{"id":2959,"date":"2026-03-20T14:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/specializations\/surgery\/surgical-consultation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T10:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:31:08","slug":"surgical-consultation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/en\/specializations\/surgery\/surgical-consultation\/","title":{"rendered":"Surgical Consultation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"chiSiamo\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_pb_row_3-4_1-4 et_block_row et_block_row_3-4_1-4 custom_row rigaVerdeSpecializzazioni\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough second-on-mobile\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>Specialization - Surgery<\/h5>\n<h1>Surgical Consultation<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>The surgical consultation is the first and most important step in every treatment journey.<\/h2>\n<p>It is a time for dialogue and listening, during which our team of specialists conducts a comprehensive and in-depth assessment of the patient\u2019s condition, with the goal of developing a tailored treatment plan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"http:\/\/!--[CDATA[#prenota%5D%5D--\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough first-on-mobile\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module iconSpecializations\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iconaPiccoliInterventi_S.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iconaPiccoliInterventi_S.png 500w, https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iconaPiccoliInterventi_S-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 500px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1324\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--ril4g4d3xt\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>A path toward an informed choice.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">During the consultation, the surgeon takes a detailed medical history, performs a thorough clinical examination, and, if necessary, orders further diagnostic tests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">his process provides a clear and comprehensive clinical picture, essential for formulating an accurate diagnosis and discussing the various available treatment options\u2014whether surgical or non-surgical\u2014with the patient.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our goal is to provide the patient with all the information necessary to fully understand their condition, the benefits and risks of each treatment option, and to actively participate in choosing the treatment plan that best aligns with their needs and life expectations. We firmly believe that an informed patient is a more at-ease and cooperative patient, and that this is a key factor in treatment success. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chiarettocalo_99591_close-up_on_a_doctors_hands_in_surgical_g_820d68d4-0fa3-40e2-98f0-dd70715604ad_0.jpg\" title=\"chiarettocalo_99591_close-up_on_a_doctors_hands_in_surgical_g_820d68d4-0fa3-40e2-98f0-dd70715604ad_0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chiarettocalo_99591_close-up_on_a_doctors_hands_in_surgical_g_820d68d4-0fa3-40e2-98f0-dd70715604ad_0.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chiarettocalo_99591_close-up_on_a_doctors_hands_in_surgical_g_820d68d4-0fa3-40e2-98f0-dd70715604ad_0-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/chiarettocalo_99591_close-up_on_a_doctors_hands_in_surgical_g_820d68d4-0fa3-40e2-98f0-dd70715604ad_0-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-2955\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\" data-et-mv-hidden-phone=\"true\"><h2 class=\"p1\">What we offer during the consultation:<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Comprehensive specialist evaluation<\/strong>: for an accurate and reliable diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Discussion of treatment options: for an informed and shared decision.<\/b><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Preoperative planning:<\/strong> to best prepare for surgery and optimize outcomes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Second opinion<\/strong>: to provide a qualified second opinion and support the patient in making complex decisions.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><strong>Referral and guidance<\/strong>: to refer the patient to other specialists at our center or to external facilities, should their case require specific expertise not available in-house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\" id=\"chiSiamo\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Our Team<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_12_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><div class=\"lista-medici\"><div class=\"medico\"><h3 class=\"titolo-medico\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mcsorengo.ch\/en\/team\/dr-med-antonjacopo-ferrario\/\">Dr. med. 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