Patient Education Resources

Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery

This pamphlet explains what a gallbladder and gallstones are, why you need gallbladder surgery, and what will happen during and after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair

A hiatal hernia happens when part of your stomach moves up into your lower chest through an opening in the diaphragm. Topics include what to expect after surgery, including activity, nutrition, intravenous (IV), nasogastric tube, face mask or nasal prongs, pain management, and deep breathing and coughing. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Laparoscopic Kidney Removal (Nephrectomy)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you have a laparoscopic kidney removal (nephrectomy). Topics include how your kidneys work, what happens during surgery, after you leave the hospital, and follow-up care.

Laryngectomie totale

La laryngectomie totale consiste à enlever le larynx en entier (ablation). Votre larynx est enlevé parce qu'il est atteint d'une maladie (comme le cancer). Le présent document explique ce à quoi vous attendre avant l’opération, le matin de l'opération et juste après. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Liver Transplant Support Requirements

You must have a support person (like a partner, caregiver, friend, or family member) to help you before and after your liver transplant. This pamphlet explains common roles for support persons before and after transplant.

Living With Your Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) finds and corrects dangerous fast heart rates that start in the bottom of your heart. This pamphlet explains how your heart beats, what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what an ICD is, and what will happen after your procedure.

Lymph Node Dissection - QEII

This pamphlet will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.

Nose Surgery

This pamphlet explains the types of nose surgery, and what will happen right after surgery and at home. It also includes tips and information on when to get medical attention.

Opération de la cataracte

Ce document décrit les risques potentiels liés à une opération de la cataracte, le déroulement de l’intervention, les consignes à suivre après l’opération, les soins dont vous aurez besoin à domicile et comment utiliser les gouttes ophtalmiques. Vous y trouverez également une liste de symptômes nécessitant des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Opération de la paupière

Ce document explique pourquoi vous pourriez avoir besoin d’une opération de la paupière, comment vous préparer et à quoi vous attendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.