[Computer-assisted production and evaluation of surgical reports with FileMaker Pro 2.0]

A software application based on FileMaker Pro 2.0 from Claris is presented. Three files have been created: the first file "Operationen" contains all data required to write operation reports. By entering the ICD-9 code (VESKA code), the application imports and shows the text of the operation title according to the ICD-9 code from the second file "VESKA-TH". This makes data entering and control easy and convenient. By changing layouts, different preformatted reports are ready to be printed. The third file "OP Auswertung" creates different reports and summaries, sorted by ICD-9 code or other criteria, such as surgeon, institution or type of anaesthesia. Our experience with 3970 operation reports showed that this application is easy to learn, has a good compliance and saves a lot of time writing or analysing operation reports. It can be used with Macintosh or Windows.