Study highlights impact of Covid-19 on elective surgery Some 28.4 million planned surgeries could be cancelled or postponed globally due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research warning that huge backlogs risk … Coronavirus • 15 May 20
Stem cell tissue used for eye operation The first stem cell tissue transplant eye operation in Ireland has been performed at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin. News • 08 Jun 16
Report recommends increase in day surgeries A report from the Comptroller and Auditor General has recommended greater use of day surgery as an alternative to overnight stays where appropriate. News • 19 Aug 14
Letterkenny flood damage to cause surgery delays Flood damage at Letterkenny General Hospital will cause further delays for patients waiting for surgery. News • 11 Aug 13
Benefit of some scheduled surgery to be reviewed The Health Information and Quality Authority is to conduct a series of rapid reviews of the benefit of some high volume planned surgical procedures, following … News • 13 Dec 12
