Preparation (Before)

No preparation.

No preoperative diet.

No examinations needed before the procedure.

The procedure is performed in outpatient (consultation) without anesthesia.

Normally the procedure is performed without anesthesia.

No preparation required.

Not required.

During the consultation, home medication will be reviewed.

Particular attention will be paid to anticoagulants and anti-diabetics, some of which should be stopped after medical advice.

• Anticoagulants : Plavix®, Clopidogrel®, Sintrom®, Marcoumar®, Xarelto®, Pradaxa®, Eliquis®…
• Anti-diabetics : Glucophage®, Metformin®…

Chronic intake of steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, delay healing and may increase the risk of fistulae and open wounds.

• Anti-inflammatory drugs – corticosteroids: Brufen®, Nurofen®, Cataflam®, Medrol®…

Check your medication in the section on medication.

There you will find information on whether or not to stop common medicines and the number of days that they should be stopped before surgery.

Link to chapter : Medication

No hospitalisation.