title: Innovative perioperative role improves patient and organisational outcomes in minimal invasive surgery.
abstract: The drive to improve clinical care and productivity in the NHS has required an innovative approach in the use of the resources and skills of the workforce. With rapidly evolving technology, surgical and anaesthetic techniques, concentration is increasingly being placed on improving patient focused pathways, aiming to return patients back to normal activities as soon as possible. The article highlights the exciting new perioperative role developed at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust in the care of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It includes the history and development of the post and its current impact in improving the care of patients.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Division, University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire N H S Trust, Clifford Bridge Road. jenny.abraham@uhcw.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abraham
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010359:Patient Readmission; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013222:State Medicine; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom