Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva - Departments

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery offers the full range of conservative and surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. Its special competence lies in the treatment of spinal diseases, including back pain, herniated discs, arthrosis, compression syndromes. The department deals with the treatment of patients of all age groups, ranging from young children to the elderly. If necessary, the highly qualified neurologists can also be involved in the therapeutic process. The clinical practice involves the use of state-of-the-art computer navigation systems that provide the highest accuracy when performing surgical procedures, which is especially important when performing operations on the brain and spine. Through the use of innovative equipment, the surgeons can eliminate damage to the healthy surrounding tissues.

The Department of Cardiac Surgery offers the full range of surgical treatment of pathologies of the cardiovascular system. The medical facility widely uses sparing minimally invasive surgical techniques and robot-assisted surgery. To this end, innovative equipment is available in the department. A team of cardiac surgeons has a perfect command of modern surgical techniques, so the health of patients is in good hands. When performing operations, the specialists strictly comply with standardized clinical protocols of professional European societies.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Dermatology offers the full range of services for the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of skin diseases and its appendages. The department admits not only adult patients, but also children. Of particular interest to the department’s team of doctors are the diagnostics and treatment of benign and malignant skin neoplasms. In addition, the therapeutic offer includes the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases in adults. Aesthetic dermatology complements the spectrum. This direction deals with various beauty procedures to improve the condition of the skin and its rejuvenation.

The Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery offers the full range of services in its areas of specialization. The department’s work is based on a unique interdisciplinary approach, which ensures that the patient receives comprehensive medical care, highly accurate diagnostics and individually selected treatment. Initially, the doctors are trying to solve the problem using conservative treatment methods and only in case of their inefficiency resort to surgery. The department uses the very latest surgical techniques, including those developed by the chief physician and other employees of the medical facility. If possible, the surgeons perform sparing minimally invasive operations, which ensure the speedy recovery of the patient and the minimum hospital stay.

The Department of Gastroenterology offers all the options of modern medicine for the diagnostics and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The department admits patients with diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. The department employs highly skilled gastroenterologists who work for the benefit of patients and have at their disposal advanced medical equipment to timely detect the slightest pathological changes in the anatomical structures of the gastrointestinal tract.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery offers the full range of classic and sparing minimally invasive laparoscopic interventions to treat gastrointestinal diseases, including those of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon and rectum. The specialization also covers surgical interventions on the bile ducts and bladder, liver, pancreas, spleen and anterior abdominal wall. Hernia repair surgery complements the range of services. Of particular interest is the treatment of benign and malignant neoplasms of the above organs. The treatment is provided in close collaboration with gastroenterologists. The surgical interventions are performed in state-of-the-art operating rooms, in compliance with the most stringent requirements of professional medical societies.

The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics provides the full range of high-quality services in its areas of specialization. It admits women with various diseases of the genital organs, ranging from irregular ovarian menstrual cycle, menopause symptoms, urinary incontinence and to uterine, cervical, ovarian, vulvar malignancies. The department’s specialists have in their arsenal modern equipment for comprehensive diagnostics. Based on specific clinical indications, the optimal treatment tactics are selected. The department’s team of obstetricians has rich and successful experience in managing pregnancies, including high-risk pregnancies, as well as in childbirth and subsequent care both for the mother and her baby in accordance with current clinical protocols.

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Hand Surgery, Wrist Surgery offers the full range of services for the treatment of diseases and injuries of the hand, wrist. The department includes an Emergency Unit operating around the clock, 6 ultra-modern operating rooms fitted out with equipment for inpatient and outpatient interventions, a Section of Radiology (MRI, CT scan, ultrasound, radiography), a Center for Physiotherapy and Ergotherapy with a pool and a gym with special rehabilitation stimulators. The department’s team of doctors deals with the treatment of patients of all age groups – from young children to the elderly.

The Department of Knee and Hip Surgery offers the full range of diagnostics and treatment in this medical field. The specialists of the department begin treatment of knee and hip diseases with the use of effective conservative techniques, but when there is no positive dynamics they perform surgical interventions. The surgeons of the department have a perfect command of minimally invasive techniques and widely use them in clinical practice. Knee and hip joint replacement surgeries are the most common operations.

The Department of internal Medicine offers the highly accurate diagnostics and effective conservative treatment of diseases of internal organs in adult patients. The ​​competence of the department’s doctors includes the diagnostics of diseases of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, rheumatic pathologies, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, allergic reactions, etc. The specialists carry out all the necessary diagnostic examinations, according to the results of which they develop an optimal treatment regimen. In particularly complex cases, the highly specialized experts are involved in the therapeutic process, who take an active role in treatment. In addition, the department’s doctors devote enough time to counseling their patients.

The Department of Ophthalmology offers a wide range of services for patients with diseases of the eye and its appendages. The special areas of specialization include the treatment of cataract, glaucoma and strabismus. To make an accurate diagnosis, the doctors have at their disposal state-of-the-art equipment, for example, devices for optical coherence tomography, angiography, corneal topography, optical biometry, eye ultrasound, pachymetry, etc. The department also uses innovative laser systems for vision correction.

The Department of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery offers the full range of plastic interventions to improve appearance and eliminate aesthetic defects. The appointment of a particular operation is preceded by the comprehensive counseling and thorough diagnostics, as well as 3D modeling of the result of the intervention, if necessary. The operating rooms of the department are equipped with the cutting-edge technology and meet the requirements of modern surgery. A team of surgeons has tremendous experience in plastic surgery of varying complexity, so patients can be sure of an impeccable result of plastic surgery.

The Department of Shoulder Surgery offers the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with shoulder injuries and diseases. The specialization of the department also covers professional medical care for sports shoulder injuries. Clinical practice focuses on the treatment of rotator cuff tear, stabilization of the shoulder and acromioclavicular joints, fixation of shoulder fractures and shoulder replacement surgery. The treatment is provided by highly qualified specialists in accordance with current clinical protocols.

The Department of Urology offers the full range of medical services in this medical field and specializes in the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of genital diseases in men. In addition, the department’s area of ​​competence includes the treatment of kidney and bladder pathologies in men and women. Depending on the specific clinical situation, the urologists of the department provide both conservative and surgical treatment. The medical facility is proud of its excellent infrastructure and advanced medical equipment, which, combined with the wealth of experience and professionalism of doctors, guarantees high-quality medical care.