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Surgery School

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Surgery School is a programme that can be attended before surgery. Currently it is only available to those patients having joint surgery or colorectal surgery.  It involves a face to face group programme where you will be taught all about the steps to take before and after your surgery to help y...

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Going to the operating theatre

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...

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Recovery at home

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you are a day case patient you must arrange for someone to escort you home and stay with you for 24 hours. Your escort will be contacted by day ward staff and advised when to collect you after your operation. You will receive written instructions on how to look after yourself and what to do i...

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Help and advice

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. Otherwise use the numbers below to seek advice.   Day Surgery patients If you just need help or advice then please phone your Day Surgery Unit (DSU) Ar...

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Inpatient journey

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

You will be taken from theatre into the recovery area, where a nurse will look after you until you are not too sleepy and also fairly pain free. Once back on the ward, there is a patient information folder at each bedside and this will provide you with additional information you will need to kno...

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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...

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Help and advice

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you get home and become very unwell following your surgery please seek urgent medical advice by attending your local Emergency Department. You will be provided with the contact details of your ward before you leave the hospital. Please contact us if you have any worries or concerns in the imm...

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Workstreams

Last updated on Thursday, March 14, 2024

This page is currently under construction, please check back soon.  If you have any questions please contact us.

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