On average, 85 patients across the organisation and 28 patients within Abdominal Medicine & Surgery each month do not attend their scheduled operations.
If these cancellations were reported in advance, we could offer those vital slots to other patients in need.
Can’t make your surgery?
We understand plans change; notifying us before the day of surgery ensures operating sessions aren’t wasted so please let us know in advance.
How to Cancel
Call your speciality admission teams on one of the below numbers between 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday or leave a voice mail outside of these hours:
Emergency General Surgery – 0113 206 6456
Colorectal Surgery – 0113 206 6189
Urology Surgery – 0113 206 6465
Hepatobiliary Surgery – 0113 206 8249
Upper GI & Pancreatic Surgery – 0113 206 7733
Why it Matters
Providing notice allows the hospital to offer the appointment to another patient and reduces waiting times for everyone.