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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Gastric band adjustment
Information about a procedure called gastric band adjustment
Gastric band surgery (LAGB)
Information about gastric band surgery, including risks and benefits.
Gastric emptying study as an outpatient
Explains a nuclear medicine procedure using radiation to measure the speed with which food empties from the stomach and enters the small intestine
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Explains what GORD is and how it can be managed
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) surgery
Outlines surgery offered for acid reflux disease (GORD), as well as the related complications and side effects of surgery
Gastro oesophageal reflux in children
General information and advice for parents and carers
Gastroenteritis in children
Explains what the condition is, how it will affect your child and how the infection is treated
Gastroscopy (OGD) and colonoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend for two separate procedures to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the large bowel at a single appointment
Gastroscopy (OGD) and flexible sigmoidoscopy explained
What to expect when you attend Endoscopy for two separate investigations to investigate the upper gastrointestinal tract and the left hand side of your bowel at a single appointment
Gastroscopy (OGD) explained
Information about a gastroscopy – aka oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy - explains what is involved and what the possible risks are
Gastroscopy with sedation aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach - with sedation
Gastroscopy with stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach with a stent inserted
Gastroscopy with throat spray aftercare advice
Advice following a gastroscopy – an examination of your gullet and stomach
General anaesthetic aftercare advice (PCEU only)
Guidance for patients who have undergone surgery under a general anaesthetic at the Day Surgery Unit in the Prince Charles Eye Unit
General anaesthetic on Delivery suite
This leaflet is for women who are having, or have had, a general anaesthetic on the Delivery Suite either planned or as an emergency and aims to explain general anaesthetics.
General Surgical Unit discharge
Aims to answer your questions about leaving the General Surgical Unit (GSU)
Generic Abiraterone
Explains change in the brand of abiraterone (hormone therapy drug) that you receive for prostate cancer.
Genital herpes in pregnancy: RCOG information
This information is for you if you are pregnant and want to know about genital herpes and pregnancy. The links takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website.
Geographic tongue
Explains possible forthcoming treatment and contains answers to many of the commonly asked questions
Gestational diabetes: RCOG information
This information is for you if you wish to know more about diabetes that develops in pregnancy or if you have been offered testing for gestational diabetes. The link takes you to the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists website where the information is also available in other languages.