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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Anterior / 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

Living with a Kidney Transplant - Staying Healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Looking after your overall health is essential to the health of your transplanted kidney. This sheet briefly outlines what you can do to keep you and your kidney healthy. It is especially important to look for signs of rejection or infection. (English) Colour

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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour

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Chlorhexidine 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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Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

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

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

Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour