Varicose Veins With a Trophic Ulcer — Stripping and Crossectomy: treatment in the Best Hospitals in the World

The Department of Phlebology at the Capio Clinic in the Park offers a wide range of services. The department has all capabilities for providing modern sparing diagnostics with the use of different innovative methods. The department has been the leading center for the treatment of various forms of lower extremity varicose veins for more than 30 years.

The Department of General, Abdominal, Vascular Surgery and Traumatology offers the full range of surgical options in these fields. The specialization includes both minor outpatient interventions and complex operations. Of particular interest is surgery of the gastrointestinal tract, abdominal cavity and endocrine glands in case of benign and malignant diseases. The ​​competence also includes emergency surgery for the treatment of injuries of all degrees of severity, with the exception of severe traumatic brain injuries. The department's surgeons prefer minimally invasive interventions, which cause less pain, minimal risk of postoperative complications and rapid recovery of the patient.

The Department of Dermatology at the Clinic Dr. Brenner offers a wide range of medical services in the treatment of skin diseases. The service range of the department includes: aesthetic, vein diseases, laser medicine, surgery, photodynamic diagnostics (PDD) and therapy (PDT), immunotherapy, proctology as well as dermatology.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, Endocrine Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of high-quality surgical treatment in all areas of its specialization. The department's team of surgeons has a successful experience in surgical treatment of abdominal wall pathologies and gastrointestinal diseases. Also, it has a perfect command of minimally invasive surgical techniques. The specialists of the medical facility perform surgical treatment using the NOTES technique, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Clinical practice's key focus is treating gastrointestinal cancers, which involves specialists from related medical fields.  Bowel cancer treatment provided in a specialized center certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG) is of particular interest in cancer surgery. Surgical treatment in the department meets all the standards of modern medicine and guarantees patients the most effective results.

The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the full range of medical services for the prevention, diagnostics and surgical treatment of venous diseases. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of varicose veins, which is one of the most common vein pathologies. The department also provides medical care to the patients suffering from venous insufficiency, venous thrombosis and other diseases of this spectrum. The specialists of the medical facility have modern equipment for detailed imaging of the venous system. The diagnostic protocol is based on ultrasound scanning and angiography. The department's specialists use in their work an ultramodern ultrasound device with a triplex mode, which allows the doctors to simultaneously combine several modes – color Doppler ultrasound, spectral Doppler and B-mode images. Therapeutic options include innovative minimally invasive procedures that have proven themselves in modern medicine.

The Department of Vascular Surgery provides the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with diseases of the arteries, veins, and lymphatic vessels. The department has been treating patients with aortic aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, and occlusive peripheral arterial disease for many years. The department is a leading medical facility in Europe for endovascular treatment of aortic aneurysms using innovative prostheses. Thanks to the availability of state-of-the-art endovascular equipment, surgical interventions are performed using sparing minimally invasive techniques. The department also has advanced diagnostic equipment, including high-resolution systems for magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, and ultrasound scans. Whenever required, patients are diagnosed and treated in close cooperation with the Department of Radiology (for example, in cases of abdominal aortic or carotid artery stenting). More than 3,500 patients are treated in the department every year, with approximately 2,000 of these patients receiving outpatient medical care. The health of patients is in the safe hands of a highly professional medical team consisting of 17 physicians and 33 nursing staff members. The specialists have all the necessary technical resources at their command to provide patients with high-quality treatment in accordance with international standards.

The Department of General, Abdominal and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of progressive surgical treatment of various diseases, ranging from routine interventions for inguinal hernias to extensive cancer operations. The key role in clinical practice is played by collaboration with specialists from the related fields, for example, in the case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine glands, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists and other experts are necessarily involved in the therapeutic process. The department widely practices sparing minimally invasive surgery, which guarantees the rapid recovery of the patient and the absence of large scars.

