PIF Categories: Surgery
Central Digital Wound Hub for remote post-operative wound monitoring
Read our guide below which explains how we’ll monitor your surgical wound once you’re home and what you can expect from the Central Digital Wound Hub service. Read the leaflet […]
Advice for patients following venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Read our guide below about the symptoms of a blood clot and what to do if you have one. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by […]
Inguinal hernia repair
An inguinal hernia repair is surgery to treat an inguinal hernia. An inguinal hernia is a swelling or lump caused by tissue or part of your bowel pushing through a […]
Umbilical hernia repair
A hernia is where an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall. Your muscles are usually strong and tight enough to […]
A guide to awake shoulder and hand surgery
What is a nerve block? A nerve block is a local anaesthetic injection near the nerves that control your arm. This stops pain signals during surgery, keeping your arm numb, […]
Surgical and plastics emergency ambulatory care – SPEAC
Surgical and plastics emergency ambulatory care (SPEAC) service aims to provide our emergency ambulatory surgical patients with access to daily consultant-led clinics and first-class diagnostics in a safe and welcoming […]
Neck surgery
Read our guide below about having neck surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This information will help […]
Plastic Surgery Trauma Service (Adults)
The Plastic Surgery Trauma Service is based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury. We are a regional specialist service for a number of acute presentations including hand injuries and infections, and […]
Daycase tonsil surgery – intracapsular tonsillectomy
Read our guide below to help you understand what to expect from your child’s tonsil surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the […]
Pre-operative liver shrinkage diet (1500 kcal/day)
Before surgery, it is essential you follow a strict calorie-controlled diet. This will reduce the size of your liver to ensure the operation can be done by keyhole/laparoscopic surgery. If your […]