Oxford Hospital delivers ‘Super Surgery Day’ in record time

Organised by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH), the event took place at Churchill Hospital and saw nine endocrine procedures completed in under eight hours.

The surgeries, carried out by a specialist team, included two thyroid day‑case procedures – the first in a decade.

Shad Khan, consultant surgeon and clinical lead for endocrine surgery at OUH, said: “We delivered more than double the number of surgeries that would normally take place in the same timeframe.

“The success of the day demonstrated what can be achieved through strong teamwork and our shared commitment to delivering the highest quality care for our patients.

“It is a testament to the dedication and outstanding efforts of our teams, as well as the meticulous planning that went into the layout and logistics of the day.”

The ‘Super Surgery Day’ model aims to make use of weekend theatre capacity, reduce waiting times, and offer patients quicker treatment.

OUH described the latest event as running smoothly throughout.

The multidisciplinary team included surgeons, anaesthetists, anaesthetic nurses, a scrub team, and a consultant, supported by health support workers and administrative staff.

All patients received telephone consultations with their surgeon and anaesthetist during the week prior to surgery.

Lisa Glynn, director of clinical services at OUH, said: “We are committed to providing high‑quality care and reducing waiting times at OUH.

“The success of this ‘Super Surgery Day’ and the roll out of thyroid day case pathway, represents an impressive and important achievement.”