Patient care

Continuous patient care, before and after surgery, by highly trained medical and nursing staff.

Pre- and post-operative care and support

  • On-call service with medical team consisting of assistant, clinic leader, and service leader 24h/24h.
  • Physiotherapy activities for the treatment of acute problems, especially post-surgery and for mobilization re-education.
  • Availability of speech therapy and occupational therapy for early intake of neurological deficits and swallowing disorders.
  • Patient assessment by rehabilitation physicians for post-acute rehabilitation treatment planning.
  • Administrative/organizational support by dedicated inpatient secretary and network of social workers.
  • Post-degree and follow-upchecks.

Taking care of the youngest patients

The Center works in close collaboration with the Pediatric Institute of Italian Switzerland. Neurosurgery provides all necessary emergency service and acute clinical support for young patients. In accordance with pediatrics, the partnership with Basel Neurosurgery, in the person of Prof. Dr. med. Guzman, allows treatment of elective and procrastinable emergencies. Together with the neuropediatricians, the neurosurgery team ensures continuity of care and management of each issue.

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