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Laparoscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [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) Colour
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251814Fluoroscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision
Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour
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262637Preparation for Colonoscopy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions on what to do one week before, one day before, and on the day of your procedure. The doctor will give you information about taking a bowel preparation. This will be taken by you to clean the bowel so that your doctor can accurately view your colon. (English) Black & White
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251981Macular Hole Surgery [English] Permalink Public
During macular hole surgery (vitrectomy), a bubble containing a mixture of air and gas is placed in the eye - this helps the macular hole to heal. This pamphlet explains the need to maintain a face-down position so that the gas bubble "bandage" stays in place. (English) Black & White
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251984Post-operative Instructions for Cataract Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A pamphlet that contains a few simple tips to aid the healing process after your cataract removal and lens implant. (English) Black & White
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252042Radiofrequency Lesioning (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Radiofrequency lesioning is a treatment for pain that uses special needles to send radio waves (heat) along a nerve. This procedure works for 70-80% of patients and pain relief may last 3-18 months. (English) Colour
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255837Discharge Following Cystoscopy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder and urethra — the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet covers all of the instructions to follow after this procedure. (English) Black & White
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252413Laparotomy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparotomy is a surgical procedure involving a large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity. This pamphlet has information on how to prepare for this procedure and what to expect after surgery. (English) Black & White
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252653Pre-operative Instructions for Cataract Surgery (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A pamphlet that informs patients on what to do on surgery day and the day after, what to eat, and what to do about current medications. (English) Black & White
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252799Intravenous Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) involves the insertion of an IV with a pump attached that allows a patient to self-administer a small dosage of pain medicine on an as needed basis. (English) Black & White
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