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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is done to treat a stone in your kidney. This pamphlet gives information about the day of surgery, after surgery, your follow-up appointment, and after you leave the hospital.
The Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include what blood is made of, anemia, benefits, blood transfusions, and informed consent. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after your peripheral bypass surgery. Topics include incision care, activity, staying healthy after surgery, and follow-up care. Warning signs and what to do is given.
A pilonidal (“pie-low-NIE-dul”) sinus is when hairs grow under the skin between your buttocks (bum cheeks). You may need surgery if the area becomes infected. Topics include what will happen after surgery and symptoms that need medical help right away.
On the day of your surgery, you may be asked to give a urine (pee) sample for pregnancy testing. This pamphlet includes basic information about why you may need a pregnancy test.