Cancellation of Elective Surgeries in A Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

Nyla Farooq; Tauyiba  Farooq Mir

doi:10.18502/aacc.v7i4.7630

Nyla Farooq Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, GMC, Srinagar, J&K-190010, India.
Tauyiba Farooq Mir Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, GMC, Srinagar, J&K-190010, India.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/aacc.v7i4.7630

Keywords: Cancellation; Elective; Surgeries; Causes

Abstract

Background: Cancellation of elective surgical treatments is a quality-of-care issue as well as a huge waste of health-care resources. Patients may experience emotional distress as a result of this, as well as difficulty for their families. Aim: To find the significant reasons of cancellation of scheduled surgical cases.

Methods: A total of 300 elective operations in our institution were chosen. The completed surgeries were planned on the scheduled operation day, and the anaesthesiologist noted down a list of cancellations along with their reasons.

Results: A total of 300 patients were scheduled for surgery. A total of 60 patients were cancelled, resulting in a 20% cancellation rate. Lack of operational time was the most prevalent reason for cancellation.

Conclusion: The majority of the reasons for cancellation should have been avoided with proper list preparation and the surgical team's meticulous planning.