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Esophageal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to remove part or the whole esophagus because of damage from heartburn, injury, swallowing a caustic substance or poison, or cancer. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach. Some people call it the food pipe or gullet. If part or the whole esophagus is removed, we call it an ‘esophagectomy’. The connection between the throat and stomach is rebuilt. Replaces catalogue # 265494 (English) Colour
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265592Bladder Removal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having bladder removal surgery. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your whole bladder. This surgery is done to treat bladder cancer. Replaces #265736 (English) Colour
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265735Kidney Removal Surgery [English] Permalink Public
Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having kidney removal surgery (Nephrectomy). You are having surgery (an operation) to remove all or part of one of your kidneys (partial or total nephrectomy) or remove a kidney and the attached ureter (nephro-ureterectomy). Replaces #265734 (English) Colour
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265733Lumbar Surgery - Your Surgery & Recovery at Home [English] Permalink Public
This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves or the spinal cord. This could be caused by a bulging disc, a narrowing of the spinal canal, worn out or injured disc(s), a tumour, a broken vertebra. Replaces # 265612 (English) Colour
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