Surgery

Watch this to know how you can prepare at home before surgery.

Watch this to learn how to shower with CHG liquid soap before surgery.

Watch this video to learn what Nothing by Mouth or NPO means and why it's important to follow your healthcare provider instructions before testing or a procedure.

Watch this to know what to expect on the day of your surgery and for the remainder of your hospital stay.

Watch this to understand your recovery from surgery at home, including pain management and signs of possible complications after your surgery.

Watch this to learn the facts behind some common concerns about hysterectomy.

You are scheduled to have surgery. The healthcare staff will try to make your stay comfortable. Use the guidelines below to remind yourself what to do before surgery.

This sheet tells you more about surgical site infections, what hospitals are doing to prevent them, and how they are treated if they do occur. It also tells you what you can do to prevent these infections.

Robotic surgery doesn't mean that a machine does surgery instead of a person. It means that a surgeon uses the robotic tools to do surgery.

A fingertip amputation is when the tip of the finger is cut partially or completely off. It is best to allow the wound to heal on its own.

A perianal abscess may need an incision to drain the puss from it. Antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection, as well.

A pilonidal cyst is a swelling that starts under the skin on the sacrum near the tail bone. It may look like a small dimple. Because it often has an opening to the surface, it may become infected with normal skin bacteria. Read on to learn how to care for yourself at home.

Abdominal adhesions are a common side effect of any abdominal surgery. In some cases, surgery is needed to remove the scar tissue.