Tag: suspension of elective colorectal surgery
Update on suspension of bowel surgery at Noble’s Hospital
Following the suspension of colorectal (bowel) surgery at Noble’s Hospital last month, the Department of Health can advise that an independent review has now been carried out by a team from North East England. Colorectal surgery was suspended after a series of complications occurred over a two month period – but all were complex rather [...]
Temporary suspension of elective colorectal surgery at Noble’s Hospital
The Department of Health will temporarily suspend performing elective colorectal surgery at Noble’s Hospital from today. The decision to suspend surgery has been taken as a consequence of a recent recognition of a higher than expected complication rate in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Medical Director, Mr Stephen Upsdell, said: “The decision to suspend a service [...]
