This section is about surgery for cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon cancer) that hasn't spread to another part of the body. You have an appointment at the pre assessment clinic 1 or 2 weeks ...

Blood thinners are commonly used in conjunction with surgery when the risk for blood clots is heightened. They may be prescribed before, during, or after surgery. There are two primary types of blood ...

Obviously, these do not include critical, rare or accidental cases. All it involves is quitting smoking, cutting down on alcohol and exercising before surgery. It’s also important to remember that pre ...

In addition, you may be restricted to a light breakfast and lunch followed by a clear liquid diet on the day before your surgery. Clear liquids include any of the following: Prior to surgery, you will ...