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Scrotal Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White

Colposcopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A colposcopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine a view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Any lesions that are present in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected through the examination. (English) Black & White

Care after a Surgical Breast Biopsy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Your breast will be sore for the next few days. You will see some bruising over the next 2 to 3 days. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet gives you information on how to care for yourself at home, what to what for, and when to call for help. (English) Colour

Circumcision (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis when it is wrapped too tightly around the tip of the penis and it cannot be retracted easily. The factsheet contains discharge information for those patients who have just had this procedure performed. (English) Black & White

Cone Biopsy of Cervix (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A cone biopsy (conization) is a test for cervical cancer that involves taking a cone-shaped sample of the cervix. This factsheet provides information on instructions for home care, when to call the doctor, and what to do if you have pain. (English) Black & White

D&C and Hysteroscopy (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A D&C, which stands for Dilation and Curettage, is a procedure where the cervix is stretched and the lining of the uterus (womb) is scraped. With a hysteroscopy, a long slender lighted tube is passed into the uterus (womb), enabling the surgeon to visualize the inside of the uterus and the cervix. This factsheet has information on home care and under what conditions to notify your doctor. (English) Black & White

Endometrial Ablation Uterine Balloon Therapy (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Endometrial ablation is most commonly performed for women with abnormal uterine bleeding, and it involves the removal (ablation) or destruction of the endometrial lining of a woman's uterus. With uterine balloon therapy, heat is used to achieve this. These discharge instructions describe what activities are permitted and under what conditions one should return to Emergency. (English) Black & White

Hysterectomy 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

Laser 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

Scrotal Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following this type of surgery, including pain management and wound care. (English) Black & White