Last-minute cancellation of adult patients scheduled for cardiothoracic surgery in a large Dutch tertiary care centre

: OBJECTIVES: Unanticipated cancellation of a surgical procedure is a common problem, causing distress to the patient and increases in healthcare costs. However, limited evidence exists on the effects of last-minute cancellations of cardiothoracic surgical procedures in particular. The goal of this study was to gain insight into the prevalence of and the reasons for last-minute cancellations and to examine whether cancellation is associated with adverse medical outcomes. METHODS: Patients who were scheduled for elective cardiothoracic surgical procedures between January 2017 and June 2019 were... Mehr ...