Table 8. The frequency of individual cancellation classification codes used for day of surgery cancellations during the audit period.

Cancellation reasons are classified as per Argo et al’s cancellation codes ¹¹.

Reason for Cancellation	Number of Cancellations
Patient refuses operation	2 (P1)
Procedure already performed elsewhere	1 (P6)
Patient deceased	1 (P8)
Failed to attend	2 (P10)
Patient inadequately prepared for surgery (Not bowel prepped)	1 (W1)
Inadequate anaesthetic workup	2 (W2)
UTI on dipstick (Clinically well)	6 (W3)
Patient generally unwell	17 (W4A)
Patient no longer needs procedure	3 (W4B)
Patient no longer wants procedure	3 (W5)
List reduced due to staff training	2 (F6)
Lack of operative time	10 (F7)
Lack of anaesthetic staff	1 (A1)
Total	51