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Laser Vaporization of the Prostate (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Laser vaporization of the prostate involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A tube is passed through the urethra to the prostate, where a laser is then inserted to remove it. This factsheet has information on the procedure and what one can expect after being discharged. (English) Black & White

Scrotal Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White

Cone Biopsy LEEP or Cold Knife (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy involves the removal of a small, cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix using either a fine wire (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) or a surgical scapel (Cold Knife). As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour

Drain Care after Breast Surgery [English] Permalink Public

After breast and axilla (armpit) surgery you could have one or more drains. The drain removes old blood and fluid that can collect after surgery. This sheet gives instructions for how to care for the drain(s) at home. (English) Black & White

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Orchidopexy: Surgery for Undescended Testicles (Child, Male) [English] Permalink Public

Normally before a baby boy is born, the testicles move into the scrotum (the sac that holds the testicles). Sometimes, though, one or both testicles stay in the body cavity instead of moving into the scrotum. This is called undescended testicles​ or cryptorchidism, which means "hidden testicle." An orchidopexy is an operation to lower the testicles into the scrotum. (English)

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Green Light Laser Trans-Urethral Resection of Prostate (TUPR) (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information booklet for men having prostate surgery at Langley Memorial Hospital. Includes advantages of this type of surgery over traditional, what you can expect, and how to care for yourself at home following surgery. (English) Colour

Fallopian Tube Recanilization (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure fallopian tube recanalization 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. (English) Colour

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English (264632)

Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour

Hysterectomy - Vaginal [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your uterus (hysterectomy). This pamphlet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255701 (English) Colour

Breast Surgery: Your Recovery at Home (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes going home from the hospital and how to care for yourself at home after having breast surgery at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. (English) Colour