Surgical conditions can be complex and understanding them and the surgery involved can be confusing for patients.
The links below provide more information about how your treatment will be planned, and who you are likely to encounter during your passage through the surgical jorurney.
Having an operation
This leaflet has been produced by the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
The surgical team
It is very confusing understanding the grades of the nurses and doctors you meet during your patient journey. This explanation of who is treating you will greatly help.