General surgery is the field concerned with the surgical treatment of the abdominal organs. It also specialises in treating diseases of the skin, soft tissues and other parts of the body.

General surgery takes on the most complex surgical tasks. Where indicated and possible, doctors use minimally invasive techniques with minimal physiological impact and excellent aesthetic results.

Every general surgery department in Switzerland is staffed exclusively by experienced, highly qualified doctors who use the latest international advances in their work.

The clinics are equipped with the latest high-precision, highly effective equipment. This makes it possible to perform the full range of surgical procedures, including abdominal, laparoscopic, minimally invasive and endoscopic operations.

The main operations in general surgery:

  • minor operations on peripheral vessels;
  • bariatric surgery (surgery for obesity);
  • haemorrhoidectomy;
  • breast reconstruction.

Experienced specialists perform minimally invasive operations that safely cure patients of malignant tumours of the thyroid, adrenal glands, abdominal cavity, colon and rectum.

The main method used is laparoscopy, in which operations on the internal organs are performed through small skin incisions (up to 1.5 cm) using a special instrument called a laparoscope.

The key advantages of general surgery in Switzerland:

  • a reduced risk of complications and inflammation;
  • gentle treatment of the body’s tissues;
  • tiny post-operative scars;
  • enhanced patient safety;
  • a greater range of movement, increasing the precision of the procedure;
  • high-resolution three-dimensional imaging, revealing the finest details invisible to the naked eye;
  • shorter recovery time for the patient.

Speak openly about any problems that concern you, as leaving them unaddressed can turn even a small problem into a critical condition. In the early stages, everything can be resolved with painless, minimally invasive methods. Modern general surgery offers many options for tasks of varying complexity.