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Patient Information Leaflets
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Kidney transplant - Information for patients thinking about having one
For patients with kidney failure who are considering a kidney transplant - information about transplantation and being referred for assessment at Oxford
Kidney transplant - Post transplant care
Information to support your transfer of care for patients who have received a transplant and are now under the care of the Transplant Team at the Berkshire Kidney Unit
Kidney Transplant Waiting List - information for patients
For patients cleared to go on the kidney transplant waiting list - gives details about what you need to do while you are waiting for your transplant and what to expect when you are called
Knee arthroscopy for children
Aims to answer some of the questions that you or your child may have about their knee operation
Knee injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a knee injury
Knee replacement surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your knee operation
Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis
Explains what labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are and how they are treated or managed
Lanreotide treatment plan
Record for chemotherapy treatment given to help control the symptoms of flushing and diarrhoea often experienced with carcinoid tumours
Laparoscopic (keyhole) groin surgery for hernia
Information that will help you decide whether to have keyhole surgery to repair your hernia
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (keyhole gallbladder surgery)
Information to help you decide whether to have keyhole surgery for gallstones
Laparoscopic female sterilisation
This leaflet gives information on having a laparoscopic (keyhole) sterilisation operation. Please read it before you go home so that you can have any of your questions answered before you leave.
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
This leaflet is for women who have decided to have a laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy (removal of the womb).
Laparoscopic myomectomy
Details on what will happen during your laparoscopic (keyhole) myomectomy including the risks and the benefits.
Laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy
This leaflet is for women who have been advised to have an ovarian cyst removed by a keyhole operation, known as a laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. It outlines the risks and benefits of this operation as well as what to expect during your recovery.
Laparoscopic salpingo oophorectomy
This leaflet is for women who have been advised to have one or both of their fallopian tubes and ovaries removed by a keyhole operation known as a laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy. It outlines the potential benefits and risks of this operation, and explains what to expect during your recovery.
Laparoscopy and dye
This leaflet outlines what will happen during a laparoscopy and dye for patients using the Fertility Clinic.
Large for gestational age baby
You will have been given this leaflet as we have identified that you may be having a baby that is bigger than average, sometimes referred to as large for gestational age (LGA)
Large loop excision of transformation zone treatment (LLETZ)
This leaflet aims to help women who are having a loop excision under either a local or a general anaesthetic.
LARS ligament stabilisation for the acromioclavicular joint
Gives advice and exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your shoulder operation
Laryngeal papilloma
Explains what it is and how it can be managed - papillomas are benign (non-cancerous), wart-like growths that occur over the vocal folds in your larynx (voice box) and into the trachea (airway)