Pyramide am See Hospital Switzerland, Zürich
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Pyramid Clinic is a small private hospital in Zurich, Switzerland. Its specialists guarantee the best service in finding an individual approach to each patient. The clinic takes its name from the pyramid shape of the building.
Business strategy of the clinic is based on a clear focus on selected surgical fields. Internal specialist centres for plastic and breast cancer surgery, maxillo-facial surgery, and joint and sport surgery form the heart of the Pyramid Clinic. These are complemented by centres for hand, foot and vascular surgery. Achievements in eye surgery, ear, nose and throat surgery, minimally invasive visceral surgery and gynaecological surgery are likewise highly renowned.
The efficiency and dedicated team spirit of all internal and external centres working together for the benefit of patients create the ideal conditions for outstanding results. The manageable size of the clinic ensures a warm, personal atmosphere and sustainable business development. Clinic management regularly monitors performance targets with internal assessments and external audits and have led the Swiss Leading Hospitals’ patients satisfied for many years.
Pyramid Clinic values the privacy of its patients, with its specialists working hard for every client. This is why many famous people, including politicians and celebrities are among the clients of the clinic.
More about the clinic
The Pyramid Clinic welcomed its first patient on May 5, 1993. Since then, the clinic has carried out over 100,000 surgeries in various fields. Over 130 top specialists are working at the clinic to ensure the best quality of service.
The clinic has 4 specialised centres and 130 affiliated doctors who perform up to 3,000 surgeries every year: Centre for Plastic Surgery, Centre for Breast Cancer Surgery, Centre for Joint and Sport Surgery, and Centre for Maxillo-Facial Surgery. The hospital has 5 operating rooms with state-of-the-art equipment, that allows to perform the most complicated surgeries. According to the clinic's administration, more than 20% of all surgeries carried out at the clinic are traumatological and orthopedic operations. The second most common types of surgery are gynecological surgery, breast cancer surgery, hand reconstructive surgery.
In the days leading up to the surgery, patients undergoes a full medical check-up, including a consultation with an anesthesiologist. The clinic's specialists always listen to their patients when choosing the right method of anesthesia: general anesthesia can be offered for patients who feel anxious about the upcoming surgery, as long as they don't have any contraindications. After surgery, patients are moved to a special post-surgery ward, where their condition is monitored 24/7 by qualified specialists. The clinic has 25 hospital, beds and 15 beds for a short hospital stay.
Specialists of the Centre for Breast Cancer Surgery start with diagnostics procedures, including an ultrasound and a mammography. These examinations help determine the causes behind breast lumps, nipple inflammation, deformation and nipple discharge. If the diagnosis is still unclear, specialists can hold an MRI examination and take a breast biopsy sample for a histology test. The clinic specialises in two types of biopsy: needle biopsy (extraction of cells) and surgical biopsy (extraction of a tissue sample).
After the medical examination is complete, doctors can prescribe the right treatment. The treatment strategy may vary depending on the type and stage of breast cancer, the biological and histological features of the tumour, as well as the age and health of the patient. Usually, chemotherapy is prescribed to halt tumour growth. Sometimes, hormone therapy is prescribed as a milder option. Surgical removal of the tumour and breast reconstruction are prescribed only after that.
The Centre for Joint and Sport Surgery deals with several types of surgery: orthopedics and trauma surgery, endoprosthesis, shoulder and wrist surgery, foot surgery, neuro surgery and spinal surgery. Its specialists work with all kinds of injuries and degenerative spinal disorders. They favour minimally invasive surgery whenever possible, including endoprosthesis of the hip and knee joints.
The Centre for Maxillo-Facial Surgery offers surgical solutions for patients with various defects of the jaw, for example, overbite, cleft lip and palate caused by a temporomandibular joint disorder. A number of dental procedures are also performed here, including teeth removal or dental bone graft. Rhinoplasty is also available at the clinic.
Specialists of the Centre for Plastic Surgery perform all kinds of cosmetic surgery. Some of the procedures carried out at the centre are: face lift, liposuction, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation or breast reduction, gynecomastia surgery, genital surgery and many others. The clinic also offers injections, as well as laser and skin care treatment methods. These methods include: micro-needling, hyaluronic acid injections, scar removal, tattoo removal and many more. The clinic offers VISIA, a deep skin examination procedure that detects the weaker areas of the skin. This examination helps prescribe the right treatment that can prevent a number of skin diseases.
