The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- general neurological examination
- neuropsychological tests:
- electroneuromyography (ENMG)
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- inflammatory indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators of blood coagulation
- CT scan of spinal cord (on indication 650 €)
- MRI scan of spinal cord (on indication 1200 €)
- nursing services
- consultation of all leading experts
- development of individual treatment plan
- written statement
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Neurosurgery at the Clinic de Genolier Genolier offers the full range of surgical treatment of diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. The special areas of the department’s specialization include the treatment of brain, spinal cord tumors, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, intracerebral hemorrhage and chronic pain. The department is headed by Dr. med. Jean-Denis Patet, who has a huge number of successful operations and saved lives.
The successful clinical practice of the department is based on the combination of highly qualified doctors and state-of-the-art equipment, as well as on an individual approach to each patient. The department's specialists widely use both endoscopic and stereotactic surgical techniques, which allow them to remove hematomas and tumors without cephalotomy and traumatizing healthy tissues. Also, an integral part of the neurosurgeons' work is computer neuronavigation, namely the use of computer-processed preliminary examination data (CT, MRI, PET) in order to obtain the possibility of digital volumetric positioning of the surgical intervention. This method allows for the most sparing surgical treatment of the surrounding healthy tissues. Therefore, the use of innovative medical advances ensures the most sparing surgical treatment and full recovery of the patients, even in extremely complex clinical situations.
The department’s diagnostic services include:
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Angiography of the cerebral vessels
- Echoencephalography
- Electroencephalography
- Doppler ultrasonography
- Myelography
- Lumbar puncture
- Laboratory tests
- Other diagnostic examinations
The neurosurgical range of the department includes the treatment of the following pathologies:
- Spinal cord and brain tumors
- Vascular brain pathologies (for example, aneurysms, stroke)
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Parkinson's disease
- Epileptic seizures
- Pathological lesions of the peripheral nervous system
- Spinal stenosis
- Spinal disc herniation
- Spinal injuries, vertebral fractures
- Spinal Instability
- Scoliosis
- Spondylolisthesis (vertebral displacement)
- Chronic pain
- Other neurosurgical diseases
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Spinal surgery: malformations, cancers, degenerative diseases and all spinal injuries.
- Spinal fusion with the aim of stabilizing the affected spinal segment and preventing spinal cord injury by unstable and pathologically mobile vertebrae.
- Minimally invasive surgery.
- Percutaneous treatment using laser and percutaneous discectomy with neuronavigation.
- Radiofrequency therapy for facet syndrome.
- Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty via percutaneous access using 3D neuronavigation.
Professional Career
- Since 2005 Member of the Swiss Medical Association (HMF).
- Since 2005 Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Clinic de Genolier Genolier.
- Since 1989 Head of the Department of Neurosurgery in the Private Clinic.
- 1982 - 1989 Deputy Head of the Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
- 1982 Position of Senior Resident.
- 1977 Surgeon at the Lyon Hospital.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 1985 Board Certification in Neurosurgery.
- 1982 Doctoral Degree in Medicine, doctoral thesis defense, Lyon, France.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Since 1985 Permanent Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies.
- Since 1985 Permanent Member of the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN).
- Since 1985 Permanent Member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.
- Since 1984 Permanent Member of the European Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ESPN).
- Since 1982 Permanent Member of the French Society of Neurosurgery.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Clinique de Genolier
About hospital
The Clinic de Genolier Genolier is the largest reputable medical facility of the Swiss Medical Network, which provides excellent high-quality medical services in accordance with the best traditions of Swiss healthcare. The clinic was founded in 1972 and nowadays it can boast with long successful clinical experience, as well as constantly growing flow of patients from different parts of the world.
The medical complex employs a large team of competent doctors of various specializations, which includes about 180 people, as well as 350 people of service, nursing and junior medical staff. Another benefit of the clinic is its progressive technical equipment, for the purchase of which significant amounts are regularly allocated.
The clinic performs about 3,500 surgical interventions annually. The doctors of the medical facility managed to achieve particular success in radiation oncology – in this field the clinic gained an excellent reputation in the European medical arena. In addition, the specialists of the clinic were the first in Switzerland who began to practice intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) as an innovative treatment method for breast cancer. General surgery, traumatology and orthopaedics, plastic surgery, gynaecology, neurology and cardiology are no less outstanding fields of work in the medical facility.
Special attention should be paid to the location of the clinic. The medical buildings are constructed on a hill rising above the lake, which is surrounded by forest and fields. The clinic offers a stunning, breathtaking panorama of Lake Geneva and the Mont Blanc massif. The employees of the clinic are convinced that all this has a positive effect on the restoration of patients' health.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Clinic de Genolier Genolier live in cozy and comfortable rooms made in bright colors. The standard room furnishing includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside cabinet with a pull-out table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. If desired, one can connect to the wireless Internet. The enhanced-comfort have a safe, fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient may stay at the hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.