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Surgery Directions and Journey Board (Royal Columbian Hospital) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains where to register at RCH on the day of your surgery and what to expect when you register. It also explains how to understand the Surgical Journey Board so your family and friends know where to find you during your surgical journey. (Chinese - Traditional) Colour

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English (267235), Chinese - Simplified (267237), Chinese - Traditional (267238), Punjabi (267236)

Foot or Ankle Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your foot and ankle surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265925 (English) Colour

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [Arabic] Permalink Public

This summarizes all you need to do to get ready for your surgery. (Arabic) Colour

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English (264647), Arabic (264639), Chinese - Simplified (264640), Chinese - Traditional (264641), Farsi (264643), French (267898), Hindi (267899), Korean (264642), Punjabi (264644), Spanish (267900), Vietnamese (264645)

Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day Before Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day before the surgery. Brief instructions on where to go, what to bring, location after surgery and hospital accommodation. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

Butting 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

Appendix Surgery - Appendectomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what appendectomy is and post operative information. The appendix is a small, hollow pouch that hangs down from the large intestine (bowel). It is located in the lower right part of your belly. This surgery is done to remove an infected appendix (appendicitis).Replaces catalogue #265483 (English) Colour

Preparing for Heart Surgery - Admit the Day of Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people scheduled for heart surgery and coming into the hospital the day of their surgery. Instructions on how to prepare the day before and the morning of surgery, where to go, what to bring, about the hospital, and link to more information on FraserHealth.ca site. A supplement to Your Heart Surgery Journey booklet. (English) Colour

After Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, refers to a procedure used to treat patients with kidney stones, prostate and urinary tract conditions. Acoustic shock waves break kidney stones into tiny pieces that are then passed in the urine. This factsheet provides instructions on what to do to encourage these tiny pieces to be flushed from your system. (English) Black & White