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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Craniotomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on your brain. The medical word is craniotomy (say crane-ee-ot-oh-me). This surgery can be done for many reasons, such as: - to remove a growth (tumor or cyst) - to take a sample of tissue (biopsy) - to remove a blood clot - to repair arteries or veins - to drain pus from an infection (an abscess) - to repair a break in the skull (fracture) - to place an implant such as a shunt that helps brain fluid flow (English) Black & White

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Ridge Meadows Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Video Part 1: Joint Replacement, Preparing for Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Part 1 of a 4 part video for joint replacement patients. (English)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Iloy-viriM

Video Part 2: Joint Replacement, A journey through the hospital [English] Permalink Public

Part 2 of a 4 part video for joint replacement patients. (English)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYwtArC4GMk

Video Part 3: Joint Replacement, Getting back on your feet [English] Permalink Public

Part 3 of a 4 part video for joint replacement patients. (English)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsXddDmtZic

Video Part 4: Joint Replacement, Pain Management [English] Permalink Public

Part 4 of a 4 part video for joint replacement patients. (English)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtVesexuhj4

Hip Replacement Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a collection of hip replacement surgery online resources for patients which includes Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Exercise Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery, and Videos: Preparing for Surgery, A journey through the hospital, and Pain Management. (English) Colour

Knee Replacement Surgery - Online Resources (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a collection of knee replacement surgery online resources for patients which includes Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery, Exercise Guide for Knee Replacement Surgery, and Videos: Preparing for Surgery, A journey through the hospital, and Pain Management. (English) Colour