Patient Education Resources

Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy

A laparoscopic adrenalectomy is surgery on the adrenal gland(s). This pamphlet will help you learn about your stay in the hospital and how to care for yourself after surgery.

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

La laryngectomie totale consiste à enlever le larynx en entier (ablation). Votre larynx est enlevé parce qu'il est atteint d'une maladie (comme le cancer). Le présent document explique ce à quoi vous attendre avant l’opération, le matin de l'opération et juste après. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Laser Iridotomy

This pamphlet explains glaucoma and laser iridotomy. It describes getting ready for the treatment, how the treatment is done, and care after. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Laser Treatment of the Retina

Laser treatment uses a strong beam of light (laser) to treat certain diseases of the retina. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a laser treatment, what will happen during treatment, and care after.

Late Phase Total Hip Exercises

This pamphlet gives step-by-step instructions and diagrams for doing late phase total hip exercises. Stretching and strengthening exercises are included.

Le diabète et la conduite

PL-0428-FR: Ce dépliant fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes.