Remote review
We study your documents and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
General surgery
Elective and emergency operations for common pathology of the chest and abdomen — with surgeons at private Swiss clinics.
About the specialty
The foundation of every surgical field
A general surgeon commands visceral surgery, traumatology and the treatment of common conditions — hernias, appendicitis, gallbladder disease. This is the foundation from which all narrower surgical specialties grew.
The scope covers the abdominal and thoracic organs: oesophagus, stomach, bowel, liver and pancreas, lungs and thyroid, as well as surgery of extensive wounds and the consequences of trauma.
Classical and minimally invasive techniques develop in parallel, and the choice of approach is made for the specific situation — with an eye to the effectiveness of the procedure and the patient’s safety.
- Scope
- Hernias · appendicitis · abdominal organs · thyroid · consequences of trauma
- Start
- A remote second opinion on your documents — before you travel
- Clinics
- Clinique de Genolier · Clinique Générale · Privatklinik Bethanien
- After treatment
- Post-operative follow-up and a recovery programme
- Through CorSwiss
- Organisation, interpreter and accompaniment at every stage
What people come with
Typical cases
Hernias
Surgical treatment of inguinal, femoral, umbilical and incisional hernias, including laparoscopically.
Appendicitis
Appendicectomy — one of the department’s most frequent operations, most often by a minimally invasive approach.
Abdominal organs
Pathology of the oesophagus, stomach, duodenum and bowel.
Gallbladder and liver
Operations for disease of the gallbladder, biliary tract, liver and pancreas.
Chest
Procedures in the chest, lungs and thyroid.
Extensive wounds
Surgical management of extensive wounds and treatment of the consequences of trauma.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We match a clinic and a doctor, and agree the estimate and timeline.
Treatment
Diagnostics and intervention. An interpreter and assistant at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery and remote follow-up of results after you return home.
Doctors in this specialty
Who we refer to
Clinics in this specialty
Where we arrange treatment
Privatklinik Bethanien
Mayo Clinic Care Network
A flagship of Swiss private medicine and our key partner for treatment and check-ups since 2011. Part of Swiss Medical Network and the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Clinique de Genolier
Флагман Swiss Medical Network · Mayo Clinic Care Network
Одна из крупнейших частных клиник Швейцарии, основана в 1972 году. Около 230 врачей и признанные центры экспертизы в онкологии, хирургии и кардиологии; роботизированная хирургия Da Vinci Xi и новейшая диагностика. Международная служба клиники более 25 лет сопровождает иностранных пациентов — в том числе на русском языке.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
How much does treatment cost in Switzerland?
The cost depends on the diagnosis, the scope of investigations and the programme chosen. We request an estimate from the clinic and pass it to you before treatment starts — with a clear note of what it includes.
Can I get a professor’s opinion without travelling to Switzerland?
Yes. We arrange a review of your documents and a second opinion from a specialist professor — before the trip is planned.
How long does it take to organise the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days — depending on urgency and whether a visa is needed.
Do I need to speak a foreign language?
No. A medical interpreter accompanies you at appointments and stays in touch throughout your stay in Switzerland.
Why CorSwiss rather than going to the clinic directly?
We are your independent representative and full-cycle medical concierge. We match the best specialist for your case across Switzerland, not inside one clinic, arrange a second opinion and agree a transparent estimate before treatment starts. From there everything is in one pair of hands: a medical visa, flights and transfers, accommodation — including for companions, a personal medical interpreter at every appointment and a 24/7 assistant for any practical question. Your personal medical manager stays with the case from the first enquiry until you return home — and remains in touch afterwards: we follow results remotely and coordinate follow-up.
Consultation
Discuss the operation with a surgeon
A confidential conversation with a physician curator: we review the documents, propose a professor and estimate the cost.