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Fallopian Tube and Ovary Surgery [English] Permalink Public

About your surgery and recovery from one of these surgeries: remove one of both fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), remove one or both ovaries (oophorectomy), or remove both the fallopian tube and ovary on one or both sides (salpingo-oophorectomy). (English) Black & White

How to Take Opioid Pain Medicine After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many ways you can help ease your pain. You have been prescribed an opioid medicine. This factsheet explains how to ease your pain after surgery, how to take opioids safely, and what side effects to watch for. We also give you added safety tips for opioid medicines. (English) Colour

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

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

For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White

Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains how to understand the Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure. (English) Black & White

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Bartholin's Gland Cyst or Abscess [English] Permalink Public

This describes the differences between a Bartholin’s cyst and an abscess and how each are treated. It explains how to care for yourself after draining or surgery to treat the cyst or abscess. (English) Black & White

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist- (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

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

Birth Control After Surgery [English] Permalink Public

For people who use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy. If we gave you sugammadex (Bridon®) or aprepitant (Emend®), you will need to use backup birth control for a number of days after your surgery. (English) Colour

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

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

For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White