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Patient Information Leaflets
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Robotic aquablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Outlines what an enlarged prostate is, what you can expect if you opt for Aquablation procedure plus other treatment options available
Robotic assisted laparoscopic (keyhole) radical prostatectomy
Information for patients on the enhanced recovery programme having keyhole prostate removal
Rotator cuff repair advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your shoulder operation
Rotator cuff repair surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Round ligament pain in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet explains what round ligament pain in and gives advice to help manage and treat the symptoms.
Routine pregnancy testing for young women
Explains why all female patients who are 12 years old or above have a routine pregnancy test before some procedures
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass RYGB) surgery
Information about Roux-en-Y gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists - Patient information translations
This link takes you to the RCOG website page where you can look for information published by them on various pregnancy and gynaecology related conditions which have been translated into different languages.
Sacro iliac joint radiofrequency denervation
Treatment to nerve supply to the joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the small of the back is burnt with the help of a needle and electricity
Sacro-iliac joint injection
Outlines what to expect during sacro-iliac joint injection treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Sacroplasty treatment of sacral fracture with bone cement
Explains a procedure known as “sacroplasty”, what is involved, the benefits and possible risks
Sacrospinous fixation (SSF)
This leaflet is to help you understand the sacrospinous fixation operation (repair of prolapse).
Safeguarding adults from abuse and neglect
Helping people experiencing or at risk of abuse, neglect or self-neglect to protect themselves
Safety measures for your elective caesarean birth
As it has been agreed for you to have an elective (planned) Caesarean birth, it is important that we ensure this happens safely for you, your family and for the staff caring for you. In line with government guidelines, patients having planned surgery will have to follow the additional instructions set out in this leaflet.
Salicylate sensitivity
Outlines what salicylate sensitivity is and gives someadvice on cutting out/down on the things that may be causing your symptoms
Salicylates (children)
Outlines the food traffic light system for children who are sensitive to salicylates
Salivary duct dilatation and stone removal aftercare
Advice following a procedure to unblock your salivary duct or gland
Salivary gland / neck surgery aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following salivary gland / neck surgery including branchial cyst / neck node biopsy
Salivary mucoceles
Management or treatment of a cyst that arises following a blockage of a small salivary gland
Salmonella
Explains what Salmonella is, how it is caught and how it can be managed