BALOGUN BOLANLE GRACE

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Topic: Last Minute Cancellation Of Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries At The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Description:

Introduction:-Ophthalmic surgical procedures are often targeted at offering definitive treatment aimed mainly at restoration of vision, improved functional and cosmetic appearance of presenting patients as well as curative treatment. Best practice demands optimal  pre-operative  health status of the patient to minimize intra and post- operative complications. However, these goals may be obviated by unfavourable intervening last – minute  conditions leading to cancellation of elective surgeries.  This study therefore aims at identifying and providing knowledge on the causes of last-minute cancellations of elective ophthalmic surgeries and suggest appropriate measures to improve surgical services delivery at the ophthalmic unit. Methodology:- All patients presenting for elective ophthalmic surgery during the study period will be included in this study. Statistical analysis would be done using SPSS.  Results will be analysed based on the various causative categories of  last - minute cancellation such as patient- related, anaesthetist - related, surgeon- related and hospital- related. Conclusion and recommendations will highlight key findings with recommendations directed at minimizing last- minute cancellation of elective ophthalmic surgeries

#	Certificate	School	Year
1.	Post-Graduate Diploma (OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY)	LV PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE (LVPEI) INDIA	2009

Last Minute cancellation of Elective Ophthalmic Surgeries at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Introduction:- Ophthalmic surgical procedures are often targeted at offering definitive treatment aimed mainly at restoration of vision, improved functional and cosmetic appearance of presenting patients as well as curative treatment. Best practice demands optimal  pre-operative  health status of the patient to minimize intra and post- operative complications. However, these goals may be obviated by unfavourable intervening last – minute  conditions leading to cancellation of elective surgeries.  This study therefore aims at identifying and providing knowledge on the causes of last-minute cancellations of elective ophthalmic surgeries and suggest appropriate measures to improve surgical services delivery at the ophthalmic unit. Methodology:- All patients presenting for elective ophthalmic surgery during the study period will be included in this study. Statistical analysis would be done using SPSS.  Results will be analysed based on the various causative categories of  last - minute cancellation such as patient- related, anaesthetist - related, surgeon- related and hospital- related. Conclusion and recommendations will highlight key findings with recommendations directed at minimizing last- minute cancellation of elective ophthalmic surgeries.

Contribution to knowledge:- data on relative prevalence on causes of last- minute cancellation of elective ophthalmic surgeries and preventive measures to alleviate this.

BALOGUN BOLANLE is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Surgery

BALOGUN has a Post-Graduate Diploma in OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC SURGERY from LV PRASAD EYE INSTITUTE (LVPEI) INDIA