Capio Santé: Orthopaedic surgery in France
Capio Santé, French subsidiary of the European Healthcare leader Capio, provide a broad range of elective surgery treatments. Capio in France have always welcomed international patients attracted by the expertise of renowned medical teams, the exceptionally high quality healthcare, competitive prices (private hospitals are usually less expensive than public hospitals), accessibility and the overall excellence of the French healthcare system (ranked n°1 among 190 countries by the World Health Organization). Strengthened by this experience, Capio Santé have recently decided to develop this activity more specifically.
Why go to Capio Santé in France for surgery?
Capio Santé provides the highest quality healthcare and patient security for a price that compares very favourably with other Western countries.
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Capio Santé private hospitals in France operate with a shared set of values: patient satisfaction, trust, respect and empathy, innovation and social responsibility
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Experienced and highly qualified surgeons dedicated to Capio Santé with demonstrated expertise recognised by their peers, which enables Capio to provide an all inclusive price regardless of whether any complications dictate a longer stay at the hospital
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A special emphasis on performing minimally invasive surgery and adopting innovative techniques - in 1987 Clinique de la Sauvegarde in Lyon saw the first coeliosurgery worldwide to remove a patient's gall bladder
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Patients may select their surgeon from a list of selected on-site specialists (no external consultants coming once in a while)
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State-of-the-art medical equipment allowing cutting edge diagnostics and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, single incision laparoscopy, Da Vinci robot-assisted surgery, stereotaxy, thoracoscopy...)
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Patient security, with intensive care units and resuscitation units in most hospitals, as well as on-site anaesthetists 24/24 and 7/7
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A comprehensive quality and risk management policy, based on best practices and accreditations, coordinated centrally at Capio Group level. Each team is responsible for the complete care process, from the acquisition of implants and medical devices, up until the patient is discharged, with a special focus on the prevention and control of infections
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Patients’ requests are addressed by a dedicated Capio coordinator, who speaks English and French, and who will advise you on the possible destinations available for a specific surgery
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Pleasant and safe locations, close to international airports, which is a plus when it comes to stay about a week with a relative or close friend.
Who are Capio Santé?
Established in 2002 through the acquisition of 16 clinics, Capio Santé is the third largest private hospital group in France and the French subsidiary of the European Healthcare leader, Capio, with facilities in Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom.
In France, Capio Santé has strategically developed its presence on a regional basis and now operates 26 facilities focusing mainly on medicine, surgery and obstetrics. The total number of employees in its 26 operating units is 5,100 and there are some 3,800 beds. 1,300 doctors work in Capio units, which received more than 460,000 patients in 2008.
Surgery procedures offered by Capio Santé in France
Most of Capio clinics in France are oriented towards complex surgeries such as cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, neurosurgery, digestive and bariatric surgery, orthopaedic surgery, urologic surgery, gynaecologic surgery, and use state-of-the-art equipment to perform medical interventions in the safest possible environment. Despite the complexity of many procedures, Capio and its surgical teams are constantly seeking to use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible, to allow for faster recovery, less pain and reduced length of stay.
In the orthopaedic area, Capio has developed a dedicated package for international patients to deliver lower limb surgery, with the use of minimally invasive procedures whenever possible.
Procedures most commonly performed are Hip Surgery, Knee Surgery and more generally speaking any surgery dealing with lower limb.
In both cases a few extra days' rest and physiotherapy at a Partner's are necessary to improve the joint mobility and secure the outcome of your surgery. The specific length of stay depends on your health condition and is on average around one week.
Other lower limb orthopaedic surgeries such as arthroscopy, foot or ankle surgery can be handled on a daycare basis or with a stay of a few days, depending on their complexity.
Surgeons participating in this International Patient Welcome Program all have significant regional or national reputations and use state-of-the-art low invasive techniques and world class implant manufacturers, allowing for faster recovery.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST: Clinics involved also have MRSA levels far below the national average. They are evaluated yearly by the French Health Ministry and have received the grade 'A' for their performance in terms of Infection Prevention & Hygiene.
Where can I get orthopaedic surgery treatment in France?
Capio Santé recommend the expertise of the team of surgeons at Clinique de la Sauvegarde, whose proficiency is well established.
The Team of 3 surgeons has been recognized as an 'Excellence & Training Center' by the European Society of Sport Knee and Arthroscopy (Teaching Center ESSKA) since 2006. This status was re-established in 2010.
Surgeons work with radiologists specialised in joint pathologies, sports doctors dealing with professional sports teams, rheumatologists, physiologists and osteopaths to handle:
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Knee pathologies (anterior cruciate ligament repairs, osteoarthritis, patella, meniscus),
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Hip pathologies (coxarthrosis, conflicts)
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Ankle & foot pathologies (Achille’s tendon, hallux valgus)
The team's consulting office is based on the premises of Clinique de la Sauvegarde – Lyon. They are all registered at the Board of Doctors and accredited for orthopaedic surgery practice. In total they perform about 1,500 procedures per year.
Focus on Clinique de la Sauvegarde, Lyon
This clinic offers comprehensive care in a broad range of medicine and surgery to over 21,000 patients each year. It also provides an emergency service all year round.
Capio are proud that Clinique de la Sauvegarde is the place where the first coeliosurgery worldwide was performed in 1987, with Dr Mouret and his team, who removed a patient's gall bladder using this minimally invasive technique. This worldwide breakthrough has since significantly changed the face of surgery.
The Hospital is located in Lyon, 30 minutes away from the airport, on a site which combines up-to-date exploration techniques and medical treatment equipment such as state-of-the-art imaging (2 scanners, 2 MRI), and the only private regional PET scanner in a nuclear medicine unit.
The theatre is equipped with state-of-the art equipment (video surgery, blood recuperation, ultrasound or thermofusion electric blades…) allowing surgeons to make extensive use of minimally invasive techniques. The goal is to help the patient recover more quickly.
An extra dedicated orthopaedic operating room was opened in 2010 to accommodate the increase in activity. The clinic is rated 'A' for infection prevention and hygiene by the French Health Ministry.
The on-site Consultation Centre houses more than 100 specialist doctors.
Services offered by Capio Santé
All Packages include:
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Diagnostic or treatment procedures, whether they take place before or after the operation providing they are carried out during the stay
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They may include consultations with the surgeon and any other doctor whose services he requires, as well as any tests prescribed by the doctors you will have met
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From the date of surgery, rest and recuperation at the clinic as recommended by the surgeon
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Necessary medication and CE-marked medical devices
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CE-marked implantable device from world-class suppliers when applicable
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Nursing care
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Medical and administrative documents in English, allowing for proper follow up once you return home
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Linguistic support throughout your journey with Capio Santé
Your Capio dedicated coordinator can also arrange taxi transfers and hotel bookings and payment in the Full Package. If you prefer to organise the trip yourself Capio will gladly give you advice on the accommodation. You can contact her at international@capio.com.
Arranging surgery in France with Capio Santé
If you have any questions, please contact Capio Santé at:
Email: international@capio.com
Tel: (33) 4 37 51 17 00
Fax: (33) 4 37 47 16 51
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