The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- physical examination
- review of medical records
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- TSH-basal, fT3, fT4
- indicators of inflammation (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- abdominal ultrasound
- CT/MRI abdomen
- preoperative care
- Splenectomy
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- nutrition recommendations
- full hospital accommodation
- explanation of future recommendations
Required documents
- Medical records
- Complete blood count (if available)
Service
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About the department
To obtain medical services of the highest quality, more and more people prefer healthcare in Switzerland. Switzerland offers not only fabulous views, but also modern clinics where specialists can cure the most serious diseases. For example, alongside with outpatient treatment, we offer inpatient care in partnership with Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn. Close interdisciplinary cooperation of surgeons and therapists distinguishes our eSwiss Medical and Surgical Center.
Health care in Switzerland means highly qualified specialists, modern equipment and advanced techniques. Our center offers, above all, the treatment of hormonal and metabolic disorders, as well as solution of nutrition related problems. Our medical and surgical center performs surgeries on abdomen and the glands producing hormones. We are particularly competent in the field of minimally invasive surgery. The perforation technology enables to perform many surgeries in a particularly delicate way, which results in significant reduction of pain and fast recovery.
Curriculum vitae
2007 – 2012 Leitender Arzt Klinik für Chirurgie, Kantonsspital St. Gallen
2006 Schwerpunkttitel Viszeralchirurgie
2005 Eröffnung Interdiszipliniäres Adipositaszentrum der Ostschweiz
2002 – 2006 Hintergrundsoberarzt für Viszeralchirurgie
2000 – 2002 Oberarzt Klinik für Chirurgie , Kantonsspital St. Gallen
2000 – 2000 Weiterbildung in Plastischer Chirurgie München
2000 Facharzttitel FMH für Chirurgie
1999 – 2012 Fachbereichsleitung Bariatrische Chirurgie
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
Today, many people prefer healthcare in Europe, for example, in Switzerland. Medical infrastructure and a wide range of medical services in Swiss clinics, including Klinik Stephanshorn, provide optimal medical services. Our clinic offers exactly the treatment that meets all the parameters and the individual needs of the patient. Healthcare in Europe is known for its high quality, therefore, in order to ensure the best medical care for our patients, the clinic cooperates exclusively with experienced professionals and practitioners who rent beds in the hospital. The advantage of free medical practitioners system is that the patient may choose his/her personal doctor.
Free medical practitioners perform surgeries in the clinic, as well as all the necessary procedures for the treatment of inpatients and outpatients. In addition, these doctors work in their own consultation rooms. Close cooperation with our accredited free medical practitioners in the competent centers gives an opportunity to provide even more comprehensive medical care for the benefits of our patients. Thus, you can take advantage of a whole range of high-quality health services that can meet a wide variety of needs. At your request, we will be happy to advise you on matters of choice of a qualified physician or other specified specialist.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
Each room in the clinic has modern, comfortable bathrooms (with a toilet, a wash stand and a shower). A hair dryer can also be found in every room. There is soap and terry towelling that can be replaced daily upon request. A direct dial phone and radio and TV power buttons are next to the bed. The Internet connection can be set up upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a 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:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.