Meaningful risk-adjusted infection rates for appendectomy, adults are currently available from 14 Swiss hospitals for the current period. A total of 1,831 patients were followed in these hospitals. The average hospital infection rate for appendectomy, adults is 1.8%.
Spital Grabs (HOCH) has the lowest risk-adjusted infection rate for appendectomy, adults (0.6% hospital-acquired infections). 3 hospitals show significantly worse results for appendectomy, adults (i.e. higher infection rates). The highest infection rate observed in a hospital for appendectomy, adults is 5.4%.
The removal of an inflamed appendix (appendectomy) is one of the most common surgical procedures. Recent studies suggest that in certain cases, antibiotic treatment may be an effective alternative to surgery. Precise diagnostics help to reduce the rate of unnecessary procedures (where a normal appendix is found histologically). In Switzerland, this operation is performed frequently by international standards, with many experienced hospitals available. Today, most appendectomies are performed using minimally invasive techniques, offering advantages such as smaller scars, lower risks, and faster recovery. Open surgery is increasingly rare, though the choice of method depends on the specific clinical situation and the surgeon’s expertise.
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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).
Emergency admission: taken seriously as a patient and very well looked after
Operation: always well informed, friendly, well structured and goal-oriented
Aftercare: cared for, friendly and competent
Overall assessment: trustworthy and recommendable
About the surgery:
appendicitis (surgeon: Dr. Felix Grieder)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2024, date of rating: 25.04.2024
Very caring and competent staff that allows you to recover in a pleasant environment, where the patient's wishes are also taken into account. I congratulate the team on the 6th floor for their solidarity. I would choose the hospital in Visp again at any time.
About the surgery:
Perforated appendix, (surgeon: Dr. Simon)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2023, date of rating: 01.10.2023
My 3-day stay was to my complete satisfaction. Above all, the staff was incredibly nice, from the ER to the wards. Sensational! I was very impressed!!!
About the surgery:
Ruptured appendix but with a lot of luck it was in a bubble so that the surgeon could "only" take it out and he didn't have to work on my stomach any more. Here, too, I simply received a lot of information, so that I felt extremely well looked after. (surgeon: Dr. Alexandre Descloux)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Apr.2023, date of rating: 10.05.2023
I was taken to the Linth hospital as an emergency and was immediately given competent and comprehensive care. Doctors, nursing staff and domestic staff were extremely friendly, caring and extremely service-oriented from the moment we entered until we left. I can definitely recommend Spital Linth.
About the surgery:
Acute appendicitis, passed without any problems
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2022, date of rating: 06.05.2022
My daughter came to Hirslanden with an emergency due to acute appendicitis.
Since she was unfortunately not a private patient, she was referred to the eth university hospital on the grounds that it is not financially worthwhile. Her pain was inhuman! Unbelievable ...
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2021, date of rating: 31.10.2021
I had a very positive experience, was admitted as an emergency, the appendix was removed on the same day, I felt in good hands, the staff was very friendly and with the beautiful view of the lake you feel like you are healing a lot
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2025, date of rating: 10.08.2025
Emergency appendectomy went well, then I got a multiple resistant germ . Cystitis, gives food for thought
About the surgery:
Actual surgery without any problems, but was discharged with a bug, should see the urologist, he is on vacation! Back to urology Bürgerspital, but they don't make an appointment! Only got an appointment through the GP, then caught the hospital germ .☹️extra 2 weeks with 10 days of antibiotics iv
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2021, date of rating: 02.09.2021
4.3
3.5
