Your Operation S.
10 total works
Your Operation: Prostate Problems (Wyeth Edition)
by Jane Smith and David Gillatt
Published 19 February 1997
This text explains the prevention and causes of different types of cancers as well as the operations to treat them. While focusing on surgical treatment, it also discusses the need to protect children's skin in sunlight and looks at controversial issues, such as the use of sunbeds. The book also includes case histories and a questions and answers section.
This is a complete guide to surgical procedures and hospitalization for treatment of varicose veins. This book tells what varicose veins are and how to stop them getting worse. It describes the treatment available and what to expect before, during and after surgery. It looks at the private care options and includes a section on how to complain if things go wrong.
Part of the "Your Operation" series, this is a patient's guide to surgical procedures and hospitalization for cataracts, the commonest eye operation in England today. The book deals with all aspects of the development and treatment of cataracts. It covers the different sorts of cataracts and how they develop, eye tests which may be done, self-help while awaiting surgery, the different surgical procedures and anaesthetic options, and how to recognize complications which may follow surgery. It has been written with the help of medical specialists, ophthalmic opticians and patients who have had the actual operations described.
Looking at disorders of the womb, menstrual problems and their causes, this book explains how a diagnosis is made and covers the treatments available, not only hysterectomy, but also endometrial resection. It also explains different types of anaesthesia in full. Strategies for recovery, both when you are still in hospital and once home, are given.