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Improving your fitness for surgery

Last updated on Monday, July 6, 2020

Having surgery puts stress on your body.  There are ways that we can help you prepare for this.  Following some simple steps will help to reduce your chance of complications and improve your chances of being healthy and well during and after surgery, as well as your long-term health. Taking an a...

Get ready for the day of surgery

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Your admission letter will detail the time and location of your operation; this can take place at either Arrowe Park Hospital or Clatterbridge Hospital. Please ensure you read this carefully as it contains information which will help to ensure your surgery goes ahead as planned. Please contact u...

Small breast cancer surgery

Last updated on Friday, September 19, 2025

The SMALL Study The study will compare open surgery with a minimally invasive technique called vacuum-assisted excision for the treatment of small breast cancers found at breast screening. Such small breast cancers have usually been treated with open surgery. The 2012 UK Breast Screening Revi...

Day Case Surgery

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be provided with a bedside locker on the ward but space is limited so please don’t bring more than needed. Please bring belongings in a zipped medium sized bag rather than a large suitcase. Please use the following as a checklist: Admission letter Dressing gown/slippers Hearing aid...

Get fit for surgery

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Taking an active role in planning and preparing for your operation will help you feel in control, leave hospital sooner and get back to normal more quickly.

Improving your fitness for surgery

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Enhanced recovery is the name given to a programme that aims to get you back to your normal health as quickly as possible after a major operation. Hospital staff look at all the evidence of what you and they can do before, during and after your surgery to help give you the best chances for a quic...

Information for-patients before they come for minor skin surgery

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