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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

Hiatus Hernia Surgery [English] Permalink Public

A hiatus hernia is when the upper part of the stomach protrudes into the chest through a tear or weakness in the diaphragm. This booklet describes the surgical procedure as well as recovery, including diet and activity. (English) Black & White

Total Laryngectomy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having your entire larynx removed (total laryngectomy). This booklet tell you about your surgery, how to care for your stoma, how to care for your voice prosthesis (if you have one), and helpful information so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. We are here to help you and your family understand what to expect as you recover from surgery. (English) Colour

Liver 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

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

Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery – A Patient’s Guide [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what you can do before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery including overview about hip and knee replacement, pain control, what to expect while you are in the hospital, caring for yourself at home, and available resources. (Punjabi)

URL:

http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.PU.pdf

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English (266178), Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi

Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery – A Patient’s Guide [Farsi] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what you can do before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery including overview about hip and knee replacement, pain control, what to expect while you are in the hospital, caring for yourself at home, and available resources. (Farsi)

URL:

http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.FA.pdf

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English (266178), Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi

Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery – A Patient’s Guide [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what you can do before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery including overview about hip and knee replacement, pain control, what to expect while you are in the hospital, caring for yourself at home, and available resources. (Chinese - Traditional)

URL:

http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.CN.pdf

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English (266178), Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi

Before, During and After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery – A Patient’s Guide [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

This booklet describes what you can do before, during and after hip and knee replacement surgery including overview about hip and knee replacement, pain control, what to expect while you are in the hospital, caring for yourself at home, and available resources. (Chinese - Simplified)

URL:

http://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FB/FB.130.B393.CS.pdf

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English (266178), Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Punjabi

Nutrition after Ileostomy (Fraser Health) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

Information on food & fluid choices for people who have an ileostomy. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (264774), Arabic (264779), Chinese - Simplified (264776), Chinese - Traditional (264775), Farsi (265608), French (265678), Hindi (264778), Punjabi (264777), Vietnamese (265607)