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healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/considering-surgery-to-reduce-the-risk-of-ovarian-cancer
01 Aug 2019... This information is for women at high risk of ovarian cancer. It describes the surgical procedure called Risk-Reducing Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy (RRBSO). It explains when the surgery is recommended, what it involves and how to manage the effects of surgery.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/hospitals-surgery-and-procedures
01 Aug 2017... If you need surgery or other medical procedures, you are likely to attend a clinic or hospital in Victoria. This information will take you through the preparation for a stay in hospital, provide advice about managing your stay through to recovery and discharge. Practical information about paperwork, costs and payments is also available here.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/patient-controlled-analgesia-pca
You may experience some discomfort and pain after your surgery. This card will explain to you how you can help control that discomfort or pain.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/advice-to-patients-leaving-hospital-after-glaucoma-surgery
Information for patients leaving hospital after glaucoma surgery.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/8-simple-steps-to-keep-safe-during-your-hospital-stay
01 May 2018... This patient safety card answers your questions and makes your hospital stay as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/patient-safety-checklist-cosmetic-surgery
01 Dec 2022... Patient Safety Checklist to help you prepare for your cosmetic surgery.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/day-surgery-at-the-womens
01 Oct 2019... In this translated fact sheet we aim to answer your general questions about day surgery at the Women's.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/elective-surgery-patient-information
01 Aug 2019... This fact sheet explains what elective surgery is and when you can have elective surgery in a hospital in Western Australia.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/preparing-for-day-surgery
01 Aug 2023... A brochure to help patients prepare for day surgery. Day surgery, also known as same-day surgery, is performed when a patient can be safely discharged from the hospital on the same day they are admitted.
healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/resources/surgery-for-bladder-control-problems-in-women
Many women leak urine or wet themselves when they cough, sneeze or exercise (this is called stress incontinence). While there are many treatments to try first, some women need to have surgery for this problem.
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