PIF Categories: Surgery
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-operative liver shrinkage diet (1200 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 […]
Respiratory complications prevention
Preventing post-operative chest infections You have been given this leaflet, as you have been identified to be a particular risk of a post-operative chest infection. In order to try to […]
Pre-surgery exercise advice
This will reduce the size of your liver to ensure the operation can be done by keyhole/laparoscopic surgery. If your liver is too large it will be very difficult for the […]
Pre-operative questionnaire online
All patients must complete a pre-operative questionnaire before surgery can go ahead. The questionnaire assesses if you are ok to proceed with surgery. Information about the online pre-operative questionnaire Some […]