PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the opinion of the surgical patient concerning written information before laparoscopic operations. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective and consecutive series of 100 patients was studied. Information sheets concerning the planned laparoscopic operation were distributed at preoperative consultation. A short and clear questionnaire regarding this information was answered upon hospitalization. RESULTS: The majority of the 87 patients, who had read the information, were very pleased to be informed about the techniques (91%) and the risks (97%), although a significant group was worried by the explanations of the risks (41%). None of the patients cancelled the planned operation. None of the patients had become less confident in the surgeon. Most of the patients (95%) found this system of informed consent necessary. CONCLUSIONS: Surgeons should no longer be reluctant to distribute standardized information sheets, as a majority of patients find this system of information necessary.
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the opinion of the surgical patient concerning written information before laparoscopic operations. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A prospective and consecutive series of 100 patients was studied. Information sheets concerning the planned laparoscopic operation were distributed at preoperative consultation. A short and clear questionnaire regarding this information was answered upon hospitalization. RESULTS: The majority of the 87 patients, who had read the information, were very pleased to be informed about the techniques (91%) and the risks (97%), although a significant group was worried by the explanations of the risks (41%). None of the patients cancelled the planned operation. None of the patients had become less confident in the surgeon. Most of the patients (95%) found this system of informed consent necessary. CONCLUSIONS: Surgeons should no longer be reluctant to distribute standardized information sheets, as a majority of patients find this system of information necessary.
Authors: David I Fudman; Konstantinos Papamichael; Lilach Roemi; Varun Rao; Kenneth R Falchuk; Daniel A Leffler; Joseph D Feuerstein Journal: J Clin Gastroenterol Date: 2019-09 Impact factor: 3.062