Remote assessment
We review your records and arrange a second opinion from a specialist professor.
Visceral surgery
Digestive organs, abdominal wall, spleen and endocrine glands, mostly through tiny incisions, with a short recovery.
About the specialty
Keyhole surgery in place of a large incision
Visceral (abdominal) surgery covers the digestive organs, the abdominal wall and the abdominal organs outside the digestive tract, such as the spleen and the endocrine glands, including the thyroid. It also includes surgical oncology and proctology.
Alongside conventional laparotomy, laparoscopy is used: instruments and a camera are inserted through tiny incisions, giving a direct view of the organs. Less tissue trauma during surgery means a shorter recovery.
At our partner clinic, visceral surgery is a dedicated department offering the full range of procedures, with methods based on current clinical and biomedical research.
- Scope
- Laparoscopy · hernias · endocrine surgery · proctology · surgical oncology
- First step
- Remote second opinion based on your records — before you travel
- Clinics
- Privatklinik Bethanien · Clinique de Genolier · Privatklinik Lindberg · Clinique de Montchoisi
- After treatment
- Post-operative follow-up and recovery programme
- With CorSwiss
- Arrangements, interpreter and personal support at every stage
Why guests come to us
Typical concerns
Digestive organs
Surgery on the oesophagus, stomach and intestine by conventional or minimally invasive approach.
Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy: instruments and a camera are inserted through tiny incisions for a direct view of the organs.
Liver and pancreas
Liver and pancreatic resections and bile duct surgery, including robotic surgery.
Abdominal wall
Surgery for hernias and abdominal wall defects, including the after-effects of previous operations.
Endocrine surgery
Surgery on the thyroid and other endocrine organs.
Proctology
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the rectum and anal region.
Process
How treatment works
Programme
We select the clinic and doctor and agree the cost estimate and timing.
Treatment
Diagnostics and treatment. An interpreter and an assistant are with you at every appointment.
Recovery
Recovery, with remote follow-up of your results once you are home.
Doctors in this specialty
The specialists we work with
Liver and GI surgery
Prof. Pierre-Alain Clavien
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Visceral surgery
Dr. Daniel Christen
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Visceral surgery
Dr. Pascal Jeanmonod
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Looking for another specialist?
For your case, we select the right professor from across Switzerland, including specialists beyond those featured on this site.
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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
Flagship of Swiss Medical Network · Mayo Clinic Care Network
One of the flagships of Swiss medicine on the shores of Lake Geneva — 230 physicians, renowned centres for oncology, neurosurgery and cardiology, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does treatment in Switzerland cost?
The cost depends on the diagnosis, the scope of examinations and the programme chosen. We obtain a cost estimate from the clinic and share it with you before treatment begins, with a clear breakdown of what it includes.
Can I get a professor’s opinion without travelling to Switzerland?
Yes. We arrange a remote review of your records and a second opinion from a specialist professor before any travel is planned.
How long does it take to arrange the trip?
Usually 5–10 working days, depending on urgency and whether a visa is required.
Do I need to speak German, French or English?
A medical interpreter accompanies you to every appointment and remains available throughout your stay in Switzerland, so you can communicate in your own language.
Why go through CorSwiss rather than directly to a clinic?
We are your independent representative and an end-to-end Swiss medical concierge. We select the best specialist for your case from across Switzerland, arrange a second opinion and agree a transparent cost estimate before treatment begins. Everything else is handled by one team: medical visa, flights and transfers, accommodation (including for those travelling with you), a personal medical interpreter at every appointment and a 24/7 assistant for any practical matter. Your personal medical manager looks after your case from the first enquiry until you are home, and stays in touch afterwards: we follow up your results remotely and coordinate ongoing care.
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Visceral surgery in Switzerland
Visceral surgery is one of the most advanced specialties at Privatklinik Bethanien. It is a dedicated department within the clinic and covers the full range of services offered by modern visceral surgery in Switzerland. Dr. Daniel Christen, one of Switzerland’s leading visceral surgeons, practises at this private clinic. CorSwiss also arranges treatment at the following centres for visceral surgery:
- Clinique de Genolier, Privatklinik Lindberg
- Clinique de Montchoisi
- Privatklinik Obach
- Centre Médical Eaux-Vives
Visceral surgery
Visceral surgery is devoted to treating conditions of the digestive organs, the abdominal wall and the non-digestive organs within the abdomen, such as the spleen or endocrine glands like the thyroid.
Services
- Digestive organs
- Abdominal wall
- Non-digestive organs within the abdominal cavity
- Endocrine surgery
- Breast surgery
- Surgical oncology
- Proctology (conditions of the anus and rectum)
Our strengths
- Procedures and treatment methods based on the latest scientific research
- Gentle, minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Minimal tissue trauma during surgery
- A short recovery period
- Help in choosing the clinic and treating doctor
- Complete concierge support and help with the Swiss visa
Privatklinik Bethanien uses modern diagnostic and treatment methods based on the latest advances in clinical and biomedical research.
Consultation
Discuss surgery with a surgeon
A confidential conversation with a coordinating physician: we review your records, propose a professor and calculate the cost.