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Pancreatic 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

Spleen 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

Preparing 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

Thyroid Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients having elective thyroid surgery. The thyroid gland (or part of it) can be removed for a couple of reasons, including a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign). You usually go home the same day or the next day. This depends on the type of surgery, your health before surgery, and your recovery. Replaces catalogue #265501 (English) Colour

Pilonidal Cyst Removal - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have a pilonidal cyst near your tailbone, just above your buttocks, that needs to be drained and removed. The surgeon cuts around the cyst and removes it along with surrounding tissue. The surgery usually takes about 1 hour. You usually go home the same day. This depends on your health before surgery and your recovery. Replaces catalogue #265500 (English) Colour

Parathyroid Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove 1 or more of your parathyroid glands (parathyroidectomy). The parathyroid glands are located right behind your thyroid gland in your neck. These glands produce parathyroid hormone. This hormone controls the levels of calcium in the body. These glands are usually removed if they are making too much parathyroid hormone because the gland is not working properly or a growth (tumour) that could be cancer or not (benign). Replaces catalogue # 265499 (English) Colour

Laparoscopic 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

Anal – Rectal Surgery: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for those who are having hemorrhoid surgery (Hemorrhoidectomy) to remove hemorrhoids (swollen veins located in the lower anus) or anal surgery for an abscess or fistula, to drain an infection (an abscess) of an anal gland, or to repair a tear in the lining of the anus. (English) Colour

Pituitary 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

Cervical 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