Gall bladder resection (cholecystectomy), infection rate

EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Bellinzona) has the lowest risk-adjusted infection rate for gall bladder resection (0.2% hospital-acquired infections).
In German-speaking Switzerland, the Bürgerspital Solothurn (Solothurner Spitäler AG) has the lowest risk-adjusted infection rate for gall bladder resection.
3 hospitals show significantly worse results for gall bladder resection (i.e. higher infection rates). The Flury Stiftung Regionalspital Prättigau has even highly significantly worse results for gall bladder resection. The highest infection rate observed in a hospital for gall bladder resection is 9.4%.

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Best hospitals for gall bladder resection (cholecystectomy), infection rate

#1: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Bellinzona)

5.0

0,2%

#2: Bürgerspital Solothurn (Solothurner Spitäler AG)

5.0

0,3%

#3: Hôpital Jules Daler, Fribourg

4.9

0,6%

#4: Kantonsspital Baden (Kantonsspital Baden AG)

4.7

0,9%

#5: Kantonsspital Aarau

4.4

1,0%

#6: Kantonsspital Baselland (Standort Liestal)

3.9

1,2%

#7: Klinik Beau-Site (Hirslanden Bern AG)

3.3

1,6%

#8: Spital Olten (Solothurner Spitäler AG)

2.2

1,9%

#9: Kantonsspital Winterthur

1.9

2,0%

#10: Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich

1.6

2,5%

#11: Stadtspital Waid, Zürich

1.3

3,0%

#12: Universitätsspital Basel (USB)

1.1

3,6%

#13: EOC Ente ospedaliero cantonale (Ospedale di Lugano)

0.8

4,3%

#14: Flury Stiftung Regionalspital Prättigau, Schiers

0.7

9,4%

Profile of the key figure gall bladder resection (cholecystectomy), infection rate

Time of data collection: 01.10.2022 - 30.09.2023
Source: Swiss National Association for Quality Development in Hospitals and Clinics (ANQ), Quality indicators hospitals
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Department: Acute care

About the indicator «Infection rates»

Measured as the ratio of expected and observed numbers of infections after certain types of surgery.

Strengths:

Infections are risky and associated with more distress. A low infection rate is an indicator of good hygiene and a high quality treatment process. The infection rates are risk adjusted by Swissnoso using three additional measurements. This elaborate form of risk adjustment fulfills high scientific standards.

Limits:

Unfortunately, infection rates are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, infection rates are only meaningful when a sufficient number of cases is reached. Especially with interventions with a low risk of infections the needed number of cases is very high and is only reached by large hospitals. For small hospitals it is often not possible to give a meaningful statement (while small case numbers are per se unfavorable, especially with complex interventions).

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Ratings from patients about this topic:

verified rating about the Spital Bülach

Nice and helpful nursing staff

About the surgery:

During the planned gallbladder operation (routine operation/stay 2-3 days), the rectum was perforated and peritonitis resulted, which was followed by 1 emergency and 2 follow-up operations and, as a result, a 4-week rehabilitation stay was necessary

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2024, date of rating: 20.08.2024

verified rating about the Rosenklinik, Rapperswil-Jona

Very competent doctors, excellent care, delicious food, quiet atmosphere, beautiful building.

About the surgery:

Gallbladder removed, short and minimally invasive, very empathetic care, surprisingly quick and pain-free (surgeon: Dr. Torsten Carstersen)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2022, date of rating: 24.12.2022

verified rating about the Spital Uster

I prefer to go to a smaller hospital than KSW, KSG,... and always have the same people rather than total anonymity

About the surgery:

Shoulder surgery as well as gallbladder removal, both without complications (surgeon: Dr. Yaw Beatty-Jakobi)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 24.01.2022

verified rating about the Spital Männedorf

Highly professional hospital, very good surgery, good care and follow-up, beautiful rooms with a view, but that is not decisive for my very good reference, it is the doctors and the nursing staff

About the surgery:

Gallbladder with stones removed (surgeon: Dr. Reint Burger)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2021, date of rating: 06.10.2021

verified rating about the Spital Uster

Good and careful care by the staff. The treatment and care by the doctor was also very good.

About the surgery:

Gallstones and gallbladder removed. (surgeon: Dr. Vital Schreiber)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2021, date of rating: 30.09.2021

verified rating about the Klinik Beau-Site, Bern

From reception to discharge I was well looked after. My surgeon in charge, Dr. A. Metzger and anesthetist Dr. Rosengard deserves full credit for the successful procedure. Thank you also to the nursing staff on the 1st floor, # 108, who were responsible for my recovery and well-being. A. Jacob

About the surgery:

Gallbladder removal, laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Successful and without any problems. Subsequent visits and support extremely satisfactory. My heartfelt thanks. (surgeon: Dr. Alejandro Metzger)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2021, date of rating: 23.02.2021

unverified rating about the Spital Langenthal

The hospital staff is very courteous, my questions were answered professionally and correctly. My needs were taken very seriously and I felt well looked after. The hygiene measures were implemented correctly. I was able to leave the hospital healthy and satisfied. Thank you

About the surgery:

cholecystectomy

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2024, date of rating: 04.12.2024

unverified rating about the Lindenhofspital, Bern

Friendly and good care

About the surgery:

Colon cancer and metastases on liver operated and lymph glands and gallbladder removed. (surgeon: Dr. Stefan Birrer)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2022, date of rating: 25.03.2023

unverified rating about the St. Claraspital, Basel

Very professional and sensitive care

About the surgery:

gallbladder removal (surgeon: Ms. Dr. Kern)

transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2022, date of rating: 12.03.2022

unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen

About the surgery:

gallbladder removal

transl. from german, date of rating: 28.01.2022

unverified rating about the Kantonsspital St. Gallen