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 blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potential)
- preoperative care
- neuronavigation-assisted surgical removal
(resection) of astrocytoma - histologically and immunohistochemically
examination of the remote tissues - blood transfusions (if needed)
- 1-day intensive care unit stay
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
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 Neurosurgery at the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden offers all the options of modern medicine for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system. Of particular interest is surgery to remove brain or spinal cord tumors, treatment of cerebral hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, etc. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Stephan Jakob.
The department has a highly modern technical base and progressive operating rooms with the possibility of intraoperative imaging, navigation systems and other equipment. If necessary, the cutting-edge 3D computer systems are used for a thorough planning of the surgical procedure. The neurosurgeons of the department strictly comply with current clinical protocols, which guarantees a favorable treatment outcome.
The main activities of the department include:
- Surgical removal of brain tumors
- Surgical treatment of aneurysms and vascular malformations of the nervous system
- Surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia
- Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus
- Surgical treatment of traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal surgery
- Spinal stenosis correction
- Spinal stabilization
- Surgical removal of spinal and spinal cord tumors
- Surgical treatment of osteoporotic spinal lesions
- Interventional pain therapy for spinal pain
- Other surgical options
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Spinal surgery:
- Degenerative spinal diseases, minimally invasive techniques.
- Spinal stabilization and prosthetics of the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar spine.
- Spinal and spinal cord tumors.
- Surgical treatment of osteoporotic spinal lesions.
- Interventional pain therapy:
- Diagnostics and treatment of pathological lesions of the intervertebral discs.
- Diseases of the intervertebral joints, sacroiliac joint, as well as lesions of the nerve roots and "whiplash injury".
Professional Career
- Since 2011 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden.
- 2009 - 2010 Senior Physician, Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital Winterthur.
- 2008 - 2009 Work in Dr. Morgenstern’s Private Practice, Spinal Surgery and Pain Therapy, Uster.
- 2008 Senior Physician, Department of Spinal Neurosurgery, Westpfalzklinikum Kaiserslautern Clinic.
- 2005 - 2007 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Cantonal Hospital Aarau.
- 2004 - 2005 Work in the Department of Surgery, Schulthess Clinic in Zurich.
- 2001 - 2004 Work in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 1992 - 2000 Study of Human Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lübeck.
- March 2002 Doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Lübeck. Thesis subject: "Endoscopic use of a water-jet dissector in the ventricular system of the brain - an experimental study".
- 2008 Board certification in Neurosurgery.
- 2008 Continuing education in Interventional Pain Therapy, Swiss Society for Interventional Pain Management (SSIPM).
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Swiss Society of Neurosurgery.
- Swiss Society for Interventional Pain Management (SSIPM).
- Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden is a leading private medical facility with exceptional competence in the diagnostics and treatment of the entire spectrum of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The patients can benefit from the services of the highly qualified doctors and attentive nursing staff who are focused on the health and safety of each patient.
The clinic can be proud of advanced medical technologies, since it uses innovative treatment methods that are available only in the best medical centers in Europe. The clinic has 5 excellently equipped operating rooms, which allows for surgical manipulations of any degree of complexity.
The clinic annually provides treatment to more than 2,400 inpatients. The doctors at the clinic work in interdisciplinary collaboration, which guarantees an effective result. Each patient receives an individual treatment regimen, taking into account the features of the course of the disease, individual clinical indicators, age, overall health.
Since 2010, the medical complex has been implementing a strict quality management system for medical service control. Every year, the clinic openly publishes success indicators of its clinical activities, which contributes to a serious competition with other medical facilities in Switzerland and Europe. Since 2008, the clinic has also been certified according to ISO 9001 standards for the outstanding quality of medical services.
A pleasant bonus for the patients will be the location of the clinic in a picturesque hilly area with beautiful views of Lake Constance.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Clinic am Rosenberg Heiden live in bright and comfortable rooms, with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with an orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. It is possible to connect to Wi-Fi. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. If desired, patients can live in enhanced-comfort rooms, which are additionally equipped 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.