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Laparoscopy (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

Catalogue Number:
104668
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Ear Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for how to to care for oneself following ear surgery, including allowable activites and pain management. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
104790
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After your Retinal Surgery [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information how to care for your eye after surgery. (English) Colour

Catalogue Number:
104791
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Macular Hole Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. During surgery, a bubble is placed in the eye to bandage the hole. This factsheet provides information on the importance of maintaining proper body position in order to keep the bubble over the hole. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
104793
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Caring for Your Surgical Drain [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet on surgical drains including information on the purpose of drains, when to empty them, and how to check and maintain them. The pamphlet also contains a drainage record table to enable you to keep track of the fluid emptied from your collection device. (English) Colour

Catalogue Number:
256367
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Hysterectomy or Vaginal Repair Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision

A factsheet listing both permitted and discouraged activities following this procedure at Chilliwack General. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
262597
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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

Catalogue Number:
262607
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Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves the surgical removal of the bladder tumor performed under a general or spinal anesthetic. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the bladder tumor. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
262676
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the prostate gland. A special cutting instrument is inserted through the lighted tube to remove the prostate gland. Information on home catheter care, permitted activities, and pain management are contained in this factsheet. (English) Black & White

Catalogue Number:
262677
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Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Catalogue Number:
255449
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