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01 May 2018... This patient safety card answers your questions and makes your hospital stay as smooth, safe and comfortable as possible.

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.

01 Dec 2022... Patient Safety Checklist to help you prepare for your cosmetic surgery.

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.

01 Aug 2019... This fact sheet explains what elective surgery is and when you can have elective surgery in a hospital in Western Australia.

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.

01 Jun 2025... We know there’s a lot to think about before surgery. This information answers common questions about surgery – how it’s booked, what to bring, what to expect on the day, and what to do if your plans change.  

31 Jul 2024... In this translated fact sheet we aim to answer your general questions about day surgery at The Royal Women's Hospital.

01 May 2025... Healing after a caesarean birth is different for everyone. Here are some tips to help you.

01 Dec 2024... Healing after a caesarean birth is different for everyone. Here are some tips to help you.

Answers to some common questions about blood transfusion include what a blood transfusion is and why you may need one, how you can reduce your risks of needing a blood transfusion, and what commonly happens if you do need one.

01 Aug 2021... A fact sheet explaining T&A, why your child needs it, and information before, during and after surgery.  Everyone has small glands on each side of the throat (tonsils) and at the top of the throat behind the nose (adenoids). A tonsillectomy ( ton-sil-ek-toe-mee ) is surgery to remove the tonsils, while an adenoidectomy ( ad-uh-noid-ek-toe-mee ) is surgery to remove the adenoids. A tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy done together is also commonly referred to as a T&A.

Find out what happens when Dara comes to The Royal Children's Hospital for an operation.  The video is accessible with captions/ subtitles in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Somali, Turkish, and Vietnamese. To change the subtitles, simply click the CC symbol in the lower right corner of the screen.

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.

24 Jun 2024... Supporting you to make decisions about your surgery and preparing yourself for the best outcome. Information on what the stages are in a typical surgical journey, from when you first find out you may need surgery to going home after your surgery.  Information includes: Do I need surgery I've decided to have surgery I've been given my surgery date Surgery cancellation Day of my surgery After my surgery The My Surgical Journey website was designed and developed with patients and clinicians to provide relevant information about the surgery journey and enable people to make informed decisions.

This video shows what you should know and consider before you proceed with the cosmetic surgery.

30 May 2025... This fact sheet explains what to expect after an epidural or spinal anaesthetic, including common side effects and when to contact the hospital. 

01 Aug 2018... This fact sheet is for women who have had a minor operation at the Women's. It explains what to expect after your procedure and gives advice on how to look after yourself once you go home.

01 May 2025... A regional anaesthetic allows you to stay awake for the birth of your baby without feeling pain.  This is different from a general anaesthetic, which makes you sleep during surgery. 

01 Apr 2020... This book is written by the Royal Women’s Hospital. This book is about your day surgery at the hospital. Day surgery is when you come to the hospital for an operation but do not stay overnight. The booklet has been designed to assist women with disabilities or limited English to understand what happens when they attend the Women's for day surgery.

30 May 2025... This fact sheet explains headaches that can happen after having an epidural or spinal anaesthetic.

01 Apr 2025... After an operation, staying in bed and not moving much can increase your risk of getting a chest infection and blood clots in your legs.  You can lower this risk by following the simple steps in this fact sheet.