Patient Resources & Guides

Reliable clinical information to help you navigate hospital admission, surgery day, and recovery with clarity.

Pre-Operative Preparation Checklist

Step-by-step instructions on pre-anesthetic checkups (PAC), fasting schedules, medication adjustments, and mental preparation before surgery.

Complete PAC evaluations (CBC, PT/INR, Renal & Liver function, ECG)

Fasting guidelines: strictly nothing by mouth 6 to 8 hours prior to scheduled anesthesia

Clear instructions regarding blood thinners (Aspirin, Clopidogrel) per Dr. Sandhu's advice

Bathe with antiseptic body wash the evening and morning before surgery

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Demystifying surgical margin terms, lymph node staging, histological grades, and immunohistochemistry (ER/PR, HER2, Ki-67).

Margin status (R0 = negative margins, indicating complete macroscopic and microscopic clearance)

Lymph node ratio (number of positive nodes examined vs. total resected nodes)

Tumor differentiation (Grade 1 well-differentiated to Grade 3 poorly differentiated)

Molecular biomarkers guiding targeted therapy and systemic treatment

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Modern evidence-based protocol designed to minimize surgical stress and accelerate return to daily life.

Early mobilization: gentle sitting and walking within 12 to 24 hours of operation

Early oral nutrition: sipping clear liquids as soon as bowel sounds and alertness return

Multimodal pain control avoiding excessive sedative narcotics

Deep breathing exercises and spirometry to keep lungs clear and oxygenated

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Clear guidelines on keeping surgical sites clean, measuring drain output, and recognizing signs that require medical attention.

Keep dressings clean, dry, and undisturbed until scheduled change

Empty and record drain bulb volume in the morning and evening

Avoid heavy lifting (over 5kg) for 4 to 6 weeks after major abdominal surgery

Promptly notify clinic in case of high fever (>101°F), sudden redness, or foul drain fluid

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Our care coordinators are available to walk you through preoperative instructions.

Personalized evaluation with Lt Col (Dr) Rahul Sandhu in Mohali & Kharar.