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Having Surgery

Within this section you will find the answers to common questions asked by surgical patients, their friends, families and carers. You will also find information on different types of surgical procedures and patient information that the Royal College of Surgeons has produced, and guidance on finding reliable information online.

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Within this section

Things to Consider Before Having Surgery
This page contains information on things to consider before having surgery such as where to seek advice, waiting times, survival rates, surgical terminology and your rights as a patient.
Types of Surgery
There are a number of different types of surgery. People talk about surgery in different ways: how long it takes; whether it was planned or not; and the type of surgical procedure it is.
Reliability of Information
When looking for information about health and healthcare online, it is important to assess its reliability and accuracy.
Patient Diary
The Patient and Lay Group has developed a patient diary to help you record your thoughts, get ideas about the questions you may want to ask the surgical team, and monitor your progress and recovery.

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