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Regaining confidence in movement: support with Clinique La Lignière
Rediscovering the pleasure of moving after obesity surgery: a gradual, supervised return to activity with Clinique La Lignière, the Centre’s partner.
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drfournier.ch · 29 September 2026
Robotic surgery at Hôpital de Nyon featured in GHOL’s 2025 annual report
At Hôpital de Nyon, several specialties, including obesity surgery, now use a robot-assisted surgery platform. Dr Fournier explains in plain terms what this means, and that the surgeon stays in control from start to finish.
GHOL · 2025 annual report · Article in French
Hugo™, the surgery of tomorrow
The hospital’s annual report describes the arrival of the Hugo™ system in Nyon and the teams that use it. It also reports a gastric bypass performed with this platform in September 2025, which GHOL presents as a first in Switzerland – a chance to see the operating theatre where procedures take place.
drfournier.ch · 29 September 2026
Obesity surgery: why care is multidisciplinary
Why meet several professionals before an operation? This article explains each person’s role, from endocrinology to dietetics and psychological support, and why the choice of technique is discussed according to your situation. The pathway starts well before the operating theatre and continues long afterwards.
drfournier.ch · 29 September 2026
Gastroenterologist and surgeon: why do they work together?
Gastroenterologist or surgeon: who does what? From endoscopy before surgery to managing possible complications afterwards, this article shows how the two specialties work together, including for the assessment and follow-up of obesity surgery.
GHOL · 2 September 2026 · Article in French
After major weight loss, how can plastic surgery help?
After major weight loss, excess skin can be a nuisance in everyday life. A GHOL plastic surgeon answers common questions, whether the weight loss followed surgery or medication: why a stable weight comes first, and what to know about scars and recovery.
GHOL · 4 March 2021 · Article in French
World Obesity Day
A 2021 publication. For World Obesity Day, GHOL presented the return to physical activity after surgery, organised with Clinique La Lignière, and the place of movement in follow-up care.
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- Regaining confidence in movement: support with Clinique La LignièreRediscovering the pleasure of moving after obesity surgery: a gradual, supervised return to activity with Clinique La Lignière, the Centre’s partner.
- Two animations to understand the sleeve and the bypassTwo short animations show the steps of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, and the route food takes.
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