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Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves the surgical removal of the bladder tumor performed under a general or spinal anesthetic. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the bladder tumor. (English) Black & White

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the prostate gland. A special cutting instrument is inserted through the lighted tube to remove the prostate gland. Information on home catheter care, permitted activities, and pain management are contained in this factsheet. (English) Black & White

Bronchoscopy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A bronchoscopy is an examination of the lungs using a small flexible scope that is passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. This pamphlet describes what one can expect during and after the examination. (English) Black & White

Bronchoscopy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A bronchoscopy is an examination of the lungs using a small flexible scope that is passed through the nose or mouth into the lungs. This allows the practitioner to examine the patient's airways for abnormalities such as foreign bodies, bleeding, tumors, or inflammation. This pamphlet describes what one can expect during and after the examination. (English) Black & White

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Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in the ACL ligament. The ACL is located in the middle of the knee joint and connects the lower leg bone to thigh bone and prevents the leg bone from sliding too far forward at the knee, which causes instability. Details of the procedure and home care instructions are included. (English) Colour

Foot and Ankle Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Foot and ankle surgery includes a number of different procedures done for various reasons including foot deformities or reconstructive purposes. This brochure contains a list of the types of procedures performed on the foot and ankle, and home care instructions following surgery. (English) Colour

Knee Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Knee arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your knee joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Anterior and Posterior Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The walls of the vagina hold the bladder and rectum in place. If the sides of the vagina become loose or less elastic, the bladder and/or rectum can bulge into the vagina. An Anterior and Posterior Repair is a procedure to repair and to tighten the muscles which support your bladder and/or uterus. This pamphlet contains discharge instructions and information on permitted activities during your recovery. (English) Colour

Take part in your recovery [English] Permalink Public

You play an important part in your recovery from surgery. Do deep breathing, coughing, exercising in bed, and walking to prevent pneumonia and blood clots. This sheet explains how to do these important exercises: Deep breathing, Coughing, Leg exercises, and Walking. (English) Colour

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