Minimally Invasive Surgery           Dr.Hassan M.Hashem Alshater       Laparoscopic General Surgeon

Dr.Hassan M.Hashem Alshater

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Laparoscopic General Surgeon

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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