Vulvectomy
A vulvectomy is surgery to remove part of the vulva. What to expect before and after surgery are discussed. Topics also include breathing, pain, swelling, care of your incision(s), care at home, and more.
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Waiting for Your Liver Transplant
This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, common tests, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Welcome to 9A - General Surgery Unit - VG Site
This pamphlet outlines what to expect as an inpatient on 9A, a General Surgery Unit.
Welcome to Unit 4.2: Inpatient General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Burn Unit
This pamphlet outlines what to expect as a general surgery, plastic surgery, and burn unit inpatient in Unit 4.2.
Your Child’s Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy Surgery: Valley Regional Hospital
This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.
Your Craniotomy Surgery - Halifax Infirmary (HI)
This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after your craniotomy including tests beforehand, activity, pain management, and monitoring your symptoms after the surgery.
Your Kidney Transplant
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you have a kidney transplant. Topics include getting on the kidney transplant wait list, what to do while you wait for a kidney transplant, what to expect when you get called for a kidney, your hospital stay, and recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.