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Do not come to our emergency department unless you need life-saving care

Our emergency department at Torbay Hospital is incredibly busy. Anyone who comes to our emergency department with a minor ailment or condition will be sent to our urgent treatment centre at Newton Abbot or our minor injuries department at Totnes. For details and more information, please see the notice on our home page.

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Surgery leaflets

Surgery and related information leaflets.

TitleDate published
Antireflux Surgery, Hiatus Hernia Repair, Heller's Myotomy. Discharge Advice following
10 Dec 2021
Cholecystostomy (Pigtail Drain), Going home with
3 Feb 2025
Cleft Closure of Pilonidal Sinus Discharge Advice
19 Mar 2024
Colorectal Department
8 Oct 2025
Drainage of abdominal fluid (Paracentis) on Hutchings Ward
6 Apr 2020
Fibroscan
14 Jul 2023
Going home with an abdominal drain and/or T-Tube
8 Oct 2025
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Discharge Advice
23 Jul 2018
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy - Discharge Advice
3 Feb 2025
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Discharge Advice
3 Feb 2025
Laparoscopic Splenectomy - Discharge Advice
3 Feb 2025
LINX Anti-Reflux Surgery
28 May 2022
Nasal Surgery General Advice
14 Nov 2014
Oesophageal manometry and 24 hour oesophageal pH measurement tests
9 Jul 2021
Reversal of your ileostomy or colostomy (Stoma Closure)
12 Mar 2021
Wound care advice following your abdominal surgery
28 Mar 2025
Your Oesophageal Stent - Information and Dietary Advice
1 Dec 2023

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