University Hospital offers advanced Total Colectomy using modern colorectal surgical techniques and individualized treatment protocols. Established in 1842, the SAC accredited hospital is located in Basel, Switzerland and has 773 beds, providing comprehensive surgical care for local and international patients.

Total Colectomy is a surgical procedure in which the entire colon is removed while the rectum is generally left in place. It may be recommended for conditions such as severe ulcerative colitis, familial adenomatous polyposis, certain colorectal cancers, or other serious diseases affecting the colon. After the colon is removed, the surgeon may reconnect the small intestine to the rectum when appropriate or create an ileostomy to divert stool through an opening in the abdominal wall. The reconstruction method depends on the patient's condition and surgical requirements.