Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you some information about your Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) procedure. Most of your questions will be answered by this leaflet, but it’s not intended to replace the discussion between you and your consultant. If after reading this leaflet you have any questions or require further explanation, please contact a member of the healthcare … Read More
Gastric Balloon for Weight Reduction
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Combined Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedures. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Colonoscopy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, … Read More
Groin (Inguinal) and Abdominal Wall Hernia Repair
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (removal of the gall bladder using keyhole surgery)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Upper GI Throat Spray Report and Useful Information Following Upper GI Surgery
When can I eat and drink? Because your throat was sprayed with local anaesthetic you are advised to have a sip of cold water following your procedure to check that your gag reflex has returned. If normal, you may have anything cold to eat or drink. Nothing hot until informed when safe to do so. Are there any after effects … Read More
Colon Sedation Report and Useful Information
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Patient Endoscopy Report and Useful Information Patient name: ……………………………………………………………………….. Hospital Number: ………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………… (Nursing staff please delete / indicate as appropriate findings from the endoscopy report) During the test the endoscopist found you had:- ………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………… You have been spoken to by the endoscopist regarding your diagnosis. Biopsies … Read More
Upper GI Sedation Report and Useful Information
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Patient Endoscopy Report and Useful Information Patient name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Hospital Number: …………………………………….. Date: …………………………. (Nursing staff please delete / indicate as appropriate findings from the endoscopy report) During the test the endoscopist found you had:- ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… You have been spoken to by the … Read More