Meaningful risk-adjusted infection rates for gastric bypass surgery are currently available from 6 Swiss hospitals for the current period. A total of 852 patients were followed in these hospitals. The average hospital infection rate for gastric bypass surgery is 2.3%.
Lindenhofspital (Lindenhof AG), Bern has the lowest risk-adjusted infection rate for gastric bypass surgery (0.6% hospital-acquired infections). One hospital shows significantly worse results for gastric bypass surgery (i.e. higher infection rates). The
Hôpital Jules Daler has even highly significantly worse results for gastric bypass surgery. The highest infection rate observed in a hospital for gastric bypass surgery is 19.9%.
Bariatric surgery (obesity surgery) is becoming increasingly important in Switzerland. Gastric bypass surgery aims to enable patients with severe obesity to achieve permanent weight loss. Success rates are impressive: in addition to weight loss, comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular issues, and joint pain often improve significantly. However, as the surgery carries risks and requires lifelong supplementation of vitamins and minerals, all conservative treatment options should be exhausted beforehand.
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).
Amazing results after spinal stenosis surgery and hip replacement. After 5 and 3 years, respectively, everything was still OK. Gardening was possible again (age 91).
After both surgeries, severe stomach and intestinal problems developed, which were not given enough attention during the (too early) transfe
About the surgery:
The surgeries were problem-free and immediately pain-free.
Recovery from the side effects took months. After the hip surgery, I had a total of 10 stays in 5 hospitals/rehab centers. (surgeon: Dr. ? Dr.med Kleindienst / Dr.med. R)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2022, date of rating: 15.05.2025
Emergency swollen feet, legs, stomach, with shortness of breath, everything I got was stomach protectors, if I hadn't changed hospital after 2 weeks, I wouldn't be alive now
Today I am operated on in the new hospital, the nursing staff I am not sure if everyone is trained, I have to wait a long time for painkillers then I have to wait, the infusion was not done correctly then they did not try to do it again, then I went without it, no answer to every question
About the surgery:
Gastric bypass, everything was great, but afterwards the nursing staff was not good, no help with anything I continue without painkillers, without infusion, because at first it was not done correctly, until now I hear "we are checking it" my blood pressure is very low, no action
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2021, date of rating: 07.06.2021
Very competent, loving and understanding care. Upon complications got immediate thoughtful action.
Abdominal surgery by Professor Rosenberg and Dr Rais. great care in ever aspect.
About the surgery:
Stomach rupture after previous reflux correction with cuff (surgeon: Dr. Professor Rosenberg)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2020, date of rating: 19.06.2020
With complications. Stent had to be inserted in the stomach and replaced every 3 months until November 24 (under general anesthesia). (surgeon: Dr. Olivier Pittet)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2023, date of rating: 14.01.2025
Hernia operation on both sides. I have been to this hospital before for a stomach operation and a colonoscopy. The chief physician and the surgical team were perfect for me and I think the chief physician Dr. Frey is extremely competent and experienced. My surgeries were rather complicated but we'll done
About the surgery:
Hernia on both sides, with scarring. released after 3 days. Only a slight pull in the lower abdomen. Pain therapy was excellent during the stay. (surgeon: Ms. Dr. Julia Wagner)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2023, date of rating: 13.05.2023
I have already written once that I do not recommend the hospital to anyone, unfortunately I was brought back to Burgdorf with an NZB. Since my stomach wasn't feeling well in the afternoon, my husband gave me a hot Jagertee, now the hospital issues a report calling me an alcoholic - that's too much
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 13.10.2021
on an outpatient basis in the hospital because of a gastroscopy. Very nice and friendly employees everywhere and with Dr. Steinborn I met a technically experienced and very pleasant head physician of the gastroenterology department.
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Aug.2021, date of rating: 25.08.2021
Gastro-intestinal endoscopy: all went fine, THANK you! To my surprise, already in the lateral position, with tubes, and without my glasses I was addressed by the doctor. Can't see him clearly (Position,glasses),could not have an eye to eye conversation, was dizzy and forgot telling important things-a pity
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2020, date of rating: 01.03.2020
The data on this page was last updated on March 16, 2026.
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