Patient Information Leaflet

Lapco have prepared a Patient Information Leaflet entitled ‘Laparoscopic or Keyhole Surgery of the Colon’ 
Click to DOWNLOAD PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET PDF (UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2011). A text word version is also available Click to DOWNLOAD WORD VERSION

The leaflet provides information on the following: 

• What is keyhole surgery?
• What are the advantages of keyhole surgery?
• How long does a keyhole operation take?
• What happens before the operation?
• What does the operation involve?
• What happens after the operation?
• Are there any risks?
• After you go home
• Post operative activity
• Diet
• Wound Care
• Medication
• When to contact your surgeon
• Glossary of terms
• Further information references

We are happy for Trusts to use this document and print off to give to their patients as required.

For any further queries contact Laura Langsford - National Programme Manager (01752 439845)
laura.langsford@nhs.net