The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical blood test
- general urine analysis
- hormone test (TSH)
- tumor markers (AFP, CEA, СА-19-9)
- inflammation markers (CRP, ESR)
- blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- ultrasound of the abdomen
- colonoscopy (with biopsy if clinically indicated, additional cost is 2500€)
- CT/MRI of the abdomen (if clinically indicated, additional cost is 650/1200€)
- differential diagnosis with other intestine diseases
- nursing services
- nutrition recommendations
- consultation with related specialists
- treatment by the chief physician and all leading experts
- explanation of individual treatment plan
Required documents
- Medical records
- Colonoscopy (if available)
Service
You may also book:
About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric General, Abdominal Surgery at the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham offers the full service range in the areas of its specialization. The department performs surgical treatment of abdominal diseases, including the esophagus, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. The department's surgeons have the expert knowledge and the necessary skills for sparing minimally invasive interventions, which are the gold standard of modern surgery. The minor surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Remo Näf.
The department's surgical service range includes:
- Abdominal surgery
- Surgical treatment of inguinal hernias
- Surgical treatment of anterior abdominal wall hernias
- Surgical treatment of umbilical hernias
- Surgical treatment of incisional hernias
- Diagnostic abdominoscopy
- Surgical treatment of stomach diseases
- Laparoscopic separation of adhesions (adhesiolysis) in case of chronic abdominal pains
- Appendectomy
- Removal of some parts of the colon in case of diverticulum or tumors
- Surgical correction of rectal prolapse
- Proctological surgery
- Surgical treatment of hemorrhoids
- Surgical treatment of mucosal diseases
- Surgical treatment of anal fistulas and sinuses
- Surgical removal of anal tumors
- Surgical treatment of pilonidal disease
- Surgical treatment of fecal incontinence
- Surgical treatment of thyroid pathologies
- Surgical treatment of varicose veins
- Surgical treatment of traumatic abdominal injuries in adults and children
- Laser surgery (CO2 laser) for the removal of warts, tumors of the skin and mucous membranes, etc.
- Surgical treatment of severe chronic wounds
- Other therapeutic options
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Laparoscopic and open abdominal interventions.
- Laparoscopic and open hernia repair surgery.
- Laparoscopic colorectal surgery, including surgical treatment of colorectal cancer.
- Proctological surgery – treatment of hemorrhoids, fistulas, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, chronic constipation.
- Surgical interventions for abdominal injuries.
- Surgical interventions on thyroid gland.
- Surgical treatment of varicose veins.
- Surgical treatment of severe chronic wounds.
Professional Career
- 2005 Board certification in General Surgery and Traumatology, and then in Abdominal Surgery.
- 2001 - 2005 Senior Physician, Head of the Department of Laparoscopic Surgery, Colorectal Surgery and Proctology, as well as the Head of the Chronic Wound Healing Center.
- Since 2000 Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich.
- 1994 - 2001 Work in the position of Senior Physician.
- 1992 - 2005 Work at the Stadtspital Waid in Zurich.
- 1992 - 1993 Work in the position of Assistant Physician.
- 1989 - 1992 Work in the Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zurich.
- 1987 - 1988 Work in the Department of General Surgery, Spital Richterswil.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Surgical Society (SGC).
- Swiss Society of Abdominal Surgery (SGV).
- Working Group on Coloproctology of the Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- Swiss Surgeons Association (FMCH).
- Swiss Association of Assistant Doctors and Senior Physicians (VSAO).
- Swiss Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.
- German Society of Surgery (DGCH).
- Medical Society of the Canton of Zug.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham provides the high-quality medical services both in the region and throughout the country. The medical complex is part of the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which is known throughout Europe for its extremely high treatment success rates. The key areas of specialization of the clinic in Cham include general surgery, gynecology and obstetrics, orthopedics and spinal surgery. The medical facility also has a 24-hour emergency service. The surgical treatment is provided in 4 operating rooms equipped with the latest technology.
The health of the patients is in the good hands of an experienced team of about 100 specialized doctors. The experts of the medical facility admit for the diagnostics and treatment about 4,100 inpatients and more than 7,000 outpatients every year. The clinic has 65 beds for patient hospitalization. The Department of Obstetrics is known for exceptional competence and impeccable service – about 470 babies are born here every year.
The quality of medical and nursing services is regulated by a special quality management system, which has been certified since 2002 in accordance with the requirements of the European standard ISO 9001 (re-certification of ISO 9001:2015 in 2018).
The clinic is located in a building with a unique architectural design and properly thought-out interior. The patients live in conditions resembling a high-class hotel, so they feel as comfortable as possible here. The quiet and peaceful environment of the clinic contributes to the pacification and rapid recovery of patients.
Photo: (с) depositphotos
Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the the Hirslanden Andreasclinic Cham Zug Cham live in comfortable single, double and quadruple rooms with all necessary amenities. The standard room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe with a locker, a table and chairs, a TV with a large selection of national and international channels, and a telephone (mobile phones are not allowed in specially designated areas of the clinic). There is also Wi-Fi access in the patient rooms. Smoking is prohibited on the premises of the clinic and on its territory. If desired, the patient can live in an enhanced-comfort room with a safe, a refrigerator 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 patient room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, you can live in a hotel of your choice. Managers will help you choose the most suitable options.