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[The implementation of endoscopic sinus surgery in Spain]
D Piédrola Maroto1, A Jiménez Puente, A Bandera Florido
1Unidad de ORL, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Málaga. david.piedrola@terra.es
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|September 14, 2004
Summary
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) implementation is high in our country, with 82.9% of hospitals and 58% of surgeons performing the procedure. Higher FESS adoption was noted in smaller hospitals among experienced surgeons.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Surgical Innovation
- Healthcare Services Research
Context:
- Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) represents a minimally invasive approach to treating sinonasal diseases.
- Assessing the adoption and implementation of FESS is crucial for understanding surgical practice patterns and resource allocation.
- Previous data on FESS implementation across diverse healthcare settings remains limited.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the current status and extent of functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) implementation within the nation's public hospitals.
- To identify factors associated with FESS adoption, including hospital size and surgeon experience.
- To gauge the perceived advantages driving the utilization of FESS.
Summary:
- A survey distributed to 160 public hospitals in June 2002 yielded responses from 111 institutions.
- The findings indicate that 82.9% of responding hospitals and 58% of surgeons perform FESS, with regional variations observed.
- Surgeons in smaller hospitals demonstrated higher FESS performance rates, averaging 6.2 years of experience.
Impact:
- The study suggests a high level of FESS implementation, potentially reflecting its recognized benefits for otolaryngology specialists.
- This data provides valuable insights into the integration of advanced surgical techniques in national healthcare.
- Understanding implementation trends can inform future training, policy, and research in sinonasal surgery.