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The surgical epidemic.
Maeve Henry1, Thomas Poyser2, Sohail Bampoe3
1Clinical Fellow in Perioperative Medicine, Department of Anaesthesia, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London NW1 2BU.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)
|November 8, 2017
Summary
Global surgical demand is rising, increasing the risk of perioperative complications. Perioperative medicine and critical care are key to ensuring safe surgical services and addressing this growing need.
Area of Science:
- Global Surgery
- Perioperative Medicine
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Increasing global demand for surgical services in both developing and developed nations.
- Significant burden of perioperative complications associated with surgical procedures.
- Essential role of critical care in the safe provision of surgical care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the implications of rising global surgical demand.
- To examine the impact of perioperative complications.
- To propose solutions for managing the 'surgical epidemic' through perioperative medicine.
Main Methods:
- Review of global trends in surgical service demand.
- Analysis of perioperative complication data.
- Examination of critical care's role in surgical safety.
- Proposal of perioperative medicine strategies.
Main Results:
- Growing demand for surgical services worldwide presents challenges.
- Perioperative complications remain a significant concern.
- Critical care integration is vital for safe surgical delivery.
- Perioperative medicine offers a framework for service reconfiguration.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the 'surgical epidemic' requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Perioperative medicine is crucial for enhancing surgical safety and efficiency.
- Reconfiguring surgical services through perioperative care can mitigate risks and improve outcomes.
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