The clinic values visual beauty, as it affects the life and mental health of the patient. This is why its specialists prefer minimally invasive methods that do not leave scars after surgery. The clinic's philosophy is being honest with its patients and taking good care of their health. Its doctors do not offer unnecessary procedures to patients, and in some cases even talk patients out of a surgery they do not need.
History of the clinic
The Pyramid Clinic was founded in 1993 in Zurich by Dr Cédric A. George, a renowned plastic surgeon. Ferrohaus, a unique building on the bank of Lake Zurich, was selected as the best location for the clinic. This building was constructed in 1970 in the shape of a pyramid. It was designed by famous Swiss architect Justus Dahinden. This is where the clinic gets its name. With its pyramid-like shape and unusual combination of metal and glass structures, Ferrohaus is considered a monument of architecture and one of the best buildings in Zurich.
The most effective surgeries and procedures
- Skin grafting: a type of surgery that involves the transplantation of damaged skin with a healthy skin graft.
- VISIA® skin analysis: during this procedure, the patient's skin is scanned right down to the deepest layers using an 18-megapixel camera.
- Endoprosthesis: replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial one.
- Overbite correction surgery: the method of jaw correction depends on each patient's individual case.
- Breast reconstruction: a type of surgery that replaces the patient's breasts with artificial implants or donated tissue. This procedure is performed for patients with cancer and other conditions.
- Minimally invasive surgery: a surgical field that seeks to minimise the operated area, and to avoid damage to healthy tissue. This surgery is carried out through small cuts made with an endoscope.
- Blepharoplasty: surgical reconstruction of the eyelid to change the patient's eye shape.
- Arthroscopic joint surgery: minimally invasive surgery that uses an arthroscope to diagnose and treat joint problems.
- Neurostimulation of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves: a method that is used to treat chronic pain through electrical stimulation of the nervous system.
- Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat a spinal compression fracture. A type of bone cement is injected into the bone cavity until it is full. The cement hardens quickly, creating an internal cast inside of the fractured vertebra.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery: a type of minimally invasive surgery, during which a surgeon makes an incision in the palm of the hand over the carpal tunnel ligament and cuts through the ligament to relieve pressure on the median nerve.
Awards and certificates
- The clinic forms part of the Swiss Medical Network. It is a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals (SLH) association.
- The clinic has an international ISO:9001 certificate, which defines the requirements for a quality management system.
- It is one of the first hospitals to receive the prestigious Swiss ESPRIX award (about 20 years) with regard to efforts towards "Business Excellence".
- The clinic participates in the national measurements of the ANQ (Swiss National Association for quality development in Swiss hospitals) and Swissnoso (registers and monitors the development of postoperative wound infections).
- The Pyramid Clinic cooperates with MECON Measure & Consult GmbH, a project that measures patient and employee satisfaction in the Swiss healthcare system. This helps improve the quality of medical services and labour conditions.
- The clinic is a member of "H+ The Hospitals of Switzerland" – the industry solution for occupational safety and health protection.
Service
Patients stay in clean and spacious single, double or VIP rooms. The clinic offers the services of a four-star hotel, making sure that its patients feel at ease during their treatment. The rooms have a stunning view of the city and Lake Zurich. The rooms have all amenities for a comfortable stay, including Wi-Fi, cable flat-screen TV, radio, a nurse call button, daily newspapers, a private bathroom and a writing desk. A laptop can be provided if necessary.
The clinic offers breakfast, lunch and dinner with a large variety of meals, including fish, meat and vegetarian options. Patients can also request a meal at a specific time that is convenient for them. There is a cafeteria on the ground floor of the clinic, open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The clinic staff speaks Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
Location
The Pyramid Clinic is located in Zurich, in a beautiful park on the right bank of Lake Zurich. The lake is just a five-minute walk away from the clinic. Patients can have a nice stroll by the lake, enjoying its beautiful views.
The Chinese Garden and the Zürichhorn park are also a short walk away. Patients can also visit Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen, a beautiful outdoor pool not far from the clinic, and Zurich's Botanical Garden.
Zurich Airport is about 10 miles away from the clinic.
