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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour

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English (264131), Chinese - Simplified (265801), Chinese - Traditional (265802), Punjabi (265803)

After a D and C (Dilatation and Curettage) [English] Permalink Public

The procedure involves stretching or dilating your cervix, then scraping the walls of the uterus with an instrument called a curette. This factsheet has information on your home care after the procedure. (English) Colour

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

Liver Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on your liver to remove (resect) a growth or tumor. This surgery is also called a ‘Liver Resection’. Your surgery and recovery at home following Liver Surgery. Replaces catalogue #265476 (English) Colour

Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains the exercises to do after your first rib resection surgery. The physiotherapist will review your home exercise program with you in the hospital before you go home. COMPANION MATERIAL: First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (266759) (English) Colour

Spleen Surgery (Splenectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of surgery to remove spleen and post operative information, recovery at home.You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your spleen. The spleen sits under your ribs on the upper left side of your abdomen. This organ filters blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells. It also helps fight infection. Replaces catalogue #265485 For more information about living without a spleen, see "How to Stay Healthy Without a Spleen" (#266397) (English) Colour

Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour

Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour

Prostate Removal Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having prostate removal surgery. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your prostate gland and some of the tissue around the gland. This surgery is usually done to remove cancer in the prostate. Replaces # 265730 (English) Colour

Exercise: During and After Breast Cancer [English] Permalink Public

Exercise is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing during and after breast cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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