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Major (Open) Hernia Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your hernia. A hernia happens when tissue or an organ (such as the intestine) squeezes through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or tissues. It results in a bulge. The weak spot is from a weakness in the muscle from previous surgery. (English) Colour
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265597Liver 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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265604Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Describes the surgery and care at home for the repair of an inguinal hernia or femoral hernia (groin), or umbilical hernia (belly button). Replaces #265497 (English) Colour
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265596Pituitary 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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265606Preparing for Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [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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265664Preparing for Day Surgery (Peace Arch 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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