{"id":556,"date":"2024-02-10T04:52:14","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T03:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/?page_id=556"},"modified":"2024-02-10T04:59:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T03:59:16","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h1><div class=\"h1-bottom\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t<div class=\"accordion accordion-flush\" id=\"accordionFlushExample\">\r\n\t\r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading0\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse0\">\r\n                        What does thoracic surgery involve?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thoracic surgery includes the diagnosis and surgical treatment of the lungs, the mediastinum (\"mediastinum\"), the pleura, the diaphragm and the thoracic wall (rib fractures, tumors, deformities of the chest wall).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The focus is on the treatment of tumors of the lung (lung cancer), the mediastinum (thymomas, schwannomas, cysts) and the pleura (pneumothorax, pleural empyema, pleural mesothelioma).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The range of treatments offered by Kocher Thoracic Surgery:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/en\/treatments\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"160\">https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/en\/treatments\/<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading1\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse1\">\r\n                        At which locations does Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery work?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery is active at the following locations:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Primary location is Bern: Hirslanden Klinik Beau-Site and Lindenhofspital (hospital can be chosen by the patient or referring physician)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Basel Claraspital, Head of Thoracic Surgery: 1 day of surgery per week and consultation hours<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional locations on request as part of the consultant activity:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>B\u00fcrgerspital Solothurn (consultation hours and operations)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Olten Cantonal Hospital (consultation hours and operations)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Thun Hospital (simple operations)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading2\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse2\">\r\n                        I have basic insurance in accordance with the Health Insurance Act, without supplementary insurance. Can I be treated by Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading2\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery treats all patients, regardless of how they are insured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading3\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse3\">\r\n                        I would like to make an appointment, how should I proceed?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading3\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Please contact us on +41 31 335 78 01 or by e-mail at info@kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading4\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse4\">\r\n                        Who works in the Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery team?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading4\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can find information about the Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery team here<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/en\/team\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"315\">https:\/\/kocher-thoraxchirurgie.ch\/en\/team\/<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading5\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse5\">\r\n                        I have not yet been able to get a concrete diagnosis, can Gregor Kocher Thoraxchirurgie help?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading5\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery performs clarifications in the field of thoracic surgery, especially in the case of unclear findings.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading6\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse6\">\r\n                        I would like to get a second opinion. Can I contact Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery for this?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading6\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can obtain a second opinion from us.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading7\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse7\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse7\">\r\n                        What type of anesthesia is used for thoracic surgery?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>General anesthesia is usually necessary for thoracic surgery. Your doctor will discuss with you which anesthesia is most suitable for you.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading8\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse8\">\r\n                        Which surgical procedures are used?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading8\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery uses the gentlest, most modern minimally invasive surgical procedures. Gregor Kocher Thoracic Surgery also specializes in robot-assisted procedures.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading9\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse9\">\r\n                        How long is the recovery period after thoracic surgery?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading9\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The recovery time depends on the type of operation and the patient's general state of health. Your doctor will inform you in detail about what measures will be taken after the operation, how long you are likely to be hospitalized and how rehabilitation will proceed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        \r\n            <div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                <h2 class=\"accordion-header\" id=\"heading10\">\r\n                    <button class=\"accordion-button collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#flush-collapse10\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"flush-collapse10\">\r\n                        How can I prepare for an operation?\r\n                    <\/button>\r\n                <\/h2>\r\n                <div id=\"flush-collapse10\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading10\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordionFlushExample\">\r\n                    <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        \n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your doctor will discuss the operation with you in advance. 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