Table 2 Reasons for cancellation on day of surgery
reasons | type | frequency | percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient unfit for surgery | PR/AR/SR | 701 | 37 |
Patient didn’t follow instruction | PR | 190 | 10 |
Refusal of consent | PR | 114 | 6 |
Patient did not attend | PR | 95 | 5 |
Procedure not required | PR | 95 | 5 |
Lack of time | SR | 198 | 10.5 |
Change in plan | SR | 122 | 6.5 |
Surgeon unavailability | SR | 76 | 4 |
Equipment/ supplies issues | HR | 190 | 10 |
ICU bed shortage | HR | 57 | 3 |
Emergency case priority | HR | 57 | 3 |