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Treatment of lumbar herniated disc with discectomy and intervertebral disc prosthesis in Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva

Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland
Program id # 158481
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Dr. med. Antoine Dinichert
Department of Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery
Specialized in: adult and pediatric spinal surgery, neurosurgery
Specialization Curriculum vitae

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
  • functionality x-ray of the spine
  • CT/MRI scan of the spine
  • neuropsychological tests (on indications):
    • ENMG (electroneuromyography)
    • SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
  • preoperative care
  • discotomy and joint replacement of intervertebral disc
  • postoperative control
  • symptomatic treatment
  • control examinations
  • the cost of essential medicines and materials
  • nursing services
  • full hospital accommodation
  • developing of further guidance 

 

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  • Medical records
  • X-ray examination, MRI/CT scan (if available)

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About the department

The Department of Adult and Pediatric Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery at the Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva 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 is headed by Dr. med. Antoine Dinichert.

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 has an innovative CyberKnife system, which opens up new possibilities in the treatment of benign and some malignant brain tumors, as well as malformations of the cerebral vessels without the need for craniotomy.

The department’s range of surgical services includes:

  • General spinal surgery
    • Lumbar discectomy
    • Lumbar selective decompression
    • Lumbar laminectomy
    • Cervical discectomy
    • Prosthetics of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine
  • Complex spinal surgery
    • Stabilization of the lumbar and cervical spine
  • Minimally invasive surgery
    • Lumbar immobilization (fusion) with the introduction of a screw through small incisions on the skin
  • Skull base surgery
    • Surgical treatment of brain tumors
    • Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus
    • Surgical treatment of vascular pathologies
    • Surgical treatment of epilepsy
    • Brain biopsy
    • Treatment of traumatic brain injuries
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
    • Surgical treatment of hydrocephalus
    • Brain tumors in children
    • Craniofacial surgery
    • Surgical treatment of spina bifida
    • Surgical treatment of epilepsy
    • Treatment of traumatic brain injuries
  • Other medical services

Curriculum vitae

Education and Postgraduate Training

  • 2015 DePuy Synthes Spine Revision Symposium, Solothurn.
  • 2014 OLIF training courses, Salzburg.
  • 2013 Training course on prosthetics, Innsbruck.
  • 2013 AOSpine Masters Symposium on Degenerative Spine Conditions, Lucerne.
  • 2012 EANS Advanced Spinal Surgery Course (focus on the lumbar and thoracic spine), Leiden.
  • 2011 Course on maintaining mobility and minimally invasive spinal surgery, Hamburg.
  • 2011 Course on the treatment of diseases of the cervical spine, Brussels.
  • 2011 Forum on minimally invasive and posterior dynamic stabilization of the spine, Lucerne.
  • 2010 Conference on balloon kyphoplasty, Neuchatel.
  • 2009 EANS Advanced Spine Surgery Course (focus on the cervical spine), Barcelona.
  • 2008 Training course on kyphoplasty (Medtronic), Salzburg.
  • 2007 DePuy Spine Course, University of Barcelona.
  • 2007 Vertebroplasty training course, University Hospital Bern.
  • 2007 DePuy Spine Course, Fribourg.
  • 2006 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course, St. Gallen.
  • 2004 Seminars of the French Society of Neurosurgery: surgical access and lumbar spine osteosynthesis.
  • 2003 Neurosurgery Workshops, Paris.
  • 2010 University Diploma in Spinal Surgery, Paris Diderot University, Paris.
  • 2006 Examination of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
  • 2003 Certificate in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging of the Nervous System, University of Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris.
  • 2003 Certificate on Specialized Training in Neurosurgery, Paris Descartes University, Paris.
  • 2002 - 2007 Neurosurgery course of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
  • 2001 Doctorate, University of Geneva.

Professional Career

  • 2010 Private Practice in Geneva.
  • 2007 - 2010 Head of the Department of Neurosurgery (focus on spinal surgery), St. Gallen Cantonal Hospital.
  • 2005 - 2007 Assistant Physician, Department of Spinal Surgery, Schulthess Hospital.
  • 2004 - 2005 Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, Charing Cross Hospital.
  • 2003 - 2004 Practitioner in the Department of Neurosurgery, Lariboisière Hospital.
  • 2001 - 2003 Internship in the Department of Neurosurgery, Lariboisière Hospital.

Clinical Interests

  • Brain surgery
    • Surgery to remove brain tumors.
    • Surgery for brain hemorrhages.
  • Spinal and peripheral nerve surgery
    • Surgical treatment of degenerative and traumatic lesions of the spine.
    • Surgical treatment of spinal tumors.
    • Intervertebral disc prosthetics.
    • Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty.
    • Minimally invasive and endoscopic spinal surgery.
    • Treatment of chronic back pain.

Memberships in Professional Societies

  • Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
  • Association of Physicians of the Canton of Geneva (AMG).
  • Swiss Society of Neurosurgery (SSN).
  • European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS).
  • AOSpine
  • EuroSpine.
  • Swiss Society of Spinal Surgery (SGS).

Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG 

About hospital

The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of successful clinical practice is the advanced infrastructure, high-tech equipment and carefully selected medical personnel with impressive competencies and rich experience. 

The clinic has 6 ultramodern operating rooms with all the necessary conditions for robot-assisted and endoscopic interventions, as well as classic open operations. The clinic’s infrastructure is complemented by a progressive Department of Radiology, Unilabs Laboratory, as well as a Department of Physiotherapy.

The competence of the clinic covers more than 30 fields of modern medicine, in which patients can receive consultations, undergo accurate diagnostics, effective treatment and follow-up care. In some areas of specialization, the medical complex has gained special recognition and excellent reputation in the international medical arena. In particular, these areas include abdominal surgery, orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery. The clinic also offers check-up programs that can be adapted to the individual needs of patients.

A feature of the medical complex is the presence of a specialized Center for Sports Medicine and Physical Training, which has received recognition from the Swiss Olympic Committee. The center offers individual medical programs for young or experienced athletes, as well as for active people and those who need recovery from sports injuries.

Thus, the clinic has all the necessary resources to provide quality medical services in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. In addition, the medical facility is proud of its convenient location. It is 5 minutes from the city center, 20 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Geneva Cornavin train station.

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Accommodation in hospital

Patients rooms

The patients of the the Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva live in comfortable rooms made in light colors and modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed with a comfortable orthopedic mattress, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs for receiving visitors, a TV. If desired, one can connect to Wi-Fi. The clinic also provides enhanced-comfort rooms 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:

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.