Before and After Radical Prostate Surgery Information and Resource Guide

Before and After Radical Prostate Surgery is a research-based, comprehensive, and comprehensible resource on prostate surgery in Canada. Aimed at men with concerns about prostate surgery and their partners, this invaluable guide includes chapters on preparing for prostate surgery, the surgery itself, recovery in hospital and at home, a list of recommended resources, and special sections to record personal notes and important contact information.

About the Author

Virginia Vandall-Walker is an assistant professor in the Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, and adjunct assistant professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta. Her research interests include patient education about prostate surgery, family nursing in critical care, nursing support theory development, and end-of-life family caregiving.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Acknowledgements
3. Before Surgery, At Home
4. Before Surgery, In Hospital
5. The Surgery
6. After Surgery, In Hospital
7. After Surgery, At Home
8. Closing Words
9. Resources
10. Your Notes
11. Important Telephone Numbers

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