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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Breast lipomodelling (fat transfer / grafting)
Explains what happens during breast lipomodelling to improve the appearance of the breast following a lumpectomy or mastectomy
Breast lump excision biopsy
Information for people having a breast lump excision biopsy - explains what happens during the operation
Breast Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Explains who they are and their role in your treatment
Breast open access follow-up (OAFU) clinic
For breast cancer patients and their relatives and carers - explains how the OAFU arrangement works
Breast Rapid Diagnosis Clinic
Explains what will happen when you attend this breast clinic
Breast reconstruction surgery
Facts to be aware of to make an informed decision about reconstruction following breast removal
Breast reduction surgery
What happens during breast reduction operation, outlining the benefits, alternatives and risks of surgery
Carotid endarterectomy
Surgery for clearing a narrowing or blockage in the carotid artery - explains what happens and the risks and benefits
Circumcision under local anaesthetic
What to expect before and after your circumcision (foreskin surgery) done using a local anaesthetic (you are awake but numb)
Circumcision using general anaesthetic
Explains what to expect before and after your circumcision (foreskin surgery) done using a general anaesthetic (you are asleep)
Delorme surgery for rectal prolapse
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for an operation on your back passage
Drainage of seromas resulting from breast surgery
Explains procedure to drain seroma (collection of fluid under the wound or in the armpit) after a breast or lymph node operation
Effective techniques for opening your bowels
Effective techniques for opening your bowels (having a poo) if you have constipation
Elderly Care Surgical Liaison Service
Explains how the Surgical Liaison Service can help you or your relative to best prepare for an operation
Emmer Green Ward welcome (vascular patients only)
Information for patients staying on the ward following treatment for vascular conditions at John Radcliffe Hospital
Endovascular aortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Explains a minimal access alternative to open surgery for the repair of aortic aneurysms
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under general anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein done under a general anaesthetic
Endovenous ablation of varicose veins under local anaesthetic
Explains a treatment for varicose vein using heat to shrink and seal the damaged vein under a local anaesthetic
Epidurals and spinals
Information for people who may benefit from an epidural or spinal during their operation
Exercises and advice to help you recover after surgery
Explains the physiotherapy management of post-operative patients