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Adrenal Surgery (Adrenalectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Patient education when having surgery to remove adrenal gland(s). Adrenal glands are two small organs. Each one sits above each kidney, they produce hormones that affect your body in many ways (such as stress hormones and hormones that help control blood pressure and water balance in the body). An adrenal gland is usually removed because of a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign).Replaces catalogue #265482 (English) Black & White
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265586Breast Cancer Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
There are several surgeries to treat breast cancer. The type of breast surgery you have depends on many things, such as the size of your tumour, the type of cancer you have, where your tumour is on your breast, size of your breast, your age, your health, your personal choice. You and the breast surgeon review the options and decide which surgery is best. (English) Colour
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265590Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Description of gallbladder surgery and post operative information. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your gallbladder. The gallbladder is usually removed if people have problems with gallstones. Gallstones form in the gallbladder from cholesterol and bile salts. These ‘stones’ can block the flow of bile out of the gallbladder. If this happens, the gallbladder swells up, resulting in sharp abdominal pain, indigestion, or throwing up (vomiting). For most people, digestion of fat is not affected with the gallbladder removed. Bile just flows directly from the liver to the intestines. Replaces catalogue #265484 (English) Colour
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265593Liver 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
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265598Pancreatic Surgery Using Whipple Procedure (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This surgery is usually done to remove growths (tumors) in the pancreas. Your surgery and recovery at home following Pancreatic Surgery. Replaces catalogue #265475 (English) Colour
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265599Spleen 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
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265602Preparing for Day Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
General information of patients coming in for Day Surgery. This includes what to do to prepare, what to bring with you on the day, where to go, as well as what to expect before and after surgery. It also tells you a bit about the hospital and what is available. (English) Colour
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265604Pituitary Gland Surgery (Transsphenoidal Approach) Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery to remove a tumour from the pituitary gland. The surgery is done by going in your nose and through the sphenoid sinus to the pituitary gland. (English) Colour
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265613Cervical Spine Surgery Your Day Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery on the neck or cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the neck, shoulder, or arm from pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. This could be caused by a bulging disc, a degenerating disc, a herniated disc, or a thinning disc. (English) Colour
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265606Neck Surgery (Cervical Spine Surgery) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on the neck - the cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. (English) Colour
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