16/07/2026
Pain after an operation: what to do and when to contact the team?
Careful guidelines for describing postoperative pain, using the discharge plan without self-medication and knowing when to contact the team or the emergency room.
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16/07/2026
Scars and sun after surgery: protection and mistakes to avoid
Distinguishing between a wound and a closed scar, choosing appropriate sun protection and recognizing situations that require the advice of the team.
16/07/2026
Anesthesia consultation before an operation: documents, questions and information to report
How to prepare for the anesthesia consultation: useful documents, history and treatments to mention, questions to ask and instructions to confirm.
07/03/2026
Eyelid blepharoplasty: price, reimbursement and follow-up in 2026
Price, quote, reimbursement, procedure, recovery and risks of blepharoplasty: a sourced 2026 guide to prepare for the consultation.
07/03/2026
Inguinal hernia surgery: techniques, recovery and risks
When to operate on an inguinal hernia, open or laparoscopic approach, return home, work, risks and warning signs: 2026 sourced guide.
19/12/2025
Lipedema: symptoms, diagnosis and available treatments
Understanding lipedema without false promises: signs, differential diagnoses, compression, activity, support and the role of surgery.
11/12/2025
A look inside a London operating room: behind the scenes of a surgical report
Behind the scenes of a surgical report on Harley Street, the limited role of the communicator and what an observation in the operating room allows, or does not allow, us to conclude about water jet assisted liposuction.
10/12/2025
Surgery abroad: risks, follow-up and checks before leaving
A checklist before surgery abroad: qualifications, facility, consent, follow-up, insurance, complications and possible coverage.
25/11/2025
Abdominoplasty: conditions of coverage and prior agreement
Understanding the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, the role of the CCAM, the prior agreement of the CPAM and the costs that may remain to be paid.
21/11/2025
Packing for surgery: checklist for the clinic and returning home
Hospital Bag & Return Home: The Essentials Checklist (Guide) is a crucial topic. Transparency: This article may contain product recommendations with affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, GuideChirurgie.fr receives a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more about our partners. The operation is scheduled. The date is set. But as the big day approaches, a logistical question often becomes a source of anxiety: what do I really need to pack for my return home? If you're only looking for a list of items to pack for your stay, see hospital bag
