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This handout explains how to prepare for, what to expect from, and how to plan for recovery from a laparoscopic assisted esophagectomy.

This handout, called a CareMap, is given to patients who are scheduled for a laparoscopic cyst fenestration of thermal ablation surgery. It gives instructions to follow before surgery day, and tells what to expect while you are in the hospital. It also includes basic self-care at home after surgery

This in-depth handout explains gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and how it is treated with laparoscopic fundoplication surgery. It also gives self-care guidelines to avoid problems after the surgery. It includes activity restrictions, dressing and skin care, showering instructions, dietary changes, medicine precautions, and when to call the doctor.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay when admitted to University of Washington Medical Center for laparoscopic gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery. It covers what to do before surgery day, what to expect while in the hospital, preparing for discharge, and self-care for 2 weeks after surgery.

This handout explains the purpose of large bowel surgery, how it’s done, how to prepare for it, what to expect after it, and when to get help.

This handout is for parents and families of late preterm (premature) babies to learn about their newborn and their care. This includes frequently asked questions and answers about late preterm babies.

This handout is for patients who have had sepsis. It tells what to expect during recovery, how to take care of yourself, what the long-term effects might be, and when to call the doctor.

This handout is for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It gives information about how healthy eating, exercise, sleep, and stress management can help maximize long-term health for those with MS.

This handout explains a low-fiber diet for patients after surgery. It provides sample menus for 2 days, and includes a table of foods that are OK to eat and foods that should be avoided.

This handout explains liposuction and fat grafting when used in breast reconstruction. It includes what to expect and care after the procedure.

This handout explains liposuction when it is used to treat lipoedema or lymphedema, a swelling caused by problems with the lymphatic system. It includes how to prepare, what to expect, and when to call the clinic.

This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when having liver resection surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It gives instructions to follow before the day of surgery, and includes goals, medicines, activity and diet restrictions, and the expected care plan for the hospital stay. Brief instructions are also included for after discharge.

This handout explains what to expect when having a liver/spleen nuclear medicine scan at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes special instructions for Radiation Oncology patients.

This handout explains why patients who had a Fontan procedure should be checked for liver damage.