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Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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265821Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour
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257931Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour
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265725Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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264131Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [English] Permalink Public
There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (English)
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Exercise: During and After Breast Cancer [English] Permalink Public
Exercise is an important part of maintaining your overall health and wellbeing during and after breast cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)
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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/...Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet explains the exercises to do after your first rib resection surgery. The physiotherapist will review your home exercise program with you in the hospital before you go home. COMPANION MATERIAL: First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (266759) (English) Colour
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266643While Waiting for Your Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This is a quick guide on what to expect when having this procedure at Royal Columbian Hospital. To learn more about what to expect before, during, and after your TAVI, see “Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation – What to Expect” (266782). (English) Black & White
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267166Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - An option for treating aortic stenosis (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describes what this procedure is and what to consider before deciding if a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) is a therapy you should consider. We hope it helps you understand how treatment recommendations are made and how you will be part of that process. Please read this booklet, share it with your family, and bring it with you when you come to the TAVI Clinic. (English) Colour
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266783Your Heart Surgery Journey – Preparing for Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are going to have heart surgery. We break this time frame into phases: before surgery, recovery in the hospital then when you get home. When you take an active part now, you can help your recovery after surgery. (English) Colour
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