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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
Read moreRobotic assisted laparoscopic (keyhole) radical prostatectomy
Information for patients on the enhanced recovery programme having keyhole prostate removal
Read moreRotator cuff repair advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your shoulder operation
Read moreRotator cuff repair surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreRound ligament pain in pregnancy: Physio advice
This leaflet explains what round ligament pain in and gives advice to help manage and treat the symptoms.
Read moreRoutine 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
Read moreRoux-En-Y Gastric Bypass RYGB) surgery
Information about Roux-en-Y gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits
Read moreRoyal 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.
Read moreSacro 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
Read moreSacro-iliac joint injection
Outlines what to expect during sacro-iliac joint injection treatment in the Pain Management Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreSacroplasty treatment of sacral fracture with bone cement
Explains a procedure known as “sacroplasty”, what is involved, the benefits and possible risks
Read moreSacrospinous fixation (SSF)
This leaflet is to help you understand the sacrospinous fixation operation (repair of prolapse).
Read moreSalicylate sensitivity
Outlines what salicylate sensitivity is and gives someadvice on cutting out/down on the things that may be causing your symptoms
Read moreSalicylates (children)
Outlines the food traffic light system for children who are sensitive to salicylates
Read moreSalivary duct dilatation and stone removal aftercare
Advice following a procedure to unblock your salivary duct or gland
Read moreSalivary gland / neck surgery aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following salivary gland / neck surgery including branchial cyst / neck node biopsy
Read moreSalivary mucoceles
Management or treatment of a cyst that arises following a blockage of a small salivary gland
Read moreSAM suction unit user guide
Guide to assist patients in the use and maintenance of a home suction unit, in order to optimise function, patient safety and unit effectiveness
Read moreScaphoid (wrist) injury discharge advice
For patients with an injury/suspected fracture of the scaphoid (wrist) bone - explains what happens next
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