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Minimally Invasive Lymph Node Dissection

The lymphatic system The lymphatic system helps protect us from infection and disease. It is made up of fine tubes called lymphatic vessels. These vessels connect to groups of small lymph nodes throughout the body. The lymphatic system drains lymph fluid from the tissues of the body before returning it to the blood. Lymph nodes […]

Topic: Gynea Oncology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

What is a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus) and neck of the womb (cervix). Ovaries and fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. If you are a candidate for surgery, your surgeon may recommend: Open surgery The surgeon makes an incision in your tummy large enough to perform […]

Topic: Gynea Oncology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Metformin

This leaflet is designed for people taking Metformin for type 2 diabetes. What does this medication do? Metformin works to lower blood sugar levels. It does this in several ways. It reduces theamount of sugar released by the liver, it reduces the amount of sugar absorbed by the intestine and it increases the sensitivity of […]

Topic: Diabetes

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Myocardial Perfusion Scan

What is a Myocardial Perfusion Scan? A Myocardial Perfusion Scan is a scan to look at the blood supply to your heart muscle. Why do I need this test? You have been referred for this scan by one of the hospital Consultants or a Cardiac Nurse Practitioner. You may already have existing heart problems which […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2021

The Annual General Meeting minutes which took place on Wednesday 29th September 2021.

Type: Board papers

Audience: GPs and professionals, Patients and visitors, Staff
Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Act

Type: Guidelines
Moviprep Bowel preparation for Patients undergoing surgery

Introductionâ€¯ This leaflet tells you how to prepare your bowel for your surgery using bowel preparation laxatives. The laxatives will work to cleanse your bowel.â€¯â€¯ What is the bowel preparation?â€¯ Moviprep is a strong bowel cleanser which comes in two sachets of white powder. The powder must be dissolved in a jug of water, when […]

Topic: Radiology

Type: Patient information leaflets

Audience: Patients and visitors

Minimally Invasive Lymph Node Dissection

Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Metformin

Myocardial Perfusion Scan

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 2021

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Act

Moviprep Bowel preparation for Patients undergoing surgery