Incidence and root causes of surgery cancellations at an academic medical center in Iran: a retrospective cohort study on 29,978 elective surgical cases

CONCLUSIONS: According to this study, patients' unsuitability for surgery, non-compliance with instructions, lack of time, and problems with equipment/supplies are the main reasons for canceling surgery. Proper preoperative assessment and preparation of patients and improved communication between medical teams and patients reduce the cancellation of booked surgeries.PMID:37674216 | PMC:PMC10481593 | DOI:10.1186/s13037-023-00377-6

Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - September 6, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Vida Naderi-Boldaji Mahsa Banifatemi Raheleh Zandi Mohammad Hossein Eghbal Milad Nematollahi Mohammad Ali Sahmeddini Source Type: research