Lesions requiring minor surgery (predominantly skin) Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
Interventions amended as of 02/12/2008:
Elective minor surgeries in the categories described in the participants inclusion criteria field, delivered either in primary care, by the patient's own GP or
Sponsors
University of Southampton (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria amended as of 02/12/2008: All patients (both genders, no age limits) with one of a range of conditions amenable to minor surgery who were considered suitable for treatment by a participating GP or one of their partners. The study focuses on four categories of minor surgical treatment; excisions, incisions, aspirations and "other", including removal of foreign bodies. Previous inclusion criteria: Patients requiring minor surgery.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Added as of 02/12/2008: 1. Patients whom operating doctor considered too complex for treatment in primary care 2. Patients requiring cautery 3. Patients requiring injections for the treatment of painful joints
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures amended as of 02/12/2008: Quality of treatment measured using cosmetic results of surgery. Previous primary outcome measures: Safety, quality and cost effectiveness. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Added as of 02/12/2008: 1. Extent to which samples were sent for histology 2. Completeness of excision of malignant lesions 3. Patient satisfaction with aspects of care | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed