Industrial action 27 June to 2 July 2024 - unless we contact you, please attend any appointments as planned.
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Patient Information Leaflets
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Advice following laparoscopic (keyhole) cholecystectomy (gallstone removal)
Gives advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following laparoscopic (keyhole) hernia repair
Gives advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following testicular surgery
Advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
Advice following varicose vein surgery
Advice to aid your recovery following your procedure on the Adult Day Surgery Unit
After breast cancer surgery
What you can expect after your surgery and gives some general advice and information
Anal sphincter exercises
Anal sphincter exercises for people who are having problems with bowel control
Anorectal physiology studies
Explains the tests and what to expect when you attend your appointment at the Pelvic Floor Clinic
Appropriate use of recording devices in the hospital
Clarifies dos and don'ts around filming or recording certain aspects of your care throughout your surgical journey, while maintaining safety and privacy for all parties involved.
Areola micropigmentation
Explains type of semi-permanent colour (cosmetic tattoo) applied to breast skin to recreate colour and shape of the nipple areola after breast reconstruction
Areola micropigmentation aftercare advice
Explains how to care for your areola micropigmentation (nipple tattoo)
Artificial urinary sphincter surgery
Information about artificial urinary sphincter surgery to treat your urinary incontinence
Awake tracheal intubation
Explains what happens when an anaesthetist places a breathing tube into the windpipe (trachea) when you are awake
Axillary node clearance
What happens during an operation on the lymph glands or ‘nodes’ and the possible risks of the procedure
Bariatric (weight loss) surgery: Once you have a date for your operation
What to expect once you have a date for your weight loss surgery
Biofeed exercise technique
Technique to to help you with your bowel problem
Biofeedback Treatment Clinic
Explains what will happen next and what biofeedback involves for patients referred to the Pelvic Floor Service for biofeedback treatment
Block Safe
Safety advice following a regional anaesthetic block (a numb arm/leg) during surgery.
Blood transfusions and use of blood products during surgery
Information for patients who know they will want to decline a blood transfusion or blood product (if needed) during surgery or treatment in hospital
Bowel habit questionnaire
A short questionnaire about what has been happening to your bowels over the last 4 weeks
Bowel surgery with Enhanced Recovery
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for your bowel operation