Offer patients a doctor's eye view of surgery and help them understand the advantages of laparoscopic
cholecystectomy. Also Available in Spanish

• Symptoms of gallbladder problems; who is at risk
• Gallbladder anatomy, gallstones
• Evaluation and tests, including ERCP information, with a description and picture of the procedure
• The laparoscopic surgical experience
• Before, during and after surgery instructions; home recovery
• Risks, complications, when to call the doctor
• 12 pages, full-color realistic artwork
  

This comprehensive resource for all types of hernias — including pediatric hernias — guides patients through
diagnosis, surgery and recovery. Also Available in Spanish

• Presents causes of hernia using the "worn tire" analogy
• Types of hernia: incisional, umbilical hernia, direct inguinal, femoral, indirect inguinal
• Discusses reducible, nonreducible and strangulated hernias
• Full-color anatomical art shows where hernias might occur
• Preparing for surgery, the surgical experience, recovery
• Risks, complications, when to call the doctor
• Recovery, preventing reinjury
• 16-page booklet, 7" x 10", full-color realistic artwork

This easy-to-use guide features up-to-date medical art and design, as well as prevention.
Also Available in Spanish

• Medical art depicts anatomy of the anal canal
• Illustrations help explain internal and external hemorrhoids, includes the dentate line
• Features information on grading system for hemorrhoids
• Surgical art — hemorrhoid surgery with sutures, hemorrhoid surgery with staples (PPH)
• 16-page booklet, 7" x 10", full-color realistic artwork
  

Detailed illustrations clarify the condition and lead patients from evaluation through conservative care to
laparoscopic surgery. Also Available in Spanish

• Causes and symptoms
• How GERD affects digestion
• Diagnostic procedures
• Management through lifestyle change and medication
• Laparoscopic surgery: preparation and procedure
• Hospital and home recovery
• Risks, complications, when to call the doctor
• 16-page booklet, 7" x 10", full-color realistic artwork

Beginning at the pre-admissions desk, this booklet shows outpatients and inpatients what to expect and helps
them make plans. Also Available in Spanish

• Preadmissions and pre-op tests
• Surgical team, operating room
• Post-op care and pain management