What you need to know about your operation or test
Adenoidectomy
This information tells you what to expect if your child has an operation to take out his or her adenoids. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy)
This information tells you about an operation to remove your breast cancer. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help you, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Bunion surgery
This information tells you about an operation to get rid of bunions. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help you, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Cataract surgery
This information tells you about an operation to remove a cloudy lens (a cataract) in your eye. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Colonoscopy
This information tells you about a test to look inside your bowel. It explains how the test is done, how good it is, the risks involved and what to expect afterwards.
Coronary angioplasty
This information tells you about an operation to widen the blood vessels in your heart. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Coronary artery bypass
This information tells you about coronary artery bypass surgery. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
Endometrial ablation (diathermy)
This information tells you about an operation to remove the lining of your womb using heat. It explains how the operation is done, how it can help, what the risks are and what to expect afterwards.
