Setting up an oncoplastic forum: Optimizing patient pathway

3^rd World Conference on Breast and Cervical Cancer

September 24-25, 2018 Abu Dhabi, UAE

Hazem Khout

Nottingham Breast Institute, UK

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Integr Oncol

Abstract :

Variations in oncoplastic and reconstructive practice are well-known and studied in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Some variations are due to services geographical fragmentation, patient and cancer related factors and differences in breast unitâ??s infrastructure. However, it is evident that the lack of collaboration between local expertise is one the main factors affecting immediate total and partial breast reconstruction. A multi-phased project to re-design the reconstruction pathway was initiated at the Nottingham Breast Institute in March 2016. A new weekly Oncoplastic Forum (OPF) was introduced to improve patientsâ?? outcome and enhance training and educational opportunities for trainees. We undertook a study to explore the impact of introducing an innovative multidisciplinary Oncoplastic Forum (OPF) on utilizing the diversity within the breast team to minimize inequality in accessing reconstructive options and to improve patient experience. A prospective, inductive single-centered study was conducted using mixed research method. Qualitative data from semi-structured individual and focused group interviews was analyzed. The quantitative data was collected from electronic surveys. The outcome suggested that the oncoplastic forum has improved patient experience from professionalsâ?? point of view. The use of multidisciplinary approach minimized inter-surgeon variations and streamlined patient pathway. There are opportunities and challenges associated with modern technology and leadership has impact on implementing safe healthcare changes. This oncoplastic forum might be the solution to address inequality and surgeonâ??s code discrepancy in oncoplastic practice.

Biography :

Hazem Khout has completed his Fellowship in Breast Oncoplastic Surgery at Edinburgh Breast Unit. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the European Board of Breast Surgery. He is currently a Consultant Breast Oncoplastic Surgeon at the Nottingham Breast Institute and an Affiliate Member at the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre. He was appointed as a Professional Clinical Advisor for Surgery in East Midlands by the Public Health of England. He has a special interest in empowering breast cancer patients in making decision and maximizing breast oncoplastic options.

E-mail: hkhout@hotmail.com