[New approach to the analysis of surgical activities of oncological establishments]

A new approach to analysis of surgical activity in surgical oncological establishments is suggested which is based on work measurement in surgeon/hours. The unit of measurement is "a unit operation" which is, in turn, an equivalent of six surgeon/hours. The surgical activity of seven oncological departments was analysed. The new method was compared to those available and its advantage was shown. The procedure is applicable in any surgical activity assessment situation.