Anaesthesia

"Your safety and comfort are at the heart of everything we do.
With a dedicated team and tailored techniques for each case, we optimise your recovery for a faster and lasting return to full health."

Areas of Expertise

• Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Surgery: Mastery of general and regional anaesthesia techniques, including ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for precise localisation.
• Plastic Surgery: Protocols adapted to minimise risks and enhance postoperative recovery.
• Pain Management:
  • Perioperative: Personalised analgesia to support rehabilitation.
  • Chronic Pain: Multidisciplinary strategies for long-term treatment.

Our Team Structure

A unique combination of clinical experience and technical innovation.

1. Anaesthesiologists & Critical Care Physicians

• Specialised in orthopaedics, sports surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, ophthalmology, and acute/chronic pain management.
• Implementation of standardised safety protocols ensuring 24/7 care continuity and highly personalised treatment.
• Close collaboration with surgeons to ensure coordinated procedures, with a core focus on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS).
• Active contributors to clinical research through the Almaviva group.
• Regular participation in Clinical Practice Evaluations, institutional committees, and postgraduate teaching to keep clinical practice aligned with the latest advancements and regulatory standards.
• All anaesthesiologists are accredited by the French National Health Authority (Haute Autorité de Santé) and are former Hospital Practitioners, Specialist Assistants, or Department Heads.

2. Nurse Anaesthetists

• Actively involved in intraoperative monitoring and care.

3. Post-Anaesthesia Care Nurses

• Provide immediate and attentive care after surgery to ensure safe and smooth recovery.

Meet the Team

Dr Laurent AMAR

• Expert in general and regional anaesthesia, with a focus on acute pain management. Former department head and surgical/medical intensive care specialist, with over 25 years of experience in hip replacement and sports-related surgery.

Dr Yves KERSUZAN

• Expert in general and regional anaesthesia and acute pain care. Former senior physician at the Assistance Publique. The most experienced member of the team, with over 30 years of anaesthesia practice.

Dr Raphael Zied HADDAD

• Expert in general, regional, acute, and chronic pain anaesthesia. Former department head, court-appointed medical expert. Over 20 years of experience in sports surgery.

Dr Celdric LABOURDETTE

• Former hospital practitioner, anaesthesiologist specialising in chronic pain management. Over 20 years of clinical experience.

Your Care Pathway

1. Preoperative Consultation

• Thorough risk assessment and development of a personalised protocol.
• Clear explanation of options: general anaesthesia, regional techniques, sedation, or combinations thereof.

2. Intraoperative Monitoring

• Real-time adjustments to optimise comfort and safety throughout the procedure.

3. Postoperative Follow-up

• Early, multimodal pain relief to reduce discomfort and speed up recovery.

What Sets Us Apart

• Specialised Expertise : Tailored protocols for each surgical specialty practiced within our facility (e.g. pain management after ligament repair, knee replacement, breast or abdominal plastic surgery, etc.).
• Technical Innovation : Use of ultrasound guidance for nerve blocks: increased precision, reduced risk, and highly targeted regional anaesthesia (e.g., for a single finger, facial nerve, or specific limb section). Techniques also include infiltration anaesthesia for hand surgery under specific indications.
• 24/7 Availability : Continuous, responsive care adapted to each patient's needs.

Anaesthesia and Pain: A Central Role

Pain, defined physiologically as a sensory response to tissue injury, often plays a significant role in orthopaedic and reconstructive conditions. Our approach is multimodal and proactive:

• Prevention: Accurate regional anaesthesia to avoid intense postoperative pain.
• Management: Personalised treatments (injections, infusions, analgesics) to reduce inflammation and discomfort.
• Rehabilitation: Rigorous postoperative monitoring for optimal functional recovery.
• Human-Centred Care : Your comfort is our absolute priority. Every step of your care is performed with attentiveness, minimising discomfort and anxiety. Our dedicated and skilled team combines medical expertise with empathy to offer you the highest quality care. Some members are also trained in conversational hypnosis, and the team may suggest complementary medication alongside conventional techniques to maximise your comfort.
• Anaesthesia is far more than the elimination of pain. It is an integral part of a comprehensive care strategy: ensuring patient safety during the procedure, facilitating early mobilisation, and reducing complications. By integrating the latest innovations—such as ultrasound-guided techniques and controlled analgesia—our team ensures a seamless continuum of care tailored to each stage of your surgical journey.

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