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Dr. Tamer Rushdy ElalfyDr. Tamer Rushdy ElalfyConsultant General & Laparoscopic Surgeon

First Edition · 2026

From Clinic to Recovery

A Practical Guide to Patient Counseling, Informed Consent, and Recovery in General Surgery

Dr. Tamer Rushdy Elalfy

From Clinic to Recovery

A Practical Guide to Patient Counseling, Informed Consent, and Recovery in General Surgery

Dr. Tamer Rushdy Elalfy · First Edition — complete pilot manuscript

  • For healthcare professionals
  • Written in English
  • Free to read on this site

A practical guide for surgeons, residents and nurses on the surgical consultation, informed consent and enhanced recovery, with patient guides for common general surgery operations.

Written for healthcare professionals. Patients should follow the advice of their treating team.

© 2026 Tamer Rushdy Elalfy. All rights reserved.
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Contents

29 chapters · 2 appendices

Front matter

  1. Copyright and Notices1 min read
  2. Preface2 min read
  3. About the Author1 min read
  4. How to Use This Book3 min read
  5. Abbreviations1 min read

Chapters

  1. Chapter 01 — Conducting a Surgical Consultation and Obtaining Informed Consent18 min read
  2. Chapter 02 — Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: Explaining the Pathway to Patients12 min read
  3. Chapter 03 — Printed and Digital Patient Education: Closing the Gap Between Clinic and Home8 min read
  4. References for Part I3 min read
  5. Chapter 04 — Gallbladder Removal: Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy25 min read
  6. Chapter 05 — Appendicitis and Appendicectomy21 min read
  7. Chapter 06 — Groin Hernia Repair: Inguinal and Femoral Hernias21 min read
  8. Chapter 07 — Common Anal Conditions: Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, and Perianal Abscess and Fistula20 min read
  9. Chapter 08 — Pilonidal Disease16 min read
  10. Chapter 09 — Benign Breast Disease16 min read
  11. Chapter 10 — Breast Cancer Surgery19 min read
  12. Chapter 11 — Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery16 min read
  13. Chapter 12 — Salivary Gland Surgery14 min read
  14. Chapter 13 — Obesity and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: Choosing Treatment and Living Well Afterward21 min read
  15. Chapter 14 — Colorectal Surgery and Living with a Stoma20 min read
  16. Chapter 15 — Minor Outpatient Procedures under Local Anesthesia13 min read
  17. Chapter 16 — Varicose Veins14 min read
  18. Chapter 17 — Splenectomy and Living Without a Spleen13 min read
  19. Chapter 18 — Diabetes and Diabetes Medicines, Including SGLT2 Inhibitors14 min read
  20. Chapter 19 — Lung Disease, Sleep Apnea, and Surgery12 min read
  21. Chapter 20 — Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, and Surgery13 min read
  22. Chapter 21 — Corticosteroids and Other Immunosuppressive Medicines11 min read
  23. Chapter 22 — Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Medicines11 min read
  24. Chapter 23 — GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Weight-Loss and Diabetes Injections11 min read
  25. Chapter 24 — Older Adults: Frailty, Delirium, and Goals of Care11 min read
  26. Chapter 25 — Children and Young People11 min read
  27. Chapter 26 — Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Sickle Cell Disease, and Biologic Therapy8 min read
  28. Chapter 27 — Smoking, Alcohol, and Medicine Reconciliation6 min read
  29. Chapter 28 — Resuming Intimacy After Surgery3 min read
  30. Chapter 29 — Driving, Flying, Exercise, and Return to Work: Evidence-Based Readiness Criteria6 min read

Appendices & references

  1. Appendix A — Personal Discharge Instruction Card1 min read
  2. Appendix B — Questions You May Want to Ask Your Surgeon1 min read