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Laparoscopic (MIS) Colon Resection (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A laparoscopic colon resection is the surgical removal of a piece of large bowel. 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

Anterior Resection (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An anterior resection involves the surgical removal of a portion of the bowel. This pamphlet contains important instructions on how to prepare at home before the surgery, and what one can expect during and after surgery. (English) Black & White

Laparoscopic Colon Resection (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Provides a brief overview of laparoscopic colon resection procedure and what to expect post operatively. (English) Colour

After a Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for caring for yourself after the procedure, what to do and not to do, and when to get help. Includes information on the results from the procedure and followup instructions. (English) Colour

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Gastroscopy: Instructions for Going Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for how to care for yourself at home after a Gastroscopy, what the doctor found, and information on follow-up. (English) Colour

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ERCP Instructions for Going Home [English] Permalink Public

ERCP is short for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-Pancreatography. This is a test designed to image and to treat disorders of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. This factsheet provides information on what to do at home if you feel discomfort and when to seek immediate medical attention. (English) Colour

Path to Home Guide: Bowel Surgery (Large) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Bowel surgery information about the day of surgery and the days after your surgery. (English) Colour

Bowel Surgery: Helping you prepare for your surgery and recovery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

NOTE: This booklet is archived, and is replaced with the booklet, Bowel Surgery. Please see the link, https://patienteduc.fraserhealth.ca/permalink/255631 or search #265589 in the catalogue. Thank you! (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Nutrition after Ileostomy [English] Permalink Public

Information on food & fluid choices for people who have an ileostomy. (English) Colour

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