Prevalence and causes of gynecological surgery cancellations at Shariati Bandar Abbas hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Surgery cancellation causes complications such as disrupting the daily schedule of surgery in the operating room, delays in patient care, and potential financial losses for the hospital or surgical center. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and causes of gynecological surgery cancellations at Shariati Bandar Abbas hospital. Patients and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 212 patients in the Shariati hospital of Bandar Abbas, Iran, from April to November 2023. Data were collected through a demographic questionnaire and a researcher-made checklist, including clinical data. To analyze data SPSS version 27 and analytical tests were used. Results: Out of 212 studied patients, the surgery for 67 was canceled, resulting in a surgery canceling prevalence rate of 31.6%. Surgery type, age, history of diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, and other diseases were not risk factors for surgery cancelation (P>0.05); however, cardiovascular disease history, not being nil per os (NPO), and not having surgery consent were independent risk factors (P<0.05). Conclusion: In conclusion, the high prevalence of surgery cancellations in Iran’s educational hospitals necessitates a comprehensive and systematic investigation of the factors involved, including patient evaluation, anesthesiologist approval, patient readiness, and the impact on patients’ overall health and well-being.