The Role of
Specialised Surgical Centres of Excellence
in Reducing Waiting List Times
By greater Efficiency and Quality
Using the Model of The British Hernia Centre

Presented at the
Conference "Waiting for Surgery"
London, October, 2002
Under the auspices of
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
 

A study based upon 12 years of experience as a highly specialised surgical centre
Presented by Dudley Rogg, Director of The British Hernia Centre
 

Conclusions:

Highly focused specialisation allows for greatly improved
quality of work, safety and efficiency as well as a much
accelerated ability to improve, devise and develop new
techniques of surgery. By following this now proven model,
significant savings could be made in surgical waiting list times
as well as in overall costs.