Practical information and patient guides.
Clear guidance about screening, investigations, procedures and recovery. Personalised instructions will always be provided by our rooms for your individual care.
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Browse practical information about screening, preparation, procedures and recovery.
Preparing for Consultation
What to bring, how to prepare a symptom timeline and what usually happens during your consultation.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Who should be screened, the FIT test, surveillance colonoscopy and how family history may affect screening.
Positive Bowel Screening Test
What a positive FIT result means, why colonoscopy is usually recommended and how the next step is arranged.
Colonoscopy & Bowel Preparation
What to expect from colonoscopy, including bowel preparation, the day of the procedure and follow-up.
Preparing for Surgery
Consent, pre-admission assessment, medications and practical preparation for the day of surgery.
Recovery After Surgery
Practical guidance about diet, activity, driving, work, travel and the stages of recovery.
Pelvic Floor & Continence
An overview of common pelvic floor and bowel-control problems, assessment and available treatment options.
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