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This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for total hip and knee replacement surgery at UW Medical Center - Northwest. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect during the hospital stay, and what to do at home after discharge.

This handout explains a type of heart surgery called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). It includes detailed illustrations of the man-made valve used in the surgery. Sections include benefits, risks, and types of TAVR that may be used.

This handout describes the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedure, how to prepare, what to expect, and care instructions for after the procedure.

This handout is designed for patients who have undergone an organ transplant to help them learn about the medications they may be prescribed by their physician after surgery.

This brochure explains what to expect and how to prepare for the transtympanic perfusion therapy procedure.

This handout explains how to prepare for a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor. It tells what to expect after surgery and gives important self-care instructions.

This handout describes a transurethral resection of the prostate. It also gives instructions to follow before and after the surgery.

This handout explains an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in the brain and how it is treated. It includes how to prepare for AVM surgery, what to expect during the procedure, and self-care at home.

This handout gives instructions for patients who will receive radioactive iodine therapy after a thyroid uptake and scan for hyperthyroidism.