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Common operations explained: why they are done, how to prepare, what happens on the day, recovery, risks and when to call your surgeon.
Surgeries
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Surgeries
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Surgeries
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Surgeries
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Surgeries
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Surgeries
A step-by-step checklist to prepare for an operation: questions to ask, medicines, fasting, smoking, what to pack and how to plan your recovery.
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