Patient Education Resources

Knee Replacement Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH)

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH).

Knee Replacement Surgery - Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet gives information about knee replacement surgery. Topics include what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. A pre-surgical patient checklist is also included.

Knee Replacement Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital (VRH)

This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Valley Regional Hospital (VRH).

Laparoscopic Bowel Surgery

During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed using a laparoscope. Laparoscopic surgery has fewer complications than open bowel surgery. An overview of what will happen before and after surgery is provided. Topics include nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.

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

Ce document explique ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre avant, le matin même et immédiatement après votre intervention chirurgicale. Il traite aussi des précautions à prendre à domicile, de la protection contre la grippe, des soins à apporter à votre stomie et au tube de laryngectomie, des fournitures, de l’humidité, de la rééducation orthophonique, de l’alimentation, du suivi et des symptômes nécessitant une consultation médicale rapide.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.