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Laparoscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses small, keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions to follow after the operation. (English) Colour
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251814Colonoscopy / Polypectomy [English] Permalink Public
This procedure permits examination of the lining of the large intestine. Many areas may be sampled by taking small pinhead sized biopsies for microscopic examination. A polypectomy is removal of a polyp (extra tissue) from the bowel. This pamphlet will provide you with all relevant information regarding the procedure to be performed. (English) Black & White
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253339Laparoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopy is a type of minimally invasive surgery that uses small, keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. This pamphlet contains detailed instructions to follow after the operation. (English) Black & White
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104668Open Cholecystectomy (Langley Memorial Hospital) (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
An open cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder using the more traditional procedure of removing it through an abdominal incision. This brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour
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255285Laparoscopic (MIS) Colon Resection (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopic colon resection is the surgical removal of a piece of large bowel. With laparoscopic or MIS (Minimally Invasive) surgical procedures, surgeons use small keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour
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255458Anterior Resection (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
An anterior resection involves the surgical removal of a portion of the bowel. This pamphlet contains important instructions on how to prepare at home before the surgery, and what one can expect during and after surgery. (English) Black & White
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255476Appendectomy (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Sometimes children experience appendicitis (a swelling of the appendix due to blockage). Removal of the appendix, or an appendectomy, may be required. Audio available. (English)
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Laparoscopic Colon Resection (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Provides a brief overview of laparoscopic colon resection procedure and what to expect post operatively. (English) Colour
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264449Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy/Gastrojejunostomy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure radiologic percutaneous gastrostomy/gastrojejunostomy including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a procedure where a special tube called a gastrostomy tube (G tube) is put into the stomach by going through the skin of the abdomen using X-ray to guide the procedure. (English) Colour
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264368Biliary Drainage (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure biliary drainage including information on who will be performing the procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Biliary drainage is a procedure to drain bile from your liver. Your liver makes bile and is needed to help you digest food. Normally, the bile ducts carry bile from your liver to your bowel, temporarily storing bile in the gallbladder. (English) Colour
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