GI surgery - information for patients

 

This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.

Abdominal massage for constipation

Description:
This leaflet provides advice on how to massage your tummy to relieve constipation.

adalimumab for IBD

Description:
The leaflet aims to give you information and answer your questions about takingadalimumab (Humira®) to treat your IBD.

Anal fistula - Having an operation to treat your anal fistula

Description:
This leaflet explains what an anal fistula is, why an operation may have been recommended for you and what this involves.

Anal fistula - Recovering after anal fistula operation

Description:
This leaflet answers some of the questions you may have following your anal fistula operation.

Appendicectomy

Description:
Information leaflet about having an appendicectomy (having your appendix removed) to treat appendicitis, at Guy's and St Thomas'.

Azathioprine and mercaptopurine for IBD

Description:
The leaflet aims to answer your questions about taking azathioprine or mercaptopurine for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Bowel Function Clinic (including biofeedback) - Advice from the Pelvic Floor Unit

Description:
This leaflet offers information about the Bowel Function Clinic and how we may be able to help you.

Bowel surgery - enhanced recovery programme

Description:
This booklet provides information about the enhanced recovery programme and how you can play an active part in recovering from your surgery.

Colonoscopy - Having a colonoscopy

Description:
This leaflet explains more about having a colonoscopy, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.

Diet - increasing the amount of fibre in your diet

Description:
How to increase the amount of fibre in your diet to make it easier to go to the toilet.
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