Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Ultra-Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (UMP): Patient Information
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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 […]