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Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in the ACL ligament. The ACL is located in the middle of the knee joint and connects the lower leg bone to thigh bone and prevents the leg bone from sliding too far forward at the knee, which causes instability. Details of the procedure and home care instructions are included. (English) Colour
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255450Foot and Ankle Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Foot and ankle surgery includes a number of different procedures done for various reasons including foot deformities or reconstructive purposes. This brochure contains a list of the types of procedures performed on the foot and ankle, and home care instructions following surgery. (English) Colour
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255451Knee 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
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255452Anterior 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
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255532Surgical 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
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255534Open 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
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255285Laparoscopic (MIS) Colon Resection (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A laparoscopic colon resection is the surgical removal of a piece of large bowel. With laparoscopic or MIS (Minimally Invasive) surgical procedures, surgeons use small keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour
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255458Laparoscopic (MIS) Urology Surgery (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Laparoscopic urology surgery usually involves the removal of a kidney or the adrenal gland, or reconstruction of the renal pelvis. With laparoscopic or MIS (Minimally Invasive) surgical procedures, surgeons use small keyhole incisions and fiberoptic lighting to employ cameras and long specialized instrumentation to complete the surgery. As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour
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255459Cone Biopsy LEEP or Cold Knife (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
A cone biopsy involves the removal of a small, cone-shaped piece of tissue from the cervix using either a fine wire (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure) or a surgical scapel (Cold Knife). As well as procedure details, this brochure includes information on home care and permitted activities. (English) Colour
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255535Managing Your Pain with Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) [English] Permalink Public
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) involves the insertion of an IV with a pump attached that allows a patient to self-administer a small dosage of pain medicine on an as needed basis. (English) Black & White
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