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Laparoscopic (MIS) Urology Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Laparoscopic urology surgery usually involves the removal of a kidney or the adrenal gland, or reconstruction of the renal pelvis. 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

Kidney Care Centre - Group Education Sessions (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public

Read about virtual group education sessions available at the Kidney Care Centre in Surrey and how to book sessions with us. Topics of these interactive sessions include eating healthy, reading food labels, managing stress, and considering transplant as a treatment. (English) Colour

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Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English) Colour

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Kidney Infection (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A kidney infection is when you have bacteria in the kidneys. Bacteria get into kidneys by moving from the urethra into the bladder. From there, it moves up through the ureters into the kidneys. (English) Colour

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Kidney Stones (Renal Colic) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Kidney stones are made of minerals and salts that stick together and form crystals in your urine. The stones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a marble. Some are smooth, but most are jagged. The stones can stay in your kidney or move out of your body when you urinate. Most stones pass out of the body without any need to see a doctor. (English) Colour

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Urinary Catheter Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Going home from Emergency with a Urinary Catheter. A urinary catheter is a germ-free (or sterile) tube that goes through your urethra into your bladder. Your urinary catheter allows for urine drainage from your bladder. A small balloon on one end of the tube holds it inside your bladder. (English) Colour

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Prevent Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections (Small Poster) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster for patients in the hospital. This poster includes 5 key activities patients can do to help prevent pneumonia and urinary tract infections following surgery. Available in 3 sizes. (English) Colour

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Fistula/Graft - Ways to Prevent Infections [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, before and after dialysis. (English)

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Fistulas and Grafts - Ways to Prevent Aneurysms [English] Permalink Public

What is an aneurysm? How do aneurysms form? How can they be prevented? What if the area continues to be used? (English)

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Care of Your Fistula or Graft [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English)

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