The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the diagnostics and treatment of the full range of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. Particular attention is paid to the treatment of arterial circulation disorders, occlusive peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremities, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, varicose veins, chronic non-healing wounds and other pathologies. In most cases, the department's specialists use advanced low-traumatic endovascular techniques. In more complex cases, the vascular surgeons resort to hybrid interventions (a combination of open and endovascular techniques). Open surgical interventions are extremely rare. Since December 2008, the department is known as a recognized Center for Vascular Diseases certified by the German Society of Vascular Surgery (DGG).

The Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery offers the full range of medical services in the areas of its competence. The department provides diagnostic examinations of the vascular system, as well as conservative and surgical treatment. The patients can also undergo a preventive diagnostic examination to assess the risk of developing vascular pathologies. The department's specialists have vast experience in both classical open and minimally invasive interventions on the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. Whenever possible, sparing interventions are used as the first-line treatment, while open surgery is performed only in extremely complex clinical cases. The department's diagnostic facilities and operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art devices, so patients can be sure of the high quality and safety of all procedures. The health and well-being of each patient is the main priority for the doctors working in the medical facility, while the basis of clinical practice is an individual approach.

The Department of Phlebology offers innovative methods for the treatment of varicose veins, which include Venefit technology with the use of the VNUS Closure FAST system and VenaSeal (non-thermal ablation technology). These sparing therapeutic measures are performed under local anesthesia and provide excellent aesthetic results. In addition, the department specializes in conventional interventions to treat varicose veins, such as sclerotherapy, treatment of deep vein thrombosis, other vascular and venous diseases.

The Department of Orthopedics and Surgery offers the full range of services in these focuses. The department specializes in the surgical treatment of elbow, shoulder, hip, knee and hernias. The medical team of the department performs many spinal surgeries. Particular attention is paid to both diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, foot diseases and other disorders in this field.

The Department of General Surgery, Endoscopy, Phlebology, Proctology and Hernia Treatment offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The department specializes in endoscopy, diagnostics and treatment of venous diseases, proctologic diseases and hernias. The medical team of the department cares not only about a competent medical care, but also about a warm, friendly atmosphere and maximum comfort of patients.

Surgery in Switzerland is one of the most advanced medical fields. Outpatient surgery is the most promising trend, as it reduces the risk of postoperative complications. The Outpatient Surgery Department of Clinique de Valère admits patients that stay in the clinic for one day only.

The Department of Angiology, Phlebology and Endocrinology provides the prevention, diagnostics and treatment of endocrine disorders, as well as diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. The specialists in the fields of angiology and phlebology are responsible for non-invasive diagnostics and drug therapy, as well as for interventional therapeutic procedures. The department's endocrinologists carry out both diagnostics and conservative treatment of endocrine disorders – pathologies of the thyroid gland, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, gonads and pituitary gland. The department's doctors are proud of their long clinical experience and excellent treatment results. The presence of an advanced technical base allows them to successfully detect the slightest pathological changes in the vascular system and endocrine organs, determine the exact causes of the disease and, accordingly, prescribe the most effective treatment. The concept of medical care in the department is based on an individual approach to each patient and his clinical case.

The Department of General and Abdominal Surgery offers the full range of services in these medical fields. The main areas of specialization include the surgical treatment of diseases of the digestive organs, endocrine glands, hernias, removal of malignant tumors, removal of appendix, etc. The department has state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with the cutting-edge computer technologies, devices for laparoscopic interventions, precise monitoring systems for the control of vital bodily functions.

The Department of Vascular Surgery offers the full range of medical services in the area of its ​​specialization. It provides modern treatment of diseases of the arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. The department's team of doctors has in its arsenal both classical open surgical techniques and image-guided interventional catheter-based techniques. The specialists of the medical facility are deservedly proud of their rich and successful experience in the treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease, carotid stenosis, aortic aneurysms and varicose veins. In addition, the department's vascular surgeons successfully deal with the treatment of diabetic foot syndrome and Charcot foot. The patients with lymphedema can also get medical care here. Each clinical case is considered on an individual basis, which contributes to the development of the most effective treatment regimen. The department's operating rooms are equipped with the very latest technology, which, combined with the high professionalism of surgeons, makes it possible to restore the health of patients even in the most complex clinical cases.