Patient Education Resources

Managing Urinary Incontinence

This pamphlet explains what urinary incontinence is, causes, types, treatments, and things you can do to help manage symptoms.

Mid-stream Urine Collection - Valley Regional Hospital and Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions on how to collect a mid-stream urine (pee) sample. Location information for sample drop-offs is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Mid-Urethral Sling Surgery

Mid-urethral sling surgery treats stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There are 2 types of mid-urethral sling surgery: a mesh mid-urethral sling and a pubovaginal sling. Topics include the differences between the 2 types of slings and possible risks for each. This pamphlet will help you decide which type may be right for you.

Nephrostomy Tube

A nephrostomy tube (often called an NT) is a soft, flexible tube that is placed through the skin in your lower abdomen (stomach area) into your kidney. It drains urine from your kidney into a bag outside your body.

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.

Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE). PNE is a test to check if sacral neuromodulation (SNM) can help with how well your bladder and/or bowel works. Topics include what SNM is, what PNE is, how PNE works, how to get ready for your appointment, where to go, how the lead is put in, warnings, and symptoms to watch for.

Prélèvement d’urine en milieu de jet - Hôpital régional Valley et Hôpital régional de Yarmouth

Ce document fournit des instructions étape par étape sur la manière de prélever un échantillon d'urine (pipi) en milieu de jet (permictionnel). Il contient également de l'information sur les endroits où déposer les échantillons. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Radical Kidney Removal (Radical Nephrectomy)

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a radical kidney removal (radical nephrectomy). A radical nephrectomy is a surgery to remove one kidney, the tissues around the kidney, your adrenal gland and nearby lymph nodes (if needed). Topics include how to get ready for this surgery, medications, what to bring to the hospital, incision care, eating and drinking, discomfort, activity, emotional support, and follow-up care.

Radical Prostatectomy

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a radical prostatectomy. A radical prostatectomy is a surgery to remove the prostate gland, part of the urethra, and the seminal vesicles. Topics include how the surgery is done, what to expect before and after surgery, caring for your incision, catheter, care at home, incontinence, impotence, and symptoms to watch for.

Sacral Neuromodulation (SNM) System Implantation

Sacral neuromodulation (SNM) uses electrical impulses to stimulate the nerves that control the bladder and bowel. This pamphlet explains what to expect if you have this surgery. Topics include how SNM works, how the device is put in, what happens after surgery, care of the neurostimulator, warnings, possible risks, and symptoms to watch for.