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Clancy J. Clark, MD, FACS

Liver, Bile Duct, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Surgeon in Seattle, Washington

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Getting Ready for Surgery Resources

Numerous health education resources are available, many of which are excellent and very informative.  We provide educational resources and answers to the most common questions raised in our clinic.  Most importantly, use common sense and follow your physician’s advice and recommendations.

Getting Ready for Surgery

  • Showering Before Surgery
  • Day of Surgery
  • What to bring to the hospital?
  • Visiting Virginia Mason Medical Center

Information About Your Procedure

  • Whipple (pancreaticoduodenectomy)
  • Distal Pancreatectomy
  • Liver Resection
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Inguinal (groin) Hernia Surgery
  • Ventral Hernia Surgery

Diet, Nutrition, and Exercise

  • High Protein Diet
  • Chronic Pancreatitis Diet
  • Diet and Pancreatic Cancer

After Surgery

  • What are my restrictions?
  • What can I eat?
  • When can I drive?
  • When to call?
  • Can I shower? Swim? Bath?

Recent Posts

  • What exercises should I do to get ready for surgery?
  • What are the risk factors for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors?
  • What can I do to get ready for surgery?
  • Should you have surgery for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor smaller than 2 cm?
  • What vaccines are recommended after splenectomy?

Post Categories

  • Coding (1)
  • Commentary (8)
  • Health Updates (37)
  • Liver & Bile Duct Cancer (11)
  • Pancreatic Cancer (39)
  • Patient Education (50)
  • Personal Blog (8)
  • Presentation (3)
  • Research (12)

Patient Resources

  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
  • The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation
  • NCI Cancer
  • American Society of Clinical Oncologist
  • American College of Surgeons

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