[Cooperation between experimental and clinical surgery--from the experimental viewpoint].

Experimental surgery in german various forms of organisation and different aims as regards cooperation between experimental and clinical surgery. The best and most effective form is that of an institute with good personnel, adequate finances and sufficient space. An essential prerequisite for good cooperation between experimental and clinical surgeons is that the scientific aims be initiated by both. Success is possible only, if continuity can be guaranteed over a longer period. This is possible only in well established institutes of experimental surgery.