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 explains what to expect if you have parotid surgery. Topics include getting ready for surgery, medications, after discharge, caring for your incision, and follow-up care.
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.
Prehab (prehabilitation) is what you do to get ready for surgery. This includes healthy eating. This pamphlet explains what healthy eating before surgery is and how it can help. Topics include protein, iron, and omega-3 fats.
Ce dépliant explique comment se préparer à une opération de l’œil. Sujets abordés : endroit où aller, annulation de votre opération et préparation à l’opération (quoi boire et manger, quels médicaments prendre et quoi faire si vous êtes diabétique). This pamphlet is also available in English.