Clinic · Basel
Chirurgie im Zentrum
Specialists in General and Visceral Surgery in Basel
Hutgasse 1, 4001 Basel

Our specialists
Areas of focus
- Consultations for Conservative and Surgical Treatments of General and Visceral Surgical Conditions
- Surgical Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases of the Entire Gastrointestinal Tract
- Surgery for Malignant Tumors (Oncologic Surgery) of the Abdominal Cavity
- Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Endocrine Surgery
- Minor Surgical Procedures (for abscesses, lipomas, sebaceous cysts, ingrown toenails, paronychia, wounds, etc.)
Surgery at the Center (Chirurgie im Zentrum) in Basel offers highly specialized surgical treatments provided by experienced specialists: Prof. Savas Soysal, PD Dr. Silvio Däster, and Dr. Beatrice Kern. The focus is on minimally invasive procedures, personalized care, and medical precision. Patients benefit from many years of experience and outstanding expertise in general and visceral surgery, as well as in endocrine surgery.
About the clinic
The surgical practice "Chirurgie im Zentrum" unites highly qualified specialists with many years of clinical experience and scientific expertise. The practice offers specialized surgical care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques and individualized treatment planning.
PD Dr. med. Silvio Däster, board-certified surgeon FMH with a specialization in visceral surgery, brings extensive experience in the operative treatment of complex abdominal diseases. His expertise lies in the use of gentle, laparoscopic procedures that support rapid recovery. His patient-centered approach ensures precise diagnostics and tailored therapy.
A particular focus is colorectal surgery and proctology; he also holds the European qualification EBSQ in Coloproctology.
Prof. Dr. med. Savas Soysal, also a board-certified surgeon FMH with a specialization in visceral surgery, has many years of experience in specialized visceral and oncologic surgery. His work is characterized by high technical precision and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal surgical care. A key focus of his surgical expertise is hepatobiliary surgery.
Dr. med. Beatrice Kern, board-certified surgeon FMH with a specialization in visceral surgery, is specialized in endocrine surgery. She also has extensive expertise in small and large bowel procedures as well as gastric surgery. With her long-standing role as Senior Consultant in Visceral Surgery at Claraspital Basel, she brings in-depth knowledge in the surgical treatment of hormone-producing organs. Her structured approach contributes to the high quality of patient care.
The team at "Chirurgie im Zentrum" stands for guideline-based, individualized treatment and provides expert support to patients through all phases of surgical care.
Expert interviews
- Expert Interview with Professor Savas Soysal, M.D. (opens in a new tab)The Gallbladder: The Underappreciated Organ.
- Expert Interview with Dr. Beatrice Kern, M.D. (opens in a new tab)Thyroid Surgery: When to Operate, How Much to Remove—and What Are the Risks?
- Expert Interview with PD Dr. med. Silvio Däster (opens in a new tab)Diverticulitis: Quality of Life as a Key Criterion for Surgical Treatment—An Expert Interview with PD Dr. med. Silvio Däster
Location
How to reach Chirurgie im Zentrum
Specialisation
The medical spectrum of Chirurgie im Zentrum
Diseases
- Anal eczema (opens in a new tab)
- Genital warts (opens in a new tab)
- Fecal incontinence (opens in a new tab)
- Graves' disease (opens in a new tab)
- Adrenal disease (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Carcinoma (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Colon Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Intestinal polyps (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Gallbladder Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Bile Duct Carcinoma (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Adrenal metastases (opens in a new tab)
- Thyroid Cancer (opens in a new tab)
- Anal abscess (opens in a new tab)
- Anal fissure (opens in a new tab)
- Anal fistula (opens in a new tab)
- Anal polyp (opens in a new tab)
- Anal thrombosis (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal Wall Hernia (Epigastric Hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Cholangitis (opens in a new tab)
- Cholestasis (opens in a new tab)
- Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticula - Diverticulosis (opens in a new tab)
- Diverticulitis (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Diseases (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal ulcer (opens in a new tab)
- Cholangitis (opens in a new tab)
- Gallbladder Disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Biliary colic (opens in a new tab)
- Gallstones (opens in a new tab)
- Bile duct disorders (opens in a new tab)
- Hemorrhoids (opens in a new tab)
- Cryptitis (opens in a new tab)
- Cirrhosis of the liver (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Marisken (opens in a new tab)
- Umbilical Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Incision Hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Parastomal hernia (opens in a new tab)
- Proctitis (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal prolapse (opens in a new tab)
- Thigh hernia (inguinal hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia (Hiatal Hernia) (opens in a new tab)
- Athlete's Groin (opens in a new tab)
- Coccygeal fistula (opens in a new tab)
- Rectus diastasis (opens in a new tab)
- Parathyroid adenoma (opens in a new tab)
- Thyroid Nodules (opens in a new tab)
- Zenker's diverticulum (opens in a new tab)
Treatments
- Endocrine Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Stomach Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Surgical Oncology (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Liver Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Rectal Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Liver Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Liver Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Biliary Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Pancreatic Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatitis Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Laparoscopic Pancreatic Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Surgery for Liver Metastases (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Fissure Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Cancer Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Anal Polyp Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hemorrhoid Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Cholecystectomy (opens in a new tab)
- Splenectomy (opens in a new tab)
- TAPP / Transabdominal Preperitoneal Mesh Implantation (opens in a new tab)
- Liver resection (opens in a new tab)
- TULC (Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy) (opens in a new tab)
- Abdominal Wall Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Incision Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Diaphragmatic Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- TEPP / Total Extraperitoneal Mesh Implantation (opens in a new tab)
- Endocrine Surgery (Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands)
- Minimally Invasive Adrenal Gland Removal
- Zenker's Diverticulum Surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Surgical Oncology (opens in a new tab)
- Visceral Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Proctology (opens in a new tab)
- Liver Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Pancreatic Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Hernia Surgery (opens in a new tab)
- Center of Excellence in Coloproctology (opens in a new tab)
- Endocrinology (opens in a new tab)
- Biliary Surgery (opens in a new tab)
Chirurgie im Zentrum
Specialists in General and Visceral Surgery in Basel

