Coming into theatre
We know that having surgery will be something you are eager to have done, but it can make some people quite anxious.
This patient information site will help you to ‘wait well’ ahead of your operation. Here you will find our guide to the preoperative process as, well as advice about shaping up for surgery.
We then talk you through what happens when you come into theatre, for both children and adult patients. You can also read about our excellent clinical teams who will be looking after you on your journey through our hospital. We look forward to caring for you in the time before and after your surgery, and we hope this website will be informative and useful to you.
Before you come into hospital
Preoperative assessment
Everything you need to know about the appointments and tests that help to reassure you that you are ready for surgery.
Getting ready for surgery
Helpful tips and advice for staying well and, if needed, improving your readiness for your operation.
Coming into hospital
Adults coming into theatre
All the information you need about what happens on the day of your operation.
Children coming into theatre
Parent and child friendly insight into the coming into hospital for an operation.
More useful information
Explaining digital patient consent for surgery
We are switching over to a digital consent process for some of our operations and procedures. Let us explain what’s involved and how this works.
Guidance for patients and visitors coming to hospital
There is lots more information about travel, translation, patient initiated follow up and more.
