick recovery.
Our specialization ensures a high level of safety, individual therapy and lasting results – right in Berlin-Kreuzberg, near Checkpoint Charlie.
Special features at the Checkpoint Charlie site
Our medical care center in Charlottenstrasse is easy to reach. This applies to Berliners and patients from the surrounding area. We offer thoracic surgery :
Outpatient surgery at Charlottenstraße 13 (Berlin-Kreuzberg)
Modern operating theaters and experienced specialists

Make an appointment now
Whether it’s an initial consultation, a second opinion or an online video consultation – we provide you with personal and competent support.
We are happy to answer your questions about minimally invasive procedures such as uniportal VATS, forms of anesthesia, inability to work after the procedure or cost coverage by your health insurance company.




