Patient Education Resources

After a Nesbit Procedure

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a Nesbit procedure and how to care for yourself after surgery.

After Pubovaginal Sling Surgery

Pubovaginal sling surgery is surgery to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have pubovaginal sling surgery. Topics include how this surgery is done, care after surgery (activity, incision care), symptoms to watch for, pain management, bladder care, and follow-up care.

After Scrotum Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself after scrotum surgery. Topics include managing pain and/or discomfort, showering or bathing, activity, care of your incision, and symptoms that need medical attention.

After Urinary Catheter Removal

A urinary catheter is a thin tube to drain urine (pee) from your bladder. This pamphlet explains what to expect when your urinary catheter is taken out. It explains common symptoms, what you can do to help, and what to expect after discharge.

After Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy)

A vasovasostomy is a surgery done to reverse a vasectomy. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.

After Your Partial Kidney Removal

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a partial kidney removal (partial nephrectomy). Topics include why you need this surgery, what happens after surgery, activity, medications, caring for your incision, eating and drinking, and follow-up care.

After Your Renal Mass Ablation (RMA)

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a renal mass ablation. This is a procedure used to treat small kidney tumours. Topics include why you need this surgery, what happens during and after surgery, activity, medications, caring for your incision, symptoms to watch for, and follow-up care.

After Your Suprapubic Tube (SP Tube) Placement

A suprapubic tube (often called an SP tube or a suprapubic catheter) is a soft, flexible tube placed through the skin in your lower abdomen (stomach area) into your bladder. It drains urine from your bladder into a bag outside your body.

After Your Urological Surgery - Dartmouth General Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to do after having urological surgery at Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics include eating and drinking, using the washroom, activity after surgery, driving, sex, and managing pain.

Analyse d’urine après une opération

Ce document contient des instructions pour prélever un échantillon d'urine (pipi) si vous pensez avoir une infection après une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.