Pre-operation process
- know the efficiency and the integrity of his surgeon and anesthesiologist
- know the efficiency of the hospital or medical center
- ask about all surgical procedure details, its advantages and risks
- Discuss any potential concerns about surgery and anesthesia with your doctors in advance
- Read the surgical consent carefully before signing it
- ask about anesthesia and awakening process
- explain his health status and habits in details
- Strictly follow the doctor’s instructions regarding medications that should be stopped before surgery or should be continued
- Ensure that the insurance approval is ready
- Leave all valuables at home
- Shower at night of surgery or in early morning
- Fasting before surgery (usually: 8 hours for food, 4 hours for clear liquids, and 2 hours for water)
- Follow doctor’s instructions after the operation:
- take medications regularly
- follow the appropriate diet for your medical situation.
- be aware for discharge guidelines regarding:
o physical activity
o Diet
o wound care
o drains care (if applicable)
o Health signs that should be reported to the doctor immediately.
- chest pain
- palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Bleeding
- pus discharge
- fever above 38
- leg swelling
Pilonidal sinus surgery
Pre-operation: Follow the doctor’s instructions Post-operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) sitting for a long time is prohibited to avoid pressure on surgical wound
Ano-rectal surgery
Pre-operation: A liquid diet 24 hours before surgery An enema at the night of surgery It may be necessary to repeat the enema at morning
Laparoscopic appendectomy
Pre-operation: Appendectomy is an emergency surgery, so there is no pre-operative preparation Post-operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) diet should be gradually increased according
Colon surgery
Pre-operation: colon should be prepared a day before surgery, there are two types of preparation:1- Mechanical preparation:by taking 4 laxative sachets (KLEAN-PREP) to clean colon
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Pre_ operation: Follow the doctor’s instructions Post_ operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) diet: patient stays on his or her regular diet surgery unless
Hernia repair (abdominal wall defect repair)
Pre-operation: Follow the doctor’s instructions Post-operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) diet: patient stays on his or her regular diet surgery unless there is
Bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery)
Pre-operation: Pre_ operation diet is a clear liquid diet two days before surgery That diet includes: Clear broth sugar-free lollipop water sugar-free tea decaffeinated coffee
Thyroid surgery:
Pre-operation: Follow the doctor’s instructions Post-operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) diet:in case of painful swallowing after surgery, start with cold drinks, and ice
Breast surgery:
Pre-operation: Follow the doctor’s instructions Post-operation: wound care drains care (if applicable) diet: patient stays on his or her regular diet surgery unless there is
