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Esophageal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to remove part or the whole esophagus because of damage from heartburn, injury, swallowing a caustic substance or poison, or cancer. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach. Some people call it the food pipe or gullet. If part or the whole esophagus is removed, we call it an ‘esophagectomy’. The connection between the throat and stomach is rebuilt. Replaces catalogue # 265494 (English) Colour
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265592Liver 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
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265598Pancreatic 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
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265599Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public
The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White
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265982Bladder Removal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information booklet on your surgery and recovery at home after having bladder removal surgery. You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your whole bladder. This surgery is done to treat bladder cancer. Replaces #265736 (English) Colour
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265735Colorectal Stent Placement (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A colorectal stent is placed to open the bowel where there is a narrowing or blockage. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses fluoroscopy for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267153Microwave Ablation: Lung (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Microwaves are used to heat and destroy lung tumours, either benign or cancer. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and often uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267151Total 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
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267832Chest or Lung Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describe the different types of chest or lung surgery, how the surgery might be done, path to recovery in hospital, and recovery at home. A companion to “Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay” booklet. (English) Black & White
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253834Breast Surgery: Your Recovery at Home (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet describes going home from the hospital and how to care for yourself at home after having breast surgery at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. (English) Colour
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