Deciding on surgery
Meeting your Surgical team - Your team usually starts with consultation with the specialty surgical unit which will perform your surgery. This is usually face to face in the clinic but can also be done via phone/video conferencing. More information is available at the specific specialty pages on this website.
Shared Decision Making – for more information, please visit https://cpoc.org.uk/shared-decision-making
Understanding your risks – During discussions with your surgical team, there will be an explanation of the procedure including risks and benefits. It will form part of the shared decision-making process.
Preparing for surgery
Fitter patients, who are able to increase their activity levels and improve their health, recover more quickly from their operation.
Find out more: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/perioperative-medicine-before-your-surgery
Having your surgery
Coming into hospital for an operation can be daunting but there are lots of practical ways you can prepare to make the arrangements less stressful. Follow this link for some helpful videos and practical tips.
Find out more: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/perioperative-medicine-your-hospital-stay
Recovering from your surgery
Recovery varies from patient to patient. It depends on several factors, including the type of surgery, your overall health before the procedure, and the level of support you have afterwards - among other things.
Find out more: https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/deconditioning
