title: [Humanitarian surgical missions].
abstract: Humanitarian surgical missions are one of the most promoted aspects of french humanitarian action in the third world through the media. This action, previously limited, is now well-organised and its actors have become real professionals. The working conditions of this kind of surgery, are characterised by its lack of means and insecurity. Logistic, technical and ethic constraints have led to propose specific training suitable for these special conditions.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Courbil
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pailler
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gallot
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005602:France; D013502:General Surgery; D007391:International Cooperation; D008493:Medical Missions; D008887:Military Medicine
vernacular_title: Missions chirurgicales humanitaires.