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The information on this page is for patients having a bladder tumour removed by a Trans Urethral Resection of Bladder Tumour (TURBT) operation.
The majority of routine operations are successful. It is important to be aware of some of the problems that can happen following surgery. This page outlines some of the complications of surgery and how to minimise their effects.
This page gives you information about the repair of your fractured cheekbone. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the medical or nursing staff or contact us on the phone number at the end of this page.
This page gives you information about infections around your anus (bottom) known as perianal abscesses. Also included is information about fistulae (abnormal connections) that can happen in this area.
Between 10th - 12th September 2019, Gloucestershire Hospitals held their Inaugural Festival of Quality Improvement, Research & Innovation at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.
This page gives you information about Wide Local Excision (WLE) of a vulval lesion. This is a treatment for pre-cancerous, recurrent and early cancer of the vulva.
This page gives you information about scleral contact lenses, how to insert the lenses and the care and cleaning needed.
This page gives you information about having a CT colonoscopy, how the test is done, the risks involved and what to expect. A CT colonoscopy is also known as a virtual colonoscopy.
This page gives you information about your planned exercise stress echocardiogram.
This page gives you information about looking after your plaster cast. Taking good care of your cast will help with your recovery.
Urethral bulking is designed to treat stress urinary incontinence and has been approved by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This page gives you information about the procedure, the risks and possible complications.
This page has been written to help you understand more about seborrheic dermatitis (eczema of the scalp). It gives you information about its causes and provides useful hints and tips about hair care that will allow you to manage this condition. Finding the right hair care routine, products and style is key to managing your eczema effectively.
This page gives you information about your recovery following the insertion of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) and it should be read in addition to the information you have already received.
Going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be a very difficult time. The condition itself, treatments and the stress from the experience may affect your vulval and vaginal health. This page explains the possible effects you may experience and ways these can be managed.
This page gives you information about Ward 2b, what to expect during your stay and lists some of the things that you should bring with you for your hospital stay.
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This page provides guidance on the benefits of a healthy, balanced diet during your radiotherapy treatment.
This page has been produced for patients diagnosed with anal cancer. It aims to help you understand the patient pathway and make you aware of the various treatment options that might be available to you.