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Macular Hole Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. During surgery, a bubble is placed in the eye to bandage the hole. This factsheet provides information on the importance of maintaining proper body position in order to keep the bubble over the hole. (English) Black & White
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104793Hysterectomy or Vaginal Repair Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision
A factsheet listing both permitted and discouraged activities following this procedure at Chilliwack General. (English) Black & White
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262597Laser Vaporization of the Prostate (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Laser vaporization of the prostate involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A tube is passed through the urethra to the prostate, where a laser is then inserted to remove it. This factsheet has information on the procedure and what one can expect after being discharged. (English) Black & White
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262607Transurethral 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
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262676Transurethral 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
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262677Shoulder 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
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255449Knee 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
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255452Anterior 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
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255532Home Tracheostomy Care Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Public
This booklet tells you about your tracheostomy and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your respiratory therapist will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour
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262730Crutches How To Use them Easily and Safely- Booklet (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Instructions for using crutches safely and easily. Includes how to fit the crutches properly, different types of weight bearing, safety tips, standing balance, standing from sitting, sitting from standing, walking, using stairs, and getting into a car. (English) Colour
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