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.
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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
20/11/2025
Recovery after cruciate ligament injury: rehabilitation and return to sport
How does recovery progress after an anterior cruciate ligament rupture or reconstruction: objectives, rehabilitation, work, sport and warning signs.
20/11/2025
Pre-operation preparation: a reliable and personalized checklist
Prepare for an operation without improvised instructions: consultations, documents, medications, hygiene, transport, suitcase and return home.
19/11/2025
Sick leave following surgery: procedures and employee compensation
The steps taken by a private sector employee after an operation: prescription, timely transmission, daily allowances, employer supplement and extension.
19/11/2025
Surgical pathway in France: the 10 essential steps
Having surgery in France, step by step: consultations, anesthesia, hospital admission, operating room, discharge and recovery.
13/11/2025
Swollen eyelids after surgery: clues and warning signs
Swelling after eyelid surgery: possible after-effects, permitted procedures, mistakes to avoid and symptoms that require prompt medical attention.
11/11/2025
Post-surgery recovery at home: 2026 checklist
Reliable checklist to prepare for returning home after surgery: documents, home modifications, medications, wound and warning signs.
11/11/2025
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): A Reliable Guide
Understanding RAAC: information, preparation, recovery, discharge criteria and the patient's role, without a universal protocol or improvised doses.
