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Patient Information leaflets

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust produces a wide range of patient information leaflets which give details on treatments and procedures which are carried out at this trust.  We also include on this database patient information provided by other appropriate organisations.

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TitleDescription
Laparoscopic NephrectomyThe term nephrectomy means removal of a kidney. A kidney can be removed either using an ‘open’...
Laparoscopic Radical ProstatectomyThis leaflet gives you information about having laparoscopic surgery to treat your prostate cancer...
Laparoscopy and related proceduresThe operation of laparoscopy is also commonly known as a ‘keyhole’ operation. Laparoscopy can be...
Laparoscopy Chromotubation (dye test)In order to achieve a natural pregnancy, one of the necessary requirements is a passage where the...
LaryngoscopyThis is usually an operation performed because there has been a change in your voice e.g....
Laser CapsulotomyThis leaflet explains a treatment known as a laser capsulotomy.
Left HemicolectomyA Left Hemicolectomy is the surgical removal of the left part of the large bowel (colon/gut). ...
Let us know your viewsThis following information tells you how to: provide us with your compliments and positive...
Lipid regulating treatments for Stroke patientsThese drugs will be used in combination with lifestyle changes; they are concerned with reducing...
Local anaesthesia for your eye operationThis information is supplied by the Royal College of Anaesthetists
Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (LUTS) ClinicYou have been referred to the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Clinic because we have either received a...

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Patient Advice and Liaison Service

If you cannot find the information you need here, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS).  They may be able to help with factsheets, further information on treatments or support groups.

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Please note

Whilst the information contained in the leaflets has been created, reviewed and ratified by our medical, surgical and nursing teams, they are intended to complement the advice of professional healthcare staff. They should not be used without appropriate medical advice. Procedures should only be undertaken by trained healthcare professionals and the trust will not be liable for injury, loss or financial impairment as a result of actions taken by individuals after reading the materials.

Care has been taken to describe the treatments in a sensitive manner, however, due to their nature you may find some of the content distressing.

If you have any questions, please contact your GP or consultant. NHS Direct provide a wealth of information on their website:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
or 0845 4647.