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Brain metastases treatment with MRI-guided laser ablation (500789) | Clinic de Genolier Genolier - BookingHealth
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Brain metastases treatment with MRI-guided laser ablation

Clinic de Genolier Genolier

Genolier, Switzerland
Program id # 500789
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Dr. med. Alfred-Roland Blaser
Department of General and Abdominal Surgery
Specialized in: general and abdominal surgery

The program includes:

  • Initial presentation in the clinic
  • clinical history taking
  • review of medical records
  • physical examination
  • laboratory tests:
    • complete blood count
    • general urine analysis
    • biochemical analysis of blood
    • inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
    • indicators of blood coagulation
  • neurological examination
  • CT/MRI scan
  • neuropsychological tests (if indicated):
    • ENMG (electroneuromyography)
    • EEG (electroencephalography)
    • SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
    • VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
    • BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potentials)
  • preoperative care
  • MRI-guided laser ablation of brain metastases
  • postoperative MRI control
  • symptomatic treatment
  • control examinations
  • the cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • full hospital accommodation
  • developing of further guidance by specialists
    in oncology and radiotherapy

How program is carried out

During the first visit, the physician will conduct a clinical examination and neurological examination, and go through the results of the available diagnostic tests. After that, you will undergo the necessary additional examination, such as the laboratory blood and urine tests, MRI scan with obtaining 3D images and creating volumetric images of the whole brain. Based on the results of an additional examination, the physician will clarify the localization of brain metastases. After that, the preparation according to the preoperative standard will begin.

Laser ablation of metastases begins with the formation of access to the brain. When using a catheter with a laser fiber, a hole with a diameter of 3.2 mm is sufficient for this. The miniature size and flexibility of the catheter help preserve healthy brain tissue.

When the catheter reaches metastasis, energy is delivered through the laser fiber. Under the influence of high temperature, metastases are destroyed. The procedure is guided by real-time MRI. Surgeons also assess the temperature of healthy brain tissue using thermographic images to avoid overheating.

After the completion of the operation, you will be transferred to the ward, under the round-the-clock supervision of doctors and nurses. In several days, the attending physician will evaluate the results of the postoperative MRI scans, schedule the date of discharge from the hospital and give you detailed recommendations for further follow-up and treatment.

Required documents

  • Medical records
  • MRI/CT scan (not older than 3 months)
  • Biopsy results (if available)

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About the department

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery at the Clinic de Genolier Genolier offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main areas of specialization include the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, endocrine glands, hernias, removal of malignant tumors, removal of appendix, etc. The department is headed by Dr. med. Alfred-Roland Blaser.

The department has state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the cutting-edge computer technologies, devices for laparoscopic interventions, precise monitoring systems for the control of vital bodily functions. All the therapeutic measures comply with the strictest standards of modern medicine. Special attention should be given to the high professionalism of the department's surgeons, which allows them to perform extremely complex surgical interventions and at the same time to achieve excellent treatment results.

The service range of the department includes the diagnostics and treatment of the following surgical diseases:

  • Hernias
    • Anterior abdominal wall hernia
    • Umbilical hernia
    • Inguinal hernia
    • Diaphragmatic hernia
  • Acute and chronic appendicitis
  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Benign and malignant neoplasms of the abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Gallbladder polyps
  • Acute cholecystitis
  • Abdominal and retroperitoneal cysts
  • Acute bowel obstruction
  • Gastric and duodenal ulcer
  • Gastric haemorrhage
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Anal fissures
  • Purulent diseases of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, soft tissue
  • Emergency clinical cases
  • Other diseases and pathological conditions

Curriculum vitae

Clinical Interests

  • Laparoscopic surgery for morbid obesity, rectal, biliary tract and stomach diseases.
  • Obesity surgery: gastric banding, gastric bypass surgery.
  • Colorectal surgery for benign and malignant rectal diseases.
  • Anterior abdominal wall surgery, for example, for hernias.

Professional Career

  • 2014 - 2015 Head of the Department of Bariatric Surgery, Hirslanden Clinique Cecil, Lausanne.
  • 2009 - 2013 Consulting Expert on Hernioplasty using Baxter fibrin sealant.
  • 2009 - 2013 Head of the Department of Bariatric Surgery, Nyon Hospital.
  • 1999 - 2013 Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, Nyon Hospital.
  • 1998 - 1999 Head of the Edouard Herriot Hospital, Lyon.
  • 1994 - 1998 Head of the Department of Surgery, Nyon Hospital.
  • 1989 - 1994 Assistant Physician in the Department of Surgery.

Higher Education and Postgraduate Training

  • 2013 Certificate of Competency in Laparoscopic Surgery.
  • 2006 Advanced training in General and Emergency Surgery.
  • 2003 Advanced training in Abdominal Surgery.
  • 2001 - 2016 Continuous professional training in General and Abdominal Surgery, boar certification in General and Abdominal Surgery.
  • 1999 Training in Biomedical Engineering, Lausanne.
  • 1997 Board certification in Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
  • 1989 - 1994 Training in Surgery at the Hôpital de Sion and the University Hospital Lausanne.
  • 1982 - 1988 Study of Human Medicine at the University of Lausanne.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Swiss Society of Surgery (SSC).
  • European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EDS).
  • Swiss Association for Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery (ASCLT).
  • Swiss Society of General Surgery (SSCG).
  • Swiss Society of Abdominal Surgery (SSCV).
  • International College for Obesity Treatment (ICOT).
  • Swiss Society for the Study of Morbid Obesity (SMOB).
  • French Association of Surgery (AFC).

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:

Toilet
Shower
Wi-Fi
TV

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.