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Macular Hole Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A macular hole is a small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina. During surgery, a bubble is placed in the eye to bandage the hole. This factsheet provides information on the importance of maintaining proper body position in order to keep the bubble over the hole. (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

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

Shoulder Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Shoulder Arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your shoulder joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Knee Arthroscopy (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Knee arthroscopy is a type of surgery that uses a small telescope inserted through a small incision to examine or repair the tissues inside or around your knee joint. This brochure provides information on home care and permitted activities following this type of surgery. (English) Colour

Anterior and Posterior Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The walls of the vagina hold the bladder and rectum in place. If the sides of the vagina become loose or less elastic, the bladder and/or rectum can bulge into the vagina. An Anterior and Posterior Repair is a procedure to repair and to tighten the muscles which support your bladder and/or uterus. This pamphlet contains discharge instructions and information on permitted activities during your recovery. (English) Colour

Surgical Day Care (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides information for families and visitors on the Surgical Day Care (SDC) at Langley Memorial Hospital. Routines and procedures to follow while at SDC are outlined to ensure that the nursing staff can provide care without interruption. (English) Colour

Open Cholecystectomy (Langley Memorial Hospital) (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

An open cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder using the more traditional procedure of removing it through an abdominal incision. This brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour