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Cystoscopy (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder; the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet contains instructions to follow after this procedure. (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

Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves the surgical removal of the bladder tumor performed under a general or spinal anesthetic. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the bladder tumor. (English) Black & White

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the prostate gland. A special cutting instrument is inserted through the lighted tube to remove the prostate gland. Information on home catheter care, permitted activities, and pain management are contained in this factsheet. (English) Black & White

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

Information for patients and families (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet briefly describes when Burnaby Hospital might relocate existing patients recovering well to another hospital within the Fraser Health region. Rarely, we need to move a patient to accommodate another patient with a more acute, emergency condition. (English) Colour

Choosing a Tattoo Studio [English] Permalink Public

Tattooing involves breaking the skin. When this protective barrier is broken, you are more susceptible to a variety of health risks. This factsheet contains a list of questions to ask your tattoo artist and general hygiene issues to consider. (English) Colour