This is a patient's guide to surgical procedures and hospitalization for the most commonly available sterilization operations for men and women. The book provides all the information patients need in order to make an informed decision about what must be viewed as an irreversible operation. The book considers alternative forms of contraception, the procedures before, during and after surgery and possible post-operative complications. It also advises about having the operations done privately

Hernias

by Dr. David J. Leaper and Jane Smith

Published 6 October 1994
The aim of this book is to describe what a hernia is and to demystify the medical terms used. It looks at the different health-care options available, including private care, describes the surgical procedures and what to expect afterwards, tells you how to minimize the risk of complications and what to do if they arise, and gives practical self-help strategies for the recovery period. Recent changes in the NHS are taken into account.