Modern considerations in perioperative care in gynaecology

Perioperative care is a critical but sometimes overlooked part of any surgical discipline. The combination of increasing numbers of patients with significant co morbidities associated with a move to office gynaecology leading to a decline in the number of major gynaecological procedures means there is a tendency for trainees and consultants to perceive perioperative care as complex and better left to intensivists and physicians. Nothing could be further from the truth and this article seeks to demystify many aspects of perioperative care and demonstrate that high quality care, delivered by the host surgical team will lead to the best outcomes for patients.