What is visceral surgery?
Visceral surgery is the surgical treatment of the internal organs of the abdominal cavity. These include the entire gastrointestinal tract down to the anus, as well as the liver, spleen, gallbladder and pancreas. In addition, we treat pathological conditions affecting the abdominal wall, such as inguinal or umbilical hernias.
General surgery also encompasses procedures on the thyroid gland, the skin and subcutaneous tissue, and the venous system.
Minimally invasive surgery: gentle rather than extensive
Whenever possible, we perform minimally invasive surgery: the procedure is carried out via a few small incisions, commonly known as ‘keyhole surgery’. A camera and fine instruments are inserted through these access points. This causes significantly less trauma to the tissue than open surgery.
We have modern facilities at our disposal for these procedures. We will decide together with you, based on your diagnosis, medical history and personal circumstances, whether a minimally invasive approach – for example, using a surgical robot – is suitable for you.
Interdisciplinary coordination – from the tumour board to aftercare
Depending on the diagnosis, we work closely with specialists both within and outside Zuger Kantonsspital. When it comes to the surgical treatment of cancer, we discuss every step of the treatment plan in the interdisciplinary tumour board. This board brings together specialists from oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and gastroenterology. The aim is to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs.