Patient Education Resources

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.

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.

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.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

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.

Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program

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.