Patient Education Resources

Gallstones

This pamphlet explains what causes gallstones, symptoms of gallstones, and how gallstones are diagnosed and treated. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Gastrectomy

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a gastrectomy (surgery to remove part, or all, of your stomach). Topics include eating and drinking, managing pain, activity, care of your incision (cut), and follow-up care.

Getting Ready for Eye Surgery

Topics include where to go, cancelling your surgery, how to prepare for your surgery, and information about the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Greffe de cornée (kératoplastie)

Votre ophtalmologue a recommandé une greffe de cornée parce que vous ne pouvez pas voir clairement à travers votre cornée ou parce qu’elle vous cause de la douleur. Vous trouverez, dans la présente publication, des directives relatives au congé après votre intervention chirurgicale et aux soins à domicile. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Greffe de tissus pour chirurgie buccale

Pendant votre chirurgie buccale (bouche), il se peut que l’on doive vous faire une greffe de tissu. Ce type de transplantation est appelé allogreffe. Cette brochure explique ce qui suit : origine des tissus greffés, types de tissus pouvant être greffés, critères de sélection des donneurs de tissus, risques liés aux greffes de tissus, consentement éclairé, et à quoi s’attendre après une greffe de tissu. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Guidelines After General Surgery

This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having general surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

Guidelines After General Surgery [Arabic]

إرشادات بعد إجراء العملیات ال جراحیة

Having a Spinal Anesthetic Before Your Surgery - HI, VG, DGH, HCH

This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.

Head and Neck Surgery with Microvascular Flap Reconstruction

This surgery is done to remove tumours or growths in your mouth and nearby areas. This pamphlet includes what to expect before surgery, how the surgery is done, after surgery, possible complications, what to expect when going home, activity tips, and a list of symptoms to be aware of.

Heart Transplant: A Guide for Patients and Families

This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant, getting ready once a heart becomes available, and what to expect after surgery.