Access and download instructions from OSW surgeons on preparing for surgery and post-operative recovery, including drain care guidelines as well as general patient education information.
Appendectomy
Download appendectomy surgery instructions, or read more about the appendectomy procedure.
Appendectomy Pre-Operative Instructions
Colon Surgery
Download pre- and post-op instructions for colon surgery, or read more about the colectomy procedure.
Gallbladder Surgery
Download pre- and post-op instructions for gallbladder surgery, or read more about the cholecystectomy procedure.
Cholecystectomy Pre-Operative Instructions
Post-Gallbladder Surgery Low-Fat Diet
Port Placement
Download port placement surgery instructions.
Open Inguinal Hernia Pre-Operative Instructions
Open Ventral Hernia Pre-Operative Instructions
Robotic/Lap Hiatal Hernia Pre-Operative Instructions
Robotic/Lap Inguinal Hernia Pre-Operative Instructions
Robotic/Lap Ventral Hernia Pre-Operative Instructions
Core Rehab - Home Instructions
Lumpectomy and Biopsy
Download pre- and post-op instructions for breast surgeries, including biopsy and lumpectomy.
Breast Biopsy Pre-Operative Instructions
Breast Infection Surgery Pre-Operative Instructions
Mastectomy Surgery
Download pre- and post-op instructions for mastectomy surgery.
Axillary Dissection Pre-Operative Instructions
Mastectomy with Reconstruction Pre-Operative Instructions
Mastectomy without Reconstruction Pre-Operative Instructions
Prevena Restor Bella-Form Incision Management
Post Breast Surgery Exercises
Learn about ways to exercise for recovery after breast surgery.
Post Breast Surgery Exercises Guide
Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment
Download information about genetic mutations and breast cancer, or take the CancerIQ risk assessment.
VUSHealth Information
Download patient education materials.
Core Rehab - Home Instructions
Core Rehab - In-Hospital Instructions
Diabetic Guidelines Before Surgery
About Menopause Hormone Therapy
Nissen Diet Guidelines for After Surgery
Reducing Opioid Use and Pain Management
Help with Quitting Smoking Before SurgeryWellness Tips
Download information about how to care for yourself before, during, and after surgery.
Aromatherapy for Anxiety Before Surgery
Pre-Operative Wellness Resources
Reducing Opioid Use and Pain Management
Eugene YMCA Reclaim Cancer Exercise Video (for Post Surgery)