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
- rectocele resection
- 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
- Transvaginal ultrasound (if available)
- CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis (if available)
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About the department
The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery at the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern offers the full range of modern surgical interventions in the fields of its competence. In addition to operations on the abdominal organs, the department's doctors specialize in surgical interventions on the thyroid gland, esophagus and soft tissues. The Chief Physician of the department is Dr. med. Andreas Glättli.
Most operations are performed using minimally invasive and robot-assisted techniques (da Vinci surgical system), which today are the gold standard in surgery. Such operations ensure rapid recovery, minimize the risks of postoperative complications and exclude massive blood loss. The health and comfort of the patient is a priority for all health workers in the department.
Prior to the operation, the specialists carefully study the results of the patient's examinations and determine the relative and absolute indications for the operation. Before the intervention, the patient is individually consulted. During the consultation, he will receive information about the upcoming treatment, and can also ask any questions of interest.
After the operation, the patient will be under the strict monitoring of specially trained nursing staff. The attending physician will also personally monitor the patient's condition. In the case of severe pain, the specialized doctors will select the necessary drugs for alleviation of pain.
The department's key clinical focuses include:
- Surgical treatment of hernias
- Epigastric hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Hernioplasty
- Inguinal hernia
- Endoscopic surgery
- Liechtenstein operation
- Shouldice technique
- Umbilical hernia
- Open and laparoscopic techniques with special meshing
- Peritoneal surgery
- Peritonitis
- Laparoscopy
- Laparotomy
- Peritoneal neoplasms
- Small bowel removal
- Colon resection
- Laparotomy (according to the stage of pathology)
- Adhesive disease
- Lysis of adhesions
- Peritonitis
- Pancreatic surgery
- Pancreatitis
- Tumors
- Surgical treatment of the cecum
- Cecal inflammation
- Resection
- Cecal tumors
- Cecal inflammation
- Colon surgery
- Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
- Total colectomy
- Proctocolectomy
- Small bowel removal
- Colon removal
- Enterostomy
- Ileostomy
- Chronic constipation
- Rectopexy
- STARR procedure
- Bowel obstruction
- Small bowel removal
- Colon removal
- Laparoscopy
- Laparotomy
- Colonic diverticulosis
- Sigmoid colon removal
- Colon cancer
- Colon removal
- Enterostomy
- Colostomy
- Port-a-Cath placement
- Colon polyps
- Colon removal
- Rectal removal
- Transanal endoscopic microsurgery
- Adhesive disease
- Lysis of adhesions
- Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
- Surgical treatment of the small intestine
- Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
- Total colectomy
- Proctocolectomy
- Colon removal
- Rectal removal
- Enterostomy
- Ileostomy
- Intestinal obstruction
- Small bowel removal
- Colon removal
- Laparoscopy
- Laparotomy
- Bowel infarction
- Small intestine diverticular disease
- Small bowel tumors
- Small bowel resection
- Adhesive disease
- Lysis of adhesions
- Chronic inflammatory bowel disease
- Surgical treatment of rectum
- Anal abscesses and fistulas
- Surgical treatment
- Anal fissures
- Surgical treatment
- Rectal prolapse
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Longo procedure
- STARR procedure
- Anal cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Rectal removal
- Enterostomy
- Colostomy
- Port-a-Cath placement
- Rectal prolapse
- Rectopexy
- STARR procedure
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Longo procedure
- Anal abscesses and fistulas
- Skin and soft tissue tumors, coccygeal cysts
- Surgical resection
- Liver surgery
- Stomach surgery
- Stomach ulcer
- Stomach cancer
- Stomach resection
- Stomach inflammation
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Fundoplication
- Surgical treatment of obesity
- Gastric banding
- Gastric bypass surgery
- Surgical treatment of spleen
- Surgical treatment of adrenal glands
- Surgical treatment of parathyroid glands
- Surgical treatment of thyroid gland
- Surgical treatment of esophagus
- Achalasia cardia
- Esophagus diverticulum
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Other diseases and surgical procedures
Curriculum vitae
Clinical Interests
- Surgical interventions on the abdominal organs.
- Laparoscopic surgery.
- Bariatric surgery.
- Rectal surgery.
- Surgical interventions on the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands.
- Hernia repair surgery.
- Surgical interventions on the adrenal glands.
Professional Career
- Since 2001 Private Surgical Practice (work in collaboration with the Department of General and Abdominal Surgery at the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern).
- 1997 - 2000 Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, Zieglerspital Bern.
- 1995 - 1996 Leading Physician, Department of Surgery, Zieglerspital Bern.
- 1993 - 1995 Senior Physician, Department of Surgery, Municipal Hospital Triemli, Zurich.
- 1993 Invited Senior Physician, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University Hospital Bern.
- 1990 - 1993 Senior Physician, Department of Abdominal and Transplant Surgery, University Hospital Bern.
- 1988 - 1989 Senior Physician, Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Langenthal.
- 1984 - 1987 Assistant Physician, Department of Surgery and Surgical Intensive Care, Tiefenauspital Bern.
- 1984 Assistant Physician in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Bern.
Higher Education and Postgraduate Training
- 2013 Specialization in Abdominal Surgery.
- 1991 Board certification in Surgery, Swiss Medical Association (FMH).
- 1983 Doctoral thesis and admission to medical practice.
- 1982 State Medical Examination, University of Bern.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- Medical Association of the Canton of Bern.
- European Association for Endoscopic Surgery.
- European Digestive Society.
- International College of Surgeons (former President).
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
- International Society of Surgery.
- Medical Association of the Canton of Bern.
- Swiss Association of Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Surgery.
- Swiss Society of Surgery.
- Swiss Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
- Swiss Society of Abdominal Surgery.
- Swiss Study Group for Morbid Obesity (former President).
- Swiss Association of Assistant and Senior Physicians.
- Swiss Medical Association.
Photo of the doctor: (c) Hirslanden AG
About hospital
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital became part of the well-known Network of Swiss Hirslanden Medical Centers, which diagnose and treat patients in all fields of modern medicine. The Hirslanden Network has 18 clinics across the country. The hospital has 163 beds for the hospitalization of patients. The medical complex also includes 7 high-tech operating rooms and 4 excellently equipped delivery rooms.
The hospital’s key areas of specialization are orthopedics and traumatology, spinal surgery, gynecology and obstetrics.
The quality of medical services is monitored through an effective quality management system. Since 2010, the hospital regularly openly publishes all indicators of clinical activities, which helps to increase patient confidence.
The hospital is located in the central and at the same time quiet part of the beautiful Swiss city of Bern. The windows of the patient's rooms overlook the beautiful views of the Old City and fascinating alpine landscapes. The medical institution is also proud of its own spacious garden where one can stroll along the pond, relax and gain strength. All these details, combined with the excellent quality of medical service, guarantee the best treatment results and comfort.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table, a chair, an armchair, a TV and a telephone. If desired, one can connect to Wi-Fi. The hospital also offers accommodation in the enhanced-comfort patient wards, 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 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.