Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital

Ultra-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (UMP): Patient Information

Date: 06/06/2025 | Category:

What is Ultra-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (UMP)? Ultra-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (UMP) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure designed to remove kidney stones using a very small access point. It is particularly […]

Drainage Insertion: Patient Information

Date: 05/06/2025 | Category:

This information is for patients who are having some fluid removed from a collection in their body. It explains what is involved and what significant risks there may be. Reasons […]

Lung Biopsy

Date: 05/06/2025 | Category:

This information is for patients who are having a tiny sample (a biopsy) taken from their lung. It explains what is involved and what significant risks there may be. A […]

Guidelines for caring for a Nephrostomy

Date: 05/06/2025 | Category:

The Urinary System The urinary system is made up of several different parts including the kidneys ureters the bladder and the urethra. The kidneys sit at the back of the […]

Minor Biopsy Walk-in Patient Information

Date: 05/06/2025 | Category:

This information is for patients who are having a tiny sample of tissue taken from the body, known as a biopsy. It explains what is involved and what significant risks […]

Biopsy Day-case Patient Information

Date: 05/06/2025 | Category:

This information is for patients who are having a tiny sample taken as a biopsy. It explains what is involved and what significant risks there may be. A biopsy involves […]

Information for women taking Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) to prevent Venous Thrombo Embolism (VTE)

Date: 04/06/2025 | Category:

Information for women taking Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) to prevent Venous Thrombo Embolism (VTE) What is Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) What is heparin? Heparin is a blood-thinning treatment […]

After your child’s Tonsillectomy Patient Information

Date: 15/05/2025 | Category:

The tonsils are removed through the mouth so there is no incision (cut) or outside scars; bleeding is stopped by cauterising (sealing off with heat) the small blood vessels or […]

After your Tonsillectomy (Adults) Patient Information

Date: 15/05/2025 | Category:

The tonsils are removed through the mouth so there is no incision (cut) or outside scars; bleeding is stopped by cauterising (sealing off with heat) the small blood vessels or […]

Welcome to Ward 33 – Postnatal Ward

Date: 07/04/2025 | Category:

Welcome to Ward 33 – Postnatal Ward Translations To translate the text on the website that is currently in English to other languages, please click on the black ‘Show Accessibility […]