11 - 20 of 49 results for "Operations"
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On the day
Your admission letter from the hospital will tell you the date and time of your operation, and what time you need to turn up.
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Ileostomy
Find information about ileostomy, an operation to bring the end of your small bowel to the outside of your tummy to form a stoma, including why it’s done, what happens, recovery, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.
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Colostomy
Find information about colostomy, an operation to bring part of your large bowel to the outside of your tummy to form a stoma, including why it's done, what happens, recovery, possible complications and what to expect after the operation.
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Preparing for weight loss surgery
Find out how to prepare for weight loss surgery to make sure the operation and recovery goes well.
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Getting back to normal
Do not be surprised if you feel very tired when you get home, especially if you've had a major operation or a general anaesthetic.
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Abortion
Find out about abortion, medicine or an operation to end a pregnancy.
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Ectopic pregnancy - Diagnosis
Read about the tests you might have to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy, including a transvaginal ultrasound scan, blood tests and a minor operation.
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What is a carotid endarterectomy?
Find out about a carotid endarterectomy, which is an operation to remove a build-up of fatty deposits from a carotid artery.
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How a gastrectomy is done
Find out why you might have a gastrectomy, how the operation is done, and what to expect after it.
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After surgery
After surgery you'll be moved to the recovery room, where you'll be told how the operation went.