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The 1996/7 Report of NCEPOD

In this report recommendations were made with reference to specific surgical procedures: gynaecological surgery; head and neck surgery; minimally invasive surgery; oesophageal surgery; spinal surgery; urological surgery.

The 1995/6 Report of NCEPOD - Who Operates When?

This original report reviewed all surgical procedures during a one week period to identify the grades of surgeons operating and when the surgery was performed. This report led to the introduction of 'CEPOD' theatres.

The 1994/5 Report of NCEPOD

This report focussed on the first perioperative death, within three days of surgery, reported for each surgeon or gynaecologist.

The 1993/4 Report of NCEPOD

This report focussed on the first perioperative death reported for each surgeon or gynaecologist.

The 1992/3 Report of NCEPOD

This report was similar to the 1991/1992 report but looked at a sample of perioperative deaths in people aged 6 to 70 years.

The 1991/2 Report of NCEPOD

This report covered the largest sample to date. The study included all perioperative deaths of patients aged 6 to 70 years.