Nose Surgery
This pamphlet explains what you need to know about nose surgery, what will happen right after and gives information on care at home, safety, and discomfort.
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Open Thoracotomy Pulmonary Resection
This guide is for patients that are being admitted to the Victoria General Hospital for open thoracotomy pulmonary resection surgery for lung cancer treatment.
Opération de la cataracte
La cataracte est une diminution de la transparence (opacification) du cristallin, dans l’œil. Cette brochure décrit ce qui se passe le jour de l’opération, fournit des instructions à suivre après le congé et énumère les choses à faire à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Opération de la paupière
La brochure explique pourquoi une opération de la paupière peut être requise, la préparation à l’opération, le déroulement de l’opération et les soins qui suivent, les pansements, les compresses froides, l’inconfort et le suivi. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Opération du ptosis (paupière tombante)
Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le ptosis, comment le traité et ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. Vous y trouverez également de l'information sur les soins de suivi et une liste de symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Orbital Decompression Surgery
During orbital decompression surgery, the eye surgeon will remove a large part of the bony wall in the orbit (eye socket). This pamphlet explains why you may need this surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
Orbital Tumour Surgery
You need surgery to remove a piece of the tumour in your orbit (eye socket), or to remove the whole tumour. This pamphlet explains why you need orbital surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery.
Orthopedic Waitlist Surgery
This pamphlet explains the information that you need to know if you have been placed on a waitlist for orthopedic surgery. Topics include getting ready for surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, discharge information, and going home.
Parathyroidectomy and Kidney Disease
Your parathyroid glands are in your neck and help to control your blood calcium and phosphorous levels. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, and medications.
Patient Passport: Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
This pamphlet gives information about your gynecologic oncology surgery. There is space for you to fill in information for you and your health care team. Please bring this passport with you to your pre-admission appointment and on the day of your surgery.