SURGICAL PRE-OPTIMIZATION AND ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY
It is overhwelming to think about going "under the knife".
Whether it is to remove colon cancer or another disease, surgery can be a very daunting prospect. At Langley, our goal is for you to have the best experience and outcome possible.
Over time we have put together a ‘package’ or ‘bundle’ of items that have been scientifically proven to reduce your risk of complications and enhance your recovery after surgery. . We are part of a network throughout the province that works to share best practices and develop new protocols based on evidence. We are also a participating site in NSQIP - a quality assurance program that carefully monitors outcomes from surgery and shows us where we excel - and where we can improve - compared to hundreds of similar hospital across North America.
Many of the items in these protocols are simple things. But simple is often critical. Our surgeons take great care in the attention to small details that make up your surgery. There are also small steps that you will do yourself at home and in hospital around the time of your surgery that will greatly increase your chances of having a great outcome.
Please review these videos and look at these information booklets before your surgery and bring any questions to your appointments. If you want a referral to a rehab exercise specialist we can help you with that too.
You can also access information on a variety of common surgeries through this link to the American College of Surgeons. Please note that information on this page is generic and not necessarily tailored to your specific care. Always rely on your surgeon’s advice and post-op instructions for the most accurate advice.
Getting Ready For Surgery Booklet
Surgical Prehabilitation - an online video series
A Pre-operative Home Exercise Program
Checklist to Help Get Ready for Surgery